REQUIREMENTS For ELECTRIC SERVICE And . - Progress Energy

REQUIREMENTSforELECTRIC SERVICEandMETER INSTALLATIONSREVISED 2007

The Members of this Committee would like to ThankJoe BolesinaMike HandleyandRandy PoucherFor the Hard Work and Dedication they contributed to theRequirements for Electric Service and Meter Installations Bookover the years.The expertise they brought to the Committee fromtheir respective industry’s will be greatly missed.Thank You

TABLE OF CONTENTSSectionPageNumberCommittee Member Listing . 1Important Telephone Numbers . 2IINTRODUCTION. 3IIGENERAL INFORMATION . 4A.Definitions. 4B.Availability and Location of Service. 7C. Application for Service. 8D. Type and Character of Service. 8E.Inspection . 10F.Alterations and Additions. 11G. Rights and Responsibilities . 12H. Electrical Contractor Sealing Policy . 12I.Refusal or Discontinuance of Serviceby the Company . 13IIISERVICES . 14A.General Information. 14B.Temporary Service . 16C. Overhead Services. 17Minimum Clearances of Service Drop Cables. 17D. Underground Services. 19IVMETERING INSTALLATIONS . 22A.General Requirements . 22B.Customer Purchased Meter Enclosures. 24C. Meter Location. 26D. Current Transformer Installations. 28E.Surge Arresters . 31VEQUIPMENT VAULTS . 32A.General Requirements . 32B.Customer Responsibilities. 33C. Company Responsibilities . 33VICUSTOMER UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT . 34A.General. 34B.Single Phase Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps. 35Motor Starting Requirements Guide. 36C. Motors . 37D. Special Equipment . 38VIITHREE PHASE TO THREE PHASE MODULAR METER CENTERS . 40VIII FIGURES . 42IXTABLES . 97

The following policies and rules were the company requirements at the date of publication andare subject to change. Progress Energy Florida personnel should be contacted for the latestrequirements in effect. For questions or concerns regarding the contents of this book, feel freeto contact any committee member listed below.The committee that made the changes contained in this edition was comprised of members frommany technical disciplines and most geographic divisions of Progress Energy Florida. Inaddition, members representing the electrical contractor community and two electrical inspectorswere on the committee. Changes were made only after a subject had been considered from allpoints of view. We hope this edition will make it easier for you to do your job well.Requirements for Electric Service and Meter Installation Book2007 Revision Committee MembersJoe BolesinaPinellas County Building Department310 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756727-464-3165Mike HandleyP.O. Box 17253Clearwater, FL 33762727-545-7699Rick JonesCity of St. PetersburgConstruction Services & PermitsP.O. Box 2842, St. Petersburg, FL 33731727-893-7586Charlie SpitzerA. Randy's ElectricP.O. Box 42577, St. Petersburg, FL 33742727-573-1400Ralph Philbrook IIIRalph Philbrook III, LLC3316 Bainbridge Drive, Holiday, FL 34691727-847-3766Progress Energy Florida Committee MembersP.O. Box 14042, St. Petersburg, FL 33733NameKeith BentleySteve BranhamSteve BurlisonNelson EashJennifer FelderBruce GrassDavid JohnsonFrank LopezJoel MastrogiacomoBennett MillerJoe StarnesJim TimberlakeBill WerlyMail NP2ASP15Inside 28220-3334-1-Phone 727-893-9334

These standards as set forth shall not be construed as authority to violate,cancel, alter or set aside the laws and or codes of the State of Florida, or of anycounty, municipality or other governing bodies such as the Florida BuildingCode, the National Electrical Code or the National Electrical Safety Code. In theevent that guidelines and requirements for electric service, contained herein,appear to conflict with provisions of any technical code, such conflict should bebrought to the attention of Progress Energy Florida, Inc. before proceeding tocomply with these guidelines and requirements. To Initiate Application for New Service or To Request Alteration or Addition toExisting Service. To Determine Availability and Location of Proposed Service To Schedule a Prearranged Outage.CALL1-800-700-8744To review the latest updates on Progress Energy’s Approved Meter Enclosure Listcontact your local Progress Energy Representative or visit our website es/builders/meters/index.aspTo access the book online, visit our website es/builders/installs/index.aspCall Before You DigSunshine One-Call1-800-432-4770(72 Hours in Advance)Significant changes in Sections I – VII in the 2007 Edition of the Requirements for Electric Service andMeter Installations (as compared with the 2003 Edition) are designated by blue lettering. Blue lettering inthe Figures do not indicate changes.-2-

