METERING INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Table of Contents Section 300

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300.0

METERING AND SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT .................................................................. 1

300.1

GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 1

300.2

METERED AND UNMETERED CONDUCTORS ..................................................................... 1

300.3

SEALING OF METERS AND METERING EQUIPMENT........................................................... 1

300.4

UNACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT IN SEALED AREAS .............................................................. 2

301.0

METER LOCATION REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................ 3

301.1

METER AND SERVICE LOCATIONS .................................................................................... 3

301.2

PLANNING AND GROUPING FOR ADDITIONAL METERS ..................................................... 3

301.3

METER LOCATIONS - RESIDENTIAL ................................................................................... 3

301.3-1

METER LOCATIONS - FACTORY-BUILT BUILDINGS/HOMES ................................................ 3

301.3-2

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - SINGLE DWELLING METER LOCATIONS...................................... 4

301.4

METER LOCATIONS - RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS .......................................... 5

301.5

METER LOCATIONS - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ....................................................... 5

301.6

UNACCEPTABLE METER LOCATIONS ................................................................................ 5

301.7

301.8

WORKING SPACE (600 volts or less) .................................................................................... 6

BARRICADES/BARRIER POSTS ........................................................................................... 9

301.9

METER ROOM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 10

301.9-1

UNACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT IN METER ROOMS ............................................................ 14

301.9-2

METER ROOM VENTILATION ........................................................................................... 14

301.10

LOCK BOX LOCATION ...................................................................................................... 14

301.11

METER LOCATIONS REQUIRING ENCLOSURE ................................................................. 14

301.12

ELECTRIC METER CLOSET REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 15

301.12 - 1

ELECTRIC METER CLOSET REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 15

301.12 - 2

ELECTRIC METER CLOSET REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 17

301.13

MAIN SWITCH LOCATION................................................................................................. 18

301.14

METER AND MAIN SWITCH SEQUENCE ........................................................................... 18

301.15

TYPICAL SEMI-FLUSH INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 18

301.16

FIGURE 1 ELECTRIC AND GAS METER SEPARATION .................................................... 19

301.17

ROLL-UP DOORS ............................................................................................................. 20

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.21

302.1

METER IDENTIFICATION BY CUSTOMER ......................................................................... 21

302.1-1

SERVICE IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................... 21

302.2

METER HEIGHT ............................................................................................................... 21

302.3

MAIN SWITCH .................................................................................................................. 21

302.4

FOREIGN DEVICES IN SEALABLE CABINETS.................................................................... 21

302.5

METER SOCKET ENCLOSURES ....................................................................................... 22

302.6

PROPER INSTALLATION OF COUPLINGS AND GUTTERS ................................................. 22

302.7

TERMINATIONS OR LUGS FURNISHED BY CRA-ES (Underground) .................................... 22

302.8
302.9

SECURED IN PLACE (S.E.S.) ............................................................................................ 22

REQUIRED APPROVAL FOR METERING IN SERVICE EQUIPMENT ....................................... 22

302.10

EUSERC - ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS COMMITTEE ........ 22

302.11

SWITCHBOARD SERVICE SECTION ................................................................................. 22

302.12

OVERHEAD RISER AND BUS DUCT RISER REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 23

302.13

OWNERSHIP OF METERS & METERING EQUIPMENT (Per ACC Rules ............................... 23

METER TYPES USED ON CRA-ES SYSTEM................................................................................ 23

302.14
303.0

SELF CONTAINED METERING ................................................................................................ 24

303.1

EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CRA-ES - STANDARD OFFER

CUSTOMERS ONLY ......................................................................................................... 24

303.2

EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY THE CUSTOMER ....................................... 24

303.3

SELF-CONTAINED SOCKET RATINGS .............................................................................. 24

303.4

SOCKET ENCLOSURES ................................................................................................... 24

303.5

METER SOCKET CLOSING DEVICES ................................................................................ 24

303.6
303.6-1

SAFETY TEST BLOCKS .................................................................................................... 25

SINGLE-PHASE SAFETY TEST BLOCK INSTALLATIONS .......................................................... 25

303.6-2

THREE-PHASE SAFETY TEST BLOCK INSTALLATIONS .................................................... 25

303.7

HIGH LEG LOCATION (3 4W DELTA SERVICE) ................................................................ 25

303.8

CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR SELF CONTAINED METER SOCKETS - DWG #G1 ...26

303.9

TYPICAL MULTI METERING ARRANGEMENTS - DWG#2 .. ......27

303.10

TYPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICE TERMINATIONS ARRANGEMENTS - DWG #G3.28

303.11

TYPICAL NON-RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR MULTIPLE SELF-CONTAINED METER

INSTALLATION -DWG #G4.29

303.12

TYPICAL MULTI METERING AND SERIVE FOR SPEC BUILDINGS 30

303.13

TYPICAL MOBILE HOME & TEMPORARY METER PEDESTAL - 240VOLTS 1 3 WIRE

SERVICE.31

303.14

TYPICAL METERING PEDESTAL - 120 VOLTS 1 2 WIRE...32

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C.T. METERING ...................................................................................................................... 33

304.1

EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CRA-ES STANDARD OFFER

CUSTOMERS ONLY ......................................................................................................... 33

304.2

EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER .............................................. 33

304.2-1

C.T. METER SOCKETS (See Section 300 Paragraph 303.8 for self-contained meter
sockets) ........................................................................................................................... 33

304.3

POWER LEG LOCATION (3 4W DELTA SERVICE) ............................................................ 33

304.4

SWITCHBOARD SERVICE SECTION ILLUSTRATIONS ....................................................... 33

304.5

TYPICAL OUTDOOR SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION ........................................................ 34

304.5-1

TYPICAL OUTDOOR SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION ........................................................ 35

304.5-2

TYPICAL OUTDOOR SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION ........................................................ 36

304.5-3
304.6

TYPICAL OUTDOOR SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION ........................................................ 37

TYPICAL INDOOR SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION .......38

305.0

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TOTALIZED METERING

OF ELECTRIC LOADS ............................................................................................................. 39

305.1
305.2

GENERAL RULES FOR TOTALIZED METERING INSTALLATIONS ....................................... 39

SKETCHES OF TOTALIZED CABINETS (INDOOR OR OUTDOOR)..... .. 40

306.0

TYPICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE SUPPORTS FOR SERVICE EQUIPMENT ............................ 42

307.0

JOB SITE POWER (TEMPORARY METER IN PERMANENT POSITION)................................ 43

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300.1

METERING AND SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT

GENERAL
All meter and service equipment installations shall comply with the service requirements of CRA-ES
and with rules and regulations of the inspection authorities having jurisdiction. All meter sockets
and enclosures shall be listed and approved by a recognized testing lab.
If any question arises for which you cannot find the answer in the following pages, it is suggested
that you call CRA-ES for further information. See Pages B and C in the front of this manual for
telephone numbers and addresses of local CRA-ES offices.
Whenever any electrical wiring for service connection is installed whether regulated by inspection
authorities or not, provision shall be made for the installation of metering equipment. It shall comply
with these service requirements except when existing metering equipment, in the opinion of CRA-ES, is
satisfactory and adequate to register all current to be supplied.
Whenever one meter registers the electricity supplied to two or more single family residential
occupancies, it will be considered a non-residential installation for the purpose of these
requirements.
When a Customer does his own wiring, he will be considered the electrical contractor for
the purpose of these requirements.

300.2

METERED AND UNMETERED CONDUCTORS

Line side (unmetered) and load side (metered) conductors shall not occupy the same
raceway or enclosure. Exception: Meter socket and current transformer enclosures.

300.3

SEALING OF METERS AND METERING EQUIPMENT

All meters, meter facilities and all points of access to unmetered wiring on the Customers
premise shall be sealed by CRA-ES. All cabinets, conduit fittings and equipment enclosures
containing unmetered conductors shall be made sealable by the Customer before service
will be energized. The breaking of seals and tampering with meters or unmetered wiring by
unauthorized persons is prohibited and subject to penalty of the law.
(See Section 100, Paragraph 100.17)
Stud and wing-nut assembly, or sealing screws shall be used for sealing all removable panels and
covers to compartments used for routing or terminating unmetered conductors.
When a stud and wing-nut assembly is used for sealing, the stud shall be 1/4 x 20 (minimum).
The stud and wing nut shall each be drilled .0635 (minimum) for sealing purposes.
All sealing screws shall be drilled .0635 (minimum) for sealing purposes.

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UNACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT IN SEALED AREAS

CRA-ES and industry policy spells out that no customer related equipment be allowed in the sealable
(metering) area of any service entrance gear. All such equipment shall be installed in the nonsealed portion of the service entrance equipment. Example: Load control current transformers must
be in the non-sealed area of the service entrance gear.

