Electric Service Guide - Harrison REMC · 2019. 12. 5. · owned utilities (i.e., pipes, septic lines, electrical lines, water lines, etc.) prior to starting construction to extend

Electric Service Guide

Application ProcessPermit InformationService Specifications

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It takes teamwork in order to make any project according to plans. When applying for new electric service, there are steps to follow in an effort to expedite the process. It’s a good idea to plan on stopping by our office to take care of business.

Applying for Electric Service

2 Application Process/Line Extension Policy

3 County Permits

4 Meter Base

5 Call Before you Dig

6 Wire Chart for Electric Entrance Specifications

7 Temporary Unit Served from Overhead Line

8 Temporary Unit Served from Underground Lines

9 Meter on Building / Overhead Services

10 Meter on Building / Underground Service

11 Meter Pedestal / Underground Service

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CO U N T Y P E R M I TA permit number is needed when applying for service. Apply for your permit at the county offices. This is needed for new services only. A permit number is needed before construction can begin.

S I G N E D E A S E M E N T & S E RV I C E AG R E E M E N T The REMC requires a signed, notarized easement and service agreement before work can be done. Our customer service specialists are notaries and will be happy to take care of notarizing the easement. The name on the easement must appear exactly as the property is recorded. Many times this requires both the husband and the wife’s signature.

S I G N AT U R E S R EQ U I R E DThe REMC requires a signature for both the service application and the membership application.

CO N N EC T F E EA non-refundable new connect fee is required prior to receiving service. The current fee is $35, however this fee is subject to change based on the approved schedule of rates.

S EC U R I T Y D E P O S I TPending credit approval, the REMC may require a security deposit equal to a two-month average bill before service can be connected.

The REMC accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for your convenience.

When 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.

Application Process

Line Extension Policy

County Permits

CO U N T Y P H O N E T Y P E P E R M I T

Harrison County 812-738-8927 Electrical PermitInspection sticker required in meter base of temporary unit, permanent and upgraded service.

Crawford County 812-338-2142 Electrical PermitIt shall be the responsibility of the member to ensure all wiring and electrical equipment meet all NEC code require-ments on the member’s side of the meter.

Clark County 812-285-6287 Electrical PermitInspection sticker required in meter base or temporary unit, permanent and upgraded service.

Floyd County 812-948-5440 Electrical PermitInspection sticker required in meter base of temporary unit, permanent and upgraded service.

Floyd County (New Albany) 812-948-5333 Electrical Permit Inspection sticker required in meter base of temporary unit, permanent and upgraded service.

Washington County 812-883-4961 Building Permit

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• New meter poles will no longer be offered for new construction. All meter bases shall be mounted to homes with permanent foundations or shall be mounted on a pedestal.

• All new buildings are required to remain 20FT from overhead primary line

• All underground services shall be a minimum of 200AMP

• Standoff Conduit Brackets will be required to be installed below the meter base before REMC will install new service

• When it is determined the new electric facilities will cross other landowners, an easement will need to be obtained by the new customer with the affected landowner(s) signature.

• If member owned utilities, hazards or obstacles are not marked and are damaged by REMC or its contractors, it will be the responsibility of the customer to repair the damage.

• 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 including member owned utilities (i.e., pipes, septic lines, electrical lines, water lines, etc.) prior to starting construction to extend service overhead or underground. In all cases, hazards and obstacles must be clearly marked and exposed.

I N S TA L L AT I O N O F M E T E R BA S E

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 aid to construction cost to the customer.

Call before you dig!Contact 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 811 at least “2 full working days” but not more than 20 calendar days prior to the start of your evacuation 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.

Meter Base Other Requirements

• Customer Furnishes and Owns the 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 level-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 ¼”.

• 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 cannot be mounted on homes that do not have permanent foundations. For homes without permanent foundations, bases must be mounted on a meter pedestal.

• 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.

• For Double Lug Meter Base Installations-A disconnect will be required for services to outbuildings, barns, garages, etc.

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E N T R A N C E S I Z E

W I R E S I Z E N E U T R A L

CO N D U I T P E R N E S C A N D N EC

CO P P E R C L A DG RO U N D W I R E G RO U N D RO D

Copper

100 amp #4 #6 1 ¼” #6 5/8” x 8’

200 amp #2/0 #1/0 2” #4 5/8” x 8’

320 #350 MCM or two 2/0 to 200A panels

#250 MCM or two #1/0 to two 200A panels 2 ½” #2 or two #4 to single

rod 5/8” x 8’

Aluminum

100 amp #2 #4 1 ¼” #6 5/8” x 8’

200 amp #4/0 #2/0 2” #4 5/8” x 8’

320#500 MCM or two #4/0 to two 200A panels

#350 MCM or two #2/0 to two 200A panels 3” #2 or two #4 to single

rod 5/8” x 8’

Wire Chart for Electric Entrance

N OT E• Reference service entrance rating requirement for entrance cable per

the National Electric Code.

