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Residential Meter Guidelines & Standards for Electric Service Hookup



Table of Contents

Guidelines for Electrical Service Hook Up How do I get power to my property…………………………………… Page 5 Important Contact Numbers…..………………………………………. Page 6 Process for Residential Electrical Hook up………………………….. Page 7-8 Voltages for Service Connection……………………………………… Page 8 Three Phase Service…………………………………………………… Page 8 Power Quality…………………………………………………………… Page 9 Trenching………………………………………………………………... Page 9-10

Underground Service Conductors….………………………………… Page 10-11

Temporary Services……………………………………………………. Page 11

320 Amp Services……………………………………………………… Page 12-13

400 / 600 Amp CT Residential Service………………………………. Page 14

Underground Service Cable Policy…………………………………… Page 14

Engineering Services Fee Schedule…………………………………. Page 15-17

Member Services Fee Schedule……………………………………… Page 18-19

Landscaping Guidelines for Padmount Transformers……………… Page 20-21

Diagrams

200 Amp Residential Meter Panel……………………………………. Page 22

320 Amp Residential Meter Panel……………………………………. Page 23

Typical Secondary Conduit Installation………………………………. Page 24

Meter Standards Purpose………………………………………………………………….. Page 25 Scope……………………………………………………………………. Page 25 Disclaimer……………………………………………………………….. Page 25

General

Advance Notice………………………………………………………… Page 25

Automated Meter Reading / Advanced Metering Infrastructure.….. Page 25-26

Voltage, Phase and Route of Service………………………………... Page 26



EUSERC – Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee…….. Page 26

Ownership……………………………………………………………….. Page 26

Readily Accessible……………………………………………………... Page 26

No Unauthorized Persons……………………………………………... Page 26

Connection / Service Disconnected Over a Year…………………… Page 27

Approval…………………………………………………………………. Page 27

Disconnect………………………………………………………………. Page 27-28

Seals & Locking Devices………………………………………………. Page 28

Load Balance…………………………………………………………… Page 28

Feedback………………………………………………………………... Page 29

Company Poles…………………………………………………………. Page 29

Temporary Service……………………………………………………... Page 29

Meter Sockets

Meter Sockets…………………………………………………………... Page 29

Metering Voltages………………………………………………………. Page 29

Mounting………………………………………………………………… Page 29

Openings and Drains…………………………………………………... Page 30

Termination……………………………………………………………… Page 30 Safe Location…………………………………………………………… Page 30 Buildings…………………………………………………………………. Page 30 Remote Meter Bases………………………………………………….. Page 31 Meter Pedestals………………………………………………………… Page 31 Clearances (General)..………………………………………………… Page 31 Working Space…………………………………………………………. Page 31 Meter Height…………………………………………………………….. Page 32 Taps and Slices………………………………………………………… Page 32 Un-metered Conductors (J-Box, Splice Box or LB’s)………………. Page 32 Circuit Closing Devices………………………………………………… Page 32

Conductor Connection…………………………………………………. Page 32

Meter Rings……………………………………………………………… Page 32

Self-Contained Meters and Services

Residential 200 Amp Service…………………………………………. Page 33

Residential 320 Amp Service…………………………………………. Page 33

Current Transformer Metering and Services

Residential Services 400 & 600 Amp Current Transformer installation………………………………………………………………..

Page 33-34

Mounting Height…………………………………………………………….. Page 34



Secondary wiring & enclosure requirements for Transformer rated meters……………………………………………………………………

Page 34

Landing Pads…………………………………………………………… Page 35

Drawings

Acceptable Meter Locations…………………………………………… Page 36

Typical Current Transformer Metering……………………………….. Page 37

Typical Underground Temporary Service……………………………. Page 38

Typical Overhead Temporary Service……………………………….. Page 39

Typical Underground RV Service…………………………………….. Page 40

Typical Underground Mobile Home Service…………………………. Page 41

Meter Clearance Guide………………………………………………… Page 42

Current Transformer Mounting Base Single Phase Landing Pads without Lugs………………………………………….………………….

Page 43

Current Transformer Mounting Base Single Phase Landing Pads with Lugs…………………………………………………………………

Page 44

Load Forms Load Information & Details…………………………………………….. Page 45 Load Data……………………………………………………………….. Page 47



How Do I Get Power To My Property?

Checklist to complete your residential electrical service hookup:

Verify your power source with Penlight’s Engineering Department.

Apply for an electrical permit with the State Department of Labor & Industries

(L&I). 253.596.3822

Install your electrical service according to Penlight specifications and in an

approved location. * 320 Amp Service requires 2 Runs of wire.

Call L& I @ 253.596.3822 for a state electrical inspection.

After L& I approval for electrical service connection, backfill your trench with a

minimum of 24” of cover.

Notify Penlight’s Engineering Department when all of the above steps are

complete.

Pay all associated hookup fees.

Sign and return any required easements. Signatures must be notarized (notary

services are free at Penlight headquarters).

This document is intended as a guideline to walk you through the steps to get your service connected. Please reference the appropriate information within the service packet for further and more detailed information.



Important Contact Numbers

Peninsula Light Company

13315 Goodnough Dr. NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98332

(253) 857-1547 Engineering

(253) 857-5950 Main Office

1-888-809-8021 Toll Free

[email protected]

State of Washington

Department of Labor and Industries

Electrical Division

950 Broadway Suite 200

Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 596-3822

www.lni.wa.gov

Utilities Underground Location Center

“Call Before You Dig”

Dial 811 or 1-800-424-5555

www.callbeforeyoudig.com

COLOR CODE FOR MARKING

UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES

PROPOSED EXCAVATION

TEMPORARY SURVEY MARKINGS

ELECTRIC POWER LINES, CABLES, CONDUIT AND LIGHTING CABLES

GAS, OIL, STEAM, PTROLEUM OR GASEOUS MATERIALS

COMMUNICATION, ALARM OR SIGNAL LINES, CABLES OR CONDUIT

POTABLE WATER

RECLAIMED WATER, IRRIGATION AND SLURRY LINES

SEWERS AND DRAIN LINES

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.lni.wa.gov/

http://www.callbeforeyoudig.com/



Process for a Residential Electrical Service Hookup

Listed below are the steps needed to help make the installation of your new service

easier.