Customer Panel
Customer CT's
Meter Compartment
Sealable

120/240
Volt UG
Service
Pull Section
Sealable

Acceptable Customer
Equipment Location

3/4"

2 1/2"

1-1/4"

* Current Transformer Dimensions

*These are general dimensions of currrent
transformers available with existing demand
controllers. There may be new units in the
future that will not conform to these dimensions.

TYPICAL 100 200 AMP

ALL IN ONE METER CAN - RESIDENTIAL

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301.1

METER LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

METER AND SERVICE LOCATIONS
CRA-ES reserves the right to determine all meter and service locations. Only authorized CRA-ES
personnel shall determine these locations. See Section 100, Paragraph 102.20 and Section 200,
Paragraph 200.0.

301.2

PLANNING AND GROUPING FOR ADDITIONAL METERS

Occasionally there is a need to locate and install additional service and metering equipment after
the originally planned electric service for a building is installed and energized.
The additional meters must be grouped with those already in service, and be installed in
accordance with the established meter location plan for the building.
The added service equipment must be located and installed in conformance with applicable codes,
laws, and ordinances of the inspection authority having jurisdiction, and with the requirements of
this Service Requirements Manual

301.3

METER LOCATIONS - RESIDENTIAL

For single family residential buildings, meters and metering equipment shall be installed:
a. Outdoors and mounted on or recessed in an exterior building wall but not under a carport,
breezeway, patio, porch, or in any area that can be enclosed, or
b. Outdoors in a meter pedestal or service entrance section, but not under a carport, breezeway,
patio, porch, or in any area that can be enclosed, or
c.

In a room within the building, approved by CRA-ES, for the location of electric meters, and with
access only by a door opening to the outside of the building. See Paragraph 301.9 for meter
room requirements.

In addition, the meter area must be readily accessible (See Section 100, Paragraph 102.20)
without requiring passage through restricted private areas, gates or fences. See next page for
acceptable meter locations for single family residences. The meter and main switch shall be
installed next to each other on the same wall. See Paragraph 301.13.
NOTE: See Section 500, Paragraph 506.6-1 for requirements for mobile home pedestals.

301.3-1

METER LOCATIONS - FACTORY-BUILT BUILDINGS/HOMES

Factory-built buildings and homes (FBBs) shall meet the following requirements before meters and
metering equipment can be mounted on the building:
1. FBBs shall be secured on a permanent foundation (Type E) per HUD Permanent Foundations
Guide for Manufactured Housing - December 1996 and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction.
2. The trailer tongue, axels and wheels shall be removed.
3. The meter panel shall meet all CRA-ES requirements.
4. Service entrance equipment attached to FBBs shall be completely installed by the
manufacturer of the structure.
5. Meter location shall be per Paragraphs 301.3 or 301.5.
6. For overhead applications refer to Section 400.
7. For underground applications refer to Section 500.
NOTE: If the above requirements #1 - #3 are not met, a meter pedestal shall be required.

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301.3-2

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - SINGLE DWELLING METER LOCATIONS

CRA-ES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE ALL METER AND SERVICE LOCATIONS.
1. The meter and main switch shall be accessible for reading and maintenance without requiring
passage through restricted areas, gates, or fences.
2. All meter and main switches shall be located three feet minimum to six feet maximum on the
front corner of a residence, nearest to the point of available service, as determined by CRA-ES on
an exterior wall or alternate location (subject to local inspection authority), but not under a
carport, breezeway, patio, porch, or other area that can be enclosed with building expansion or
fence.
3. The electric meter and main switch may be installed at an alternate location not attached to a
dwelling to ensure accessibility. (Subject to local inspection authority approval)
4. If overhead service is available in the rear of the property (alley or easement) the point of
attachment may be on the rear of the residence. The meter shall be located per item #2 above.
It is the Customers responsibility to install conduit and wiring between the meter location and
the point of attachment. The conduit shall be located on the exterior of the building in its
entirety.
5. When remodeling existing residences, check with local CRA-ES office.
6. Service entrance equipment shall be utilized for its intended purpose.

ACCEPTABLE METER LOCATIONS

REAR PROPERTY LINE

REAR PROPERTY LINE

3 ft. min
6 ft. max.

Garage/Carport
Front Property Line

SES/Meter
Fence

Street

Street
Meter Location- Building Mounted
Servce Entrance Section

Alternate
Location
6ft. X 6ft. Area

Meter Location- Service Pedestal

Note: 3' Minimum Clearance Required
Around all sides of the Service Pedestal.

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301.4

METER LOCATIONS - RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS

1. Meters and metering equipment shall be installed:
a. Outdoors and mounted on or recessed in an exterior building wall, or
b. In a room within the building, approved by CRA-ES for the location of electric meters, and with
access only by a door opening to the outside of the building. See Paragraph 301.9 for
meter room requirements.
2. Meters and metering equipment shall not be installed within any residential occupancy.
3. Before meters can be installed in multiple residential panels, each individual meter socket must
be permanently and clearly identified. See Meter Identification, Paragraph 302.1

301.5

METER LOCATIONS - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

1. Location of metering to be approved by the Electric Meter Shop prior to construction.
2. For single occupancy non-residential and industrial buildings, meters and metering equipment
shall be installed:
a. Outdoors and mounted on an exterior wall with vehicle access, or
b. Within a meter room inside the building on the first floor (see Definitions, Section 100,
Paragraph 102.12) and with access only by a door opening to the outside of the building
with vehicle access. See Paragraph 301.9 for meter room requirements.
3. For multiple occupancy buildings meters and metering equipment shall be located per above
Number 1a or 1b, and shall be grouped in one readily accessible central location, accessible to
all occupants. Meter sockets must be permanently and clearly identified. See Meter
Identification, Paragraph 302.1.
4. In large multiple occupancy buildings, extensive shopping centers or buildings, CRA-ES may, at its
option, establish more than one meter location for groups of individual meter facilities. Consult
CRA-ES prior to construction for approval of service plans.
5. Service stations - the meter location shall be located such that it is a minimum of twenty (20)
feet clear of any gas pump and ten (10) feet clear of any gas storage tank fill spout and/or vent.

301.6

UNACCEPTABLE METER LOCATIONS

For reasons of public safety, maintenance of service equipment, and reliability of metering, meters
shall not be installed in any of the following locations:
1. Inside any building, unless located within an acceptable meter room. See Paragraph 301.9
2. In any location not readily accessible. See Section 100, Paragraph 102.20.
3. Directly over any stairway, ramp or steps
4. In any substation or transformer vault.
5. Accesable only by a trap door or in any location which may be hazardous to personnel.
6. On any surface subject to excessive vibration.
7. In or accessed through any rest, bath, shower, powder, or toilet room.
8. In any elevated area.
9. In any location not providing a clear and continuously unobstructed working space extending a
minimum of three (3) feet from the face of the meter panel, and having a width to permit ready
access to the complete metering installation. See Working Space, Paragraph 301.7.
10. In any location where moisture, fumes, or dust may interfere with the operation of the meter, or
materially damage it.
11. In any location giving less than three feet clearance to any property line, or with less than three
feet clearance to any sidewalk, alley or driveway giving access to non-residential or industrial
property.
12. In any basement or depressed area.
13. Within carport or patio areas which are or can become enclosed, when served Overhead or
Underground.
14. Mounted on CRA-ES poles.
15. In a room containing mechanical equipment.
16. In any elevator shaft or hatchway.
17. Mounted on any trees.
18. In any unsanitary areas in reference to farm animals and products.

19. In a plenum or any portion of a return or supply air ducting system

20. Areas where entry may be restricted or controlled because of medical, health
environmental or other safety-related issues.
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WORKING SPACE (600 volts or less)

To permit access to the metering installations and provide safety for personnel, a working and
standing space entirely on the property of the Customer shall be provided in front of all metering
equipment.

Nearest Corner or
Other Obstruction

10"
Min.

Obstruction
above meter

9" Min

78" Min. Working Space

Height

48" Min. to 75" Max

36"
Min.

Clear
Working
Space

Figure 1
Surface or Semi-Flush
Meter Installations

36"
Min.

78" Min.

301.7

Clear
Working
Space

78" Min Working

Space Height
36"
Min.
Figure 2
Working Space- Side View

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Meter Socket Clearance Requirements

ceiling or obstruction

36 min. clear wall space

10 min.

wall or obstruction

9 min.
78 min.
head room

No obstructions are allowed

directly below the meter.
finished grade (established prior to setting the meter)

HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE
Flush or surface mount

VERTICAL CLEARANCE
Flush or surface mount

Building surface shall

not project beyond
face of box.