• Exceptions to this are the jurisdiction of the local building inspector.

S P EC I F I C AT I O N SThe five 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

constructions.3. Overhead service with meter installed on house.4. Underground service with meter installed on house.

5. Underground service to a customer-built meter pedestal.

Occasionally, a specification may be needed for some other service than mentioned above. In this case, please consult with the Operations Department for instructions and details.

Installation must always be in accordance

with the rules set in the latest revision of

the National Electric Code.

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Served From Overhead LinesFurnished and installed by customer or contractor

Served From Underground LinesFurnished and installed by customer or contractor

Temporary Unit Temporary Unit

N OT ENeutral wire must be marked.

N OT ECustomer to install the temporary unit. An REMC representative will determine where the unit will be set by meeting with contractor or customer.

N OT ECustomer to install the temporary unit. Set temporary unit 1’ from transformer or pedestal on the right side (looking at lock).

Pole must be a minimum 18’-0” x 6” (Cedar, Locust, Treated).

Pole must be braced against pull and set no further than 30’-0” from electrical source.

Provide EMT or PVS conduit and weatherhead near top of pole. Brace conduit every 2’-0” with straps.

GFI receptacle or with GFI breaker.

Pole must be set 4’-0” deep.

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Service clevis installed near top of pole.

Extend conductors 18” from weatherhead, neutral must be marked.

Meter base (can be purchased from HREMC). The top lugs are for line side conductors.

Minimum 60A outdoor rated load center with service rated main breaker or disconnect.

Ground rod to member equipment per applicable NEC standards.

1 4 ’- 0 ”

4 ’- 0 ”

6 ’- 0 ”

4 ’- 0 ”

G R O U N D L I N E

Min. 4” Sq (4”D) x 9’0” (Cedar, Locust, or Treated.) Locate post within 2’0” of right hand side of transformer door.

Pole must be set 3’-0” deep

Extend PVS conduit to 18” below final grade. Brace conduit every 2’-0” with straps.

GFI receptacle or with GFI breaker.

Minimum 60A outdoor rated load center with service rated main breaker or discounnect.



Extend conductors 6’-0” outside ocnduit to reach into transformer.

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Meter on Building 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.

Underground Service (Minimum 200 amps)The 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.

N OT ENeutral wise must be marked.

Extend rigid conduit to 3’-0” above roof, provide weatherhead. Brace conduit every 2’-0” with straps.

G A S M E T E R5 ’- 6 ”

3 ’- 0 ”

2’x4’ blocking solidly installed between rafters.

Maintain a minimum of 3’-0” horizontal clearance from electric meter base to gas meter or window.

Extend conductors 18” from weatherhead, neutral must be marked.

1 5 ’- 1 6 ’See Note Meter base (can be

purchased from HREMC). The top lugs are for line side conductors.


Conductors must be 12’-0” over a yard or 16’-0” over a drive.

G R O U N D L I N E

Provide eye bolt secured to member home.

Extend conductors 18” from weatherhead. Neutral must be marked.

Conductors must be 12’-0” over a yard or 16’-0” over a drive.

Provide EMT or PVC conduit and weatherhead. Brace conduit every 2’-0” with straps.


Maintain a horizontal clearance of 3’0” from electric meter base to gas meter or window.


G R O U N D L I N E

1 5 ’- 1 6 ’See Note

5 ’- 6 ”

3 ’- 0 ”

5 ’- 6 ”

Maintain a minimum of 3’-0” horizontal clearance from electrical meter base to gas meter.

G A S M E T E R

Provide 2” schedule 80 PVC conduit (3” for 400A) and extend to 18” below final grade. Brace conduit every 2’-0” with straps.



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Meter Pedestal

Underground Service(Minimum 200 amps)The 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 connection on top lugs of meter base.

5 ’- 6 ”

Provide load center with NEMA-3R weather proof box per applicable NEC requirements.

Connect meter base and load center with PVC conduit.


(2) 3’-0”, 2”x8”treated boards.Install betweenposts near top.


(2) 10’-0”, 4”x4”treated posts.Installed 3’-0”apart.

Install 4’-0” deep.

Provide 2” schedule 80 PVC conduit (3” for 400A). Brace with straps every 2’-0”. Extend conduit to 18” below final grade.

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Contact Us

1165 Old Forest RdP.O. Box 517Corydon, IN 47112

W E B www.harrisonremc.com

P H O N E 812-738-4115

FA X 812-738-2378

E - M A I L [email protected]

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Electric Service Guide - Harrison REMC · 2019. 12. 5. · owned utilities (i.e., pipes, septic lines, electrical lines, water lines, etc.) prior to starting construction to extend