INTRODUCTION

These rules are issued for use by Customers, builders, electrical contractors, architects, engineers, etc. The rules require the installation of safe and adequate wiring and electrical equipment, which permits Customers to enjoy the full benefits and convenience of safe electrical service.

Customers shall ensure that new buildings, structures, additions, modifications and any other construction projects keep the minimum clearances required from existing Company supply lines. These minimum clearances are specified in the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code and some local building codes. The Customer shall notify and supply construction plans to the Division Office for any project near Company supply lines well in advance of planned construction.

These rules document minimum Duquesne Light Company requirements. Municipal and other building codes or special conditions may require installation changes. When this occurs, the parties involved should meet with the Company to resolve the changes, which shall be documented in writing.

Copies of these rules may be obtained at the Company offices listed on Pages 2 through 6 or by writing to the Company's Customer Relations Department listed on page 2.

SCOPE

These rules shall apply to the installation of, or changes to, the wiring and equipment for receiving electric service. The electric service is intended for the exclusive use of the Customer or Customers.

Company equipment consists of the conductors and apparatus required to deliver energy to the Customer's wiring system, which includes service lines, poles, pole-mounted equipment, conductors, switches, transformers, etc. located in or on Customer owned premises including, substations, vaults, pads, conduits, and manholes.

Customer equipment includes service-entrance conductors, service lateral conductors (in most cases), service equipment and all premises wiring and equipment. When service is required from Distribution, Sub-Transmission or Transmission Lines, Customer equipment also includes the structures and enclosures described above which contain Company equipment.

USE OF THESE RULES SHALL BE AT THE USER'S OWN RISK AND EXPENSE AND USER EXPRESSLY RELEASES DUQUESNE FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM OR CAUSED BY SUCH USE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.