2x4 block between

studs or 5/16 molly bolt

36 working space

36 working space

4 min.
6 max.

finished grade (established prior to setting the meter)

FLUSH MOUNT METER

SURFACE MOUNT METER

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WORKING SPACE AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

( TOP VIEW OF SWITCHBOARD)
Indoor SES

Minimum Required
Working Space

36"
Min.

Keep Clear

Length of Switchboard

Outdoor S.E.S Enclosed by a Screen Wall

11" Min.

Open Door

Screen Wall

Note:
Hinged door when open
may not block the exit route.
When doors are in maximum
open position exit shall be
36" minimum.

36" Min.

Open Door

Building Wall

36" Min.

Property Line Wall or Obstruction

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MULTIPLE SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTIONS

FIGURE 1 METERS STAGGERED
CRA-ES METER
PULL
& CT
SECTON
SECTION

CUSTOMER
BREAKER
SECTIONS
FRONT
7 MIN.

FRONT
CUSTOMER
BREAKER
SECTIONS

METER
& CT
SECTION

CRA-ES
PULL
SECTION

NOTES
1.

Service entrance sections that face each other with staggered meter
locations shall have a minimum working space of 7 feet between service
entrance sections.

2.

Two exit paths shall be provided.

FIGURE 2 METERS FACE TO FACE

CRA-ES PULL
SECTION

METER
& CT
SECTION

CUSTOMER
BREAKER
SECTIONS
FRONT
9 MIN.
FRONT

CRA-ES
PULL
SECTION

METER
& CT
SECTION

CUSTOMER
BREAKER
SECTIONS

NOTES
1.

Service entrance sections that face each other with face-to-face meter
locations shall have a minimum working space of 9 feet between service
entrance sections.

2.

Two exit paths shall be provided.

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301.8

BARRICADES/BARRIER POSTS
The Customer shall furnish, install and maintain permanent barricades to provide
clearances where the working space is exposed to vehicles or hazardous conditions. CRA-ES
shall specify type of barricade.

Posts need to be Rigid Conduit

Fixed Post
Removable Post
4-1/2"
Concrete
Filled in
Field

32"

34"

36"

Detail A
Final Grade
50"

Final Grade
6'-0"

2"

57"

4"

25"

21"

36"

5-1/2"
10"
Min

2" Min.
Concrete
Encasement
2" Min
Concrete
Encasement

"

7/8" Hole in Post

and Sleeve

6-1/2" x 3/4" Steel Pin

With 1/2" Hole in
End to accept lock

1/2" Hole

9" Min.
Section A-A
Barrier Post Detail

Construction Notes:
1. Use additional barrier post as
required to prevent traffic penetrations to
SES.
2. Caution must be taken when installing posts
so that posts do not make contact
with conduit system.

Detail A

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301.9

METER ROOM REQUIREMENTS

A meter room is a permanent, accessible, illuminated, ventilated room (per NEC section 100),
provided by the customer for the exclusive use and location of the Customers electric service and
metering equipment, and for the installation of an CRA-ES meter or meters. The one exception to
exclusive use will allow the installation of communication equipment provided space requirements
for the electric installation is not impaired. Meter rooms shall be provided with a doorway opening
to the outside of the building with a kick down doorstop. Meter room location and design to be
approved by CRA-ES. For safetys sake, meter rooms are not to be used for storerooms.
Meter rooms may be locked provided independent access is given to CRA-ES. The Customers key will
not be accepted for retention by CRA-ES for entry; therefore, locking shall be accomplished only by
one of the following methods:
1. Customer may provide and install a device that will allow one pad lock for the Customer and
one pad lock for CRA-ES on the door, or
2. The Customer may place a meter room door key in an CRA-ES acceptable lockbox installed on or
near the door. The meter room key shall not unlock any other door on the premises.

No Doors in this Area of

Meter Room for CRA-ES Entry/Exit

S.E.S.
FRONT

S.E.S.

METER ROOM

FRONT

METER ROOM

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301.9

ELECTRIC METER RO0M REQUIREMENTS (CONTD)

TOP VIEW

Interior of
Building
36"
Min
Interior of
Building

TELEPHONE

Outside Wall of Building

Lockbox

Access to be from
Exterior of building
Door to OPEN OUT

Outside Wall of Building

NOTE: ADDITIONAL CLEARANCES MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL INSPECTION AGENCY
The following alternative to a meter room is acceptable to CRA-ES if the S.E.S. does not have any
removable rear panels. Check with the CRIT or local agency for acceptability.

Outside Wall of Building

Outside Wall of Building

Lockbox
1. See requirements for locking doors. (Paragraph 301.10)
2. 36" concrete pad required in front of metering.
3. SES meter doors must open 90 (or more) with meter and test switch installed. Also, exterior doors must be
equipped with a device to hold the door in the 90 degree (or more) position.
4. Care must be exercised to design the enclosure such that neither the roof nor the door frame will interfere
with the clearances
or the installation and maintenance of the metering equipment.
301.9
5. With exterior meter doors in open 90 degree locked position, a 36 exit way is required between door edge
and closest object.

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301.9

NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE REQUIREMENTS

ACCESS COVERS
WORK SPACE

ELECTRIC
EQUIPMENT

ACCESS COVERS
ELECTRIC
EQUIPMENT

ENTRANCE

WORK SPACE
ENTRANCE

At least one entrance is required to provede access to the working space around electric
equipment. The installation shown in the sketch at the right would not be acceptable if the
electric eqiupment was a switchbaord or panelboard over 6 ft. wide and rated 1200A or more.
Switchboard or
Control Panel
1200A or more.

Access
Panel

At least 24" wide

6-1/2 ft. high

Access
Panel

At least 24" wide

6-1/2 ft. high

WORK SPACE

For swtichboards and control panels rated 1200A or more and over 6 ft.
wide, there shall be one entrance not less than 24 in. wide and 6-1/2 ft.
high at each end.

Access
Panels

Switchboard or
Control Panel
1200A or more.

NOT
ACCEPTABLE

ENTRANCE

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301.9

NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE REQUIREMENTS

Exception #1: Where the equipment location permits a
continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel.
Alternate
Entrance
Location

Switchboard
or Control
Panel 1200A
or more.

Only one
Entrance
Required

Continuous and
unobstructed way
of exit travel.

Alternate
Entrance
Location
Excepion #1: Where the equipment location permits a
continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel.

Exception #2: Where the work space required by section 110-16(A) is doubled.

Access
Panel

Switchboard or
Control Panel
1200A or more.

Access
Panel

Double Work Space

Only one
Entrance
Required
Exception #2: Where the work space required by section 110-16(A) is doubled.

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METER LOCATION
ELECTRIC METER ROOM REQUIREMENTS

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301.9-1

UNACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT IN METER ROOMS

Equipment not permitted within the electric meter room includes, but is not limited to following:
1. Gas equipment including piping
2. Water heaters/boilers including piping
3. Mechanical equipment including motor/generator sets
4. Batteries and battery charging equipment
5. Fire risers

301.9-2

METER ROOM VENTILATION

Meter room shall have at least two 10 X 10 air vents. Vent locations shall be designed to provide
maximum separation, with one vent located high and the other vent located low.
Meter room containing any electrical equipment that produces heat such as a dry type transformer
shall require the room air temperature to be maintained at maximum of 95 F.

301.10

LOCK BOX LOCATION

The customer may place a meter room door key in an CRA-ES acceptable lock box installed on or
within 36 of the door. The minimum height shall be 36 and the maximum height 60. The meter
room key shall not unlock any other door on the premises.

301.11

METER LOCATIONS REQUIRING ENCLOSURE

Meters and metering equipment shall be enclosed in a protective cabinet under the conditions
listed below:
1. Whenever vandalism problems exist, or
2. Whenever the meter is mounted on a wall where it is subjected to traffic or possible damage, or
3. Where public safety is involved.
The meter enclosure cabinet must have sufficient depth to provide clearance for the meter, in
addition to the depth required for the meter socket. The minimum depth from the face of the
opening to the face of the meter socket, and other clearances shall be the same as for recessed
metering.
(See 301.12)

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METER LOCATIONS
METER ROOMS/LOCK BOXES/METER ENCLOSURES

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301.12

ELECTRIC METER CLOSET REQUIREMENTS

10" min. from nearest corner
of other construction.

11" min. and 15" max

clearance from front of meter
panel to inside of closet door.

24" max and 9" min. to any

overhead obstruction
No locking devices on the
enclosure door.
75" max and 36" min.

Door must open a min. of 90 degrees

and be equipped with a device
to hold the door in the open position.

36" min work space from

front of meter panel and 78"
from ground to top of
enclosure. See Note 4

NOTES:
1. This enclosure is approved for:
A. Single family, self contained use only.
B. Communication equipment.
C. CATV
2. This enclosure is NOT approved for:
A. Gas service or piping.
B. Water service or piping.
C. Storage of any kind.
3. The structure foundation shall not extend into or
under the meter closet.

Foundation

10" min.

11" min.
15" max.
Outside wall of
residence

4. Clear and level work space shall be provided per paragraph 301.6,
notes 8,9,10 and 301.7.
5. Meter closet door shall be identified with a permanent tag showing
"Elecric Meter", manufactured per 302.1.
6. Pocket doors are acceptable.

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301.12 - 1

ELECTRIC METER CLOSET REQUIREMENTS

24" Min.
8"
Min.

8"
Min.

75" Max.
36" Min.

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301.12 - 2

ELECTRIC METER CLOSET REQUIREMENTS

24" Min.
4"
Min.

4"
Min.

75" Max.
36" Min.

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301.13

MAIN SWITCH LOCATION

The meter and service main switch shall be installed on the same wall adjacent to each other and
accessible from the same working area. Exception Fire Pump disconnects may be located at the
fire pump control panel. (See Paragraph 302.3 Main Switch)

301.14

METER AND MAIN SWITCH SEQUENCE

Meters and metering equipment for services of 0 - 600 volts shall be located ahead, or on the
supply side, of the customers main service entrance switch. Exception to this sequence is
permissible only when required by electrical codes.
When a single set of service entrance conductors supply a multi-meter installation, numbering from
two to six meters, a main switch for each meter shall be located on the load side of each meter.
For multi-meter installations, numbering seven or more meters connected to a single set of service
entrance conductors, electric codes require the installation of a main service switch located on the
supply side of the group of meters. NEC (check with AHJ) (Its access door shall be under CRA-ES lock
and seal). In these instances, an individual main switch must also be installed on the load side of
each meter.
CRA-ES shall not allow a main service disconnect ahead of less than seven meters in or on a
separate enclosure or switchboard.

301.15

TYPICAL SEMI-FLUSH INSTALLATION

Plaster Ring

Main/
Distribution
Section

Building
Wall
Pull Section
Sealable From
Front

Finish Grade

24"

See Note 1

NOTES:
1. See Section 500 for underground conduit and riser requirements.
2. See Section 1100, Drawing 301 for meter can requirements.

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MAIN SWITCH LOCATION

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301.16

FIGURE 1 ELECTRIC AND GAS METER SEPARATION

C
L

C
L

48" Min.
75" Max.

48" Min.
75" Max.

36" Min.
36" Min.

30" Min.
18" Min.

45" Min.
(See Note 5)

See Note 4

301.16

45" Min.
(See Note 5)

ELECTRIC AND GAS METER SEPARATION

1. Size and dimensions of panels will vary.
2. Working clearance shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide. If electric panels extend wider than
the 36 inch minimum, working clearance shall be the width of the entire assembly. Working
space shall extend out from face of electric meter panel a minimum of 36 inches.
3. Measure minimum horizontal separation from edge of electric meter can to the closest point of
the gas service, or from electrical riser stub-up to gas riser stub-up.
4. For conduit system and riser requirements, refer to Section 500.
5. For trenching requirements, refer to Section 600.
6. Gas piping (above grade) can be located below electric meter panel(s), but no couplings in that
area.
7. CRA-ES prefers water piping and /or hose bib out from under meter panel to make sure working
space is safe and dry.

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MAIN LOCATION
ELECTRIC AND GAS METER SEPARATION

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301.17

ROLL-UP DOORS
Aluminum Roll-up doors used in conjunction with enclosed meter rooms are to be constructed
utilizing minimum 22-gauge slats. Dimensions of roll-up door must provide for a minimum
clearance of 12 in width and height greater than the largest piece of equipment being located
within the meter room. This is to provide for ease of installation and removal.
Door must be equipped with bottom and guide weather stripping.
A minimum clearance of 12 is required between the face of the service entrance equipment and
the door.
The door may be operated either mechanically or electronically. Manual push-up doors are not
permitted.
If the door is mechanically operated, the door must be equipped with an indoor mounted chain
hoist with a maximum allowable pull tension of ten pounds. A minimum working clearance of 36
square must be provided adjacent to the chain hoist to provide for safe operation.
Room must be equipped with light.
If the door is electrically operated it must have an emergency release device.
Chain hoist and/or electrical control switch for the door must be located so that the door may be
operated without the need to cross in front of the SES to operate.
CRA-ES lock box to be installed in close proximity to main entry door to meter room.
Owner is responsible for the on-going maintenance to insure continuous proper operation of the
door.

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REVISION

07/20/2012

MAIN LOCATION
ROLL-UP DOORS

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302.0
302.1

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
METER IDENTIFICATION BY CUSTOMER
Where the installation requires more than one meter for service to the premises, then each meter
socket and corresponding disconnect shall be permanently (not painted) marked by the customer
to properly identify the portion of the premises being served.
When adding a new meter to an existing service location, all meters and corresponding
disconnects shall be labeled to properly identify the portion of the premises being served by each
meter and corresponding disconnect.
The identification shall be the same as the apartment, townhouse, office, suite, trailer, R.V. space,
etc., actually served through the socket and the corresponding disconnect. The identifying marking
placed on each meter panel shall be impressed into or raised from a tag of aluminum, brass or
other approved non-ferrous metal with minimum 1/4" high letters. The tag shall be riveted to the
meter socket panel and corresponding disconnect.
If meters are located in a meter room or cabinet, micarda tags are acceptable. Tags will be black
with white letters Minimum 1/4 high letters. Micarda tags shall be riveted to the meter panel. These
requirements are intended to prevent the identification(s) from being obscured by painting of the
building and attached service equipment.

The Companys meter department may require the assistance of the Customer prior to the setting
of the meters in a multi-metered development in order to verify that each meter socket identification
coincides with the apartment, townhouse, office, suite, trailer, R.V. space, etc. actually served
through the socket.

302.1-1

SERVICE IDENTIFICATION
All equipment shall be permanently labeled for the specific voltage and current being served.

302.2

METER HEIGHT
The requirements for meter height, which is the vertical distance between the center line of the
meter and the standing surface, shall be as follows:
1. When meters are located in a meter room or enclosed cabinet.
36" min. 75" max.
2. When meters are wall, semi-flush, pedestal, or surface mounted
outdoors, but not located in a meter room or enclosed cabinet.
48" min. 75" max.

302.3

MAIN SWITCH
For each meter installed on a service, the contractor/customer, in compliance with applicable
codes, shall furnish and install a fusible switch, a circuit breaker, or other approved disconnecting
means which shall control all of and only the energy registered by that meter. The disconnecting
means, where permitted by the governing code or ordinance, may consist of a group of fusible
switches or circuit breakers. These fuses or circuit breakers must be lockable and designed to
interrupt and withstand the available fault current. (See Paragraph 301.13 Main Switch Locations)
In cases where residential all-in-one meter panels are installed with multiple positions for main
disconnects, CRA-ES requires all positions to be filled with disconnects that are designed to interrupt
and withstand the available fault current.

302.4

FOREIGN DEVICES IN SEALABLE CABINETS

No devices by the Customer shall be installed in or attached to the meter, meter socket,
meter cabinet or the metering compartment and pull section area of a service entrance
section. Emergency power transfer switches, energy devices, over-current devices, etc.,
shall be located on the load side and exterior to these metering components.
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

302.5
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22

302.5

METER SOCKET ENCLOSURES

All socket enclosures shall be of the ring type. The meter socket shall be securely mounted so that
its meter jaws are in true horizontal and vertical planes, and will support the meter without tilt in any
direction. Gutter connectors (of the Chase nipple-sleeve type) shall not be used on unfused gutters.
Meter enclosures and pull sections shall not be used as junction boxes, raceways, or wireways.

302.6

PROPER INSTALLATION OF COUPLINGS AND GUTTERS

When entering or leaving service entrance enclosure, an approved method shall be used. Burning
of holes in the enclosure or the welding of couplings or fittings in lieu of an approved hub is not
permitted or acceptable.

302.7

TERMINATIONS OR LUGS FURNISHED BY CRAES (Underground)

CRA-ES shall furnish and install compression terminations for connecting CRA-ES service conductors to
the bus bar in service entrance sections, 400 amp wall hung cabinets and pull boxes with cable
terminating facilities when served from underground. See EUSERC DWG #347 in Section 1100 for
termination bolt requirements. 200 amp and less - use mechanical terminals supplied by the
customer.

302.8

SECURED IN PLACE (S.E.S.)

All service entrance sections shall be securely fastened to the surface on which it is mounted.
Wooden plugs driven into holes in masonry, concrete, plaster, or similar material shall not be used.

302.9

REQUIRED APPROVAL FOR METERING IN SERVICE EQUIPMENT

When a Customer proposes to install a 400amps or grater service entrance section, he shall
submit drawings to [email protected] or prints to the CRA-ES at 12000 First Avenue,
Parker, Arizona 85344 for approval prior to the manufacturing of the equipment. (1 copy required.)
Notation needed on drawings: switchgear manufacturer (name), EUSERC plates that are applicable,
ampacity of switchgear, physical dimensions, voltage, phase, bus bracing (AIC rating), how many
disconnects, accurate address (street and number), etc.

302.10

EUSERC - ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS COMMITTEE

Switchboard service sections and bus duct risers approved for use in the area served by CRA-ES are
built to the standards developed by the Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements
Committee, and are available to the customer through electric wholesale distributors.
(See Section 1100)

302.11

SWITCHBOARD SERVICE SECTION

A standard switchboard service section is a free-standing unit of switchgear which contains bussing
for the termination of service entrance conductors, bussing for the connection and mounting of
current transformers, panels for the installation of the test switch and meter socket, a service main
disconnect switch or breaker, and in many cases, distribution feeder breakers or switches.
The standard switchboard service section is usually built to serve the Customer with heavy
electrical supply needs, and is available with service main switch or breaker ratings from 200
amperes through 3000 amperes. For sections above 3000 amperes consult CRA-ES.
Standards for service switchgear have also been developed for self-contained meters, both
residential and non-residential, and with either standard duty or heavy-duty sockets. These
sections of switchgear are built on special order to meet the needs of the Customers service.

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

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302.12

OVERHEAD RISER AND BUS DUCT RISER REQUIREMENTS

Maximum number of conductors per phase shall be two (2); all service entrance conductor
requirements exceeding 2-750 MCM conductors per phase shall be bus bar construction. All bus
bar cabinets shall be constructed in accordance with Electric Utility Service Equipments
Requirements (EUSERC) and four (4) copies of proposed section submitted to the CRA-ES Electric
Meter Section for approval before construction. For address of Electric Meter Section, see
Paragraph 302.9. For bus-way service head requirements, see EUSERC Dwg. 349 in Section
1100. (See also Section 400, paragraph 400.3)

302.13

OWNERSHIP OF METERS & METERING EQUIPMENT (Per ACC Rules)

1. Meters - Can be owned by the Customer, the ESP, the MSP, or CRA-ES (Standard Offer
Customers Only).
2. Meter Rings, Test Switches and Associated Equipment - Can be owned by the ESP, the MSP,
or CRA-ES (Standard Offer Customers Only).
3. CTs & PTs - Customers may own CTs and PTs up to 600 volts. ESPs and MSPs may own
CTs & PTs up to 25 KV. CRA-ES may own all CTs and PTs for Standard Offer Customers and
may own CTs and PTs rated over 25 KV.

302.14

METER TYPES USED ON CRA-ES SYSTEM

Direct Access meters shall have a visual kwh display and must have a physical interface to enable
site interrogation of all stored meter data. All meters installed must support the Customers CRA-ES
rate tariff.
FORM NUMBERS

DESCRIPTION

1S

Single phase, 2 wire, Self-contained

2S

Single phase, 3 wire, Self-contained

3S

Single phase, 2 wire, 5 terminal, Transformer rated

4S

Single phase, 3 wire, 6 terminal, Transformer rated

5S

Three phase, 3 wire, 8 terminal, Transformer rated

6S

Three phase, 4 wire Wye, 2 1/2 element, Transformer rated

8S

Three phase, 4 wire Delta, Transformer rated

9S

Three phase, 4 wire Wye, 13 terminal, Transformer rated

12S

Network, Three phase, 3 wire, 5 terminal, Self contained

14S

Three phase, 4 wire Wye, 2 1/2 element, Self contained

15S

Three phase, 4 wire Delta, Self contained

16S

Three phase, 4 wire Wye, 3 element, Self contained

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303.0
303.1

SELF CONTAINED METERING

EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CRA-ES - STANDARD OFFER
CUSTOMERS ONLY
1. All meters and metering equipment required for billing purposes.
2. Sealing rings and seals.
3. Meters and metering equipment for Direct Access Customers are supplied by the EPS, MSP or
Customer and installed by the EPS, MSP.

303.2

EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY THE CUSTOMER

1. Meter sockets.
2. Multiple meter panels and prefabricated panels.
3. Meter enclosures.
4. Service entrance switchboards.
5. Safety test blocks.
6. Proper bonding and grounding.

303.3

SELF-CONTAINED SOCKET RATINGS

TYPE OF
SERVICE
Residential

SIZE OF
SERVICE ENTRANCE

SOCKET RATINGS

All sockets shall have a maximum ampere rating not less than the
ampacity of the main service switch. (Maximum ampere rating of socket
being 125% of continuous duty rating.)

Non-residential
& Industrial

Up to 100 amp

100 amp Continuous

Non-residential
& Industrial

101-200 amp

200 amp Continuous

Irrigation
(277/480)

Up to 100 amp
(Up to & including 75 HP)

100 amp Continuous

Irrigation
(277/480)

101-200 amp
(Up to & including 125 HP)

200 amp Continuous

In addition, self-contained sockets shall conform to the following requirements:

1. Dimensions and construction for sockets and enclosures shall comply with ANSI C12.7
standard for watt-hour meters, and UL 414 standard.
2. Line and load terminals shall be compatible with either copper or aluminum wire.
3. Terminals shall be of sufficient size as to permit insertion of maximum specified wire without
removing any strands.
4. The socket jaw or clip shall be of beryllium copper alloy or equivalent.
5. The socket jaw or clips shall be clean. Foreign material (such as paint, mud, etc.) shall be
removed by customer prior to CRA-ES installing service or meter.

303.4

SOCKET ENCLOSURES
All sockets enclosures shall be of the ring-type.

303.5

METER SOCKET CLOSING DEVICES

Meter sockets shall not be equipped with circuit closing or bypass devices which automatically
close when the meter is removed from the socket.

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303.6

SAFETY TEST BLOCKS

CRA-ES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE SAFETY TEST BLOCKS BE INSTALLED IN THE
EVENT AN EXISTING SERVICE NO LONGER MEETS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS.

303.6-1

SINGLE-PHASE SAFETY TEST BLOCK INSTALLATIONS

All single-phase non-residential services with self-contained meter installations shall require safety
test blocks be furnished by the Customer. Reference Section 1100, Drawings 304,305 and 306.
Locations where safety test blocks are not required:
1. House meters on residential apartment complexes.
2. Sign boards.
3. Sprinkler controls.
4. Single-phase temporary construction services.
5. Parking lot lighting services.
6. Barns.
7. Domestic wells serving individual or multi family water supply so long as they are not a water
company.
8. Residential hobby shops.
9. CATV rectifiers and dryers.
10. Gas Company cathodic protection sites.
11. Gates to residential communities.

303.6-2

THREE-PHASE SAFETY TEST BLOCK INSTALLATIONS

Safety test blocks shall be required on all three-phase self-contained installations.

303.7

HIGH LEG LOCATION (3 4W DELTA SERVICE)

Self-contained Meter Sockets: wiring to self-contained meter sockets, whether individual sockets or
in multiple meter panel boards, shall have the power phase or high leg to ground, in the right
hand socket terminals. Identification of high leg shall be by an outer finish that is orange in color
or permanent tagging. This identification shall be placed at all points where a connection is made
or will be made, including leads where service will be connected.

ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

REVISION

07/20/2012

SELF CONTAINED METERING

SELF TEST BLOCKS/ HIGH LEG LOCATION

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Load
120V - 1 - 2 WIRE

Load
120/240V - 1 - 3 WIRE

Load
120/208V - 1 - 3 WIRE WYE
FIG 3

FIG 2

FIG 1

POWER
LEG

Load
240V - 3 - 3 WIRE

Load
480V - 3 - 3 WIRE

FIG 4

FIG 5

Load
120/240V - 3 - 4 WIRE
FIG 6

Load
120/208V - 3 4 WIRE WYE
277/480V - 3 4 WIRE WYE
FIG 7

FRONT VIEWS SHOWN

EUSERC DWG #G1
NOTES:
1. Sockets for non-residential installations shall be equipped with test-bypass facilities when required by
the serving agency.
2. Line conductors shall be connected to the top terminals of socket and load conductors connected to
the bottom terminals of the socket.
3. Potential taps, including the neutral tap, shall be located behind sealed panels.
4. Clamped or bolted connections in metering equipment enclosures shall be permitted, including the
neutral connection.
5. See paragraph 304.2-1 for CT Meter sockets.

ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

REVISION

07/20/2012

INSTALLATION GUIDE DRAWING

CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR SELF CONTAINED METER SOCKETS DWG #G1

303.8
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27

TBF

TBF

TBF

TBF

Fig. 1
Commercial

Fig. 2
Residential

Fig. 3
Residential

OVERHEAD INSTALLATIONS

TBF

TBF

TBF

Fig. 4
Residential

TBF

Fig. 6
Commercial

Fig. 5
Residential
TBF=TEST BLOCK FACILITIES

UNDERGROUND INSTALLATIONS

Fig. 7
Residential

EUSERC DWG. #G2

ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

REVISION

07/20/2012

INSTALLATION GUIDE DRAWING

TYPICAL MULTI-METERING ARRANGEMENTS DWG #2

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Customer's Service Entrance Conductors

Customer's Service Entrance Conductors

Main

Cable Pulling
Section. See
Dwg. 343.

Cable Pulling
Section. See
Dwg. 343.

Disconnect
Switch
House
Meter

TBF

Barrier

Barrier

Test Bypass Facilities

(House Meter Only)

Fig. 1 Typical Combination service Termination Enclosure

and Meter Socket Panels for Multi-Unit Residential use.

Main
Disconnect
Compartment
Barrier

Sealable Gutter

Cable Pulling
Section See
Dwg. 343.

Test
Bypass
Facilities
TBF

TBF

TBF
Barrier
Customer's
Distribution
Section

Test Bypass
Facilities

Test Bypass Facilities

Enclosure per
Dwgs. 304 and 305

Incoming Underground
Service Cable
Fig-2 Typical Service Termination Enclosure
Combination Meter Socket Panel
for Commercial use.

EUSERC DWG #G3

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REVISION

07/23/2012

INSTALLATION GUIDE DRAWING

TYPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICE TERMINATION ARRANGEMENT DWG #3

303.10
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29

Closed

Closed

Removed

Line Raceway (Sealable)

Location optional
top or bottom.

Note #5
8-1/2" min.

Note #14
Note #4

10" min.

Note #6
Main

Main

Optional

11" min.
Note 3

Front View

Main Switch Compartment to

be at end opposite of the Line
Raceway.

Side View

EUSERC DWG. #G4

All Dimenensions shown are in inches
1.

This device may be used for multiple non-residential and industrial meter installations mounted in a ganged array.

2.

Test-bypass blocks with rigid insulating barriers shall be installed and wired or bussed to a line raceway and also wired or
bussed to the meter socket then to the main switch by the manufacturer. Blocks and barriers shall conform to EUSERC
drawing 312 requirements with physical arrangement conforming to drawings 304 and 305. Connections sequence is line-load,
line load, line load from left to right.

3.

Minimum access opening to test-bypass block shall be 11 X 10.

4.

Three inches minimum clearance required for utility test purposes.

5.

All section covers shall be independently removable. Upper cover shall be non-removable when meter is in place. Meter
socket shall be mounted on support and attached to panel. Test by-pass cover shall be sealable and permanently labeled:
DO NOT BREAK SEAL. NO FUSES INSIDE.

6.

When a neutral is required for metering or testing, an insulated neutral terminal, mounted on either side, shall be provided
behind each test-bypass cover panel. The terminal shall be readily accessible when the cover panel is removed and shall be
individually connected to the neutral bus with a minimum of No. 8 copper wire.

7.

For 3, 4 wire. Connect 7 jaw to body of neutral lug with No. 12 minimum copper wire.

8.

For 3, 4 wire delta, identify the right hand test-bypass block.

9.

For 3, 3 wire, install bus to connect line and load poles together at top of center test-bypass block and connect 5 jaw to this
bus using No. 12 minimum copper wire.

th

th

10. For 1. 3 wire, omit center test-bypass block.

th

11. For 1, 3 wire, 120/208 volts, omit center test-bypass block. Connect 5 jaw to body of neutral lug with No. 12 minimum
copper wire.
12. Permanent line-load labels on inside back of enclosure in (min.) high block letters.
13. Minimum depth shall be 4 inches for 0 100 amps and 6 inches for 101 200 amps
14. See EUSERC drawing 343 for pull box details when used on underground service

ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

REVISION

07/23/2012

SAFETY SOCKET BOX WITH TEST BY-PASS FACILITIES FOR MULTIPLE

SELF-CONTAINED METER ISNTALLATIONS 0 200 AMPS, 0 600 VOLTS

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30

Pull Box (See Note 3)

Ground/Bond Compartment
Gutter
(Sized per NEC)

10" min.

10" min.

10" min.

TBF

TBF

TBF

Main

Main

Main

See Note 1

TBF = TEST BLOCK FACILITIES

NOTES:
1. This area of pull box for CRA-ES service conductors. Pull box and gutter covers to be sealable.
2. A minimum of one (1) meter must be installed at the time service is energized.
3. Pull box to be according to EUSERC Dwg. 343.
4. Customer shall install each set of service conductors from pull box through gutter to each meter.
Size to be per NEC requirements.
5. See Section 700 for Grounding and Bonding requirements
6. See EUSERC Dwgs. 304, 305 and G4 for meter can requirements.
7. Main disconnect required to be adjacent to the meter (See Paragraph 301.13). Optional factory
installed main is shown.

ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

REVISION

07/23/2012

MULTIPLE METERING & SERVICE FOR SPEC. BLDGS.

1200 AMP MAX

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31

MOBILE HOME
AND
TEMPORARY METER PEDESTAL
1 3w 120/240 VOLT
This is a list of material for a normal meter pedestal installation. It is
not intended to be all inclusive but gives the more common
requirements. All equipment shall comply with EUSERC
requirements (See Section 1100, Dwg. 307) and Section 500,
Neutral Bus
Paragraph 506.6-1, 2.
1.) Meter socket, breaker compartment and pull section
must be rain tight equipment. Meter socket jaws or clips shall
be free of foreign material (mud, paint, plaster, etc.).
RINGLESS METER SOCKETS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
2.) Breaker compartment.
3.) Pedestal bond lug. May be a bond screw in some models.
4.) Customers neutral landing block.
48" Min.
5.) Service termination lugs shall be twin #2 to #350 MCM
aluminum bodied pressure type for in and out connection of the
service conductors.
6.) The ground wire (#4 bare copper) shall be continuous
from the neutral landing block in the breaker
compartment to a grounding electrode system in
compliance with NEC (Check with AHJ). The ground wire must
be properly supported and attached to the outside of the
pedestal at 24" intervals. When attaching the ground
wire to the pedestal, the method of attachment shall not
result in sharp projections, such as metal screws into the
wireway below the neutral landing block. See illustration
at left for preferred method of installing the ground
electrode conductor.
7.) Access to utility pull section shall not be blocked in any
manner. Pull section shall be sealable. No customer
Approved
wiring or equipment is allowed in this area.
Grounding
8.) Poured concrete slab shall be 24" x 24" minimum size and have
Electrode
a 3 1/2" minimum thickness.
9.) Provide and install 2 1/2" conduit(s) with 24" sweep(s). Conduit to extend a minimum of 1" and a maximum of 2" above the
concrete slab. Conduit system shall be customer installed per CRA-ES specifications to a location determined by an CRA-ES
Representative.
10) Approved ground electrode clamp shall be buried, flush or somehow protected from physical damage. Clamp shall be designed for
underground use. Ground rod shall not be installed in or beneath the concrete slab.

GENERAL NOTES:
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.

Meter location to be specified by an CRA-ES Representative.

Pedestal shall be UL listed (as equipment suitable for use as
service equipment) and EUSERC approved. That portion of
pedestal buried in concrete and earth shall be coated with an
approved corrosion resistant material such as zinc, cadmium, or
enamel to withstand deterioration.
Pedestal and meter shall have a minimum rating of 100 amps.
Pedestal and power outlet section shall be rated 10,000 AIC
minimum.
The socket shall be factory-wired with the conductors in a separate
or barriered wireway from the service termination lugs to the meter
socket. The conductors which extend to the meter socket shall be
connected at the service termination lugs independent of the
connections for the service lateral conductors.

6.

Service cable pull and termination section shall be

covered with a sealable, removable panel, extending from
at least 2 to 6 above the concrete pad and when
removed give full access to the service termination lugs.
7. The pedestal at grade line shall have a minimum crosssectional dimension of 4 x 8. The fixed panel for the final
grade and concrete pours shall extend 2 to 6 above
grade and a minimum of 18 below grade. The pedestal
shall extend 24 below grade.
8. The customer shall be responsible for the final grade of
the utility island and the included meter pedestal.
9. Minimum meter height shall be 48.
10. See Section 500, pages 15, 16 and 17 for further
requirements.

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120 VOLT 1 2 WIRE

METER PEDESTAL

The total ampacity of the breakers

is not to exceed 30 amp, with no
more than two breakers.
1
Neutral
Bus

2
3

Load
Wires

4
5
48"
Min.

