Bid Package 08 North Well Field - Garney Construction

SECTION 500 - METERING AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
500.01 General
Meter sockets shall be provided, installed and maintained by Customer. When the
ratings of meter sockets are exceeded, transockets shall be used. Transockets,
when required, shall be provided by Company and installed and maintained by
Customer. See Figure 5-A, pages 44 & 45 for conductor, connector and
connection details.
500.02 Work on Meter Installations
Electricians and electrical contractors, prior to removing self contained
meters (excluding 480 V self contained meters) and disconnecting power
must contact the Company’s electrician voice mailbox at 1-800-518-2374 and
provide requested information. The information required is provided on
page 70.
500.03 Sequence of Connecting Facilities
The standard sequence for connecting equipment to Company’s existing delivery
system facilities is as follows:
COMPANY’S ELECTRICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM
│
POINT OF DELIVERY
│
METERING EQUIPMENT
│
CUSTOMER’S SERVICE EQUIPMENT
│
CUSTOMER’S ELECTRICAL LOAD
A sequence of facilities other than illustrated here should be done only with prior
approval of the Company.
500.04 Location of Meter
Consistent with good utility practice, a meter and its associated equipment shall be
installed in a location that facilitates the provision of safe and reliable delivery
service and accurate measurement and that provides clear working space on all
sides. The center of the socket opening shall be not less than four feet and
not more than six feet above the finished grade. All meter locations should be
as near as possible to the point of delivery. The Company shall have direct,
unobstructed access to all meter locations. Meter locations likely to become
obstructed in the future shall be avoided.
The Company’s electrical delivery system and the metering equipment shall be
located outside the building. If the Customer requires a location other than outside
the building or if service conductor and conduit must pass under permanent
structures, foundations or structure slabs, the Customer shall install and own the
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