1. It is imperative that you contact the Engineering Department at Peninsula Light Company (Penlight) as soon as possible to request service for new construction. During this discussion, you will be shown the power source for your property and a possible route for your electrical cables. For permanent service hookups, customers will be required to provide Penlight with their heat type and any special electric needs; i.e., KW of electric heat, hot tub, pool, HP for motors, or unusual appliances. This information must be provided prior to a permanent service hookup.

2. It is the policy of Penlight that all hookup fees are paid and any easement required be signed, notarized and returned to Penlight before your permanent service is scheduled for a hookup.

3. Apply for an Electrical Permit through the State of Washington, Department of Labor and Industries, Electrical Division (L&I). Their office is located at 950 Broadway, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98402, (253) 596-3822. Information is also available online at www.lni.wa.gov/scs/electrical.

4. Call the Utilities Underground Location Center at 1-800-424-5555 (or 811), before you dig and request utility lines to be marked.

5. Install your electrical service. The homeowner or a licensed electrical contractor must do the work. For approved meter base locations, refer to pages 30-32 & illustration on page 36.

6. Call for an L&I inspection. After the State Electrical Inspector has approved the service for hookup, backfill your trench. A minimum 24 inches of backfill is required before the service can be energized. Leave the power source end of the trench open for connection. If conduit is installed, stop conduit 2’ -3’ from the source and leave sealed bell end exposed.

7. Notify Penlight’s Engineering Department when ready for a service hookup. Penlight does not process a service hookup through notification by the State Electrical Inspector.

http://www.lni.wa.gov/scs/electrical



8. A designer will be out to check your service. Record your approval number, verify that the trench is backfilled, design and release your service hookup to our Operations Department for scheduling. An additional Trip Fee will be charged for services that are not ready for hookup. NOTE: The processing time for service hookups is roughly 5–7 working days.

Penlight’s primary goal is to cost-effectively provide safe, reliable service to every

member on a fair and equal basis. The determination of safe, reliable, fair, and equal is

at the sole discretion of Penlight. In most cases, Penlight will require electric services

that have been disconnected for over twelve consecutive months to have a current L & I

safety inspection prior to being reconnected. Penlight may additionally require some

services that have been disconnected for less than twelve consecutive months to have

a current L & I safety inspection prior to reconnection. L &I requires that the property

owner request the permit for the safety inspection. Penlight may also require any

service that has been disconnected and requires inspection for reconnection be

updated to current Penlight metering standards and guidelines. Please contact Penlight

Engineering for information and requirements regarding a disconnected service.

General Guidelines

Voltages For Service Connection

Penlight will provide the following voltages for secondary connections:

120/240 volt, single phase, 3 wire

120/208 volt, network, 3 wire

If a non-standard voltage is desired, the customer is responsible for installing

transformation or conversion on the load side of their meter base. Three phase and

network secondary voltages are only available in areas that have three phase primary

power available.

Three-Phase Service

Penlight may require three phase power for loads equal to or greater than 30

KVA. Loads smaller than 30 KVA will be served single phase unless there is an existing

three phase transformer bank available that can be utilized. Any existing 3-phase delta

loads that are replaced need to be converted to 3-phase wye. Notify Penlight prior to

conversion for the needed transformer modification.



Power Quality

The customer’s use of electricity must not interfere with the quality of their own

service, power supplied to other customers or the serving utility. The owner of the service

causing the electrical disturbance is responsible for taking corrective action.

Motors starting at full voltage can cause voltage reductions that will cause lights to dim

and electronic equipment to stop operating properly. The voltage reductions can affect

customers in the general area of the motor being started. Penlight requires installation of

a soft start motor starter for all motors 10 HP and greater. Wye-delta motor starters are

not allowed.

To protect customers in the area from a customer who operates a motor,

Penlight requires the following:

1. For motors greater than 5 HP and less than or equal to 10 HP, a reduced Voltage motor starter shall be installed.

2. For motors greater than 10 HP, a soft start type motor starter shall be installed.

Trenching

All secondary trenches (from meter base to electric power device or electric

power pole) must allow at least 24 inches of earth cover over the service conductor from

final grade of ground. Joint utilities are allowed in a secondary trench (power, phone,

water, CATV) with a minimum horizontal or vertical separation of 6 inches. Gas lines

require a minimum horizontal separation of 12 inches from secondary power cables

Sewer tight lines installed parallel to service conductors shall have a horizontal

separation of no less than 4 feet. In order to reduce the risk of an accident or

electrocution during excavation, service laterals shall have their location identified by a

warning ribbon that is placed in the trench at least 12 inches above the underground

installation.

Trenching is the responsibility of the homeowner/contractor. All trenching must be

completed to within 2 feet of the power source.

Telephone and cable companies need to be contacted to determine their installation

needs, as they can share the same trench that you have made for the power system.

Contact them early as they may need their trench to branch off the power line trench to

their connection points. Be sure to keep all utilities at least 6 inches apart in the trench

to improve heat dissipation and reduce interference.



Utility Type Contact Name Contact Number

Centurylink Telephone Customer Svc 1-800-201-4099

Comcast Cable Customer Svc 1-800-266-2278

Wave Cable Customer Svc 1-866-928-3123

Puget Sound

Energy

Gas Customer Svc 1-888-225-5773

Note: State law requires that before any underground digging of 12 inches in depth or

more begins, customers must contact the Utilities Underground Location Center at 1-

800-424-5555 and request utility lines to be marked. A minimum two business days

notice is required, and there is no charge to the customer for this service.

