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Electric Service Handbook
Form No. 1219 (Rev. 9 )
Electric
Service
Handbook
June 2008
Temporary
Services E
2008 by Puget Sound Energy
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or
information storage and retrieval system, without permission from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).
Puget Sound Energy
Standards Department
P.O. Box 90868 EST-07W
Bellevue, WA 98009-0868
425-454-6363 Puget Sound Energys pledge to you is simple:
We will connect new permanent service lines and
meters when mutually agreed.
We will reestablish existing natural gas and electric
service following move-out/move-in or disconnection
for non-payment when mutually agreed.
We will keep natural gas equipment service
appointments when mutually agreed.
If we fail to keep these commitments, we will credit
your account $50.
Note: This guarantee applies in the absence of major storms, earthquakes, supply
interruptions, or other adverse events beyond our control. In these cases, we will
reschedule service appointments as quickly as possible.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
What this handbook contains
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PSEs service territory maps
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Glossary of terms used in this handbook
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Codes, permits, and inspections
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Permits
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Electrical service equipment inspection
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Scheduling
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Three-phase temporary service
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Other electric service information
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How to contact Puget Sound Energy
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PSEs Service Providers
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Overview: Temporary Electric Service Hookup to Existing PSE Power Facilities
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Chapter 2: Steps to a Smooth Installation
Definition
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What to do before energizing your temporary service
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Underground or overhead service?
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Setting up an account
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Locating underground utilities
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Meter socket requirements
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Cost for service
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Chapter 3: Temporary Underground Services
Introduction
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Meter location
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Trenching requirements
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Service equipment installation
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Underground temporary meter post
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Temporary service pole
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Service installation
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Chapter 4: Temporary Overhead Services
Introduction
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Meter location
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Service line path requirements
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Clearance requirements
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Service installation
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Appendix - Territory Map for Electric Service
Puget Sound Energys Electric Service Territory
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Glossary
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List of Figures
Figure 1
Underground facilities
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Figure 2
Overhead facilities
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Figure 3
Trenching requirements for power stubout
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Figure 4
Temporary underground service installation
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Figure 5
Minimum clearance requirements upon installation
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Figure 6
Temporary overhead service installation
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Back Pocket
Application for Electric Service, Nonresidential Project
Form 1378
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Application for Service, Multifamily Project
Form 1412
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Application for Service, Individual Residential Customer
Form 2799
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Consumer Guide & Referral Request
Form 2811
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CHAPTER 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This handbook is your guide to Puget Sound Energys (PSE) requirements for temporary
electric service.
What this handbook contains
In this handbook you will find answers to questions such as:
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Where and how do I install the meter socket?
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How tall does my service mast have to be?
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What are the size requirements for the meter socket?
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What do I have to do to get an underground service?
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How do I locate existing underground utilities before I dig?
PSEs service territory map
For your reference, the Territory Map in the Appendix provides general boundaries for
PSEs electric service. A Customer Construction Services (CCS) Representative can
help you to determine the closest available service line and can provide you with cost
information for establishing new service.
Glossary of terms used in this handbook
For your convenience, glossary words appear in bold italics throughout the text the first
time they appear (e.g., meter socket).
Codes, permits, and inspections
This handbook should only be used as a guide. It does not cover all possible federal,
state, or local code requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure your project complies
with the most recent issue of the NEC and any other federal, state, or local codes that
may apply.
This handbook shall not be interpreted to conflict with the regulations of the State of
Washington or other regulatory bodies having jurisdiction. PSEs metering requirements
may be more stringent. Local codes and requirements related to the planned work should
be addressed before any construction begins. INTRODUCTION
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Permits
You must obtain an electrical work permit before installing any service equipment, such
as service post, pedestal, or pole and meter base.
Electrical service equipment inspection
Once your service equipment is installed, the State of Washington, or the city with
jurisdiction over your area, requires that your installation pass an electrical inspection
before PSE can energize your system. It is your responsibility to request this inspection.
Electrical inspections for most areas in the PSE service territory are done by the State of
Washington Department of Labor and Industries. Electrical inspections are performed by
city personnel in the following cities:
Bellevue
Lacey
Renton
Bellingham
Mercer Island
SeaTac
Des Moines
Olympia
Federal Way
Redmond
The phone numbers for all of these offices can be found in the blue Government pages of
your local phone book.
NOTE:
Electrical inspections co