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2. 9 3 c pM 5 5 Subtransmissioi SyStelTi oka bald E ree OO Rent pd Fg dread b edes 2 3 10 20 T ID ee I c Pao Sateen 4 1 5 3 Types of ServiC8S PR 2 2 4 6 U Underground primary SEIVICE beads shad died dead eae cides gos 3 7 Underground secondary Service 1 5 3 5 Underground Z NE wx xx Lao ECA oa mee Oo eS Anaad eA 3 7 3 8 3 9 Undervoltage low voltage protection 6 4 Index May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service Index PSEG W Wiring Inspector nbi nee DAD A AS LER pipe beUa 3 1 Index Index 4 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00
3. 10 89 Table 10 7 Allowable Numbers of Secondary Cables on Transformers per 10 90 List of Tables May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service xvii PSEG List of Tables xviii Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Introduction 1 Overview The Manual Owner for the Information and Requirements for Electric Service Manual is James Deswalt Manager New Business and Work Management Any content questions and or suggestions for revisions should be directed to him The IRE Manual has been established to provide an accessible and centralized repository for statements of policy their interpretation and implementation relative to Electric Distribution applications It is also to provide instructions for the implementation of other procedures and for the processing of correspondence and forms where statewide uniformity is essential It is expected that deviations from these guidelines shall have prior approval of the Manager New Business and Work Management so that safety and consistency will be maintained This manual has been redesigned and revised in 2014 and replaces all previous versions It has been updated and rewritten to include current practices procedures and technologies to present the information practical format that can be easily accessed and followed by all PSE amp
4. 3 3 Table 9 27 Transformers acie IERI Ee SIR Be E ted yeahs ERR Eden Ur decade Reid 3 3 Table 3 3 Line EXtenslOm 2 met hex rr RES ERES RE ee MEET 3 4 Table 6 1 Equipment and Motors Rated in Horsepower hp 6 2 Table 6 2 Air Conditioning or Heat Pump Equipment Rated in 6 2 Table 8 1 Municipalities Listed by County 8 1 Table 8 2 PSE amp G Electric Distribution Division Offices 8 8 Table 9 1 Interconnection Eevels dane ode gran Powe aT Nae RUE ERU PRU REP Rb Reds 9 3 Table 9 2 Interconnection 5 9 4 Table 10 1 Service Entrance Masts 5 10 11 Table 10 2 Minimum Radius of Conduit Bends 10 17 Table 10 3 Handhole Drawings for Secondary Cables 10 18 Table 10 4 Handhole Drawings for Primary Cables 10 19 Table 10 5 Acceptable Manufacturer s Catalog Numbers of Approved 5 10 49 Table 10 6 Secondary Enclosure 5
5. 2 x 12 PRESSURE TREATED DRIVEN GROUND ROD FRAME TO HOLD STONE FRAMED OUT 86 x 82 GROUND ROD SECONDARY CONDUIT PRIMARY CONDUIT GRADE 374 MAXIMUM HL INE CRUSHED STONE PREVIOUS DESIGN TYPE I PAD IRE 001349 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 60 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 38 Fiberglass Pad Three Phase Padmounted Transformers 500 kVA and below Type II Highline Current Design Type II Pad FIBERGLASS PAD W085025 AREA FOR SECONDARY CONDUITS PRIMARY CONDUITS BY CUSTOMER BY CUSTOMER 1971 2 41 14 MIR 1 A C 4 13 us i 17 7172 gu 6 6 14 2 x 12 PRESSURE TREATED DRIVEN AROUND ROM FRAME TO HOLD STONE FRAMED OUT 86 x 82 GROUND ROD GRE aay SECONDARY CONDUIT 4 MAX 3 4 MAXIMUM CRUSHED STONE HIGHLINE CURRENT DESIGN 11 0H 0013492 02 1209 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 61 PSEG 27 Pad Construction Detai Figure 10 39 Three Phase Padmounted Transformer Type II A Concrete AR
6. rM Dee RE uu a ile rti 9 1 Energy valuation ServiCeS barb dad saad ei 6 8 IIIA NETTE te 1 1 1 10 ESOC seed hee vies E 9 1 Index May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service Index 1 PSEG F Feasibility Study Charge be Er Gib BARRE RESP P Ed db 2 1 2 4 2 5 H Highizrise apartment PLA REP duse Pid quita 5 4 mi BEC EDDIE EET 5 4 IEEE TL 9 9 12 IERE TOAT DKL 9 2 Interconnection Application and 9 2 interconnection eee re 9 2 Major electrical equipment ad aduer 4 6 4 7 Metalclad RIPE UR IAE pose aes 1 4 1 8 Mc dpi 1 11 Meter mounting 1 5 1 11 4 6 5 3 10 6 10 44 Metering and Inspection Department 9 6 N National Electrical Code 1 1 1 2 1 9 2 2 3 5 3 10 4 1 4 2 4 3 6 1 6 3 6 4 6 6 6 7 9 8 10 2 10 5 m
7. MO MINIMUM JA 2 90 36 R BEND FOR PRIMARY CABLES 001345 01 0411 Figure 10 33 Notes 1 Conduit to be installed and pad placed prior to primary cable installation by PSE amp G Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 51 PSEG 23 Single Phase Padmounted Transformer Open Delta Connections Figure 10 34 Single Phase Padmounted Transformer Open Delta Connections REMOVE GROUND STRAP SEE NOTE 3 SEE NOTE 5 TRANSF ORMER 240 VOLT f n 120 VOLT 240 VOLT 240 VOLT GROUND RODS COMBINATION TRANSFORMER p gt oo N 1 ORANGE IRE 001704 02 0611 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 52 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 24 24 1 24 2 PSEG Figure 10 34 Notes General 1 2 3 Three phase open wye open delta 120 240 V four wire connections shall be made as shown in Figure 10 34 The combination transformer shall be connected to the leading primary phase The low voltage neutral grounding strap on the power transformer shall be removed Prior to Energizing 4 5 The transformers should be tested with TILT tester prior to energizing The transformer cases shall be connected together from the ground lug to ground lug by a 4
8. 10 26 14 Grounding and 10 29 15 Approved Type Current Transformer Cabinet 10 35 16 Secondary Service Equipment with Bar Type Current Transformers 5 10 39 17 Minimum Clearances and Bus Arrangement for Bar Type Current Transformers 200 to 800 A 5 10 43 18 Mounting Dimensions for Current Transformers in Cubicle Window Type 800 A to 4000 A 10 45 19 Current Transformer Mounting Bracket Specifications and Dimensions 10 47 2D Servi RUNS 2542553244005 10 48 20 1 Secondary Connections to Terminals of PSE amp G Equipment 10 48 21 Fiberglass Pad Present Design 5 10 50 22 Secondary Conduit Connections for Single Phase Open Delta Transformer 10 51 23 Single Phase Padmounted Transformer Open Delta 5 10 52 24 Single Phase Padmounted Transformer Pads 10 53 241 General acs ri sedis be RR RAI LAM AR 10 53 24 2 LOCAON 5 0640 Rete n 10 53 24 3 Front Lot Pad and Enclosure
9. 10 5 Figure 10 5 Diagram of Typical Installation Unacceptable Service Location 10 7 Figure 10 6 Non Standard Installation Special Approval Required First Floor Installation 10 8 Figure 10 7 Non Standard Installation Special Approval Required Basement Installation 10 9 Figure 10 8 Service Entrance Mast Galvanized Rigid Steel 10 10 Figure 10 9 Service in 10 12 Figure 10 10 Direct Buried 5 10 13 Figure 10 11 Service Connection 10 15 Fig re 10 12 Street Crossing 2 2 tese tte ty eek Peoria 10 16 Figure 10 13 Standard 5 10 16 Figure 10 14 Single Phase Two Wire 120 V for Two Wire Socket 10 21 Figure 10 15 Single Phase Three Wire 120 208 or 120 240 V Three Wire Socket 10 23 Figure 10 16 Three Phase Three Wire 240 V Service Ungrounded 10 25 Figure 10 17 Three Phase Four Wire 5
10. FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW IRE 008031 01 0214 Table 10 6 Secondary Enclosure Dimensions Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 89 PSEG 10 90 Table 10 7 Allowable Numbers of Secondary Cables on Transformers per Phase 350 5 2 8 3 4 7 10 500 4 2 7 3 10 3 5 8 10 750 3 1 5 2 7 3 4 5 7 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service Note Ratings are conservatively based on all cables in the same duct bank and same direction where possible the number of feeder cables terminated on the transformer secondary spades should be minimized by using the largest cable size possible May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 55 Elevated Pad Specs Installations in Flood Areas REMOVABLE HANDRAILS TO BE INSTALLED ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE TOP OF THE WALLS USE 8 x8 x18 CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS ARE TO BE REBAR REINFORCED CEMENT NOSE POS SNS FILLED EE AAI u v SAA 2 2 Za TYPE III A PAD PRECAST m o pd dvd P 42 DE Bs A A 474 TEN IF FIELD CONDITIONS WARRENT FROMED amp POURED IN PLACE WALLS 7
11. 10 2 T4 General EEE REA E E aeons eames 10 2 2 Outdoor Socket Overhead Secondary 10 4 Unacceptable Service 10 7 4 Indoor Enclosure Overhead Secondary 10 8 5 Service Entrance Mast Galvanized Rigid Steel 10 10 6 Service Entrance 1 5 10 11 7 Secondary Distribution Service Entrance Underground Connections from Overhead Mains 10 12 8 Typical Conduit and Trench Details BUD Installations 10 15 Table of Contents May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service ix PSEG 9 Specifications for Customer Installed Underground Service Conduit Overhead Zone 10 17 10 17 9 2 Construction Guidelirigs iss cbe eR Gots ERA der ek Fed 10 20 10 Single Phase Two Wire 120 V for Two Wire Socket Meter 10 21 11 Single Phase Three Wire 120 208 or 120 240 V Three Wire Socket Meter 10 23 12 Three Phase Three Wire 240 V Service Ungrounded System 10 25 13 Three Phase Four Wire 5
12. SHALL NOT BE USED AS A GROUNDING ELECTRODE GROUND CLAMP INSTALLED ON STREET SIDE SHUTOF F VALVE CONDUIT NIPPLE BONDING JUMPER REQUIRED WITH CONCENTRIC KNOCKOUTS GROUND BLOCK SHALL BE GROUNDED TO BOX LOAD INTERRUPTING DEVICE THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE WEATHERPROOF IF EXPOSED TO WEATHER WATER METER UNION OF WATER METER S bs J METALLIC WATER PIPE BOND ING nme REQUIRED BY NEC BONDING POINT WHERE CONDUIT MAY BE BONDED ON EITHER END PREFERRED BONDING LOCATION IS SHOWN IRE 001328 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 25 PSEG Figure 10 16 Notes PSE amp G will 1 Designate location of service equipment 2 Furnish the meter socket either 100 A or 200 A 3 Furnish and install service drop conductors to the point of connection and install the meter Customer shall 4 Furnish and install the service entrance equipment in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and PSE amp G Use an approved oxide inhibiting compound on aluminum conductors Meter pan must have a bypass horn and fifth jaw Obtain an electrical inspection certificate from a recognized electrical inspection authority 13 Three Phase Four Wire Services Figure 10 17 applies to the following 1 Three phase four wire 120 240 V delta service 2
13. CONDU SHALL NOT ENTER THE ENCLOSURE IN THIS SPACE APPROVED LL TH PHASE CONDUCTOR HAVING THE 2 OR 4 HOLE HIGHER VOLTAGE TO GROUND CONNECTOR DELTA SERVICE SHALL ON THE SEE NOTE 10 BOTTOM OR RIGHT SIDE AND j IDENTIFIED BY AN OUTER FINISH FLOOR Pi THAT IS ORANGE IN COLOR 18 MIN INDOOR Figure 10 27 1 24 MIN OUTDOOR ETIC EEL BOLT UT NON MAGNETIC STAINLESS STEEL BELLEVILLE WASHERS 2 4 BUS BAR FLAT AND BELLEVILLE WASHERS NON MAGNETIC 7 STAINLESS STEEL HALL BE 1 3 8 OUTSIDE DIAMETER FLAT WASHERS 2 Figure 10 27 2 IRE 001339 01 0411 Figure 10 27 Notes PSE amp G will 1 Designate the location of the service installation 2 Furnish the meter socket and three CTs for four wire service 3 Furnish and install the meters and metering control cable Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 41 PSEG 10 42 Customer shall 4 Furnish and install the meter board and install the meter socket 5 Furnish and install an NRTL listed CT enclosure See Figure 10 24 for details 6 Furnish and install the service entrance equipment in accordance with the requir
14. ex eod 6 3 4 Welders Furnaces and Intermittent or Fluctuating 5 6 4 5 Ranges Ovens and 6 5 6 Gaseous Tube Lighting or Sign 6 5 7 Non Utility Generators NUGs and or Parallel Operations with amp 6 6 5 8 Tire Alarms and Exit LIIS airo og XO OA Qe OR ERE OR XO iR C Ga 6 6 9 Voltage Sensitive Equipment 6 7 10 Load Management 5 6 8 11 Police and Fire 8 6 8 12 Traffic Signal Systems and Roadway Lighting 6 8 13 Cellular Antenna 5 6 8 14 Community Antenna Television CATV Power 6 9 15 Closed Circuit Installation Requirements 6 9 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and 7 1 1 PSE amp G Service Removal Demolition 7 11 11 Electric Service 7 11 1 2 Electric S
15. 8 NVHL 3H0W LON ZL LL SALON 335 NOTLVOO1 INI LNNOW 0415499 5 4914 L93NNOO2SIQ JNI 0 cl NVHL LON YAMOd 1 ALVO P 318v2 09131 JOONdHLV IM nel ALVO NIVO 4 3 45 TWYLNAN HOLONGNOD AlddNS gp AWVNOO 3S IRE 001382 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 81 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 10 82 Figure 10 49 Notes 1 10 11 12 13 Where PSE amp G pole ground exists separate CATV pole ground is required The CATV company shall bond its equipment as shown in this exhibit and PSE amp G will connect the bond to the pole ground The size and shape of the CATV power supplies will vary with the installing CATV company but the criteria for these units shall be as follows The unit shall not be heavier than 640 Ib The dimensions of the unit shall not to exceed 33 in wide 38 in tall and 18 in in depth unless mutually agreed upon between PSE amp G and the telephone company If needed sealed batteries with gelled electrolytes or a recombination arrangement shall be used Batteries with liquid electrolytes may be used only if they are securely fastened within the power supply enclosure and encased an absorbent material to co