Underground Service Conductors

All new and upgraded service connections (usually from a meter to a

transformer) are required to be installed underground. It is recommended that the

service conductors be installed in continuous conduit. Customers are responsible for

purchasing and installing their own underground service conductors and conduit.

Penlight does not sell underground service conductors or conduit.

You will need to contact the Penlight Engineering Department to review the potential

power source locations for your service, and discuss possible routes from your service

to the power source location. Measure the proposed route from the Penlight

transformer to the service panel, and use the following chart for sizing your conductor

and schedule 40 electrical grade conduit. No splice boxes or connection points are

allowed for new permanent connections.

Service

Rating

Maximum

Distance

Conductor Min. Recommended

Conduit Diameter

200 amp 220 feet 4/0-4/0-2/0 Aluminum (1 run) 2.5 inches

200 amp 250 feet 250-250-3/0 Aluminum (1 run) 3 inches

200 amp 340 feet 350-350-4/0 Aluminum (1 run) 3 inches

320 amp 220 feet 4/0-4/0-2/0 Aluminum (2 runs) 2.5 inches each run

320 amp 250 feet 250-250-3/0 Aluminum (2 runs) 3 inches each run

320 amp 340 feet 350-350-4/0 Aluminum (2 runs) 3 inches each run



Mobile Homes will also need an insulated grounding conductor from the meter/service

panel to the mobile home panel. This insulated grounding conductor must be identified

by having green tape on each end.

All installations must meet NEC requirements and have L & I inspection approval.

For services over 320 amp continuous rating, contact Penlight’s Engineering

Department in advance to discuss requirements.

If the source for the underground service is from a power pole:

Leave enough cable coiled at the base of the power pole for Penlight to make the connections up the pole (usually 35-40 feet, depending upon the pole height) contact Penlight Engineering for information).

Penlight will provide and install the secondary riser (conduit) up the power pole at the customer's expense.

If the source for the underground service is from an underground source:

Leave enough cable coiled to wrap once around the device (no less than 10 feet).

Service conductors are recommended to be installed in electrical grade conduit from the

meter base to the power device or pole. The conduit shall end between 2 and 3 feet

from the power device or pole. Penlight also recommends that the conduit end between

2 and 3 feet from the service entrance/meter base riser to prevent water flow into the

equipment. Each end should have a plastic bushing or bell end and should be sealed

after the conductor is installed using RTV sealant or equivalent. Conduit should be

continuous, so be sure to leave adequate conductor length.

Temporary Services

Temporary Services are to be used for construction purposes only. They are not

intended to be used for RV's, pumps, etc. The electrical permit for a temporary service

expires 12 months after the date purchased. Please clearly mark the temporary post

with the address of the jobsite to be served.

For Overhead Temporary services the point of service drop must permit the clearances

required by the NEC. WAC 296-46B-230.

Notice:

This form is intended for use as a guideline only. Penlight assumes no liability for the Interpretation or application of the contents or any omitted items.



320 AMP Service

Peninsula Light Company requires that our members install their own

underground service conductor for residential service. Our members maintain

ownership of their service wire, and are required to adhere to Washington State L&I

(L&I) and National Electric Code (NEC) requirements. This may differ from neighboring

utilities that install and maintain ownership of service conductor from the transformer to

the meter base. Due to the fact that these utilities complete the work and own the

service cable, they fall outside of the NEC requirements. These utilities follow cable

manufacturers data regarding ampacity rather than the NEC codes. For Example when

looking at manufacturers data for 350 mcm cable, it has a service rating of 320 amps.

This service rating matches the allowable full load rating for a 320 amp service,

explaining why it is an acceptable installation practice for some utility companies.

A 320 amp meter base feeding two 200 amp panels is considered a 400 amp service by

Washington State L&I. Under the 2017 NEC, for a service rated 100 through 400 amps,

the service conductors supplying the entire load associated with a single family dwelling

shall be permitted to have an ampacity of not less than 83% of the service rating. A 400

amp service therefore is required to be fed with cable rated at 332 amps or greater.

Referring to table 310.15 (B)(16) of the 2017 NEC, a single run of 350 mcm aluminum

cable is rated for 280 amps, which is less than the 332 amps required to feed a 400

amp service. While 500 mcm cable has sufficient ampacity at 350 amps, its larger size

may not fit into the lugs of the meter base nor the secondary connector blocks in the

utility transformer.

Peninsula Light Company and Washington State L&I requires that members install

parallel runs of service cable to feed a 320 amp service. Based on distance from the

utility transformer and voltage drop calculations, you may be required to increase the

cable size from 4/0-4/0-2/0 up to 350 mcm. Please refer the table in the

UNDERGROUND SERVICE CONDUCTORS section on page 10 for more information

about sizing service conductors for your project.

Labor & Industries may require service disconnects at the socket.



Example Pictures of 320 Amp Socket with Disconnects and Handle Bypass



400 / 600 AMP CT Services

PLC may require up to 18 months advance notice when the new service makes it

necessary to procure special equipment, do major engineering, or to extend PLC’s

distribution system.

Underground Service Cable Policy

It has been a long-standing policy that the customer owns and is responsible for

all of their secondary cable on either side of the meter, from Penlight’s connection

device to the home and beyond.

During initial installation, for either a temporary or permanent service, the customer

is responsible for providing ten feet of appropriately sized cable within two feet of

the connection device. The connection device may be an underground secondary

hand hole or transformer. When it is necessary to make a transition from overhead

secondary to underground, the cable must be within two feet of the power pole and

have a minimum of 35 feet of cable coiled up for the riser. Penlight’s employees

are not responsible, nor are they expected, to excavate beyond two feet from our

devices. If the cable is not within this distance, the crews will return the job for

rescheduling. This action will also initiate an additional trip fee, which must be paid

in advance prior to the job being rescheduled.

