Wire Mans Handbook 2004

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Applicable to

Clark Electric Cooperative

Distribution System

Greenwood, WI

Revised January 2004

Clark Electric CooperativeGreenwood, WI

Electricians & Wiremens

Handbook

Operation Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 - 5:00715-267-6188 8000-272-6188

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CALL BEFORE YOU DIGONE-CALL CENTERS

WISCONSIN

DIGGERS HOTLINE

OPEN 24 HOURS FOR EMERGENCY LOCATES

1. Phone numbers include: From Wisconsin 1-800-242-8511

2. Hours of operation 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.Monday thru Friday excluding holidays.

3. Wisconsin law requires that a minimum of three working daysnotice be given for any excavation other than emergencies.

4. Will accept calls for emergencies, planned excavation, planninginformation, appointments and overhead information.

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HANDBOOK FOR ELECTRICIANS AND WIREMEN

Applicable to

CLARK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

GREENWOOD, WI

1. PURPOSE

To establish rules and policies governing the installation of electricservice, wiring facilities, and utilization equipment on the premisesof consumer members of the Clark Electric Cooperative and to insureinsofar as it is practicable, a safe and adequate operational installa-

tion, in consideration of probable future expanded use of electricity.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

(a) Two weeks before the installation of a new electrical service, theCooperative shall be notified in writing by the owner, on formsprovided, of the anticipated job.

(b) The Cooperative shall be notified by affidavit 7 days in advance,before any change-over or installation is made, to allow for workscheduling.

(c) All electrical wiring installations whether new installations,rewired installations or extensions to existing installations shall asa minimum be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the

latest revisions of the State of Wisconsin Electrical Code andN.E.C.

(d) It shall be the responsibility of the electrical contractor orwireman performing the work to become familiar with the policy,practices, rules, and regulations of the Cooperative beforeundertaking or commencing the work of the installation.

(e) It is realized that a handbook of this nature cannot possiblyforesee all special situations and circumstances which may arise.Therefore, in the event a situation not covered in this book arisesthe electrician, wireman, or owner should consult with Coopera

tive management before proceeding with the installation somutual agreement is reached in advance to insure prompt service

by the Cooperative.

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(f) All customer wiring installations must comply with the Coopera-tives Electric Service Rules. In addition, all customer wiringinstallations shall be done in accordance with all local, State, andFederal codes and ordinances which may apply to the installation.The Cooperative will not interpret the electrical code. Questions

concerning code interpretations should be referred to the local orstate electrical inspector. The addresses and phone numbers are:

State of Wisconsin CommerceIndustrial Safety & Building Division201 East Washington AvenueP.O. Box 7969Madison, WI 53707Phone: (608) 266-3064

3. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY APPROVALAll materials, devices and equipment installed or furnished as compo-nents of an electrical wiring or electrical utilization system on thepremises of a consumer member shall have been approved by theUnderwriters Laboratories, Inc., and display an Underwriters Ap-proved label. Or equivalent testing laboratory.

4. METER SOCKETS AND PEDESTALS

All single and multiple meter sockets installed on the Cooperativessystem shall meet the Cooperatives standards for these devices aslisted below. Meters will not be installed unless all criteria for metersocket specifications outlined are met.

Self-contained 100 Amp meter sockets and meter pedestals.

a) Sockets shall be constructed from steel in accordance with

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard No. 414 revisedMarch 24, 1999, for meter sockets. Sockets constructed

from aluminum or non-metallic materials are not allowed.b) Meter sockets and meter pedestals shall be furnished,

installed, and maintained by member.c) 100 - AMP Single phase meter sockets and meter pedestals

shall be equipped with by-pass horns.d) Sockets and pedestals shall have ringless style covers with

sealing provisions.e) Meter pedestals shall be adequately supported to maintainthe vertical alignment of the meter in a level and plumbposition throughout the life of the installation.

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Self- contained 200 Amp and 320 amp meter sockets and meter pedestals.a) Sockets shall be constructed from steel in accordance with

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard No. 414 revisedMarch 24, 1999, for meter sockets. Sockets constructed fromaluminum or non-metallic materials are not allowed.

b) Meter sockets and meter pedestals shall be furnished, installed,and maintained by member.

c) Sockets used in underground installations shall have the follow-ing minimum dimensions:

1) 200 amp 19" height x 13" width.

2) 320 amp 26 height x 13" width.

d) Single phase meter sockets and meter pedestals shall be equippedwith an approved lever-actuated locking jaw bypass constructedsuch that the by-pass lever cannot be in the by-pass position withthe socket cover installed.

e) Sockets shall be equipped with an insulating, track resistantpolycarbonate shield.

f) Meter sockets used in overhead installations shall have a hub sizeof not less than 2".

g) Sockets and pedestals shall have ringless style covers withsealing provisions.

h) Meter pedestals shall be adequately supported to maintain thevertical alignment of the meter in a level and plumb positionthroughout the life of the installation.

Additional Requirements for self-contained Multiple Metering sockets.

a) Each meter socket shall have an individual ringless style cover

with sealing provisions.

b) The socket shall have permanent barriers to isolate the customersdisconnect switch and wiring from the metering areas.

c) Each line-side compartment shall have provisions for a Coopera-tive seal, whether or not the compartment is designed to house a

meter.

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Approved Meter Sockets and Pedestals

* All meter sockets and pedestals listed are Milbank. Other manufactures can

be used provided they are equivalent and meet requirements listed.

100 amp sockets

URD OHU7588-XL-K U7487-RL-TG-KK

100 amp pedestals-mobile home

U5136-O-100S with K5415 stabilizer foot

200 amp sockets

URD OHU4801-XL U4801-XL

200 amp 2 gang horizontal

URD OHU2872-XT U2872-XT

200 amp pedestalU4724-O* with S3488 ext. if needed

Note: Not for free standing use.

200 amp pedestal-mobile home

U4322-O with K3236/K3188 stabilizer foot & ext.

320 amp sockets

URD OHU2448-X U2448-X

320 amp pedestal

U1748-O-WI* with S1848 ext.

Note: Not for free standing use.

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5. INSPECTION OF NEW WIRING INSTALLATIONS

(a) Any person or persons, firm or corporation, (owner of premisesincluded) making or causing to be made, any electrical wiringinstallation on the premises of a consumer member of the Cooperative must present to the Cooperative a signed, notarized

AFFIDAVIT, setting forth the name of the owner of the premiseson which the work was performed, and a statement affirmingthat the materials furnished and the manner of installation is inaccordance with requirements of applicable provisions of thelatest revisions of the State of Wisconsin Electrical Code andNational Electric codes, and the policy of the Clark ElectricCooperative asset forth herein. Affidavits for temporary and

permanent service must be in the office of the Cooperative priorto the Cooperative making any revisions to existing service

facilities or rendering new service. (Affidavit forms may beobtained by application to the Cooperative.) As of December 18,2003, all new 1 and 2 family dwellings will have to pass aUniform Dwelling Code inspection conducted by an approvedinspector who shall provide a wiring affidavite before CEC canset a meter. Contact the local municipality for information.

(b) The Cooperative reserves the right to refuse electric service toany new or rewired installation failing to pass inspection by

Cooperative Personnel until such defects or faults as revealedhave been properly corrected.

6. GROUNDING

(a) Grounded Conductors.The grounded conductor shall not be less than the minimum sizeas required by Section 250.24 (b) (1)

(b) All available grounding electrodes on the premises must be

bonded together to form the grounding electrode system.

(c) Grounds to metal underground water pipes must be supplementedby two additional grounding electrodes such as ground rods.

(d) Grounding to the neutral system shall be at the service entrancemain, not in the meter socket, in accordance with COMM 16.27

(e) Customer shall install grounding electrode in accordance with

provisions of Article 250 of Wis. COMM 16.26 (NEC 250-50)

and COMM 16.27 (NEC 25092).

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