16. LR 05 RS IRE 008032 01 0214 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 91 PSEG Figure 10 55 Notes 1 New minimum dimensions were given to meet the standard 3 ft clearance from the left back and right sides of the transformer assuming the transformer is the size of the pad 3 ft in front is to make the design more square however the platform is 7 ft deep to meet the standard 10 ft clearance in front of the transformer assuming the transformer is the size of the pad The platform is 14 ft wide to match the width of the raised pad 2 All materials methods and construction shall be in accordance with the current edition of the international building code IBC as adopted by the new jersey uniform construction code NJUCC 5 23 as well as the standard requirements for reinforced concrete 318 and specifications for structural concrete for buildings ACI 301 3 Install handrails and stairs as per code Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 92 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Index A Aggregate Net Metering 9 1 American National Standards Institute 1 1 mand deme 1 1
17. E Mail Address Mechanical Contractor Plumber Address Telephone No Cell Phone Pager No Fax No E Mail Address Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications Information and Requirements for Electric Service 95 5970 IRE 009058 01 1012 May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 7 4 Residential Project Contact Information Sheet Residential Project Contact Information Sheet Company Name Project Name Project Contact Person Mailing Address Telephone No Pager E Mail Address Cell Phone No Fax No Amount of Buildings if Condo or Town Homes Number of Units or Apartments if Condo or Town Homes Amount of Single Family Homes Construction Start Date Site Contact Name Telephone No Pager No E Mail Address Electrical Contractor Address Telephone No Pager E Mail Address Mechanical Contractor Plumber Address Telephone No Pager E Mail Address May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Active Service Date Cell Phone No Fax No Cell Phone No Fax No Cell Phone No Fax 95 5971 IRE 009210 01 1012 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications Information and Requirements for Electric Service 7 5 PSEG Figure 7 5 Motor Data Sheet 100 Horsepower and Above Motor Data Sheet 100 Horsepower and Above Manufacturer s Motor Data Manuf
18. 10 27 Figure 10 18 120 208 or 120 240 V Service Outdoor 10 29 Figure 10 19 Trough with Multiple Indoor Enclosures 120 208 or 120 240 V Service Main Interrupting Device Before 5 10 30 Figure 10 20 Trough with Multiple Indoor Enclosures 120 240 or 120 208 V Service No Main Interrupting Device Before 5 10 31 Figure 10 21 Meter Location Remote from Service Entrance Load Interrupting Device but in Same Building 10 32 List of Figures May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service xiii Figure 10 22 Figure 10 23 Figure 10 24 Figure 10 25 Figure 10 26 Figure 10 27 Figure 10 28 Figure 10 29 Figure 10 30 Figure 10 31 Figure 10 32 Figure 10 33 Figure 10 34 Figure 10 35 Figure 10 36 Figure 10 37 Figure 10 38 Figure 10 39 Figure 10 40 Figure 10 41 Figure 10 42 Figure 10 43 Figure 10 44 Figure 10 45 Figure 10 46 Figure 10 47 Figure 10 48 Figure 10 49 Figure 10 50 Figure 10 51 Figure 10 52 Figure 10 53 Q PSEG Combination Power and Light Current Transformer Enclosure Maximum Capacity Parallel 500 kcmil Window Type 1200 A Secondary Maximum Capacity Parallel 500 kCMIL
19. The request for markout of facilities is valid for 10 business days from the date of notification Any excavation or demolition occurring after 10 business days from the date of notification shall require a new notification 4 The request for markout for excavation or demolition work started within the 10 business day period is valid for 45 business days from the original request date After the start of excavation or demolition the contractor is responsible to protect and preserve any markout that is made by PSE amp G or any other operators of underground facilities 5 Any excavation or demolition work continuing longer than 30 business days from the original request date requires a new notification to be made by the contractor prior to the end of the original 30 business day period Sealing of Meters and Devices All meters and devices containing unmetered wiring will be sealed by PSE amp G All unmetered wiring within a building shall be so enclosed as to be inaccessible In the event that access to the sealed devices is required the customer should contact the Wiring Inspection Department at the local Electric Distribution Division office for assistance Attention is also called to the applicable New Jersey statute regarding theft of service issues given in the following Section Theft of Service and Tampering In the event the customer his agent architect engineer or contractor discovers one or more of the following 1 The
20. 1SanoaH LnOXHVMW HO NOIIVWHOHNI Q3HIno3H T1VO A3SH3f Big 0001 2 008 1 5 7 31 2014 3 00 PSEG New Jersey One Call System 34 Figure 10 52 Call Before You Dig Page 1 3480338 TIVO Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 86 PSEG Figure 10 53 Call Before you Dig Page 2 CALL 3 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG Dig A Safely 1 800 272 1000 EXCAVATOR CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKOUTS DIGGING Dos J 1 800 272 1000 before you dig Call 3 business days in advance but no more than 10 business days Commence excavation within 10 business days or ticket is no longer valid Obtain new ticket after 45 business days J All excavators including Sub Contractors must have their own tickets Hand dig and locate within 2 feet of markout before operating any mechanized equipment 4 Protect and preserve markings Fi Plan excavation demolition blasting to avoid damage and minimize interference to underground facilities Excavators shall immediately report any damage caused or discovered to the underground facility IT S THE LAW NEW JERSEY ONE CALL TA 1 800 272 1 000 State of New Jersey Governor James E McGreevey New Jersey Board of Public Utilities NJBPU Jeanne M Fox President Published by the New Jersey Board of Public Utili
21. Table 6 2 Air Conditioning or Heat Pump Equipment Rated in BTU Information and Requirements for Electric Service Chapter 6 Customer s Installations Note Three phase supply is not normally available for residential service 120 V Single Phase All 50A 208 or 240 V Single Phase 20 000 BTUH or less 60A 25 000 BTUH 75A 30 000 BTUH 90A 35 000 BTUH 105A 40 000 BTUH 120A 50 000 BTUH 150A 208 or 240 V Three Phase 20 000 BTUH or less 50A 30 000 BTUH 75A 10 KW 40 000 BTUH 100A 10 KW 50 000 BTUH 125A 10 KW 60 000 BTUH 135A 10 KW 75 000 BTUH 150A 10 KW 100 000 BTUH 175A 20 KW 150 000 BTUH 225A 20 KW 200 000 BTUH 275A 30 KW 225 000 BTUH 300 30 KW 460 or 480 V Three Phase All Use 1 2 value of 208 240 V Three Phase May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 3 Total locked rotor current is the steady state current taken from the supply line with motor rotor or rotors locked with all other power consuming components including a current reducing starter if used connected in the starting position and with rated voltage and frequency applied 4 Where the equipment contains more than one motor and some motors are arranged for sequential starting the above tables apply to that combination of power consuming components simultaneously started that produces a higher starting current than any other combination The interval between successive steps shall not be less than one hal
22. Miscellaneous Forms and Applications May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 7 1 PSEG Figure 7 1 Temporary Electric Service s Application Temporary Electric Service s Application Name Location Address Town Phone E Mail Address Electrician s Name Electrician s Electrician s Phone No Fax No Duration Temporary Date Required Power Needed Nearest Pole No Nearest Pad No TOTAL KW APPLIANCE SINGLE THREE PHASE AMOUNT TYPE PHASE KW OF UNITS APPLIANCE KW BY TYPE Lighting Power Supply Air Conditioning Welder Motor s Pumps s Plus H P Ratin Elevators Miscellaneous Total kW Columns in this Row gt Service Voltage Characteristics Service Amperage Size 95 5967 IRE 009212 01 1012 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications 7 2 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 7 2 Permanent Electric Service s Load Information Permanent Electric Service s Load Information Electric load information must be listed in kW for any and all new equipment to be installed by each appliance individually then multiplied by the number of units and totaled in the far right column The electric service amperage size and voltage characteristics must be stipulated at the bottom of the page When a miscellaneous load is list
23. Smart Growth Related Customer Charges and Contributions Extensions General Provisions Where it is necessary for PSE amp G to construct an Extension to serve the requirements of a customer PSE amp G may require a deposit or contribution from the customer to cover all or part of the cost of the Extension which must be paid to PSE amp G prior to any work being performed based upon the estimated cost of the job See Section 3 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Tariff for further details of how such charges are determined During construction the charges may be increased if severe conditions such as excessive rock or other unknown conditions are found during excavation or project work Charges for Extensions Non Growth Areas Customers requesting service in designated Non Growth Areas will be charged as a non refundable contribution the full cost of any Extension grossed up for income tax effects installed in conjunction with the provision of service Exemptions from Non Growth Area Charges Charges for an Extension in a non growth area in the following cases shall be based on the methodology given in Section 16 4 below as if they were located in a Designated Growth Area even if the PSE amp G facilities providing such service are located in a Non Growth Area 1 Where the new PSE amp G facilities are installed solely to furnish service to an agricultural building or structure whose sole use is the production storage pa
24. 12 Surveillance camera data transmission options are a Metal Poles Cameras mounted on PSE amp G metal street light poles must transmit data via an acceptable wireless device attached to the street light boom b Wood Poles Cameras mounted on wood poles owned exclusively by PSE amp G may transmit data via i anacceptable wireless device attached to the pole or a communications cable from a communications company other than Verizon that is licensed to attach to a PSE amp G solely owned pole c If the communications service is provided by Verizon on a pole that is jointly owned by Verizon and PSE amp G the customer must first contact Verizon with the service request Verizon must subsequently process an application with PSE amp G to purchase interest in the pole The license for the data transmission device must be issued by Verizon Chapter 6 Customer s Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 6 11 PSEG 13 Poles and CCTV locations and installations shall be individually inspected and approved by the Engineering Department to ensure against weight overload and to verify that applicable requirements have been met 14 Any exception to these requirements shall be reviewed and if acceptable given written approval case by case basis by the Technical Support Group in the Asset Management Department Newark General Office 15 Figure 6 2 illustrates the type of m
25. PSEG Information and Requirements for Electric Service Rev 3 00 Manual Owner James Duswalt May 31 2014 Record of Revisions PSEG Revision Sections T Number Revision Date Revised Reason for Revision REV 01 June 1 2005 All Revised entire nformation and Requirements for Electric Service Manual REV 02 January 6 2006 Chapters 1 2 4 Additional material in Chapters 1 2 4 6 and Appendix pages A 19 51 89 6 and Appendix anda new table on A 90 REV 02 01 November 30 2006 Appendix Change graphic in Exhibit 19B REV 02 02 April 23 2008 Chapter 2 Title Typo in Table 2 2 change Manual Owner Page REV 3 00 May 31 2014 All Complete review of entire manual May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Record of Revisions Information and Requirements for Electric Service PSEG Record of Revisions iv Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Table of Contents IE MP CUT Tr 2 All d ates mabe a CIL TED XX 5 CR GR XX 6 How to Use this Manual eei ee eet
26. The CATV company shall supply a lockable disconnect switch to be mounted on the outside of its pedestal The underground service wire shall exit the trench through either Schedule 40 PVC or rigid galvanized steel conduit to the switch The conduit shall extend below grade a maximum of 18 in and be equipped with a protective bushing Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 49 Community Antenna Television CATV Power Supply on Joint Pole O144Vul NOILd329X3 310N 33S 5329404 9545 AG JQVW 38 TIIM 1 OL NOILO3NNOO 092 ALIVO A8 G4SHSINYN4S 38 TIIM 1 NONNWOO 9 5 HOVAY OL HONONA 9NO ANNOYS 0383 A02D IVNOILIOQV ANY 3SV2 LNAWNdINDS ALVO OL 38 TIIM 3MIM 09 ALVO AG GATIVLISNI 8 JAIM GNNOYD 0383A029 WNWINIW 39909 9 8 335 9NIH3ACO TIVISNI ASNVONO23S 110A OL LOANNOO IWOTLYSAA lIVISNI 993594 ANVONOO3S 99359 HOVAY OL H9nON3 9NO 02 AG 31979 WANIWN IV HO 9 8 2 LOANNOOSIG 40 WOI108 A H3JlIN3 GINOHS 1 5 AYVONOIAS j9IA3Q0 193NNO2SIG J AlddNS W3MOd
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28. od dua ems 9 6 4 Applicants Facility Requirements FE ROC IR a d i n 9 6 4 Transformer pec eR ET Pc ee DAR TRAC TUER RARE ARR RE RA ed Pared 9 7 4 2 Trench Conduit and 5 9 7 4 3 TelecommunicatiOni x oix tope etg ere ern graece e cle pere c d 9 7 ERR re Up Re 9 7 45 Disconnect pe Ne UD 9 8 4 6 Inspection and Maintenance 9 8 5 Renewable Generation in Network Areas Level 3 9 8 5S N twork BasitS isses te I EI px RR DE RR ER Ro era br Pad ret 9 9 5 4 Types of Networks o cce e we i ere gx RE RE warte gie 9 9 5 3 Network Interconnection Issues 9 10 5 4 Potential for Export of Power 9 11 55 Codes Governing Connections to Networks 9 11 5 6 Minimum Import Reverse Power 9 13 6 Additional Resources adco aca Cod X na CO dar GRE dat C M de Was AUR 9 14 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 1 1 Service Entrance
