Post Office Box 500 Carson, WA Phone (509) Fax (509) Toll Free (800)

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1 Public Utility District No. 1 of Skamania County Post Office Box 500 Carson, WA Phone (509) Fax (509) Toll Free (800) ELECTRIC LINE EXTENSION If you are purchasing property and want to develop it, please give our Customer Service Representatives a call to start the line extension process. Our operations staff will meet with you at your property site, answer questions you may have, explain to you what your responsibilities are, offer some suggestions, and prepare a line extension agreement specifying customer costs. Customer Responsibilities Contact Skamania PUD Customer Service to complete a Service Request for Line Extension and schedule a site visit with the General Foreman. Be prepared to provide your parcel number. Work with your electrician to determine the proper service size and type (Overhead or Underground) for your new home or building. Obtain any required Skamania County building permits, road utility permits, and National Scenic Area land use approvals. Contact telephone, gas, water, and cable TV companies to coordinate installation of utilities for a shared trench. (Sewer and septic lines are not allowed in the shared trench) Call 811 at least 2 days prior to any digging to have all underground utilities located. Complete Electrical Inspection application and inspection through Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. See Inspections on Page 2 for more information. Pay all line extension fees. Provide all trenching and backfill per standard drawing. Contact Skamania PUD once the trench is open. Provide, install and maintain the meter base. Set up an account for billing. Skamania PUD Responsibilities Complete a site visit and follow-up with a fee estimate Determine if any easements are required Supply and install the primary and secondary electrical facilities (including conduit and wire) and meter. Certify that the customer supplied meter base and trench meet PUD specifications prior to service being connected. Once the line extension is energized, Skamania PUD takes over ownership and is responsible for repairing and maintaining the electric facilities up to the service entrance equipment. Page 1 of 2

2 Fees During the scheduled site visit, the general foreman will determine the required equipment and length of wire needed to complete the line extension. A fee estimate will be created to cover all expenses associated with the line extension. A customer is required to pay for all fees in advance of installation of conduit and wire. Easements and Permits Skamania PUD will determine if an easement is required to install the line extension. All required easements and permits must be executed and on file with Skamania PUD prior to construction. The customer must provide the necessary signatures on easement forms prepared by the District and will furnish such easements to the District. An easement may be required from owner(s) of all properties that District facilities will cross, in addition to the property being served. The Customer, at the customer s expense shall secure all necessary easements. Trenching in a public right-of-way or crossing under a public roadway requires a roadway utility permit from the governing jurisdiction. This must be applied for and issued to the licensed and bonded contractor doing the work in the right-of-way. The Customer is responsible for all fees associated with this permit. No work in the right-of-way shall be performed until this permit has been secured. The customer may be required to provide a copy of the permit prior to District work commencing. Tree Clearing The customer shall remove all trees and brush from the power line easement, which will be maintained by the District in the future. District personnel will approve the clearing before the job is released for construction. When clearing is needed in a public right-of-way, the District s tree clearing personnel will do the clearing at the customer s expense. Inspections Electrical installations must be applied for and inspected by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Electrical Inspector AND a Skamania PUD field representative prior to energizing the service. The customer (or customer s electrician) is responsible for meeting all of the requirements for temporary and permanent service equipment in compliance with the NEC (National Electric Code), WAC (Washington Administrative Code) and any other federal, state and local codes and ordinances that apply to the project. To get more information on electrical inspections cal (360) or visit Meter Base Location The meter base must be located on the outside of the structure and in an area that will allow for unrestricted access by District personnel. Meter bases are not allowed in areas subject to being enclosed or fenced in (patios, decks, porches, breezeways). Typically, this is the front one-third of the home that faces the street or driveway. All meters must be located between 5' and 6' above finish grade. Applicable Standard Drawings Please review the following standard drawings before starting construction. Drawings contain important information required for your project. Page 2 of 2

3 " min. to any obstruction above 5' to 6' Gas Meter --:::::::: >... SP ACE ~- _ ~ ft min. from ft min ~ ~ meter face or ~ --=:::::::::: meter enclosure HOUSE Meter Base Location Your meter base must be located: STREET Outside of the home. - Preferred meter base locations On the front 1 /3rd of your home closest to normal public access. In an area that is NOT subject to being fenced in or enclosed (patio, deck, carport, backyard, under stairway). In an area not subject to damage from vehicles. On a structure that is owned by you. All meters must be mounted between 5' to 6' above finish grade. All meters must be at least 36" from any gas meter. In an area where Skamania PUD personnel can safely obtain access for reading, testing and disconnecting in emergency situations. General Notes The meter base must be designed for underground use with minimum dimensions of 12" wide by 15" high. Clear working space of 3' deep in front of the meter is to be maintained and kept clear of obstructions including landscaping, decks, air conditioners etc. 20" minimum horizontal and vertical clearance must be maintained between the center of any meter and any obstruction. Enclosing residential meter bases is not acceptable. Consult an electrician or Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Electrical Inspector for current NEC guidelines for service entrance (meter base) and grounding codes. DATE ENGR OPS PREFERRED METER BASE LOCATION SR1.1 SR1.1 DATE:

4 Line Side Load Side Line Side (PUD Installed) Load Side (Customer Installed) Notes: 1. Customer to provide trenching per construction standard SR Customer to furnish and install meter base. 3. The meter base must be inspected by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Electrical Inspector and approved before service conductors can be installed. Permit and inspection sticker must be displayed. 4. Service equipment maintenance remains the customer's responsibility. 5. PUD to install and maintain the conduit and conductors from the source to the "Line side" of the meter terminal lugs. METER INSTALLATION GUIDE UNDERGROUND SERVICE - SELF STANDING PEDESTAL SR3.1 SR3.1 DATE: DA TE ENGR OPS

