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REQUIREMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL, COMMERCIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL MEMBERS REQUIREMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL, COMMERCIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL MEMBERS
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND/OR SERVICE CONNECTION

1.
Pay membership fee of $1.00 and complete membership cards.
2.
Pay non-refundable service charge of $25.00.
3.
If a temporary service is required for construction, pay a non-refundable charge of $75.00. This amount will be absorbed into
the electric bill of the temporary meter.
4.
Establish credit. Provide acceptable proof of prior electric service with an electric utility for a minimum of 12 continuous
months in the last two years, or pay a $100.00 security deposit.
5.
Provide copy of County construction permit or other permit when applicable. (See example page 3.)
6.
If appropriate, arrange for telephone and cable television companies to notify Lane Electric if they wish to jointly occupy
right-of-way.
7.
If applicable, pay the estimated cost of construction. Lane Electric will either refund the excess or bill the incremental cost to
true up the estimated cost to the actual cost of construction.
8.
Grant or obtain an easement (necessary for all new accounts)
A.
An easement is required from the owner(s) of all properties which a powerline crosses in addition to the property to be
served. See sample easement, page # 3.
B.
On each easement a metes and bound description is preferred but a subdivision name and lot number is acceptable if
the subdivision has been platted and finally filed with the County Surveyor.
C.
Easements must be completed in black ink or typed by all joint owners or part owners and notarized.
9. If above ground (high voltage) primary line is required to serve property:
A.
The easement shall be 30 feet in width, 15 feet each side of centerline.
B.
The member shall remove all trees and brush from the easement which will be maintained by the Cooperative in the
future. A 10 ft. clearance from trees or limbs to conductors should be maintained until the next scheduled tree trimming.
The initial clearing would require additional trimming to compensate for tree growth as well as for tree and conductor
movement due to wind and adverse weather conditions.
C.
In order to avoid future conflict with the power line, the member shall remove all trees or limbs both live and dead
which may be located outside of the right-of-way but may strike the line when falling.
10.
If below ground (high voltage) primary line is required to serve property:
A.
Easement shall be 20 feet in width, or Public Utility Easement if acceptable to the Cooperative.
11.
When underground facilities are installed, the high voltage primary underground cable trench will be included in Lane
Electrics facility cost. The low voltage service conductor trench shall be provided by the consumer, from the pole or
transformer pad to the meter location.
12. Note: Lane Electric may need 7 to 21 working days after all payments and requirements have been met before work can be
done.
13.
All information shown above is subject to changes in policies, legal requirements, construction costs, etc. If more than 120
days elapse between initial contact and commencement of construction, all cost estimates, scheduling and other related
items, are void.
14.
This booklet is merely an aid to the party requesting service in establishing a new service, and not binding to the Cooperative.
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GENERAL SEQUENCE OF EVENTS TO GET POWER TO YOUR PROPERTY

CONSUMER:
Contacts Lane Electric, provides proof of ownership & other necessary papers, and monies required to become a member.

LANE ELECTRIC:
Sets up your account.

CONSUMER:
Please contact Engineering & Operations Secretary to arrange an appointment on the property site after the necessary
paperwork and monies have been submitted.

LANE ELECTRIC:
Initiates your staking job order.
Engineering Technician meets with you or your designated person at the job site.
Cost estimate is prepared and consumer is contacted and billed.

CONSUMER:
Obtains proper permits. It is your responsibility to know the County regulations. Lane Countys telephone number is (541)686-
7828. City of Eugene- (503)687-5283, City of Oakridge - (541)782-2258, City of Lowell- (541)937-2157, City of Veneta- (541)
935-2191.
Obtains meter base. Calls for inspection.
Sends payment for contribution-in-aid, if applicable.

LANE ELECTRIC:
Please Note!! Engineering will provide the first estimate for a line extension at no cost. Additional estimates will require an
advance $200 deposit which will be applied toward construction if required monies are paid within 90 calendar days of the
estimate. Otherwise the $200 will be forfeited.

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS!!

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Phone: (541) 484-1151
(800)
638-0146

Fax: (541) 484-7316
METER ACCESSIBILITY



Notes:
1. Meters must remain accessible at all times.
2. Meters should not be located in areas which are inconvenient to enter or where privacy is desired.
3. New service entrance location shall be approved by the Cooperative prior to installation.
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Phone: (541) 484-1151
(800)
638-0146

Fax: (541) 484-7316
METER ACCESSIBILITY


Notes::
4. Meters to be located at alternate locations under carports, decks, breezeways, etc., shall have a clear
and unrestricted path for access to the meter at all times.
5. If service entrance equipment extends through a roof or the service conductors must cross over a
roof, the service entrance equipment shall be of adequate strength and height to provide minimum
code clearance for service
6. Meters should be located so accessibility will not be obstructed by future alterations or additions.
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Phone: (541) 484-1151
(800)
638-0146

Fax: (541) 484-7316
OVERHEAD SERVICE ATTACHMENT


Notes:
1. LEC will furnish the meter, service drop conductor and service attachment to the conduit mast. The
Cooperative will connect the members conductors to the Cooperatives service drop.
2. The consumer will furnish the service entrance conduit, conductor and meterbase in accordance to
code requirements. A minimum of 18 member conductor must extend from the weatherhead.
3. A strong enough service mast must be mounted on the side nearest LECs distribution pole. A clear
path must exist between service drop attachment and pole. Avoid service wire overhang above roof,
or provide code clearance.
4. Energizing of Consumers service is contingent upon a State or City electrical inspection.
5. See Exhibits A & B for details of clearance requirements.
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Phone: (541) 484-1151
(800)
638-0146

Fax: (541) 484-7316
TEMPORARY OVERHEAD INSTALLATION


Notes:
1. Temporary pole should be located as specified by the Cooperative
2. Consumer shall supply temporary pole, meterbase, main disconnect, and grounds to N.E.C.
construction code specifications.
3. The Cooperative will provide maximum 30 service drop and install meter.
4. Energizing of consumers service is contingent upon an approved State or City electrical
inspection.
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Phone: (541) 484-1151
(800)
638-0146

Fax: (541) 484-7316
TEMPORARY UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION

TEMPORARY USING OVERHEAD
TEMPORARY DESIGNED FOR
TEMPORARY SERVICE EQUIPMENT
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ONLY


Notes:
1. Consumer will supply conductors long enough to be connected inside LECs transformer or
secondary box. A maximum of 3 feet from pole to transformer or secondary box.
2. Consumer will supply all trench, meterbase, grounds, pole, and disconnect switch.
3. LEC will connect the consumers wire to the transformer or secondary box and install the meter.
4. Energizing of consumers service is contingent upon an approved State or City electrical
inspection.
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Phone: (541) 484-1151
(800)
638-0146

Fax: (541) 484-7316
UNDERGROUND SERVICE WITH AN UNDERGROUND FEEDER
Notes:
1. All electrical connections, equipment and equipment grounds shall comply with the National
Electrical Safety Codes.
2. The Consumer shall furnish and maintain a 6X6X10 pressure treated wood post, all conduit,
conduit straps, grounds, meterbase, disconnects, and electrical cable beyond the meter, and shall
open and backfill a service trench 36 minimum depth from the L.E.C. equipment to the desired
meterbase location.
3. The Cooperative shall furnish and maintain the meter and electrical cable from L.E.C. equipment to
the meter.
4. Before the