29. 2 x 12 PRESSURE TREATED FRAME HOLD STONE FRAMED OUT 272 x 116 5 3 X 8 4 EN GROUND 2 x 2 12 GAUGE 4 CLEAN WELDED WIRE MERM CRUSHED STONE OR EQUIVALEN IRE 001352 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 65 PSEG 28 Guide for Construction of Customer Installed Transformer Vaults Secondary Metered Overhead Zones 28 1 General This section supplements the information contained in the Chapter 3 Section 11 of this publication The following are general requirements for transformer vaults 1 4 These specifications are the minimum requirements of PSE amp G and are not intended to be a design standard nor are they intended to eliminate the necessity for the customer s responsibility to properly engineer each installation The vault shall be constructed to meet the requirements of State and local authorities PSE amp G and the current edition of the National Electrical Code The customer shall submit to PSE amp G for approval detailed plans of the vault location and design in triplicate before proceeding with construction These plans shall show the Size and location of the vault Specifications of walls ceilings and fire doors Conduit and distribution equipment arrangement Lighting and auxiliary wiring Ventilation design Wate
30. May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG requirements for the specifications and tests for concrete aggregates latest revisions shall be observed The concrete shall be mixed until there is a uniform distribution of the materials and a uniform final mass in color and homogeneousness Mixer shall be of such a type so as to assure maintaining correct proportions of the ingredients If concrete is ready mixed the requirements for the measuring of materials and for the mixing and delivery of the concrete shall meet those of the ASTM 94 94 04 Standard Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete No concrete shall be poured subfreezing weather unless authorized by PSE amp G When such authorization is obtained the concrete shall be fully protected against freezing until it is properly cured Fiberglass Pad Three Phase Padmounted Transformers 500 kVA and Below Type Il General Fiberglass pads shall typically be used for all three phase padmounted transformers rated 500 kVA and below except where for PSE amp G engineering reasons a concrete pad is required See the following drawings in this Exhibit Location The pad shall generally be located and specified in accordance with Figure 10 36 Installation See the pad construction details in Figure 10 37 and Figure 10 38 for installation requirements Note 1 The primary conduit shall not extend more than 4 in above the final level of the fiberglass pad When
31. Rev 3 00 PSEG 30 Underground Temporary Service Mast Figure 10 47 Underground Temporary Service Mast LINE LOAD CONDUIT 51 5 _ 1 1 2 RSC GROUND LEV UND ROD EQUIVALENT ULATING BUSHING IRE 001355 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 77 PSEG Figure 10 47 Notes PSE amp G will 1 Designate the location of the temporary service mast 2 Supply 20 ft of temporary service wire 3 Connect and disconnect the service at the source of supply Customer shall 4 Construct and install the temporary service as shown and in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code Dig the service trench and install the service wire from the mast to within 2 ft of the PSE amp G supply point Obtain a certificate of approval from a recognized inspection agency Install a 5 8 in x 8 ft ground rod to obtain 25 ohms or less ground resistance Add additional rods as necessary in order to achieve the 25 ohms resistance value 8 Install an adequately sized meter board using 3 4 in pressure treated plywood behind the mete
32. AREA FoR X 12 PRESSURE TREATED AREA FOR 10 64 PRIMARY CONDUITS BY SECONDARY CONDUITS CUSTOMER 30 gu 20 DRIVEN GROUND ROD E 6 10 OPEN AREA POURED IN PLACE A nn KKK ee 12 Eoi eke Sa 1 12 E 4 2 4 90 SWEEPS 36 RADIUS AND CONDUIT TO EXTEND 18 BEYOND PAD SECTION X 8 GROUND ROD A Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service 34 CLEAN CRUSHED STONE 2 X 2 12 GAUGE WELDED WIRE MESH OR EQUIVALENT IRE 001351 02 0214 May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 40 Notes 1 The extension of the conduits above the surface of the pad shall be limited as follows Primary conduit 4 in max Secondary conduit 6 max 2 Mark grade on pipes 3 Precast pads are preferred Depth of pad is 8 in When allowed Poured in place pads are 12 in deep Figure 10 41 Three Phase Padmounted Transformer Type V A Concrete rece nc REFER TO TYPE IIIA PAD FOR CONDUIT LAYOUT DETAII OPEN AREA NEN LLALL DLA LLP LIP LD SD PPD DDD LDP
33. Borough of Bogota Borough of Carlstadt Borough of Cliffside Park Borough of Dumont Borough of East Rutherford Borough of Edgewater Borough of Elmwood Park Borough of Emerson Borough of Englewood City of Englewood Cliffs Borough of Fair Lawn Borough of Fairview Borough of Fort Lee Borough of Garfield City of Glen Rock Borough of Hackensack City of V 0 zz 5 0 0 2 3 90 0 9 9 0 9 9 Uu Hasbrouck Heights Borough of Haworth Borough of Hillsdale Borough of Ho Ho Kus Borough of Ul 0 Leonia Borough of Chapter 8 Electric Territory Served May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 8 1 PSEG Table 8 1 Municipalities Listed by County Cont d Bergen County Little Ferry Borough of Continued Lodi Borough of Lyndhurst Township of Maywood Borough of Midland Park Borough of Moonachie Borough of New Milford Borough of North Arlington Borough of Oakland Borough of Old Tappan Borough of Oradell Borough of Palisades Park Borough of Paramus Borough of Ridgefield Borough of Ridgefield Park Village of Ridgewood Village of River Edge Borough of River Vale Borough of Rochelle Park Township of Rutherford Borough of Saddle Brook Town
34. TIVHS YOLONGNOO NIANNOY9 NO 8 50 I9N3 jOIA3Q SNILd 88S31INI OvOl OL 0 30 0942 S590 18 OIJMIN3ONOO HLIM Q38If103M 9NIGNOS dyl IVIIN31IOd 144205 WDNININ 3A 1 318n00 3008dSH3HIV3M 38 OL SONILLI4 11 H9nOHl SNOISIAOHd HOhOML 9NITV3S 0 1 0 38 11VHS LIMNGNOD 2 5 3NI I 10 29 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service Metered and unmetered conductors shall not occupy the same trough Figure 10 18 Notes May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 19 Trough with Multiple Indoor Enclosures 120 208 or 120 240 Service Main Interrupting Device Befor
35. Where exposed cable is used entry into building shall be 6 in above grade below weatherhead and still maintain all necessary clearances N Weatherhead shall extend as much over 13 ft Reference L as is necessary to allow service drop to be attached Note No open conductors allowed within 3 ft 2 ft 0 in in front of meter pan For 320 A meter pan 6 ft from grade level to the middle of meter shall be ft 6 where sidewalks walkways driveways and or blacktop is within 72 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 3 PSEG 2 Outdoor Socket Overhead Secondary Service Figure 10 2 First Floor Installation WE ATHERHE AD TO BE ABOVE SERVICE HOOK WATER TIGHT FRONT VIEW WALL SECTION SEE NOTE DISCONNECTING MEANS SEE NOTE 6 AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION METER SOCKET INSTALLED BY APPROVED BONDING CONTRACTOR SEE NOTE 4 NIPPLE IDENTIFIED NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR CONNECTED TO NEUTRAL LUG i APPROVED GROUNDING ELECTRODE IRE 001320a 02 0613 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 4 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 3 Panel Located in Basement METALLIC WATER PIP E BONDING JUMPERS REQUIRED ACROSS ANY THREADED FITTING WHENEVER COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR IS ATTACHED BEYOND STREET SIDE OF WATER METER S
36. 1 10 Area NetWOEk ebU bua at EE ae LE 9 10 BPU ie 1 1 1 3 UD EMT T UEM 1 3 1 5 1 8 3 6 3 8 4 4 10 15 Buried Underground Distribution 1 3 1 5 1 8 3 6 C Cables and i er Papae e aede dde tue aee o ET RT v te a E 3 1 CAIN 6 9 10 3 10 76 10 77 10 78 10 79 5 5 Conduit and Cable Va woe X pere adus 4 3 COMMACIONS 1 1 1 9 1 10 Gontrolcable 2s D RP Ru p 5 3 10 40 10 41 Customers PREMISES edited ox 1 3 1 7 1 11 3 8 3 9 Customer QeneratOn imei mal ead Sah nde deed dada ddd ade cba died dae twa ed 9 8 9 9 Customer Generator Facility 9 1 CUSTOMENS 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 5 1 6 1 9 1 11 1 12 2 1 2 2 2 5 4 1 ODER 4 6 4 7 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 6 1 6 4 6 7 6 8 10 20 Sane wae ed el mI Car EXE 6 7 Department of Transportation 6 8 toad na con REA 2 2 6 8
37. 10 23 Notes The neutral in the current transformer cabinet must be isolated or run straight through Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 34 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 15 Approved Type Current Transformer Cabinet Figure 10 24 Maximum Capacity Parallel 500 kcmil Conductors CHANNEL IRON OR EQUIVALENT STUD SUPPORT WELDED TO CABINET HEX NUT lag x 1 1 2 AND WASHER STUDS FOR EACH STUD WELDED TO 10 MIN CHANNE REQUIRED LN eere 1 2 MI uum HOLE IN TOP OF BOX TO RECEIVE 2 WIDE TAB OR EQUIVALENT WELDED TO COVER TABS OR EQUIVALENT WHICH ARE WELDED INSIDE 36 1 2 MIN e TOP FLANGE OF COVER 36 MIN 10 3 1 8 MIN 9 NAMEPLATE SHOWING MANUF ACTURER 21 1 2 MIN CABINET CAT NO AND CURRENT RATING 21 MIN 9 3 1 8 MIN SIDE VIEW Mig AND 8 HOLES SUITABLE FOR BARREL LOCK AND WIRE SEAL FRONT VIEW LOOKING THROUGH COVER IRE 001336 01 0411 Figure 10 24 Notes 1 The cabinet shall be made of sheet iron in compliance with UL 50 and shall be equipped with either hinged doors or a removable one piece cover 2 When either hinged doors or a one piece cover are used there shall be provisions to accommodate both a Standard wire se
38. 10 6 10 9 10 10 10 22 10 24 10 26 10 28 10 36 10 38 10 40 10 42 10 44 10 57 10 67 10 69 10 75 National Electrical Manufacturers Association 1 1 6 7 National Electrical Safety Code 1 1 1 2 3 2 4 1 4 2 6 1 6 3 6 4 9 8 10 2 Net Metering iue be RR Dee eue Ecl aee bur bod amie 4 1 6 5 9 2 9 7 10 82 Network Distribution Systems 9 9 Network Protection Relay rre rr eter era Pr IRE s o 9 12 New Jersey Administrative Code 9 3 New Jersey Board of Public Utilities 1 1 1 3 1 6 1 9 1 13 NJ Clean Energy Program 9 7 Non Utility Generator NUG 9 2 0 IARE 5 4 Overhead primary service 3 7 Index Index 2 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Overhead secondary service 1 5 3 4 3 5 4 3 10 4 10 8 P Padmounted transformer installations
39. 16 2 Charges for Extensions Non Growth 1 12 16 3 Exemptions from Non Growth Area 5 1 12 16 4 Charges for Extensions Designated Growth Areas 1 13 16 5 Charges for Extensions Mixed Designated Growth and Non Growth Applications 1 13 16 6 Charges for Increased 1 13 vi Table of Contents Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 16 7 Changes in Smart Growth Regulations 1 13 17 Environmental Issues ea etna tana win cies aed ead and a a teeta 1 13 17 1 Application f r Service osos oreet pee bled 1 13 17 2 Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan SPCC 40 CFR 112 1 14 Chapter 2 Characteristics of Electric Service 2 1 T General 2 1 2 Service from the Primary 2 3 Service from the Subtransmission 5 2 3 4 Service from the Transmission 5 9 2 3 5 Feasibility Study Charges 2 4 Chapte
40. 1InONOO 321AH3S 10 31 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 21 Meter Location Remote from Service Entrance Load Interrupting Device but in Same Building 300412313 NIANNOY9 SV 035 38 LON TIVHS Jdid 579 1 39 3 40 SINIOd 9NIGNOS x OSc d3JIO9ILMV NI 031419345 SV W3LSAS 300812313 ONIGNNOYD V OL Q3193NNOO 38 TIVHS YOLONGNOD INIGNNOYD NOWADO 4330 LNHS YSLVM 3015 133915 SI YOLINGNOD YSASNAHM 5 1113 ANY SSOYOV Q34If 0038 SYAdWNP SNIGONOS ddid H31VM 21 TIVLAW E SX2018 Q31V InSNI M NOI NI 313 Hu3lvM YILIN H31VM JO 3815 JAYA 440L0H 133205 dV 13341S NO Q3T1 VISNI 19 QNnOS9 Y0LINANOOD 9NIOQNDnOHO NONNOO 50 49140 9NILd HH31NI QVO OL YOO 18 IWILNALOd IMV c AYNSO TINA 391430 9NILdDnHH31NI L WNWINIW SJOOYdYSHLVSM 38 TIVHS SONIIIIJ 318 1735 38 LSAW HONOYL JYNSOTONA 43914434Q SONI LdNYYaLNI QVO TA LINGNOD 39IAH3S IRE 001333 01 0411 21 Notes Metered and unmetered
41. 4 Underground service runs when installed according to applicable National Electrical Code requirements may be placed in the same trench with gas telephone and or cable television and with approval from the appropriate utility There shall be a minimum of 12 in of earth separation between the electric cables or conduit and any other subsurface utilities such as water gas etc telephone may choose to bury their cables random lay with electric conduit or cables Electrical conduit shall not be cast in the same concrete envelope with any other subsurface pipes See Chapter 10 Section 9 Item 16 5 The customer shall consult the local Electric Distribution Division office to determine the correct type of installation required for underground services The customer may be required to furnish and install a PSE amp G approved handhole where services exceed 150 ft The normal installation practice is to use conduit and any direct buried installations must first be authorized by the local Electric Distribution Division office Chapter 3 Service Runs May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 3 5 PSEG 6 10 Where a customer s load requirements make it impractical to supply underground service from overhead secondary facilities a pad mounted transformer installation will be required The customer shall furnish and install at its expense and in accordance with PSE amp G specifications the primary co