6
7
8
9
10
Grade
To Customer
Load

Grade

18" Min.
24" Min.

Approved
Grounding
Electrode

This is a list of material for a normal meter pedestal installation. It is not

intended to be all inclusive but gives the more common requirements.
All equipment shall comply with EUSERC requirements (See Section
1100, Dwg. 307) and Section 500, Paragraph 506.6-1, 2.
1.) Meter socket, breaker compartment and pull section
must be rain tight equipment. Meter socket jaws or clips shall
be free of foreign material (mud, paint, plaster, etc.).
RINGLESS METER SOCKETS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
2.) Breaker compartment.
3.) Pedestal bond lug. May be a bond screw in some models.
4.) Customers neutral landing block.
5.) Load conductors shall not be run through utility service cable
pull and termination section. Metallic conduit shall be wrapped
or coated per paragraph 4.1-4 in Section 500.
6.) The ground wire (#4 bare copper) shall be continuous
from the neutral landing block in the breaker
compartment to a grounding electrode system in
compliance with NEC (Check with AHJ). The ground wire must
be properly supported and attached to the outside of the
pedestal at 24" intervals. When attaching the ground
wire to the pedestal, the method of attachment shall not
result in sharp projections, such as metal screws into the
wireway below the neutral landing block. See illustration
at left for preferred method of installing the ground
electrode conductor.
7.) Access to utility pull section shall not be blocked in any
manner. Pull section shall be sealable. No customer
wiring or equipment is allowed in this area.
8.) Poured concrete slab shall be 24" x 24" minimum size and have
a 3 1/2" minimum thickness.

9.) Provide and install 2 1/2" conduit(s) with 24" sweep(s). Consult an CRA-ES Representative to determine if service will be radial or
cascaded. Conduit to extend a minimum of 1" and a maximum of 2" above the concrete slab. Conduit system shall be customer
installed per CRA-ES specifications to a location determined by an CRA-ES Representative.
10) Approved ground electrode clamp shall be buried, flush or somehow protected from physical damage. Clamp shall be designed for
underground use. Ground rod shall not be installed in or beneath the concrete slab.

GENERAL NOTES:
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.

Meter location to be specified by an CRA-ES Representative.

Pedestal shall be UL listed (as equipment suitable for use as
service equipment) and EUSERC approved. That portion of
pedestal buried in concrete and earth shall be coated with an
approved corrosion resistant material such as zinc, cadmium, or
enamel to withstand deterioration.
Pedestal and meter shall have a minimum rating of 100 amps.
Pedestal and power outlet section shall be rated 10,000 AIC
minimum.
The socket shall be factory-wired with the conductors in a separate
or barriered wireway from the service termination lugs to the meter
socket. The conductors which extend to the meter socket shall be
connected at the service termination lugs independent of the
connections for the service lateral conductors.

6.

7.

8.
9.

Service cable pull and termination section shall be

covered with a sealable, removable panel, extending from
at least 2 to 6 above the concrete pad and when
removed give full access to the service termination lugs.
The pedestal at grade line shall have a minimum crosssectional dimension of 4 x 8. The fixed panel for the final
grade and concrete pours shall extend 2 to 6 above
grade and a minimum of 18 below grade. The pedestal
shall extend 24 below grade.
The customer shall be responsible for the final grade of
the utility island and the included meter pedestal.
Minimum meter height shall be 48.

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304.0
304.1

C.T. METERING
EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CRA-ES STANDARD OFFER
CUSTOMERS ONLY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

304.2

EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

304.2-1

All meters and metering equipment required for billing purposes.

Sealing rings and seals.
Instrument transformers for metering.
Test Switches.
Secondary wiring to the meter sockets and the C.T.s.
Meters and metering equipment for Direct Access Customers are supplied by the EPS, MSP or
Customer and installed by the EPS, MSP.

Transformer rated meter sockets. (See paragraph 304.2-1 for socket configuration.)
Pre-fabricated panels.
Meter enclosures.
Service entrance sections.
Perches for test switches.
Metering transformer cabinets.
Proper grounding and bonding.

C.T. METER SOCKETS (See Section 300 Paragraph 303.8 for self-contained meter
sockets)
Front views shown

Figure 1
8 Jaw Socket
120/240V 1 3 Wire

Figure 2
13 Jaw Socket
120/208V 3 4 Wire
277/480V 3 4 Wire
120/240V 3 4 Wire
(See Section 1100, EUSERC Dwg. 332 for meter panel drilling & tapping specifications)

304.3

POWER LEG LOCATION (3 4W DELTA SERVICE)

The C or right phase is preferred for the power phase, or high leg to ground. The B or center phase may
be used as the power phase but in either case the conductor having the higher voltage to ground shall be
identified by an outer finish that is orange in color or permanent tagging. This identification shall be placed
at all points where a connection is made or will be made (including leads where service will be
connected).

304.4

SWITCHBOARD SERVICE SECTION ILLUSTRATIONS

See Section 1100 for standard switchboard service section illustrations. The drawings on these pages are
basically EUSERC drawings and show only sections as they would be used with overhead service
entrance conductors. Pull sections would be added alongside for underground service entrance
conductors and additional distribution feeder sections would be added as needed to supply a particular
Customers electrical load.

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304.5

TYPICAL OUTDOOR SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION

Walking Surface of Pad

Should be flush with
finished grade.

3 feet of concrete apron

supplied and installed by
customer. Drainage is away
from cabinet.

NOTES:
1. Pad shall be 4" thick. Walking surface of Pad should be flush with finished grade.
2. Pad material shall be rated 3000 lb. PSI at 28 day minimum.
3. Pad shall be constructed so drainage is away from service entrance section at a maximum ratio of 1
inch in 3 feet drop.
4. The pad shall extend a minimum of 3 feet beyond the leading edge of the service entrance section.
(See above drawing)
5. On a NEMA 3R (outdoor) S.E.S., the Customer shall install a locking device that will allow one lock
for the Customer and one lock for CRA-ES on the door.

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304.5-1

TYPICAL OUTDOOR SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION

Side View
SES

5" Steel Piping

Barrier Post Location
(to be filled with concrete)

Expansion
Joint

3'
7'

No more than
8" slope

36"

4"

Walking surface of pad should

be flush with finished grade.

36"

Pad should drain away from SES

@ max ratio of 1" in 3'

Possible
Final Grades
9" min
Concrete Fill

Detail 1
Notes:
1. An acceptable personnel escape route shall be provided in front of the SES per Detail 2.
2. There shall not be more than 8 of drop in 4 feet in front of the SES pad along the route of escape
(see Detail 1 above), unless an alternative acceptable escape route is provided. (See Detail 3).
3. Absolutely no obstructions shall be allowed in the provided safety escape route, including but not
limited to: shrubs, trees, rocks, or gravel in excess of 1.5 diameter. Additional, no fencing shall be
allowed in front of the SES within the escape route unless an operable gate is provided which
opens to the full width of the SES, or unless an alternative escape route has been provided. (See
additional details provided in Detail 2, & Detail 3
4. If barrier posts are to be installed to protect the SES from vehicular damage, they shall be installed
no closer than 7 feet in front of the closed SES doors.
5. See 301.8 for additional Barrier information.

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304.5-2

TYPICAL OUTDOOR SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION

Maximum allowable slope in escape

route in front of SES is 8" in 4'.

Hinges
on Right

Required 90o
Locking
Mechanism


3'

Pad should drain away from SES

@ a maximum ratio of 1" in 3'.

Unobstructed Escape Route

4'
Ground in front of SES pad
should be flush with top edge of pad.
Detail 2

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304.5-3

TYPICAL OUTDOOR SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION

Alternative Escape Route

Hinges
on Right

A min. 42" high railing shall be required

in any situation where the SES is
12" or more above the grade in front of
and belwo the SES pad. A step or steps
shall be provided for any situation where
finish grade in front of the SES pad
exceeds 12".

6" Min

Required 90o
from fence
Locking
Mechanism

Minimum 7' required

Minimum 4' required

Notes:
1) Opening to steps to be
minimum 3' 0" wide
2) If steps are placed directly

Detail 3

in front of SES pad the 4' landing

area will still be required.

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75"
MAX
ON
OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF
ON
OFF

House-keeping pad
2-1/2" Maximum
(See Note)

Notes:
1. Housekeeping pad shall be 2-1/2 inches thick, and shall not extend more than 1 inch beyond the
front edge of the service entrance section. Do not use 2" x 4" as form for concrete pad.
2. Pad material to be rated 3000 lb. at 28 day minimum.
3. See Section 300, paragraph 301.9 for meter room requirements.