Note: This is just an added reminder and is not intended to provide all of the

instructions contained within the information package.



Engineering Services Fee Schedule

Effective May 2, 2016

Residential Engineering Design Deposit ………………………………………... $500.00

The Engineering Design Deposit is assessed for jobs more involved than a

simple connection from the member’s service to an existing adequately sized

underground transformer or connection point, and is intended to help recover some of

the costs incurred when it is necessary for the engineer to visit the project site, discuss

the project details, consult with other utilities or public agencies, and to calculate

associated labor and material costs.

Upon request, Peninsula Light Company will provide rough cost estimates free of

charge for any standard line extension project. Overhead to underground conversions

or system relocations shall require detailed cost estimates since costs may vary

considerably depending on the extent of the job.

Those requests that require a detailed cost estimate shall first pay the design deposit.

The design deposit shall be based on a percentage of the anticipated cost of

construction or a minimum flat deposit, and shall be applied toward the final job costs

provided full payment is received within 90 days of the estimate date.

Detailed cost estimates are valid for a period of 90 days from the date of the estimate.

Additional design deposits shall be required if the 90 days has expired OR if any

changes require the project to be redesigned or costs recalculated.

Design deposits are non-refundable: Projects that are not completed within 12 months

of initial payment will be terminated and the balance of the Design deposit will be

retained by Peninsula Light Company. If a project requires additional time, the

customer is required to provide a status update to the Engineering Coordinator every 90

days. Failure to provide two status updates will result in the project being terminated

and the balance retained by Peninsula Light Company.

Design Deposits

Single Phase Line Extensions

Project Type Design Deposit

All primary and secondary extensions $500.00



Short Plats / Subdivisions

# of Lots Approx. Construction Cost Design Deposit

4 Lots $8,000.00 $800.00 6 Lots $12,000.00 $1,200.00 10 Lots $20,000.00 $2,000.00 16 Lots $32,000.00 $3,200.00 25 Lots $50,000.00 $5,000.00 50 Lots $100,000.00 $10,000.00

Note: Design deposit is $200.00/lot for all projects of this type. Approximate construction

costs are $2,000/lot and are to be used for ballpark costs only.

Miscellaneous

Project Type Design Deposit Relocation (Pole, TX, Etc.) $500.00 Customer Requested OH / UG Conversions – 60%/40% Split

$1,000.00 (Project must be PLC justified)

Commercial Projects (combine the square footage of multiple buildings)

Up to 10,000 sq. ft. $1000.00 10,000 sq. ft. to 50,000 sq. ft. $2000.00 50,000 sq. ft. and greater $3000.00

Note: For canceled projects, deposit amounts paid in excess of actual PLC costs

incurred may be refundable on a case by case basis at the discretion of the PLC

Engineering department.

Temporary Service Hookup Fee ………………………………………………….. $200.00

Underground Service to an adequately sized transformer or connection point - In

addition to the hookup fee, all equipment, conductor, and trenching is the responsibility

of the customer.

Overhead Service - In addition to the hookup fee all equipment is the responsibility of the

customer. Overhead temporary services are limited to a maximum drop distance of 200

feet. Beyond 200 feet, consult the company for details. Overhead services that require

more than a 25’ triplex drop from a PLC pole to the temporary service shall be assessed

additional charges. The point of service drop must permit the clearances required by the

NEC. WAC 296-46B-23.

Residential Permanent Service Hookup Fees

1 Phase 200 or 320 AMP self-contained meter…………………………….. $245.00

1 Phase 400 or 600 AMP CT meter (includes meterbase, meter labor TS)… $400.00

Underground service to adequately sized transformer or connection point - In addition to

the hookup fee, all conductor, conduit, and trenching is the responsibility of the

customer.



Commercial Permanent Service Hookup Fees

1 Phase self-contained meter………………..………………………………. $245.00

1 Phase CT meter (includes meter base, test switch, meter labor)……… $400.00

3 Phase self-contained meter ……………….………………...…….………. $245.00

3 Phase CT meter (includes meter base, test switch, meter labor)……… $650.00

Apartment buildings OR commercial projects that utilize a common service cable will

pay a hookup fee of $245.00 for the first self-contained meter. Additional meters for that

project will be charged $125.00 for each self-contained meter connected at the same

time as the first meter.

Overhead To Underground Service Conversions - All equipment, conductor, conduit,

and trenching is the responsibility of the customer. Peninsula Light Company installs the

conduit riser on the power pole at the customer's expense.

Rental Light Installation ……………………………..……………………………... $100.00

Installation of a rental light will be charged $100 plus the cost of any additional

materials that are needed to install and operate a rental light. Rental lights must be

installed for a minimum of 1 year. Peninsula Light Company has the option to charge

the customer for the removal of a rental light if it’s removed prior to the first year.

Trip Fee …………………………………….………………………………………….. $100.00

Trip fees shall be charged when the following situations occur:

A hook-up is requested by a customer prior to the service connection approval by the

State Electrical Inspector.

In the event that field assets need to be verified prior to the installation of new/altered

equipment (rental lights) a trip fee will be charged.

Additional trips are necessary for disconnecting and/or reconnecting temporary

services, altered services, or permanent services.

Additional trips are necessary to check for trench backfill or service approval.

All Engineering fees must be paid before any service connections will be made.

Note: If customers are connecting to a Private Main Line they will also need to pay a

proportionate share of repayment. Private Main Line repayments, if any, are in addition

to normal Engineering fees and shall be paid prior to hookup.