42. 908 558 8564 325 County Avenue Secaucus NJ 07094 201 330 6502 300 New Albany Road Moorestown NJ 08057 856 778 6852 Chapter 8 Electric Territory Served Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections 1 General The purpose of this document is to communicate the process and requirements for interconnecting an inverter based generator to PSE amp G S electric distribution system It should be used as a reference tool to help understand the different aspects involved with the process Most of the document will be geared toward Level 1 and Level 2 interconnections as defined in Section 3 1 Always consult with a qualified PSE amp G associate before starting a project This chapter will cover the basic elements related to e Definitions e Process e Installations in Network Areas 2 Definitions Acronyms Affected System An electric system other than the PSE amp G System that may be affected by the proposed customer generator facility interconnection Aggregate Net Metering A customer generator with multiple facilities of the same rate class utilizing one of those facilities as a host site which produces more electricity than consumed at that site Applicant Within this document the applicant may be several different parties involved with the process of interconnecting For simplicity sake the applicant may be any
43. AWG copper wire The wire can be placed in the installed conduit along with the X1 to X8 common or by direct burying at least 1 ft below grade All neutral and ground connections shall be completed before the transformers are energized Single Phase Padmounted Transformer Pads General Fiberglass pads are to be used for all single phase padmounted transformer installations except where for engineering reasons concrete pads would be required See Exhibits 19 and 19A Transformers shall not be secured to the fiberglass pad Location The pad shall generally be located as shown below and the following conditions shall apply 1 4 The minimum distance from the pad to the nearest building shall be 25 ft For garden apartments where this separation is not practical the minimum distance may be reduced to 10 ft If the distance between the pad and the building is between 25 ft and 10 ft 6 in of 3 4 in crushed stone shall be placed under and around the pads The grade shall slope away from the building toward the pad The pad shall be accessible for inspection and for installing and replacing the transformer including driving heavy equipment over to it without damage to the landscaping or the equipment Access design must be approved by PSE amp G There shall be at least 2 ft clearance from the pad to walkways and driveways Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requi
44. Chapter 6 Customer s Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 6 7 PSEG 10 11 12 13 Load Management Services PSE amp G offers Energy Evaluation Services to industrial and commercial customers These services include internet access to billing and usage data Demand Pulses only or both Time amp Demand Pulses With this data the customer can operate Load Management equipment obtain load profiles and can access computer billing data at certain monthly intervals Contact the Large Customer Support group at 1 800 664 4761 for more information on obtaining these services Monthly charges for the Energy Evaluation Services reflect the continuous services and maintenance costs incurred by PSE amp G in supplying these services Charges listed in the Tariff cover the installation and maintenance of equipment that PSE amp G supplies to provide the service requested by the customer Police and Fire Systems Police and fire systems mounted on poles on public highways will be metered if practicable but otherwise may at the option of PSE amp G be billed at a flat rate Costs for this latter type of service may be obtained from your Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center Traffic Signal Systems and Roadway Lighting The following requirements apply to traffic signal systems and roadway lighting 1 Traffic signal systems and roadway lighting may be installed without
45. Conductors Three Wire Services Single Phase Or Three Phase AER RR RR ER ORE mE RR ER Kone medo Cs Rd Maximum Capacity Parallel 500 kcmil Conductors Three Phase Four Wire Service Minimum Clearances and Bus Arrangement for Bar Type Current Transformers 200 to 800 A 5 Mounting Dimensions for Current Transformers in Cubicle Window 800 A to 4000 A Secondary Current Transformer Mounting Bracket Specifications and Dimensions Secondary Connections to Terminals of PSE amp G Equipment Fiberglass Pad Present Design Single Phase Secondary Conduit Connections for Single Phase Open Delta Transformer Single Phase Padmounted Transformer Open Delta Connections Single Phase Padmounted Transformer Pads Three Phase Padmounted Transformers Fiberglass Pad Three Phase Padmounted Transformers 500 kVA and below Type Highline Previous Design Type II Pad Fiberglass Pad Three Phase Padmounted Transformers 500 kVA and below Type II Highline Current Design Type Pad Three Phase Padmounted Transformer Type II A Concrete Three Phase Padmounted Transformer Type III A Concrete Three Phase Padmounted Transformer Type V A Concrete Transformer Vault Minimum Construction Dimensions Single Up to Three 500 kVA Transformers Double Up to Six 500 kVA Transformers Transfo
46. Customer Generators In addition to the requirements of N J A C 14 8 1 and 14 8 4 a Net Metering customer shall ascertain and comply with the requirements of PSE amp G which are available on the NJ Clean Energy Program website at www njcep com and the PSE amp G website at www pseg com and as applicable to be found in this document In addition the Net Metering customer shall be responsible for meeting all applicable safety and power quality requirements as approved by the National Electrical Code the National Electrical Safety Code accredited NRTL standards such as Underwriters Laboratories UL 1741 and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards guides and practices specifically IEEE Standard 929 and IEEE Standard 1547 and its subparts The information contained herein is general and not intended to cover all details and aspects of a particular project PSE amp G should be consulted in case of doubt on the current applicability of any item Any information contained in this document is subject to change without notification It is the customer generator s responsibility to verify current applicability of information through written inquiry to PSE amp G It is PSE amp G s policy to permit customer generator facilities to operate their generating equipment in parallel with PSE amp G s electric distribution system provided there are no expected adverse effects to the reliability or quality of service currently provided
47. Fake TAN Mm 1 6 3 92 Temporary 1 6 3 33 Transmission 1 6 4 Ownership Maintenance and Removal of Apparatus Provided by or for PSE amp G 1 7 5 PSE amp G Responsibility for Electric Installations 1 7 6 Application for 1 7 7 Application for Wiring Inspection ocius e t rk re nk hen 1 8 8 Inspection and Acceptance of Customer s Installations 1 8 i iude d caos 1 9 10 Prevention of Damage to Underground Electric and Gas 5 1 9 11 Sealing of Meters and 5 1 10 12 Theft of Service and Tampering 1 10 13 Expediting Electric 1 11 14 Access to Customer s 1 11 15 Customer Requested 5 1 12 16 Smart Growth Related Customer Charges and 1 12 16 1 Extensions General 5 1 12
48. G Personnel It is not intended that this manual is a stand alone document but should be a compliment to other Technical Manuals e g PSE amp G Safety Standards and Procedures Manual as required 2 Safety Each Chapter of this manual incorporates worker safety in all operational procedures All personnel working on PSE amp G Plant Engineering Policy and Procedures are expected to be fully informed of all safety rules and procedures and strict adherence is mandatory It is not intended that these standards replace any governmental regulations codes or ordinances In conforming to these standards all company safety standards regulations procedures practices and sound judgment shall be followed The entire manual has been updated based on the many years of experience of key Subject Matter Experts SME s in Company operations and the recommendations and requirements of recognized safety associations and authorities Additional safety procedures will be issued from time to time either verbally or in writing and are to be considered an extension of the practices contained in this manual Since specific safety rules cannot cover all conditions that may arise on the job each associate has a primary responsibility to follow the instructions contained in this manual to be alert and to use good judgment for their own safety the safety of their fellow workers and the general public More detailed safety information can be found in the PSE amp G
49. Instructions The application must be completed carefully and completely to ensure your request is properly handled Owner s Name The project will be created in DWMS in the name of the owner of the property Contractors or other authorized agents should be identified separately People in the process of purchasing a property do not have the authority to submit an application until after the closing has occurred Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 7 11 PSEG 1 5 2 1 5 3 1 5 4 1 5 5 1 5 6 1 5 7 1 5 8 1 5 9 1 5 10 Vacancy Services cannot be disconnected while the property is occupied Meter removal may occur quickly after application therefore applications will not be accepted until the premises is vacant If PSE amp G finds the property to be occupied the project will be cancelled and the applicant will have to re submit their request Service Address Refers to the address at which PSE amp G provided service This is often different from the mailing address of the property in question The service address can be found on the PSE amp G bill This is crucial in making sure service is disconnected at the correct premises Mailing Address The address to which the completion letter should be mailed The letter will always be in the name of the property owner Cross Street The nearest street intersecting the road the proper
50. OR CLAMP GALVANIZED STRAPS RIGID STEEL CONDUIT OR SCHEDULE 80 PVC SEE PARAGRAPH 8 SEE PARAGRAPH 9 WARNING 7 CONDUIT SS 12 V FOR ALL CONDUIT RUNS WITH 90 DEGREE BEND AT EITHER OR BOTH ENDS THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STRAIGHT RUNS WITHOUT A HANDHOLE SHALL BE 150 FEET USE 90 DEGREE BEND AT THE POLE AND 90 DEGREE BEND AT THE BUILDING USE ADDITIONAL BEND OF 45 DEGREE IF NEEDED IRE 001324a 02 0613 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 12 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 10 Direct Buried Service DIRECT BURIED SERVICE SECONDARY 2 GROUNDING BUSHING AND ABLE FOR NEW INSTALLATION TO BE NEC TEMPORARY SEAL INSTALLED PPROVED COPPER CONDUCTOR ONLY BY CUSTOMER SERVICE SINGLE THREE CONDUCTORS SHALL EXTEND PHASE SIZE PHASE 3 FEET OR MORE THE SECONDARY oR TRANSFORMER 2 100 AMP 2 1 2 1 CONNECTIONSSEE MED 8 2 1 2 200 AMP 3 1 FASTEN TO 3 300 AMP 4 ID SEE PARAGRAPH _ BUILDING WITH 3 172 400 AMP 4 ID PIPE STRAP OR CLAMP RIGID STEEL CONDUIT GALVANIZED OR SCHEDULE 80 PVC STRAPS SEE PARAGRAPH 8 SIDEWALK STREET DRIVEWAY 1
51. PREMISES ARE VACANT Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications 7 10 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 5 1 May 31 PSEG PSE amp G s Service Removal Demolition Process Please review the following information to familiarize yourself with PSE amp G s Service Removal or Demolition Process This process is designed to ensure the safety of both the public and our associates and to abide by all applicable regulations In certain cases there may be charges for removal or abandonment of PSE amp G facilities Electric Service Residential Within a week after your project has been entered into PSE amp G s DWMS system by the Demolition Group a PSE amp G Meter Technician will visit the premises to remove our electric meter The primary contact indicated on the demolition application will be contacted directly if access to the meter is required After the meter has been removed PSE amp G s Construction Department will receive a work order s to remove wires poles and other equipment Time frames for this work vary depending on the existing volume of customer work that has already been scheduled Electric Service Non Residential After the meter is removed these projects are often reviewed by PSE amp G s Engineering Department which creates DWMS work orders specific to the types of service and equipment at the premises The work orders are
52. Protector detects the fault and immediately opens preventing the unfaulted feeders from back feeding through the Network Bus This protective action occurs almost immediately with no interruption to the customer Secondly low level back feed will occur if the source feeder becomes de energized most commonly caused by a ground fault on a source cable resulting in the opening of the utility station breaker The Network Transformer Protector will open after a time delay In the case of a Solar System installation if the solar output meets or exceeds the load it is connected to then the Network Transformer Protector will trip due to low level back feed Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 9 4 9 9 PSEG Network systems were never designed to support Distributed Generation or any technology where there is a possibility for exporting power Exported power looks like back feed current to the Network Protection Relay All Network Protectors connected to the common low voltage bus will see reverse current and will open causing the facility to lose power After the facility goes dark the IEEE 1547 UL 1741 compliant inverter will shut down and the Network Bus will be de energized At this point all of the Network Protectors feeding the solar facility have opened and the Network Protector Relays have ceased to detect reverse current Since th
