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5.5.2 Utilities5.5.2.1 ElectricityBVI Electricity Installation GuidelinesThe BVI Electricity Corporation follows the BVIECOrdinance of 1978 and the subsequent regulations, whichwas gazette in 1985. The Electricity supply as pertains toresidential, apartment and commercial buildings andindustrials sites will have the following specifications:Distribution voltage 13,200v 3 phrase – 60 hertzLow Voltage Distribution1) 3 phase – 60Hz – 120/208 volts – 4 wire (earthedneutral)2) Single (2) phase – 3 wire (neutral earthed) – 120/240volts, 60Hz3) Single (1) phase – 2 wire (neutral earthed) – 120v, 60HzThe voltage may be subject to a variation of +/- 2.5% of thedeclared frequency.The BVIEC's authority extends up to the meter location and assuch the following guidelines are to be adhered to before suchmeter installation can occur.AccessibilityThe chosen location must be accessible by employees of thecorporation without having to:1. Climb unto porches or into basements2. Traverse boundaries and enclosed fences if property isfenced, meters should be at the edge of the fence.3. Fend off dogs that are tied to the meter areas4. Locate home owners in order to gain access to theCorporation's property5. Cut through trees and shrubs to locate meters6. Do not do anything that would slow down or restrict theCorporation workers from efficiently performing theirdutiesAlternative sources of powerFrom time to time, owners may desire to install emergencygenerators on their premises. In order to do this, they mustfirst request permission from the Minister of Communicationand Works. This permission will be granted once they adhereto the following guidelines:84