5 Line Side Load Side Line Side (PUD Installed) Load Side (Customer Installed) Notes: 1. Customer to provide trenching per construction standard SR Customer to furnish and install meter base. 3. The meter base must be inspected by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Electrical Inspector and approved before service conductors can be installed. Permit and inspection sticker must be displayed. 4. Service equipment maintenance remains the customer's responsibility. 5. PUD to install and maintain the conduit, conduit riser, and conductors from the source to the "Line side" (Top) of the meter terminal lugs. METER INSTALLATION GUIDE UNDERGROUND SER~CE - ON POST SR3.2 SR3.2 DAlE: DATE ENGR OPS

6 ~100A METER SOCKET & / RAINPROOF SERVICE EQUIPMENT PER NEC 3' MIN to 6' MAX ~2 x 4 BRACING - POST SHOULD BE / BRACED IN (2) DIRECTIONS. ALL BRACING TO BE CLEAR OF TRANSFORM OR HANDHOLE 1 O' OF APPROVED WIRE, TEMPORARY SERVICE TO BE PLACED ADJACENT TO BUT NO CLOSER THAN 3' FROM A SKAMANIA COUNTY PUD SERVICE PEDESTAL OR TRANSFORMER LCE CONDUCTORS PER NEC Notes All equipment furnished and installed by customer or customers' electrician. Temporary meter base shall be located adjacent to but no closer than 3' from a Skamania County PUD handhole or transformer. Consult an electrician or Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Electrical Inspector for current NEC guidelines for service entrance, meter base and grounding codes. CONNECTS TO: -OR- SERVICE PEDESTAL TRANSFORMER METER INSTALLATION GUIDE TEMPORARY UNDERGROUND SER~CE SRS.1 SR5.1 DAlE: DATE ENGR OPS

7 CONDUCTORS (PER NEC) TO EXTEND A MINIMUM OF 18" PAST WEATHERHEAD SERVICE WIRE BY SKAMANIA PUD, MAXIMUM LENGTH - 30' CONDUIT RISER AND WEATHERHEAD CONDUIT CLAMPS PER NEC 2-3 TYPICAL BRACE AGAINST STRAIN OF OVERHEAD WIRE CONDUIT PER NEC 12' MINIMUM HEIGHT DETERMINED BY OVERHEAD WIRE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS (SEE NOTES> 100AMP METER BASE & GFI PROTECTED SERVICE EQUIPMENT, WEA THERTIGHT 5' to 6' GROUND LEVEL GROUNDING PER NEC MINIMUM 6 x 6 POST OR 8" DIAMETER POLE BURIED MINIMUM 4' DEPTH Notes All equipment furnished and installed by customer or customer's electrician unless noted otherwise. Install temporary service pole within 30' of the Skamania PUD transformer pole. The meter base must be inspected by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Electrical Inspector and approved before service conductors can be installed. Permit and inspection sticker must be displayed. Service drop conductor must maintain a minimum height of 12' over open space and 18' over driveways. Consult an electrician or Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Electrical Inspector for current NEC guidelines for service entrance, meter base and grounding codes. CONNECTS TO: OVERHEAD TRANSFORMER DA TE ENGR OPS OVERHEAD TEMPORARY SER~CE SR6.1 SR6.1 DATE:

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9 SERVICE WIRES AND CONNECTIONS ON - THE SUPPLY SIDE OF THIS CONNECTION ARE SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY THE SKAMANIA PUD. Notes: 1. The meter base must be inspected by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Electrical Inspector and approved before service conductors can be installed. 2. Meter installation shall not be on driveway side of pole. 3. Leave a minimum of 24" of wire for drip loop beyond the weatherhead. 4. Minimum 2" conduit required for 200 amp service. 5. Customer wiring must comply with the current National Electric Code. METER INSTALLATION GUIDE OVERHEAD SOURCE AND OVERHEAD LOAD SR13.1 SR13.1 DATE: DATE ENGR OPS

10 LOAD (BY CUSTOMER) LOAD SIDE (BY CUSTOMER) SOURCE (BY SKAMANIA PUD) 5'-o" SKAMANIA PUD SERVICE WIRES AND SWEEP ARE SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY SKAMANIA PUD. 36" MIN. LINE SIDE Notes: 1. The meter base must be inspected by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Electrical Inspector and approved before service conductors can be installed. 2. Customer wiring must comply with the current National Electric Code. 3. Meter installation shall not be on driveway side of pole. Customer to contact Skamania PUD for acceptable meter location. METER INSTALLATION GUIDE UNDERGROUND SOURCE TO OVERHEAD LOAD SR14.1 SR14.1 DATE: DATE ENGR OPS

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12 FINAL GRADE

13 D [7""".'l CJ!) Other Electric Utilities (Telephone, Cable TV) Secondary /Service (Conduit/Cable) Other Electric Utilities (Telephone, Cable TV) Native Backfill Select Backfill Undisturbed Earth 10" 12" MIN. Conduit/ Minimum Maximum Cable Depth Depth Primary 36" 48" Secondary 36" 48" Notes: 1. Call before you dig: Trench shall be as straight as possible. 3. Trench shall be free of trash and be thoroughly compacted throughout. 4. Any road crossing shall follow the standards of the local jurisdiction (e.g. city or county). 5. All conduit from the PUD source to the sweep at the meter base will be installed by Skamania PUD. 6. Native backfill containing large rocks, paving materials, cinders, large or sharply angular substance, or corrosive material shall not be placed back into the trench. DATE ENGR OPS TRENCHING GUIDE SR18.1 SR7.1 DATE: