Electrical Service Requirements
West Florida Electric has provided the following guidelines for several types of electrical service installations for the convenience of its members. This information is strictly intended for use as a guide. Actual construction of electrical service installations must comply with the latest version of the National Electric Code, the National Electric Safety Code and any Federal, State, County or Municipal Code whichever is most stringent. For more information, contact the Authority having jurisdiction or its designated representative.
*All meter poles must be round.*
Guide for Service Mast and Meter Base (Roof): GS1.0
Guide for Service Mast and Meter Base (Wall): GS2.0
Guide for Underground Meter Base: GS3.1
Guide for Underground Meter Base (2): GS3.2
Guide for Underground Meter Base (3): GS3.3
Guide for Overhead Meter Loop Pole: GS4.0
Guide for Location of Overhead Meter Loop Pole Used Exclusively for Construction: GS4.1
Guide for Underground Meter Base Loop Pole: GS5.1
Guide for Underground Meter Base Loop Pole (2): GS5.2
Guide for Underground Meter Base Loop Pole (3): GS5.3
Guide for Auxiliary, Reserve, or Standby Source Service Switch: GS6.0
Guide for Auxiliary, Reserve, or Standby Source Service Switch for Residential Use Full Service: GS7.0
Guide for Auxiliary, Reserve, or Standby Source Service Switch for Residential Use Partial Service: GS8.0
Guide for Group Metering Overhead Service (maximum of 6 meters): GS9.0
Guide for Group Metering Underground Service (maximum of 6 meters): GS10.0
Guide for Group Metering Underground Service (over 6 meters): GS11.0
Guide for Group Metering Overhead Service (over 6 meters): GS12.0
Guide for Location of Underground Meter Base Loop Pole (used exclusively for construction): GS13.1
Guide for Location of Underground Meter Base Loop Pole at Pad Mount Transformer (used exclusively for construction): GS13.2
Guide for Location of Underground Meter Base Loop Pole at Secondary Pedestal (used exclusively for construction): GS13.3
Guideline for Meter Enclosure Installations in Flood Zones: GS14.0
Other Requirements
Right of Way Easement Forms for corporations and individuals must be completed fully and must meet the same standards as a property deed.
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