Member Services Fee Schedule

Effective May 2, 2016

Membership Fee ……………………………………………………………………... $100.00

Peninsula Light Company, a Mutual Corporation, is a non-profit organization that

is owned by its members and governed by an elected Board of Directors.

All new services must be covered by a membership. The membership Fee is

refundable, provided there are no outstanding bills, if the member leaves the Company's

service area.

Account Setup Fee ……………………………………………………………………. $15.00

Re-establishing service for owners of rental properties – No Charge

Account Set Up Fee - Prepay ………………………………….……………………. $25.00

Establishing prepay service for owners or tenants.

Prepay Monthly Charge ………………………………………..……………………… $4.00

This charge is in addition to the regular monthly service fee.

Service Call …………………………………………………………………………….. $25.00

Door tags delivered for Non-Sufficient Funds, past due balances, pending CT

disconnects and Membership payments.

Reconnect Fee (Business Hours) ………………………………………………… $100.00

Reconnects made between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru

Friday. This includes field and remote reconnects.

On-Site Collection …………………………………………………………………… $100.00

In lieu of disconnection and in addition to full balance.

Returned Check Charge ……………………………………………………………... $30.00

Applied to accounts when a check is returned for; “Stop Payment”, “Non-

Sufficient Funds”, or “Account Closed”. This fee may also be charged for “declined”

credit card payments.

Late Fees ………………………………………………………………………………. $10/4%

Are based across all classes of service and based on past due balances (over

$10). $10.00 or 4% whichever is greater.



Meter Tampering Charge …………………………………………………………. $250.00+

Meters that have been tampered with or altered i.e. an unauthorized meter,

illegal wiring, or any other device or means utilized to prevent the accurate metering of

electric use. This is in addition to re-calculated or pro-rated bills for the estimated

unmetered energy. Members will be charged for ALL overhead costs (time & materials.

Fees will escalate incrementally by $250 for each incident for this consumer). This

includes contractors accessing PLC equipment without authorization.

Meter Test …………………………………………………………………………. No Charge

Members are allowed one meter testing per year excluding the first year of the

meters life. If a meter is found to be fast or slow by more than 2% the meter will be

adjusted or changed. If found fast the members bill will/may be adjusted and no fee will

be charged.

Additional Meter Test ……………………………………………………………….. $100.00

Members who request an additional meter testing within one year of a previous

test will be charged $100. If the meter is found to be fast by more than 2%, the

customer’s bill will be adjusted and no fee will be charged.

Opt-Out Charge ………………………………………………………………………. $240.00

This is a one-time fee to be charged to member at the time the communication

module within the meter is disabled, no longer allowing for automatic meter reads (See

Opt-out meter reading fee).

Opt-Out Meter Reading……………………………………………………………… $100.00

Manual meter reading fee to be charged monthly to recover costs associated to

the Opt-out of automatic meter reading (See Opt-out charge).



Landscaping Guidelines for Padmount Transformers

Figure 1 Figure 2

Company Lock Grid Number

The tendency is for homeowners to plant around the pad mount transformer to “cover

up the green box”. The reality is Penlight’s workers need room to work safely on this

energized device. Obstructions can cause delays in power restoration, and overgrown

or hindering vegetation can create an unsafe working environment.

When planting a shrubbery around pad mount transformers, please use these

guidelines for safe and effective landscaping.

Call Underground Locating 48 hours before you plan to dig at 1-800-424-5555 and one of their company representatives will come out and locate existing buried conductors around the transformer.

Keep all shrubs, fences and other permanent structures no closer than 12 feet from the front and 6 feet from the back and sides. (see Figure 1 above)

DO NOT plant trees near pad mount transformers! A tree's large root system could lift the concrete pad and potentially create a power outage.

Select plants that are slow growing and easy to maintain. Avoid using plants with thorns. (i.e., barberry, blackberry, hawthorn or roses)

DO NOT over plant – use a few properly selected plants. (see the Recommended Species Selection guide below)

DO NOT allow plants to overgrow the transformer. Valuable equipment can overheat and become damaged. Grid Numbers and/or company locks must be visible at all times. (See Figure 2 above) DO NOT plant vines or ivy which can attach to and potentially damage the transformer.

DO NOT place dirt or wood chips against any portion of the transformer, as this could also cause it to overheat.



DO NOT change grade levels around the pad mount transformer for a distance of 6 feet or less.

Recommended Species: Azalea, Cotoneaster, Evergreen Huckleberry, Euonymus, Rhododendron, Salal

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Meter Standards

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to acquaint the customer with the requirements

established by Peninsula Light Company, herein referred to as Penlight, for the

installation of electrical service to single-family residential homes.

Scope

This standard covers single-family residential electrical services of 120/240 volts single phase up to and including 600 amperes. All other services shall comply with Penlight Commercial Metering Standards. Failure to comply with these standards may result in fines, fees and or termination of electrical service.

Disclaimer

National Electric Code (NEC) and Penlight Standards have differences. NEC and Penlight Standards are subject to change without notice.

General

Advance Notice

Penlight must be consulted by the owner, the owner’s agent, or the contractor making the installation, regarding the service entrance location and the meter equipment requirements before installing the service and equipment. Provisions for a meter and related equipment, an attachment of a service drop*, or an underground service lateral must be made at a location acceptable to Penlight. Customers must complete an accurate load description (Forms located at the end of

packet) for all 400 and 600 amp services plus a one line diagram for service and the

projected date for service connection. All fees and costs associated with the project must

be paid prior to construction.

* For Overhead Temporary services the point of service drop must permit the clearances

required by the NEC. WAC 296-46B-230.

Automated Meter Reading / Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Peninsula Light Company operates an AMR and AMI system throughout the

entire service area. Penlight has changed several policies regarding electrical meters,

meter bases and the electrical service to each meter. The changes have been inserted



into the appropriate area of this document. Automated Meter Reading has NOT

changed access requirements to the meters and related electrical equipment.

