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Wiring SpecificationsWhats below: PLEASE NOTE
City of Boerne Bandera Electric WILL NOT install meter loops or ground rods at any meter location. It is the responsibility of the Member to have the meter loop and ground rod installed.
It will be necessary for any meter loops installed within the corporate limits of the City of Boerne to meet the meter loop specifications as set by the City of Boerne and Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. These meter loops must first be inspected and approved by the City of Boerne’s inspection department. After the City of Boerne approves your meter loop the Cooperative will inspect your installation. If it meets our requirements we will connect your electric service.
NOTE:
· It will be necessary for you to obtain any permits from the City of Boerne for meter loop installations.
· You are responsible for contacting and scheduling meter loop inspections with the City of Boerne and Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc.
City of Boerne
P.O .Box 1677
Boerne, Texas 78006
(830)249-9511
Back to top City of Kerrville It will be necessary for any meter loops installed within the corporate limits of the Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) to meet the meter loop specifications as set by KPUB and Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. These meter loops must first be inspected and approved by KPUB’s inspection department. After KPUB approves your meter loop the Cooperative will inspect your installation. If it meets our requirements we will connect your electric service.
NOTE:
· It will be necessary for you to obtain any permits from KPUB for meter loop installations.
· You are responsible for contacting and scheduling meter loop inspections with KPUB and Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc.
KPUB
P.O. Box 294999
Kerrville, Texas 78029-4999
(830)257-3050
BEC’s Responsibilities
· Furnish approved poles
· Connect the coil of service entrance cable to the electrical supply after all NEC guidelines and specifications in this document are met and no known hazardous conditions exist
· Disconnect wire when service to temporary location is no longer needed and service is connected at the permanent facility
Electrician’s Responsibilities
· Provide ground fault protection for all 120-volt circuits
· Extend 72 inches of conductor through the weatherhead
· Provide coil of service entrance cable adequate for connection to electrical supply
· Construct all loops using the method outlined in the diagrams in this document
Residential meter loops are typically used when constructing facilities for permanent service. It is important that all guidelines outlined in this document be followed by your contractor or electrician. BEC is in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC). For your protection, all meter loops must be sized according to the load to be served and NEC/NESC guidelines.
BEC will refuse service where a known hazardous condition exists and/or if connections do not meet the specifications outlined in this document. We urge you to use a qualified electrician to prevent safety hazards, additional costs and delays. We require that all construction meet or exceed these specifications prior to service connection.
The combined rating of the fuses or breakers cannot exceed the rating of the main disconnect panel, unless they are protected by a main fuse/breaker with a rating equal to the main disconnect panel. There can be no more than 6 breakers or disconnects without a main breaker or disconnect. For more information on higher amperage, contact BEC.
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Last Modified: March 18, 2010
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