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Building a HomeMeter Base Guidelines Requirements Wire Chart for Electric Entrance Temporary Unit - Served From Overhead Lines Temporary Unit - Served From Underground Lines Meter Pole Set-Up for Mobile Homes Meter on Building – Overhead Service Meter on Building – Underground Service Minimum 200 AMP Meter Pedestal Underground Service It takes teamwork in order to make any project go according to plans. When applying for new electric service, there are steps to follow in an effort to expedite the process. It is a good idea to plan on stopping by our office to take care of business. Application ProcessCounty Permit Signed Easement Signatures Required Connect Fee Security Deposit The REMC accepts both MasterCard and VISA for your convenience. Line Extension PolicyWhen building your home, you may be asked to pay or contribute to the cost of providing the service. If the cost to build your service exceeds the established construction allowance credit, you will be asked to pay the difference before construction begins. The REMC furnishes a construction allowance credit toward the cost of installing service to a permanent residence. Costs exceeding this amount require a non-refundable contribution in aid to construction in advance of the line extension. County PermitsThe proper county permit must be obtained before service can be connected by the REMC.Clark County Electrical Permit Clark County (Fringe Area) Electrical Permit Charlestown Electrical Permit Clarksville Electrical Permit Floyd County Electrical Permit Floyd County (Fringe Area) Electrical Permit Scott County Improvement Location Permit Clarksville Building Permit Charlestown Building Permit Jefferson County Building Permit Sellersburg Building Permit Washington County Building Permit Temporary units must have a GFI circuit protector. If a meter is disconnected because of a fire, an inspection is needed before a reconnect can be made in Clark and Floyd counties, Clarksville and Sellersburg. Meter Base Guidelines/Requirements• Consumer furnishes meter base. • Meter bases must be U.L. listed. • Meter base jaws must be tin-plated copper. • All single-phase meter bases rated for 320 amps must be equipped with lever-operated jaw release and bypass. The bypass must be rated to carry the full load capacity of the base. • The minimum width of a 200 amp underground meter base acceptable for use is 11 1⁄4". • All meter bases must have a swing style latch or other appropriate latch that will prevent unauthorized access and accept a utility padlock or wire style seal. • All meter base installations must be inspected by the appropriate inspecting authority before electrical service can be connected. • All installation upgrades and re-wiring of meter bases must be inspected by the appropriate authority. • Meter bases must be installed according to national, state, and county codes, and according to REMC requirements. • Meter bases will not be allowed on back of homes for new construction. • Meter bases cannot be mounted on single wide mobile homes. The bases must be mounted on a meter pedestal or meter pole. • Meter bases cannot be located where it will cause a hazard to persons or be subject to damage. • Meter bases cannot be located in carports, breezeways, enclosed porches, etc. The REMC must have full access at all times. • Self-contained meter bases for loads exceeding 400 amps or for all installations requiring current transformers contact the REMC. • Meter bases must be continuous amp rating. Other Requirements • The REMC requires entrance conduit for REMC wires either in right or left knockout on underground installations because of bending radius of cable. • For three-phase service installations, contact the REMC for specifications. • Underground services must be at final grade and meter height at 5 feet, 6 inches. • The REMC must be notified of any hazards or obstacles (i.e., pipes, septic lines, electric lines, water lines etc.) prior to extending service overhead or underground. In all cases, hazards and obstacles must be clearly marked and exposed. Installation of Meter Base All meter bases must be installed at the closest corner of the structure (side of the house) nearest to the source of service (transformer/pedestal). The REMC will spot the location of the meter base. If the meter base is installed anywhere else on the house, it will be the member’s responsibility to relocate the base to the location specified by REMC personnel. The REMC will not run service past the designated location without cost to the customer. Call before you digContact the Indiana Underground Plant Protection Service to have all underground utilities located. IUPPS is a free Statewide Utility Notification Service that has been locating underground utility lines since 1984. Just call 8-1-1 at least “2 full working days” but not more than 20 calendar days prior to the start of your excavation to have underground utilities marked. You will need the County and the Township as well as the street address and cross street to properly process your locate request. Wire Chart for Electric Entrance
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• Grounding may be provided from the meter base or service panel per the National Electric Code.
• Reference service entrance rating requirement for entrance cable per the National Electric Code.
• Exceptions to this are the jurisdiction of the local building inspector.
Service SpecificationsThe six drawings in this service specification guide are for installing a new service or upgrading an existing service.
These drawings include:
1. Overhead service for a temporary unit used while under construction.
2. Underground service for a temporary unit used while under contructions.
3. 100-amp meter poles set up for mobile homes.
4. Overhead service with meter installed on house.
5. Underground service with meter installed on house.
6. Underground service to a customer-built Installation must always be in accordance with the rules set in the latest revision of the National Electric Code.
Temporary Unit – Served From Overhead LinesFurnished and installed by consumer or contractor
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Customer to install the temporary unit. Set temporary unit 1’ from transformer or pedestal on the right side (looking at lock).
Meter Pole Set-Up for Mobile HomesFurnished and installed by consumer or contractor
 Installation must always be in accordance with the rules set forth in the latest revision of National Electric Code
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Neutral wire must be marked.
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REMC will set the pole and charge a nominal fee. Placement of pole will be determined by the REMC. Customer or electrician will install entrance on pole after it is set.
Meter on Building – Overhead ServiceThe customer or electrician will install all grounding, meter base, and complete entrance up to and including the weatherhead.
For a two-story or bi-level with the entrance below overhang, an eyebolt must be installed for REMC attachment.
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Neutral wire must be marked.
Meter on Building – Underground Service– Minimum 200 AMPThe customer or electrician will completely install the meter base and entrance and will make all connections in circuit protection device. Customer will make connections on bottom lugs of meter base. REMC will install service in customer’s conduit and make connections on top lugs of meter base.
 Installation must always be in accordance with the rules set forth in the latest revision of National Electric Code
Meter Pedestal Underground Service - Minimum 200 AmpsThe customer or electrician will completely install the meter base and entrance and will make all connections in circuit protection device. Customer will make connections on bottom lugs of meter base. REMC will install service in customer’s conduit and make connections on top lugs of meter base.  |