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305.0

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

TOTALIZED METERING OF ELECTRIC LOADS
Totalized metering is the measurement for billing purposes at the appropriate rate, through one
meter, of the simultaneous demands and energy of a Customer who receives this electric service
at more than one delivery point. The Customer must qualify under CRA-ES Conditions Governing the
Totalized Metering of Electric Loads, and must receive prior approval from CRA-ES Totalizing
Committee. The Customer will then be notified in writing, by the Design Project Leader, that
totalized metering has been approved and may be implemented.
After determination by CRA-ES that totalized metering will be permitted, a meeting will be held with the
Customer (or his representative), the CRA-ES Customer Service Representative, and a representative
from the CRA-ES Electric Meter Shop. This is for the purpose of discussing conduit routing and general
installation details. Following the meeting, the Customer shall submit an installation plan, showing
all details, to the Design Project Leader. The Electric Meter Shop is responsible for the final
approval of the plan. Installation of totalized metering facilities shall not begin prior to final approval.

305.1

GENERAL RULES FOR TOTALIZED METERING INSTALLATIONS

1. Totalized metering compartment and service entrance equipment locations shall meet CRA-ES
specifications for meter locations, meter rooms, and other applicable requirements.

2. Totalized metering compartment shall be in accordance with Electric Meter Shop

specifications. Customer shall provide and install totalizing cabinet. See Section 300,
Paragraph 305.2 for requirements.

3. Customer shall provide and install all totalized metering conduit. Conduits shall be installed in

accordance with the current National Electric Code requirements. All conduit installations shall
be 1 inch conduit.

4. Totalized metering conduits shall originate in the individual service entrance sections CT

compartments and shall terminate in the totalized metering compartment. Exact location of
conduit entries shall be specified by the Electric Meter Shop.

5. Conduit shall be rigid steel when installed outdoor, underground, or in locations exposing it to

possible mechanical damage. EXCEPTION: Schedule 40 PVC conduit may be used in

underground installations that have a minimum of 24 inches of cover over conduit, or
DB 120 conduit may be used if encased in concrete per paragraph 502.8 in Section 500,
and there is a minimum of 24 inches of cover over conduit. Conduit may be EMT when
installed overhead indoors in an approved location. Plastic conduit is not acceptable.

6. Steel conduit, bends, and accessory parts installed underground shall be factory coated or

wrapped with an approved PVC tape (overlapped a minimum of 1/2 the tape width thereby
providing a minimum thickness of 40 mils) suitable for direct burial. See Section 500,
Paragraph 501.4 for Coating requirements.

7. A pull box with a sealable cover shall be installed for each 270 of conduit bends. In no case

shall pull boxes be more than 500 feet apart. Pull boxes shall normally be 6" x 18" x 18". If
installed outdoors or below grade, pull boxes shall be watertight and approved for the purpose.
All pull boxes shall be accessible after job completion. Pull box locations shall be approved by
Electric Meter Shop. The conduit system shall be a clean, usable system at the time CRA-ES
installs conductors.

8. Flat-strap or true-tape to be supplied and installed by Customer.

9. Customer wiring shall not be allowed in S.E.S. metering compartments, totalized metering
conduits and pull boxes, or totalized metering compartment.

Because each installation is different, the above general rules may not be all inclusive. Each
installation must be designed and approved on an individual basis; therefore, additional
requirements may be necessary.

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CRA-ES INDOOR TOTALIZING/COMBINING CABINET

SEAL
Plywood Backing

C of Cabinet
L

36"

15"

30"

Height
48" Min
75" Max

Floor

NOTES:
1. Cabinet to be made with a minimum of 12 gauge steel.
2. Cabinet dimensions shown are minimums.
3. Cabinet to be painted to same specs and color as service entrance section.
4. Cover/door to be demountable and reversible.
5. Cover/door to be sealable.
6. 3/4" minimum plywood to be installed on back inside wall of cabinet. Size to be 24" x 24".
(See above)
7. Cabinet to be bonded to service entrance section with minimum of #8 copper wire.
8. Cabinet to be solidly anchored to the wall.
9. CRA-ES Meter Shop to determine size of conduit and point of entry into service sections.
10. Door to be hinged.

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CRA-ES OUTDOOR TOTALIZING/COMBINING CABINET

26"
Inner Door

36"

Height
48" Min.
75" Max

15"

30"

CL

Plywood
Backing

Hasp

11"

11"
Floor

30"

15"

26"
15"

Type 3R
Overhang

24" X 24" Plywood

Padlock

Hinge

36"

Internal Dead front

hinged, sealable and
reversible

12 Position
Ground Bar

Steel base Frame

to be bolted to bottom
of enclosure
and finished floor.

30"

Side View

Note:
30"X36"X26" Outdoor Type 3R removable, reversible and
sealable Dead Front Cover. Steel required to be repainted
ANSI 61Gray Enamel.

Front View
NOTES:

1. Cabinet to be made with a minimum of 16 gauge steel.

2. Cabinet dimensions shown are minimums.
3. Cabinet to be painted to same specs and color as service entrance section.
4. Inner door to be demountable and reversible.
5. Inner door to be sealable.
6. Outer door to be pad lockable. Provision for two padlocks is required.
7. 3/4" minimum plywood to be installed on back inside wall of cabinet. Size to be 24" x 24".
(See above)
8. Cabinet to be bonded to service entrance section with minimum of #8 copper wire.
9. Cabinet to be solidly anchored on an exterior wall adjacent to the metering sections, or to a
separate structure per Section 300, Paragraph 306.0 adjacent to the metering sections.
10. CRA-ES Meter Shop to determine size of conduit and point of entry into service entrance
sections.
11. Both doors are to be hinged.
12. Cabinet to be weatherproof.
13. Cabinet required to be on stand.

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306.0

TYPICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE SUPPORTS FOR

SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Notes 2 & 7

Note 1
Note 11

2 X 12 boards, Unistrut
or 12 gauge steel plate
(Plywood Not Acceptable)

Unistrut

Main
Disconnect
Customer
Equipment

36" Max
Main
Disconnect
7' Max.
8' Max.
Note 2
Note 5

Grade

Grade

Note 5
Note 5

NOTES:
1. For minimum service heights see Section 400, paragraphs 401.0 and 401.0-3.
2. All wood posts and poles used for service equipment shall be full length pressure treated as per CRA-ES
specification MS-1900. See Section 400, paragraph 402.0 for wood pole requirements.
3. See Section 400, paragraph 402.3 for customer pole sizes and minimum setting depth.
4. See Section 700 - grounding and bonding.
5. Minimum dimensions of posts shall be:
A. Wood posts = 6" x 6" or 8" in diameter. (Maximum length - 10')
B. Pipe posts = 3" in diameter. (Maximum length - 10') Pipe posts to be of rigid galvanized steel, halflapped with 20 mil tape below grade, extending 6 above grade.
6. The post shall be placed in the center of a 12 inch minimum diameter concrete footing. The footing
shall be a minimum of 36 inches in the ground and extend a minimum of 4 inches above the ground
level, and have a 1/2 inch slope away from the post to allow for drainage. Except: concrete not required
for 6 x 6 or 8 dia. post buried 48.
7. For underground applications delete overhead pole, use post and attach underground riser to post per
paragraph 501.3 of the 500 Section of this book.
8. All boards, steel and unistrut shall be attached to pole or post securely with a minimum 1/2" galvanized
through bolt with a 1-1/2" galvanized backing and a lock nut. Nails or lag screws will not be acceptable.
Pole shall be notched to the depth of the unistrut. (1" unistrut maximum)
9. All service equipment shall be securely fastened to boards or steel with minimum 1/4" through bolts.
Nails or lag screws will not be acceptable.
10. The meter can shall be as required by this book for each installation.
11. Conduit support. Not over 6 feet apart.

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307.0

JOB SITE POWER (TEMPORARY METER IN

PERMANENT POSITION)

20 GA steel framing stub

Top View
Stem Wall

Side VIew

Front View

Provide a min of 4 ft. of #8 bare

copper wire attached to SES
ground bus for connection to the
job site power adapter by CRA-ES
personnel.

20 Gauge steel backing

plate over Larami wire,
vapor barrier and 3/4"
plywood

Meter panel assembly to be

square to and permanently
attached to 2 X 4 framing
when erected. No adjustments
to device will be allowed after
permanent wall is in place. Any
adjustments after the fact will result
in refusal of permanent meter set.
Through bolts to be 1/4" X 2-1/4"
with flat washers. 2 bolts per leg
required.

Attach riser strap to brace.

Must be visible for Inspection.

Pressure treated material

in contact with and anchored
to stem wall.

Finished Grade
Only rigid metal riser
shall be permitted, if
semi-flush or recessed,
no bends or offsets above
grade.

Stem Wall

Stem Wall

#4 Grounding electrode conductor

(UFER) to be made up in SES

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PERMANENT POSITION - RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS ONLY

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