Voltage, Phase, and Route of Service

Penlight reserves the right to determine the voltage, phase, and route of the service. 120-volt services (two-wire services) are not allowed.

EUSERC

The Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee is a joint

committee of utilities and manufacturers. This committee provides communication

between utilities and manufacturers that help standardize and improve product design

for electrical service equipment. Penlight may refer to EUSERC drawing numbers to

help customers and electrical suppliers purchase products accepted by Penlight.

Ownership

Penlight shall furnish, maintain and retain ownership of all watt-hour meters and

instrument transformers.

Customer-owned instrument rated equipment such as meter sockets and test switches

along with remote meter pedestals, enclosures, landing pads, conduit, and wiring must

be installed and maintained by the customer.

Readily Accessible

In the express interest of providing the best possible electric service to all customers, Penlight must have immediate 24-hour access (see definition below) to its facilities and equipment located on customer’s premises. We make every effort to do our work with the least inconvenience to the customer. When service connection is terminated, Penlight may remove Penlight-owned property from the customer’s premises.

Definition: Capable of being reached quickly and conveniently 24 hours a day for

construction, operation, maintenance, inspection, testing or reading, without requiring

those seeking access to climb over or remove obstacles; or to obtain special permission

or security clearances. Truck access may be required.

No Unauthorized Persons

The customer shall be responsible for Penlight property on the customer's premises and

shall not permit tampering with said equipment. In addition to the Meter

Tampering/Diversion Fee established, any repairs and equipment damage to Penlight

property shall be billed to the customer of record.



Connection / Service Disconnected over a year

Penlight will be responsible for connection or disconnection of service between company power lines and customer-owned facilities. Only authorized employees or agents of Penlight are permitted to do this work.

The customer must notify Penlight’s Engineering Department when the State Department of Labor & Industries has approved a new service for connection.

Penlight’s primary goal is to cost-effectively provide safe, reliable service to every member on a fair and equal basis. The determination of safe, reliable, fair and equal is at the sole discretion of Penlight. In most cases, Penlight will require electric services, which have been disconnected for over twelve consecutive months to have a current Department of Labor & Industries safety inspection prior to being reconnected. Penlight may additionally require some services disconnected for less than twelve consecutive months to have a current Department of Labor & Industries safety inspection prior to reconnection. Department of Labor & Industries requires that the property owner request the permit for the safety inspection. Penlight may also require any service that has been disconnected and requires inspection for reconnection be updated to current Penlight metering standards and guidelines. Please contact Penlight Engineering for information and requirements regarding a disconnected service.

Approval

The customer’s service conductors will not be connected by Penlight until the Electrical

Inspector from the State Department of Labor & Industries has approved the service for

connection and the service has met Penlight requirements.

Exception: On altered services where the power was disconnected to allow for said

service upgrade or repair, the building was and remains occupied, and an electrical permit

was issued and posted at the jobsite, service may be restored pending electrical

inspection by the State Department of Labor & Industries, provided that the service meets

Penlight requirements. Failure to gain Labor & Industries approval in a timely manner

may subject the service to immediate disconnection.

Jumpering of meter sockets by electricians or customers is not allowed for any reason.

Disconnect

Peninsula Light Company operates an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. Electricians, Homeowners, Tenants or any other person(s) are NOT allowed to cut seals, and remove AMR/AMI meters or to de-energize the electrical service.

When it is necessary to disconnect Penlight’s service conductors or meter, the customer must call 253-857-1547 at least two business days in advance.



All electrical work must be permitted by Washington Department of Labor and Industries before the work is started. Penlight crews will not remove an AMR/AMI meter from a service without a posted permit. If a meter removal or service disconnect is requested and there is no permit, a trip fee will be charged. Permitted work must be approved by Department of Labor & Industries within 48 hours of the time Penlight reconnects the service. Electrical service will be disconnected if Department of Labor & Industries does not approve the service. Caution: With some types of meterbases, removal of the meter does not de-energize the service, and may cause damage to equipment and be dangerous to personnel. Seals & Locking Devices

The seal is a bond of mutual protection for Penlight and the customer. As such, it may not be broken by anyone but an authorized representative of Penlight. All metering equipment must be sealable and lockable as determined by Penlight’s Meter Department. All enclosures containing un-metered conductors or busing must be sealable and lockable as determined by Penlight’s Meter Department. At the time of installation, the metering equipment shall be sealed and shall not be tampered with or the seal broken by anyone. Any tampering with the metering equipment or unauthorized breaking of seals can be considered an evidence of theft. Any person, who cuts Penlight’s seals and/or wrongfully obtains electric service by bypassing, tampering with, or modifying a meter, may be subject to criminal charges. Locking devices are installed to help ensure meters are not removed. The customer is responsible for all damages that are the result of attempting to remove the meter and/or the locking device.

Load Balance

The customer or his contractor shall connect his equipment to keep the load, under

normal operating conditions, balanced as close as practical for the average load across

the phase wires.



Feedback

To avoid possible hazards to Penlight employees, the customer shall not supply

power to the electrical system of a building by any temporary means of wiring, such as

an extension cord or with a generator without a state-approved transfer switch. Failure

to comply with this paragraph may result in immediate disconnection of the service. WAC

296-46B-700, NEC 702.

Company Poles

The customer shall not install any devices on Penlight-owned poles. This includes

both primary and secondary poles, and refers to not only devices electrical in nature, but

also any advertisements, signs, notices, reflectors or similar objects. RCW 70.54.090 -

A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Temporary Services

Temporary electrical power shall be permitted during the period of construction,

remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment, or

similar activities. The duration of Temporary Service Connection shall not exceed one

(1) year.

Meter(s) shall be located to face the roadway, driveway or parking area, unless otherwise directed by Penlight’s Engineering Department.

Meter Sockets

The customer is required to provide a meter socket or current transformer loop as

specified of a type acceptable to Penlight for the installation desired.

Metering Voltages

All low voltage metering shall be at the service voltage.

All high voltage services (600 volts and above) shall be metered in accordance with Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee (USERC) standards. Consult Penlight for specific requirements. Mounting Sockets must be mounted level and plumb and be securely fastened to the structure.



Openings and Drains Unused threaded or knockout openings must be closed with an approved plug locked in place from the inside. Metering equipment enclosures shall be weatherproof if outside. Termination An oxide inhibitor for stranded aluminum conductors is required for conductor termination. Oxide inhibitor must not be used on copper conductors, meter terminals or socket jaws. Safe Location

You must provide a location for meters and metering equipment, which is acceptable to Penlight, is readily accessible without risk of bodily harm to Penlight employees and is free from vibration, corrosive atmosphere and abnormal temperatures. The equipment must be protected from damage and must not be installed over stairs or steps, under or over decks. Meters shall not be located in carports, breezeways, porches, or similar locations historically proven to have a high probability of becoming enclosed. If mounted in a balcony or platform area, the area must be served by a permanent stairway. When an outside meter location is to be in a parking area, the meter must be so located that parked vehicles will not restrict meter accessibility. Meters installed in an area where there may be vehicular traffic must be protected adequately to prevent damage. For new or enlarged services where vandalism may result in damage to our metering equipment, Penlight may require that you install protective enclosures or devices. Buildings

Meter locations(s) shall be readily visible and accessible. The meter must maintain an unobstructed view by facing either the driveway or parking area or be located within four (4’) feet of the corner of the building, only on side closest to the driveway or parking area. Contact Penlight’s Engineering Department for acceptable locations. See in the appendix for acceptable meter locations on buildings.

NOTE: Penlight reserves the right to require customers to relocate their meter

base, at the customer’s expense, if it is placed in an unacceptable location or

becomes inaccessible due to actions or changes by the customer.



Remote Meter Bases

Penlight highly recommends installing a remote meterbase as long as it is located

on the customer’s property. Meter posts or pedestals shall be located adjacent to and

between five feet (5’) and ten feet (10’) beyond the edge of the driveway accessing the

property it serves. Remote meterbases must face the driveway, parking area, or roadway

and be readily accessible. Meterbases shall not be installed on power poles.

Meter Pedestals

Wood pedestals must be fully pressured treated and shall be no smaller than four inches (4") by six inches (6”), be buried thirty-six inches (36”) below final grade, and be compacted to near natural state. Metal meter pedestals are not allowed. A mobile home service disconnect must be located within sight of, and not more than thirty feet (30’), from an exterior wall of the mobile home it serves. NEC Article 550-23. Exception: Some mobile homes may be exempt from this rule, provided they come equipped with approved service gear. Consult the Department of Labor & Industries for more information. Clearances General

All meters must be readily removable; i.e., not plastered in or built-in. Recessed meter bases are not allowed. Working Space A level standing working space shall be provided and maintained in front of each metering installation. A clear and unobstructed working space shall be provided above this space. NEC 110-26. The width of the working space shall be sufficient to permit ready access to the metering equipment and in no case less than three feet (3’). The height of the working space shall be equal to the overall height of the metering installation and in no case less than seven feet, one inch (7’1”). The working space shall extend at least three feet (3’) in front of the meter glass or cover, or the outermost metering enclosure and ten inches (10”) from the meter centerline to any obstruction such as walls or ceilings. Refer to Meter Clearance Guide drawing.



Meter Height

A meter height of five and one-half to six feet (5-1/2 to 6’) is preferred with the

reference point being the center of the meter glass or cover. The meter height shall not

be greater than six feet three inches (6’3”) and not less than four feet (4’0”) above the

finished grade or floor below. Exception: Current (and instrument) transformer-rated

meters shall not be more than six feet (6’) or less than five feet (5’) above finished grade

or floor.

Taps and Splices

Taps and splices are not allowed in meter sockets.

Unmetered Conductors (J-Box, Splice Box or LB’s)

Customer’s unmetered service wires and metered load wires are not to be run in

the same conduit, raceway or wiring gutter. Service entrance conductors (unmetered

conductors) shall be run in conduits without any condulets (LB’s or J-boxes, etc.) Suitable

barriers shall separate metered and unmetered wires. Metered wires from the customer’s

distribution section (branch circuits) shall not pass through sealable sections.

Circuit Closing Devices

Automatic or manual by-pass services are not allowed in residential services with the exception of Class 320 services. Residential 400 ampere, 320-ampere continuous duty sockets (class 320), shall have a manual lever type by-pass or manual test bypass studs circuit-closing device.

Conductor Connection

Where aluminum conductors are used for service entrance, the meter socket

terminals must be approved for use with aluminum, and an oxide inhibitor shall be applied

to the conductors.

The line side supply conductors to a meter must be connected to the top terminals, and

the load side supply conductors shall be connected to the bottom terminals.

Where a socket-type meter is installed on the line side of the service entrance equipment,

the grounded conductor shall be grounded within the socket and in such a manner that

removal of meter will not disconnect such grounded connection from grounded service

conductor.

Meter Rings

Meter rings will be replaced with locking devices. Ringless meter bases are not

allowed for residential services (exception 320A services).



Self-Contained Meters and Services

Residential 200-Ampere Service

A properly sized self-contained UL-approved four-jaw meter socket shall be

installed. 200-amp service is the minimum size for new or altered residential services.

Ringless meter bases are not allowed for residential services (exception 320A services).

Exception: Services smaller than the minimum 200 amp are allowed for temporary

services, pump services, gates and other similar types of services approved by Penlight’s

Engineering Department provided the service entrance conductors meet NEC Article 230

for minimum size.

