Underground
Where untransformed service is furnished underground, the Company will furnish the metering transformers, meters and meter enclosure or socket. The customer shall furnish and install an enclosure approved by the Company to house the terminal of the service line and the metering transformers. The customer shall install the metering transformers and make all primary connections to these transformers. The customer shall install the meter enclosure or socket at a location determined by the Company and furnish and install the 1-1/2 inch galvanized steel conduit from the metering transformers to the meter enclosure or socket.
Overhead
Metering On Company Pole
Where untransformed service at 2,400 volts, 2,400/4,160 volts, 23,000 volts or 13,200/23,000 volts is furnished overhead, the Company may choose to install the metering transformers on a Company pole. The Company will furnish and install the metering pole or poles on the customer's property at a location approved by the Company complete with the instrument transformers and equipment. When the Company determines that the meter enclosure or socket can be mounted on the primary metering pole, the Company will furnish and install the entire metering installation. The customer shall not attach underground conduits, cables, potheads or any other facilities to the Company's metering pole other than those described above.
When the Company determines that the meter enclosure or socket cannot be located on the metering pole, it will choose a suitable meter mounting location and structure. The customer shall provide the structure and install the Company furnished meter enclosure or socket. The customer also must furnish and install a 1-1/2 inch galvanized steel conduit from a point six feet above ground level on the metering pole/poles and run underground at a depth not less than 30 inches to the meter enclosure or socket.
Metering Not On Company Pole
Where untransformed service is supplied overhead and the metering cannot be installed on a Company pole, the Company will furnish installation specifications, metering transformers, meters and a meter enclosure or socket. The customer shall provide a location and enclosure for the metering transformer installation and make the installation according to the specifications. The mounting structures and hardware shall also be provided by the customer. The customer shall install the meter enclosure or socket at a location determined by the Company and furnish and install the 1-1/2 inch galvanized steel conduit from the metering transformers to the meter enclosure or socket.
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