SECTION IINTRODUCTIONProgress Energy Florida constantly strives to maintain a high standard of service to allcustomers. This book has been prepared for use by customers, architects, engineers,electrical contractors, company employees and local inspecting authorities so they mayreceive full benefit from our service. We believe you will find it helpful when planningnew electrical installations, revamping old ones or adding additional equipment. Copiesare available at all Progress Energy Florida offices, or online at www.progressenergy.com.All holders of Requirements for Electric Service and Meter Installations books areencouraged to submit proposals to aid in future revisions. Please submit proposals asfollows:1. Give section, paragraph and page number to which proposal pertains.2. Submit proposal in writing or call committee members. Include details, sketches,drawings and all pertinent supporting information.3. Mail to:Progress Energy Florida2401 25th Street NorthSt. Petersburg, Florida 33713The impression generally prevails that compliance with the "National Electrical Code," orthe various electrical ordinances guarantees to the customer a wiring installationcomplete and adequate for the full use of electric service now and in the future. This isnot necessarily the case. That code and those ordinances are designed to provide theminimum requirements considered necessary for safety. The code itself states,"Compliance therewith and proper maintenance shall result in an installation essentiallyfree from hazard, but not necessarily efficient, convenient or adequate for good serviceor future expansion of electrical use." Careful design and installation often result in awiring system that exceeds code requirements. For connection or reconnection ofservice, both the Authority Having Jurisdiction and the Company have the right todetermine compliance for service.Except for the installation and maintenance of its own property, Progress Energy Floridadoes not install or repair wiring on the customer's premises and, therefore, is notresponsible for the voltage beyond the Point of Delivery and does not assume anyresponsibility for, or liability arising because of the condition of wires or apparatuses onthe premises of any customer beyond this point.Your cooperation shall be greatly appreciated and will enable you to receive prompt andsatisfactory service.-3-

SECTION IIGENERAL INFORMATIONA. DEFINITIONSThe following definitions shall apply for terms used in this book.ANSI – American National Standards Institute.Authority Having Jurisdiction – (See Inspector, Inspection Authority).Available Fault Current – The maximum current that would flow due to a directshort from one conductor to ground or between conductors at the point ofcalculation.Cogeneration – See Interconnection.Company – Progress Energy Florida.Contribution-in-Aid of Construction – The added cost paid by a Customer ordeveloper to have the Company install service facilities costing more than thatnormally recovered through the monthly energy and Demand charges.Customer – User of the Company's electric service or his authorized representative(architect, engineer, licensed electrical contractors, etc.)Demand – The average rate at which electric energy in KW, KVA or KVAR isconsumed per time interval, typically 30 minutes.Demand Ampere – Average current flowing during the peak Demand interval.Emergency and Standby Generators – Generators that normally operate onlywhen the Company's electric service is unavailable and which are connected in sucha way that no Interconnection can exist.Energy Management – A program whereby the Company remotely controls theoperating schedule of various household or commercial appliances during peak oremergency periods.FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency.FMG – Florida Meter Group-4-

FPSC – Florida Public Service Commission.High Leg – The conductor in a three-phase delta secondary connection that has ahigher voltage-to-ground potential than the other conductors.IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.Inspector or Inspection Authority – A person or agency authorized by agovernmental body to inspect and approve electrical installations.Instrument Transformer – Current Transformer (CT) or Potential Transformer (PT)used to obtain current or voltage levels required for metering circuits.Interconnection – Cogeneration and Small Power Producers - An electricservice where cogenerators and small power producers operate in parallel with theCompany's electric system. Energy may flow in either direction through anInterconnection.Labeled – Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, orother identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspectionof production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling themanufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in aspecified manner.Listed – Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by anorganization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concernedwith evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection ofproduction of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, andwhose listing states that the equipment, material, or services either meetsappropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for aspecified purpose.MCOV – Maximum Continuous Over VoltageMOV – Metal Oxide VaristorMeter Enclosure – A device which houses a Meter Socket and line and loadterminals.Meter Socket – A device which provides support and means of electrical connectionto a watthour meter.NRTL – Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories.-5-