Residential 320-Ampere Service

For services including but not exceeding 320 amperes continuous (400 ampere

maximum), a Penlight approved 320 ampere meter socket shall be installed.

Meterbases shall be labeled 400 ampere (320 ampere continuous) with manual lever

type by-pass or manual test bypass studs circuit-closing device per E.U.S.E.R.C.

DWG.302B. Meterbases with a continuous rating of 300 amperes or sockets for bolt-in

meters are not acceptable. 320 amp service(s) are required by Penlight Standards

to have TWO RUNS of wire from meterbase to transformer.

Current Transformer Metering and Services

**Penlight may require up to 18 months advance notice when the new service makes it necessary to procure special equipment, do major engineering, or to extend Penlight’s distribution system** Residential Services 400 and 600-Amperes Services larger than 600 amps capacity shall be supplied by a 3 phase source, unless previously agreed to in writing, and at the utility’s option. Penlight provided meter sockets shall be used and installed by the customer. Penlight shall furnish, install and maintain all current transformers necessary for metering

electric energy used by its members.

Where current transformers (CT) are used, the customer shall provide and install an

acceptable enclosure and conduit system between the enclosure and the meter socket.

The customer shall install Penlight-furnished meter socket(s). Installing and wiring the

meter socket to the current transformers shall be Penlight’s responsibility. It is Penlight’s

policy that all CT cans must have landing pads for CT mounting. CT can doors must be

hinged.



Current transformers are required on all services that exceed 400 amps capacity.

All residential services shall have the CT cabinet-mounted on the outside of the building,

or a remote location approved by Penlight.

The cover of a current transformer cabinet shall be side-hinged, have provisions for locks

and/or seals, and be removable. Permanent access shall be maintained which shall not

block access to the enclosure nor block the cover from opening a minimum of ninety

degrees (90) from the front of the cabinet. The cabinet door when in the open position

shall not conceal or interfere in the access to the meter socket. Hinges shall be permanent

(welded or concealed) so they cannot be disassembled from the outside of the cabinet

and allow the cover to be removed while in the closed position.

Current transformer cabinets must contain only main service conductors, metering

equipment, and secondary wiring and must not be used as junction box or gutter for the

purpose of making taps, except as follows:

In a single family dwelling, three connections shall be permitted on the load side of the

current transformers. The customer shall provide approved terminal lugs.

With the single exception of residential installations, all load conductors from a current

transformer enclosure shall terminate either at a main disconnect switch or a UL-labeled

bus gutter rated at or above the service AIC (fault duty) rating.

Mounting Height

The mounting height of the current transformer enclosure shall not be higher than eight feet (8’) to the top of the enclosure, from the floor or platform. The mounting height of the current transformer enclosure shall be no lower than eighteen inches (18”) to the bottom of the enclosure, from the floor or working platform. Note: If the enclosure is outdoors, the enclosure shall be of rain-tight construction and shall be a minimum of eighteen inches (18”) above grade. The maximum height of eight feet (8’) to the top of the enclosure still applies. Secondary Wiring and Enclosure Requirements for Transformer-Rated Meters The customer shall provide for Penlight’s exclusive use a one and one-quarter inch (1-1/4”) minimum trade size rigid metal conduit between the metering enclosure and the meter socket. The maximum length of this conduit shall not exceed fifty feet (50’), and contain no condulets. Enclosures for single-phase current transformer services shall be a minimum size of

twenty-four inches (24”) wide by forty-eight inches (48”) long by eleven inches (11”) deep.



Landing Pads

All landing pads shall be of heavy-duty type with a minimum (AIC) fault duty rating

of 50,000 amps rms symmetrical.They shall be UL-labeled and built to EUSERC

standards. DWGS 328A, 328B.

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Revision Date: 7/28/15

LOAD INFORMATION AND DETAILS

ORDER INFORMATION

WO#: ENGR: PROJECT NAME:

SERVICE ADDRESS:

BILLING NAME & ADDR:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Primary Contact person: Phone #

Electrical Contractor: Phone # Company Name:

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS Residential Commercial

1 Phase or 3 Phase Service Entrance Size: Voltage: / Total Connected KVA:

Secondary Cable Info: Aluminum or Copper Size Per Phase: Total Connected KW:

Size Per Neutral: Number of Runs:

Conduit: Size: Number of Runs: Type: PVC or Steel:

TRANSFORMER SPECIFICATIONS (PLC Use Only)

KVA: Impedance: In Stock CO# Ordered Date: Estimated Delivery: Secondary Connectors: # of Blocks # of Places Item # PO# Transformer Pad: Existing In Stock Needs New Needs to Be Ordered Available Fault Current at Transformer Secondary Terminal Is: Amps Symmetrical Based on % Impedance

METERING SPECIFICATIONS (PLC Use Only)

Meter: Meter Spec Code Network Demand

Switchboard # of units OR Switchgear Manufacturer:

Meter and Switchgear Location:

Meterbase Issued: Date: Issued By: Received By:

Meter Layout: Plans submitted per PLC specs (See Commercial Specs, Page 2, Section D) Current Transformers: CT’s NOT Required

CT’s Required: In Stock Ordered Date: PO# Type: Ratio: RF: Quantity: CT’s Issued: Date: Issued By: Received By:

APPROVALS:

Service Connection by L&I: Approved By: Date: Permit # Meter Shop: Meter Layout Plans Approved By: Date:

Meter and Switchgear Location Approved By: Date:

CT’s and Meterbase Wired Approved By: Date:

Meter Installed By: Date:

Service Energized By: Date:

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Project Name: Order Number:

Total KW % Load Factor Estimated KW

Number of Units:Total Tonnage:

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Strip Heat:Resistance Heat:

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