53. Stet ovra YOU RU Ss dg a dud XX MES PRICE B Whats Kop ore eae goa ca Ar AR a 9 Ownership and xxii 1 1 1 1 1 PP Voda uae 1 1 2 D tinitions OF Tello de boots 1 2 3 Approved a Rr Cake RE RAT 1 2 3 3 Atypical 1 2 3 8 Buried Underground Distribution BUD 1 3 3 4 COM SCQUCNCE DA 1 3 34 5 CUSTOMERS Redux aae ra Wa died adt 1 3 3 6 Designated Growth 1 3 3 7 Distribution 1 3 3 8 Distribution Service E RE RR 1 3 3 9 Electric 1 5 lr mk ee d 1 3 3 10 Emergency Standby Generators 1 3 3 11 Energy Management or Load 1 3 3 12 EXTENSION pak wick PE ees 1 3 3 13 Ef
54. and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 23 PSEG Figure 10 15 Notes PSE amp G will 1 Designate location of service equipment 2 Furnish and install service drop conductors to the point of connection and install the meter Customer shall 3 Furnish and install the service entrance equipment in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and PSE amp G Use an approved oxide inhibiting compound on aluminum conductors Obtain an electrical inspection certificate from a recognized electrical inspection authority Meter pan must have a bypass horn and fifth jaw Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 24 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 12 Three Phase Three Wire 240 V Service Figure 10 16 Three Phase Three Wire 240 Service Ungrounded System THREADED HUB 1 174 100 A 2 200 LINE CONDUCTOR BLOCK 3 JAW POTENTIAL TAP SHALL BE INSULATED FROM CABINET LOAD CONDUCTOR PSEG Ungrounded System LINE CONDUCTOR METER SOCKET RINGLESS BLOCK 2 JAW DOUBLE TERMINAL NEUTRAL REMOVED FOR UNGROUNDED SYSTEM LOAD CONDUCTOR RIGID STEEL LOCKNUTS amp BUSHIN COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM AS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 250 OF NEC EXCEPT GAS T
55. and supporting documentation submitted by the applicant The application process and associated services are offered by PSE amp G on a non discriminatory basis The applicant is responsible for those costs that PSE amp G would not have incurred but for the applicants interconnections See Figure 3 1 for general overview NJAC Level Review Process The New Jersey Administrative Code NJAC Sections 14 8 4 and 14 8 5 defines the rules regarding interconnection based on the generation at the customer s site The latest version of the regulations is available from the following website http www lexisnexis com njoal The level of interconnection is defined by the power rating of the inverter based system which also sets out specific evaluation criteria as follows Table 9 1 Interconnection Levels Level 1 10 kW or less 14 8 5 4 Level 2 gt 10 kW up to 2MW 14 8 5 5 Level 3 gt 2 MW 14 8 5 6 Level 1 Each EDC shall adopt a level 1 interconnection review procedure The EDC shall use the level 1 review procedure only for an application to interconnect a customer generator facility that meets all of the following criteria Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 9 3 PSEG 3 1 2 3 2 3 3 1 The facility is inverter based 2 The facility has a capacity of 10 kW or less and 3 The facility has been certifie
56. are required to provide service the customer shall pay a flat fee for the temporary service plus the charge for energy used at the applicable rate See Section 2 1 Charges and Rates Ifthe overhead service drop is more than 100 ft in length or if any additional facilities are required to provide service the customer shall pay the flat fee noted in Section 1 above plus the cost of installation and removal of such additional facilities plus the charge for energy used at the applicable rate Where an underground service extension is 10 ft or less from PSE amp G s designated supply point with the PSE amp G electric system the customer shall pay a flat fee for the temporary service as in Section 1 above and the customer is responsible for furnishing and installing all underground temporary service facilities up to the PSE amp G designated supply point The last 2 ft of any underground installation shall be excavated by PSE amp G and the customer shall leave enough service wire coiled up for PSE amp G to terminate the wire on its facilities See Section 2 1 Charges and Rates Atthe sole discretion of PSE amp G underground temporary service lengths may exceed this 10 ft limitation due to site conditions For any underground installations in excess of 10 ft from the PSE amp G designated supply point the customer shall pay the flat fee noted in a above plus the costs of installation and removal of such additional facilities plus
57. be clearly and permanently marked The generator owner shall maintain verification test reports for inspection by PSE amp G Single phase inverters rated 10 kW and below may be verified once per year as follows once per year the owner or his agent shall operate the load break Disconnect Switch and verify the power producing facility automatically shuts down and does not restart for five minutes after the switch is closed Any system that depends upon a battery for trip power shall be checked and logged once per month for proper voltage Once every 4 years the battery must be either replaced or a discharge test performed Applicants Facility Requirements The following are requirements for all customer generator facilities regardless of size or intent to sell to PSE amp G or elsewhere Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 PSEG To qualify for Net Metering a customer generator must generate Class 1 renewable energy as defined in N J A C 14 8 1 2 Further to qualify for Net Metering the capacity of the customer s generating system cannot exceed the amount of electricity supplied by the electric power supplier or basic generation service provider to the customer s residence or facility as applicable over an annualized period Customer generators that qualify for Net Metering shall be referred to as Qualified
58. be less than real minimum demand If this cannot be done or if the developer does not want to the system must be equipped with a Minimum Import Relay This would only be feasible on spot network facilities This relay insures that there is some minimum power flow into the facility When power import falls below the preset minimum the relay trips the Solar System off line to prevent any possibility of export resulting in a customer loss of power Codes Governing Connections to Networks The New Jersey Administrative Code Subchapter 5 Interconnection of Class Renewable Energy Systems Sections 14 8 5 1 through 14 8 5 9 describe all of the current rules for interconnecting with a local electric distribution company in New Jersey 5 14 8 5 5 Level 2 interconnection review Section 14 8 5 5 I 1 through 3 describe the requirements for interconnections with Networks See following excerpt 1 If a customer generator facility s proposed point of common coupling is on a spot or area network the interconnection shall meet all of the following requirements that apply in addition to the requirements in c through k above 1 For a customer generator facility that will be connected to a spot network circuit the aggregate generation capacity connected to that spot network from customer generator facilities including the customer generator facility shall not exceed five percent of the spot network s maximum load 2 For a customer generat
59. be provided by the customer long enough to extend 3 ft or more beyond the secondary mains or the transformer on the pole Not more than two sets of service conductors will be permitted on a pole and not more than three phase conductors and the neutral conductor shall be installed in a single conduit The neutral wire shall be insulated shall be the same size as the conductors and must conform to all requirements and regulations set forth in the current editions of the National Electric Code and the National Electric Safety Code separate grounding conductor is not permitted The service conductors shall terminate in a bushing made temporarily rain tight which later will be sealed by PSE amp G Underground service entrance conductors should be of ample size to carry the connected load with a voltage drop not exceeding one percent and in no case shall they be sized less than No 6 AWG The installation shall be 2 ft minimum and 4 ft maximum below the ground level and the trench shall be left open until the installation has been inspected and approved by PSE amp G The following sections and applicable drawings are included in Chapter 10 of this manual Section 7 Secondary Distribution Service Entrance Underground Connections from Overhead Mains Section 9 Specifications for Customer Installed Underground Service Conduit Overhead Zone Secondary Service Entrance Installations for Connections from Underground Mains The following requi
60. conductors shall not occupy the same trough Figure 10 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 32 PSEG Figure 10 22 Combination Power and Light THREADED HUB 2 172 200 AMP NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR MINIMUM 12 AWG POTENTIAL TAP XN SHUNTING DEVICE HANDLE inu 0 TROUGH MUST SEALABLE NEUTRAL TINGS SHALL BE WATERPROOF Ny TERMINAL M GROUNDED 5 Lop TO SOCKET METER SOCKET 2d BLOCK GROUNDED TO LOAD INTERRUPTING DEVICE ENCLOSURE COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM AS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 50 OF EXCEPT GAS PIPE SHALL NOT USED AS A GROUNDING ELECTRODE WATER METER ME TALL IC WATER PIPE GROUND CLAMP INSTALLED ON STREET SIDE OF WATER METER BONDING JUMPERS REQUIRED ACROSS ANY THREADED FITTINGS WHENEVER COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR BONDING POINT
61. conduit shall be extended in the hole for a distance of 1 1 2 in for attachment of the ground bushing and a 1 0 copper bonding jumper shall be installed between all the grounding bushings on each side of the handhole or manhole No more than three phase conductors and one neutral conductor shall be installed in a conduit ISO phasing is not allowed Neutrals shall be insulated and the same size as the conductors Separate grounds are not permitted in the conduit All conduit installations shall be inspected by a recognized electrical inspection authority and PSE amp G before backfilling Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 19 PSEG 22 Where cables are to be installed by PSE amp G all customer installed conduits shall contain an adequate pull line installed by the customer and firmly secured at both ends This pull line shall be either 1 4 in nylon or 1 4 in polypropylene rope 23 A tag made of corrosion resistant material showing the house number of the service shall be secured to the top of the pole riser or to the individual service runs if they are installed in a handhole 24 When a conduit enters a box or other fittings a bushing shall be provided to protect the conductor from any abrasion unless the design of the box or fitting is such as to afford equivalent protection 25 Where underground service conduits are necessary f
62. contractor must schedule the inspection at least one day ahead 5 DOT shall be designing their installation in accordance with PE OSHA which requires a 10 ft spacing between their equipment and the PSE amp G secondary Cellular Antenna Sites The following requirements apply to cellular antenna sites Chapter 6 Customer s Installations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 14 15 PSEG For service connections to cellular antennas approved for location on PSE amp G transmission poles or towers contact the Wiring Inspection group at the local Electric Distribution Division office for requirements for service type and meter arrangements For service connections to a new cellular antenna site that is not located on or at a PSE amp G facility and where there are no existing cellular antennas the first customer to connect is responsible for building all facilities that will be expected for all the antenna needs at this site PSE amp G s standard design requires a four meter panel be installed for either a single phase or three phase service connection with blanks installed for future meters In special cases where only one customer will ever be connected at a site a single phase service with one meter may be allowed after consultation with PSE amp G In the event that there is an existing cellular antenna service on a site and a subsequent customer wishes to attach to this structure whe
63. created in PSE amp G s Distribution Work Management System DWMS Formerly referred to as an ESI Hot Sequence Refers to a meter installation where a disconnecting device is on the load side of the meter Mains Refer to the PSE amp G distribution lines that are located along the streets highways or on private property when used or intended for use for common distribution more than one customer Metalclad Switchgear Refers to a metal structure containing a main switching and interrupting device and other associated equipment A separate grounded metal compartment is required for the metering transformers buses and connections NRTL Means a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories or UL Non Growth Area Refers to an area that is not in a Designated Growth Area Chapter 1 General Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 3 19 3 20 3 21 3 22 3 23 3 24 31 PSEG Non Utility Generators Refers to electric service customers that are privately owned generators cogenerators or small power producers and that operate in parallel with PSE amp G s electric system In some cases energy may flow in either direction through the interconnection and bi directional or separate in and out meters shall be installed to meter these customers Point of Connection Refers to the point where facilities installed by PSE amp G are con
64. customer will be informed that further study will be necessary The applicant will then be required to e Provide PSE amp G with a cost based advance payment for the PSE amp G review of the proposed generator e Submit a detailed design package Confirm with PSE amp G a mutually agreeable schedule for the project based on the applicant s work plans and the other discussions Additional exchanges of information between PSE amp G and the applicant may be required to complete the design package according to PSE amp G s technical requirements for interconnection Applicant will be informed of the results of any further studies and issued an estimate for all necessary work to accommodate the customer generator s interconnection Applicant Commits to Proceed with Constructing the Project The applicant will e Execute a standardized interconnection agreement or commit in writing to the applicable tariff requirements and e Provide PSE amp G with an advance payment for PSE amp G s estimated costs associated with system modifications metering and on site verification e Provide a preliminary schedule of construction for the facility Coordination and Scheduling The applicant will be provided with the contact information for the applicable PSE amp G representative The applicant shall contact this individual to schedule a project kick off meeting At this initial meeting the applicant should be prepared to discuss Scheduling
65. deed restricted site in either an urban or suburban area Documentation must be presented to PSE amp G regarding any and all contamination known to exist at the project site PSE amp G requires that all areas to be used for installing our facilities shall be uncontaminated Please note that failure to advise PSE amp G of unacceptable environmental conditions when discovered by PSE amp G may cause all site work to cease for the safety of our employees our assigned contractors and the public until an acceptable resolution of the issue is accomplished by the customer Chapter 1 General May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 1 13 PSEG 17 2 Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan SPCC 40 CFR 112 1 14 1 If the customer currently has an SPCC Plan it must be modified to meet the SPCC regulatory requirements in the event that PSE amp G installs oil filled equipment on the customer s property to serve its load If the customer is currently below the threshold for requiring an SPCC Plan and the installation of PSE amp G oil filled equipment triggers the need for such a Plan then the customer needs to file an SPCC Plan and include PSE amp G s oil filled equipment as part of their application including the design of all required engineering controls The customer is responsible for the cost of installation of any controls required by the Plan to accommodate PSE amp G S oil filled equipme
66. diagrams that may be obtained from the local Electric Distribution Division Wiring Inspection Department Specifications for Primary Service PSE amp G will supply primary service from distribution circuits at nominal 2400 4160 V 4 kV or nominal 7620 13 200 V 13 kV three phase four wire wye Determination of the supply voltage shall be made by the PSE amp G The following requirements apply to specifications for primary service 1 The local Electric Distribution Division office will provide Customer Equipment Requirements for Primary Service also known as the Plant Engineering Policies and Procedures PEPP Manual to customers upon request These specifications are for the customer s guidance only and outline general PSE amp G requirements for the customer s equipment Any detailed engineering is to be performed by the customer or such agent as the customer may designate PSE amp G may be consulted with in this process Billing meters shall normally be Cold Sequence that is a disconnect device shall be located on the line side of the meters unless otherwise requested by PSE amp G The primary switchgear should be arranged so that the service enters through an incoming section that may include lightning arrestors followed by a section containing an isolating switch and then a separate metering section where PSE amp G s metering transformers will be mounted PSE amp G s review of major electrical equipment and ap
67. energize the service without prior notice to the customer Where a NUG operates a generator in parallel with the service furnished by PSE amp G the NUG is responsible for providing a means of automatic disconnection from PSE amp G s system when power is interrupted The customer should discuss with PSE amp G the design of any parallel operating generators using closed transition automatic transfer switches prior to purchasing any equipment If an automatic transfer switch is utilized for a parallel operating generator and PSE amp G approves its use in a closed transition mode then the duration of the closed transition should be less than 5 seconds The electrical protection of the equipment in the NUG substation or other electrical facilities is the sole responsibility of the NUG PSE amp G s interconnection equipment is intended solely for the protection of the PSE amp G system and to provide for the safety of its workers and the general public Fire Alarms and Exit Lights The following requirements apply to fire alarms and exit lights 1 Where service is supplied for other uses and where the National Electrical Code requires a main disconnecting means ahead of a multiple metered installation the fire alarm or exit light circuit may be connected ahead of the main disconnecting means This circuit must have its own disconnecting means and over current device and will be separately metered Where the fire alarm or exit light circuit ca
68. entrance cable is used make the threaded connector weather tight with sealing compound or equivalent Where it may be exposed to mechanical injury service entrance cable of the unprotected type shall be installed in conduit electrical metallic tubing or protected by other approved means Portions of a service run less than 6 in above grade level shall be considered as exposed to mechanical injury If copper and aluminum conductors are in the same terminal they should be separated with a listed barrier All aluminum conductors shall be coated with an oxide inhibiting compound A dimension shall be 6 ft 6 in where walkway or driveway is within 2 ft 0 in of the front of the meter mounting The point of service connection must be workable from an extension ladder on grade level There shall be at least a 3 ft clearance in front of any meters There shall be at least a 3 ft clearance between the electric meter pan and any gas metering For propane gas the clearance shall be at least 10 ft Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 3 Unacceptable Service Location Figure 10 5 Diagram of Typical Installation Unacceptable Service Location SN IRE 001379 01 0411 Figure 10 5 Notes 1 Aservice attachment point located above a building extension represented as shown is not acceptable because the service
69. existence of foreign wires conduits cables conductors meters or other devices at or connected to the equipment of PSE amp G 2 The absence of meters or equipment that would ordinarily be expected to be present in order to accurately measure electric use That tampering with the meters or other equipment of PSE amp G has occurred and In the event any of the above is discovered theft of service should be suspected Do not work on the equipment without first reporting the situation to the PSE amp G Wire Inspector or by telephoning 1 800 882 0145 PSE amp G will respond and further direct you on how to proceed If you work on equipment that has been tampered with you may compromise your safety and risk serious injury to yourself or others Tampering with PSE amp G equipment and facilities is unauthorized and illegal If questions regarding customer obligations and liabilities regarding theft of service or tampering arise the Theft of Service regulations be found in New Jersey Statute 2C 20 8 Chapter 1 General Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 13 14 PSEG Expediting Electric Service The following items will serve to expedite service 1 The customer must contact the Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center as soon as practicable to determine if adequate service of the type desired is available at the customer s location PSE amp G may under the terms a
70. lights and emergency control power shall only be made where specifically accepted by PSE amp G and approved by the inspection authorities having jurisdiction A separate meter may be required A de rated line connected neutral may be used for fire pump service only For conduit fittings on the line side of the meter removable plates shall have provisions for sealing or be made non removable by means of breakneck screws or by peening over existing screw heads or other PSE amp G approved methods There is no objection to these fittings on the load side of meters whether indoors or outdoors PSE amp G will seal or lock meters and all enclosures containing meters associated metering equipment service entrance interrupting devices and wiring ahead of the meter No one except a duly authorized employee of PSE amp G is permitted to break or remove a PSE amp G seal or lock unless previously arranged with PSE amp G The customer will provide spare fuses for installation by PSE amp G PSE amp G will specify an outdoor meter location for residential service where practical Meters for industrial and commercial customers may be located inside or outside The customer shall provide a protective enclosure where required PSE amp G will specify the meter location and the type of equipment it will furnish Customers that are non utility generators NUGs or net metering installations will be required to install facilities in addition to those normally require
71. load break device This interconnection point or points should be identified on the customer generator s facility single line diagram This is also the point where certain SCADA and telemetering measurements should be effectively determined Inverter A device that converts direct current electricity DC into alternating current AC Net Metering A system of metering electricity in which PSE amp G 1 Credits a Customer generator at the full retail rate for each kilowatt hour produced by a Class 1 renewable energy installed on the Customer generator s side of the electric revenue meter up to the total amount of electricity used by that Customer during an annualized period and 2 Compensates the Customer generator at the end of the annualized period for any remaining credits at a rate equal to the electric supplier s or BGS provider s avoided cost of wholesale power Non Utility Generator NUG Non Utility Generator PEP Purchase Electric Power Agreement to generate electric power and sell directly back to the EDC PJM The PJM Regional Transmission Organization which oversees the operation of the transmission system in the region in which PSE amp G operates also has oversight of generator interconnections where the generator is exporting power for use in the wholesale marketplace Generally the exporting generation facility must have an aggregate output of over 1 MW to be PJM jurisdictional and it can be connected to either the
72. own forces and at the customer s expense The customer must assure ready access to the transformer installation in a manner that will make certain the easy and expeditious delivery removal and maintenance of transformers and associated equipment The vault shall be accessible for inspection and for installing and replacing the transformers including driving heavy equipment over to external vaults without damage to the landscaping or the equipment Access design must be approved by PSE amp G The customer s vault construction shall be in accordance with the provisions of the authority having jurisdiction PSE amp G requirements and the current edition of the National Electrical Code See Chapter 10 Section 28 and Figure 10 42 for details of transformer vaults The vault shall not contain any customer owned equipment or building service facilities such as load control apparatus gas oil steam or water pipes heating or ventilating ducts or fire alarm equipment that is not part of a deluge or suppression system for the vault other than equipment or facilities required by PSE amp G and or any applicable codes or requirements All vaults shall be safeguarded so that the high voltage wiring and equipment will not be accessible to unauthorized persons Warning signs shall be posted PSE amp G will furnish padlocks as may be required for such buildings or structures Chapter 3 Service Runs Information and Requirements for Electric Service Ma
73. per phase by cable size needed to handle full transformer capacity 3 These instructions shall also apply to current transformer installations 20 1 2 Terminal Connectors 1 10 48 Connectors shall be made of a material suitable for use with the conductor material of the cable or wire they will be terminating The terminal connector shall be drilled to NEMA standards for transformers and shall have at least two holes for terminating one or two conductors and for three or four conductors the connector shall have four holes Connections to the transformer terminal shall be made with 1 2 in bolts and nuts flat washers and Belleville washers 17 32 in ID 1 3 8 in OD tensile strength 5000 Ib for both copper and aluminum bus connections Nuts bolts flat washers and Belleville washers shall be made of non magnetic stainless steel Bolts shall be long enough that they extend through the nuts and several threads shall be visible upon completion of the connection Only terminals and connectors specifically approved for use with aluminum are to be used with aluminum conductors including those for grounding and bonding Terminals and connectors listed by an NRTL for use with aluminum are marked with the symbol CU AL or AL The connections shall be prepared in accordance with Figure 10 29 Note 5 The connector pads shall be tin or silver plated Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements
74. person or designee taking ownership of and responsibility for the construction operation ownership and maintenance of the facility Customer Generator Facility A customer that generates electricity using Class 1 renewable resources as defined in N J A C 14 8 1 2 on the customer s side of the meter E1 Notification Refers to a formal request for information concerning all the customer generator s facility requirements which is created in PSE amp G s distribution work management system EDC Electric Distribution Company ESOC PSE amp G s Electric System Operations Center Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 9 1 PSEG IEEE 1547 Approved series of interconnection standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Interconnection Application and Agreement Contractual agreement between the customer generator and PSE amp G to interconnect distributive generation to PSE amp G s distribution system Interconnection Point The point s of physical connection of the customer generator facility to the PSE amp G System located at the point where the PSE amp G System meets with and connects to the customer generator facility Typically this occurs at the point where the incoming line is terminated by PSE amp G such as at a disconnect switch or switches on the high side of a customer s circuit breaker or other
75. primary cable is installed a piece of 4 in electrical grade PVC conduit shall be used to protect the primary cable from the crushed stone The secondary conduit must not extend more than 6 in above the final level of the fiberglass pad Secondary cable shall not be installed before the transformer is set A2in x 12 in pressure treated frame staked to final grade shall be installed in order to hold the stones in place and when the surrounding earth is unstable or not brought up to the final grade The frame shall be left in place and will provide a final grade reference The fiberglass pad shall be installed on a well tamped and levelled bed of clean 3 4 in crushed stone approximately 14 in in depth Customer shall install a 5 8 in x 8 ft ground rod to obtain the required 25 ohms or less ground resistance Add additional rods if necessary to achieve the 25 ohms resistance level Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 59 PSEG Figure 10 37 Fiberglass Pad Three Phase Padmounted Transformers 500 kVA and below Type II Highline Previous Design Type Pad AREA FOR PRIMARY CO BY CUSTO SECONDARY CONDUITS 41 BY CUSTOMER 14 19 X A W 8 8 1 2 EES ES e 74 gt
76. provide and maintain suitable and ready access to the pad for the delivery and removal of transformers and associated equipment There shall be 10 ft of level and unobstructed land in front of the transformer s doors for PSE amp G Operational purposes The customer shall grant to PSE amp G an easement covering the location of the pad the pole line or conduit run and the access to the pad Any non standard pad elevation shall be reviewed by PSE amp G prior to installation The pad shall be accessible for inspection and for installing and replacing the transformer including driving heavy equipment over to it without damage to the landscaping or the equipment Access design must be approved by PSE amp G PSE amp G inspection shall be consulted regarding non standard pad elevations in flood prone areas If PSE amp G determines that where the transformer pad is located might subject the transformer to damage by vehicles the customer shall provide adequate bumper protection The bumpers bollards and their location shall be approved by PSE amp G and shall consist of 4 in galvanized steel pipe filled with concrete or equivalent set in concrete Bumpers shall have a minimum height of 4 ft above grade a minimum depth of 3 ft below grade and set a minimum of 3 ft from the edge of the pad In traffic areas where the bumpers might not be clearly seen at night they shall be painted with a fluorescent paint or marked with fluorescent tape suitable for outd
77. pulling in primary cable the customer shall install a standard 28 in x 60 in handhole however larger manholes may be required in special cases This handhole may be used Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 18 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG for light traffic areas such as driveways and parking lots but it shall not be located in streets The following drawings may be obtained from the local Electric Distribution Division office Table 10 4 Handhole Drawings for Primary Cables 28 in x Handhole DU 12 S 8282 28 in x Handhole DS 12 S 5342 60 in 60 in Frame DU 12 M 8283 Frame DU 12 M 5341 2 Covers DU 11 M 5136 2 Covers DU 11 M 5136 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 The conduit for primary cables shall enter the handhole the center of the short walls with its centerline 33 in below grade When two conduits enter the handhole they shall do so on 6 in horizontal centers A pulling iron shall be installed in the center of each entrance wall opposite a conduit entrance 6 in above the centerline of the conduit see paragraph 20 The maximum size cables to be installed in a 28 in x 60 in handhole shall be 4 750 rubber insulated lead covered and 13 2 0 polyethylene insulated with a protective jacket This handhole is not suitable for the installation of 13 kV paper in
78. re IRR TU CE AE 10 76 30 Underground Temporary Service 10 77 31 Community Antenna Television 10 79 32 Limiter Lug Assembly 350 MCM and 500 600 Rubber Insulated Service Cable 10 83 33 Net s lohan dcr aca hf di alus eee cei 10 85 34 New Jersey One Call 5 10 86 35 Padmounted Transformer Installations Secondary 10 88 Index ee ee ee ee er ee ee 1 1 Table of Contents May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service xi PSEG Table of Contents Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 List of Figures Figure 6 1 Closed Circuit Camera Attachments to Street Light Poles 6 10 Figure 6 2 Metal Straps to Mount CCTV Camera Bracket Round Metal and Wooden Street Light Poles 6 12 Figure 6 3 Camera Attachment to Wood 6 13 Figure 6 4 Camera Attachment to Metal 6 13 Figure 7 1 Temporary Electric Service s 7 2 Figure 7 2
79. ready mixed the requirements for the measuring of materials and for the mixing and delivery of the concrete shall meet those of the ASTM C94 C94M 04 Standard Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete 6 No concrete shall be poured in subfreezing weather unless authorized by PSE amp G When such authorization is obtained the concrete shall be fully protected against freezing until it is properly cured Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 55 PSEG 25 Three Phase Padmounted Transformers Figure 10 36 Three Phase Padmounted Transformers WALK OR DRIVEWAY SEE NOTE T TYPICAL TRANSFORMER PAD EDGE OF PAD NON COMBUSTIBLE BUILDING WALL IRE 001348 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 56 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 36 Notes 1 All service entrance equipment and related construction involving PSE amp G shall be installed according to the requirements of State and local authorities PSE amp G and the current edition of the National Electrical Code In overhead zones where PSE amp G and the customer have agreed that a secondary metered three phase service shall be supplied from a padmounted transformer on the customer s property PSE amp G will install the pad transformer and prote
80. s Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 6 3 PSEG 2 Where overload releases are required they shall have an adjustable current setting and either a fixed or an adjustable time setting The time setting should provide adequate thermal protection for the motor windings and adjustable elements should be capable of providing a maximum delay consistent therewith 3 Itis recommended that automatically operated small motors such as those used on refrigerators oil burners and air conditioners be individually equipped with time delay thermal element protection 4 Three phase service is susceptible to a phenomenon known as single phasing due to the interruption of one or two phases of the three phase supply This may be caused by a number of factors in the utility system or the customer s wiring including single phase to ground faults wires down due to storms vehicle pole hit accidents or blown fuses Three phase customers may receive sustained low voltage on one or two phases until normal service can be restored by PSE amp G The customer s equipment shall be adequately protected for these conditions if three phase service is supplied 5 Undervoltage low voltage protection may be necessary on motors or groups of motors to meet the safety requirements of the National Electrical Code or the National Electrical Safety Code The use of instantaneous low voltage devices is generally unde
81. switchgear shall be 2 in threaded galvanized steel pipe from the CT s all the way back to the meter pan The use of EMT or PVC conduit is not acceptable A suitable meter mounting space shall be provided by the customer The customer shall provide supporting structures boards or panels as specified by PSE amp G All meter mounting equipment must be installed plumb and must be securely mounted upon a substantial support which is free from shock or vibration Meter mounting boards or panels shall not be used for any other purpose Meter mounting boards of 3 4 in plywood construction shall have a minimum of 1 in air space from the wall and shall be painted before the equipment is mounted Meter pans shall not be directly attached to switchgear Meter mounting height shall be such that the top of the meter mounting equipment shall be as close as practicable to 5 ft from the floor or finished grade but no lower than 3 ft from the bottom of the meter pan to the floor or finished grade nor higher than 6 1 2 ft to the top of the meter pan Where meters must be located next to walkways and there is less than 24 in clearance from the edge of the walkway to the back of the meter mounting equipment the height shall be 6 1 2 ft from grade to the top of the meter mounting equipment There shall be at least a 3 ft clearance in front of any meter enclosures or CT cabinets and not less than 3 ft of clearance from gas metering PSE amp G will not permit the con
82. the areas of contact have been plated be careful not to abrade or scratch the plating Bolt together as shown in Figure 10 29 3 When the areas of contact have not been plated brush the contact areas with a stiff fine wire brush until they are smooth and clean Apply a liberal coat of oxide inhibiting compound Wire brush again through the compound to remove the oxide film Without removing the compound bolt the two surfaces together using lubricated bolts as shown in Figure 10 29 3 Do not wipe away the excess compound that has been forced out of the joint 6 The neutral bus shall be in the same cubicle as the metering transformers and located on either side of the front of the cubicle and shall be drilled and tapped for accepting 1 4 x 20 in screws 7 Studs shall be provided for jumper leads for shunting from the line side to load side when changing current transformers under load Studs are shown in an optional location and may be positioned elsewhere provided they are surrounded by a clear area of 2 in min radius and are in a convenient position for connection of jumpers 8 The customer shall furnish and install an insulated barrier between the current transformer and customer s equipment if such equipment is located above or below the transformers 9 The meter mounting panel shall be 3 4 in plywood a minimum size of 36 in x 30 in painted black and mounted 1 in off the wall There shall be a minimum of 12 in of space
83. the building structure 2 Aminimum of two bolts shall support a service mast The unsupported portion of the service entrance mast shall not be longer than the portion supported by the building No couplings are permitted above the highest mast support point The contractor shall supply an insulator attached 6 in below the service head on all rigid conduit masts The contractor shall supply a through bolt attached 6 in below the height of the service head on a solid timber mast and conveniently located for attachment of the service drop 6 The contractor shall furnish a 3 4 in hole for all structural steel masts 6 in below height of the service drop PSE amp G shall determine the size and height of service masts for services larger than 2 0 The above information covers PSE amp G requirements only Some municipalities may impose additional requirements 7 Secondary Distribution Service Entrance Underground Connections from Overhead Mains Figure 10 9 Service in Conduit NOTE CABLE FOR NEW INSTALLATION BE NEC APPROVED ALUMINIUM OR COPPER CONDUCTOR GROUNDING BUSHING TALLED LED TEMPORARY SEAL INSTAL BY CUSTOMER co SERVICE f SINGLE CONDUCTORS SHALL EXTEND PHASE SIZE 3 FEET OR MORE BEYOND THE SECONDARY OR TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS 2 ID 100 ID 200 4 3 D 300 AMP BUILDING WITH 1 2 ID 400 SEE PARAGRAPH 2 PIPE STRAP
84. the charge for energy used at the applicable rate The customer s terminal and intermediate support installations for receiving temporary service shall maintain National Electrical Safety Code and appropriate governmental agency clearances be structurally safe and provide an adequate support for the point of attachment Overhead temporary service mast The customer shall furnish a service mast with a suitable meter board socket as shown in Chapter 10 Figure 10 46 PSE amp G will not attach a service to any structure that does not meet PSE amp G specifications Temporary overhead service masts shall be placed at a location designated by PSE amp G Chapter 3 Service Runs Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 2 1 2 2 PSEG e Underground temporary service mast pad The customer shall furnish a service mast with a suitable meter board socket as shown in Chapter 10 Figure 10 47 PSE amp G will not attach a service to any structure that does not meet PSE amp G specifications Temporary underground service masts should be located within 10 ft of the designated pad mounted transformer or secondary enclosure The customer shall dig a service trench and install the service wire to within 2 ft of PSE amp G s supply point in accordance with Figure 10 47 Buried temporary service runs shall adhere to the requirements of Section 1 paragraph 10 above When the temporary service design requires addit
85. the event that the customer has landscaping or hardscaping that would be disturbed by PSE amp G while installing the service run the customer shall be responsible for the restoration costs in accordance with Chapter 3 Section 1 paragraph 9 Normally underground extensions installed by PSE amp G will not be made during winter months when soils are frozen It is vital that a developer s construction plan is coordinated with PSE amp G so as to permit construction of such underground facilities during the warmer months of the year Padmounted Transformer Installations Secondary Metered The following are general requirements for padmounted transformers and any changes shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff 1 For padmounted transformer installations in overhead zones non residential BUD the primary and secondary wiring to the transformer pad must be installed underground PSE amp G will provide and install the pad and the padmounted transformer and will install and connect the primary conductors to the transformer The customer shall do the site preparation work to accept the transformer pad and furnish and install at its expense the necessary conduits and any manholes required in accordance with PSE amp G specifications For direct buried cable installations where allowed the customer shall furnish and install at its expense and in accordance with PSE amp G specifications the trench th
86. transformer pad is also the customer s responsibility This requirement shall apply whether the installation is made prior to final grading or in an established lawn area Concrete Pad Construction Details 15 When concrete pads are used precast when available rather than poured in place pads are preferred The standard thickness of precast pads shall be 8 in The standard thickness of poured in place pads shall be 12 in 16 The following specifications refer to poured in place as well as precast pads Slump 4in 28 Day Strength 4000 Ib sq in The ground where the pad is to be placed shall be properly prepared tamped and levelled before installing the pad Portland cement shall be used and the cement shall be a standard brand meeting all of the requirements of the American Society for Testing Materials ASTM C150 Specification for Portland Cement and the ASTM tests for Portland cement latest revisions Aggregates shall consist of inert materials that are clean hard durable free from any organic matter and uncoated with clay or dirt Both large and small aggregates shall be well graded ASTM 1 Limited to total maximum weight of 10 000 Ib 2 Limited to total maximum weight of 22 000 Ib 3 Limited to total maximum weight of 44 000 Ib Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 58 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 26 26 1 26 2 26 3
87. vault shall be 23 ft x 23 ft x 14 ft H for 1500 KVA transformers and below For 2000 KVA and above the vault dimensions shall be 32 ft W x 25 ft D x 14 ft H Install lifting eye in ceiling over conduits 4 000 Ib See Figure 10 42 and Figure 10 43 for more detail Walls and ceilings must be 3 hour fire rated concrete no exceptions Vault Room Door Requirements Two sets of Class A fire doors of the proper size with a Danger High Voltage sign on the outside are required The minimum dimensions of each door shall be 4 ft wide by 8 ft high The doorways shall have a 4 in sill Doors shall be equipped with crash bar type opening devices and both doors shall contain a vertical rod latching device on the inside The outside will be equipped with a handle and a hasp that PSE amp G will furnish a padlock for Ventilation Requirements Ventilation shall be provided by means of suitable screened louvers 3 sq in per kva If PSE amp G determines that more ventilation is required than can be obtained through louvers the customer shall at its expense provide thermostatically controlled forced air ventilation with minimum capacity of 2000 cu ft per minute for each 1000 kva of ultimate transformer capacity to be installed on the outside of the vault The service connection for such an installation shall be made on the customer s side of the meter Lighting Requirements For both interior and exterior vaults suitable incandescent lighting sha
88. 0 00 230 00 750 00 400 A three phase service 810 00 260 00 1 070 00 Note For parallel service drops double the above costs Customer to supply CT cabinet and install CT s furnished by the company Table 3 2 Transformers 25 kVA single phase 440 00 200 00 640 00 50 kVA single phase 460 00 200 00 660 00 Chapter 3 Service Runs May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 3 3 PSEG Table 3 2 Transformers 100 kVA single phase 670 00 210 00 880 00 3 25 kVA three phase 1 150 00 860 00 2 010 00 3 50 kVA three phase 1 220 00 860 00 2 080 00 3 100 kVA three phase 1 940 00 910 00 2 850 00 Note Removal cost includes credit for salvage Above charges are for all voltages and classes of transformers Table 3 3 Line Extension Pole Line Combination 35 ft and 40 ft pole with guying 4 61 ft 74 ft 5 35 ft 4 13 kV 1 0 AAC single phase primary and neutral 9 84 ft 1 77 ft 11 61 ft 4 13 kV 1 0 AAC three phase primary and neutral 21 62 ft 2 48 ft 24 1 0 ft Note All removal costs include credits for salvage Overhead Secondary Service Run in an Overhead Zone The following are general requirements for overhead secondary service runs in an overhead zone 1 m 2 For overhead secondary service runs in an overhead zone PSE amp G will perform all work wires poles and ap
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90. 2 5 XS 10 MIN PARAGRAPH 9 ii the ape SEE PARAGRAPH 10 PITCH CONDUIT L3 AWAY FROM POLE IRE 001324b 02 0613 Figure 10 9 and Figure 10 10 Notes 1 Grounding bushings shall be installed on the ends of rigid steel conduit Riser conduit shall be steel or schedule 80 electrical grade PVC A minimum of 12 in of cable slack is required See Section 9 for detailed specifications BEI Conduit used below grade shall be galvanized rigid steel intermediate grade or schedule 40 electrical grade PVC If PVC is used then expansion joints shall be required at the building riser Aluminum or HDPe shall not be used at or below ground for service runs to be maintained by PSE amp G Conduit runs shall be constructed using only one material either all galvanized rigid steel or all PVC 6 Conduit runs shall be a straight run from pole to meter allowing for one 90 degree bend at the pole and one 90 degree bend at the meter The remainder of the run can allow for one bend between the pole and the meter that is no wider than 45 degrees 7 Open trenching must be inspected by PSE amp G 8 All conduit installations shall be inspected by a recognized electrical inspection authority and PSE amp G before backfilling 9 Underground service runs not encased in concrete shall have their location identified by a red warning ribbon that shall be placed in the trench at le
91. 3 8 OUTSIDE DIAMETER FLAT WASHERS 2 Figure 10 26 2 IRE 001338 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 39 PSEG Figure 10 26 Notes PSE amp G will 1 Designate the location of the service installation 2 Furnish the meter socket and two CTs for three wire service 3 Furnish and install the meters and metering control cable Customer shall 4 Furnish and install the meter board and install the meter socket 5 Furnish and install an NRTL listed CT enclosure See Figure 10 24 for details 6 Furnish and install the service entrance equipment in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and PSE amp G 7 Install CTs on the mounting studs of the CT enclosure with the primary polarity marks facing the incoming line 8 Furnish and install approved double hole connectors with 9 16 in holes for connecting the conductors in accordance with Section 20 1 2 Note 2 9 Install the terminal connections using 8 1 2 in x 2 in bolts and hex nuts with 16 Belleville washers and 16 flat washers All such hardware shall be furnished by the customer and shall be made from non magnetic stainless steel See Figure 10 26 2 for typical termination details 10 Furnish and install an NRTL listed connector and bond it to the CT enclosure when applicable 11 Make an appropriate provision in the enclosure fo
92. 411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 27 PSEG Figure 10 17 Notes PSE amp G will 1 Designate location of service equipment 2 Furnish the meter socket 200 A 3 Furnish and install service drop conductors to the point of connection and install the meter Customer shall 4 Furnish and install the service entrance equipment in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and PSE amp G Use an approved oxide inhibiting compound on aluminum conductors Obtain an electrical inspection certificate from a recognized electrical inspection authority Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 28 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Grounding and Bonding Figure 10 18 120 208 or 120 240 V Service Outdoor Sockets 14 SANA 44OLNHS H313 H3lVM JO 3815 133915 ONOA38 O3HOVIIV SI YOLONGNOD ONIGNNOYD NOWWOO H3A3N3HM 59 11113 SINIOd ONIONGG x ANY SSONOV Su3dWnnr 9NIGNOS IRE 001330 01 0411 3ATVA 440LNHS NOI Um Jdid H31VM OI TIVL3A 40 3015 90819313 ONIGNAOYD SV 035 398 e a LON TIVHS 579 Ld3OX43 JAN JO NI 0314193345 SV 300419373 ONIGNNOYS OL 03193
93. 8 or 120 240 V Three Wire Socket Meter Section 12 Three Phase Three Wire 240 V Service Ungrounded System Section 13 Three Phase Four Wire Services Section 14 Grounding and Bonding Figure 10 18 120 208 or 120 240 V Service Outdoor Sockets Figure 10 19 Trough with Multiple Indoor Enclosures 120 208 or 120 240 V Service Main Interrupting Device Before Meters Figure 10 20 Trough with Multiple Indoor Enclosures 120 240 or 120 208 V Service No Main Interrupting Device Before Meters Figure 10 21 Meter Location Remote from Service Entrance Load Interrupting Device but in Same Building Figure 10 22 Combination Power and Light Chapter 5 Meters and Auxiliary Equipment Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 2 Metering Transformers and Associated Equipment The following are general requirements for metering transformers and any charges will be determined in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff 1 10 11 Where the service size exceeds 200 A three phase or 320 A single phase residential only current transformers CT s will be used for revenue metering Current transformers may be used for lesser loads at voltages exceeding a nominal 240 V In addition potential transformers PT s will be used where in the opinion of PSE amp G the supply voltage requires their use Any such current and potent
94. Details 10 55 24 4 Concrete Pad Construction 10 55 25 Three Phase Padmounted Transformers 10 56 26 Fiberglass Pad Three Phase Padmounted Transformers 500 kVA and Below Type Il 10 59 206 1 General bios a IRR ASA der tid Disi ei Prid qnd 10 59 pu 10 59 26 3 Installation 2 2 Re RE RR ER ESTA ERE RE Rd 10 59 27 Pad Construction ra ed Wacker wu eden vue dae RP E ERE PE 10 62 28 Guide for Construction of Customer Installed Transformer Vaults Secondary Metered Overhead 5 10 66 28 1 General P 10 66 28 2 Construction 5 10 66 Table of Contents Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 29 Minimum Requirements for a Temporary Service Mast 10 74 291 General ps Reb E RPG abe we De 10 75 29 2 GONSTRUCHON dd Se addin Aba ah PASE Abed ds 10 75 29 3 Working on Temporary Service 5 10 76 remm see aang eyed tg ab Mitek ark dom 10 76 29 5 5
95. E 6 L INSULATING NEUTRAL MATERIAL SEE NOTE 9 KA 1 i J J TE E E J LI TRANSFORMER SUPPORT HU NEUTRAL SEE EXHIBIT 17 BUS BAR DRILL amp TA FOR 4 x 20 SCREWS Figure 10 25 1 PADS DRILLED AS PER NEMA STANDARDS FOR 1 TO 4 PARALLELED CABLES RANGE 2 600 SECTION A A STAINLESS STEEL BOLT AND HEXNUT STAINLESS STEEL BELLEVILLE SPRING WASHERS 2 454 STAINLESS STEEL FLAT WASHERS Figure 10 25 3 1 3 4 25 I DRILL 6 HOLES Figure 10 BUS BAR DRILLING LINKS TO BE DRILLED 10 MATCH IRE 001337 01 0411 Figure 10 25 Notes 1 Connecting J links terminals and hardware shall be furnished by the customer 2 J Links are to be fabricated as follows Made of the same material as the bus bars Drilled as shown in Figure 10 25 2 Havea maximum width of 5 in Chapter 10 Additional Information an
96. EA FOR PRIMARY CONDUITS BY CUSTOMER 2 x 12 PRESSURE TREATED FRAME TO HOLD STONE FRAMED OUT 94 x 90 Q SWIFT LIFT ANCHORS PRECAST Ww 44 SECONDARY CONDUITS BY CUSTOMER 14 ET DRIVEN GROUND ROD PRECAST 10 OPEN AREA POURED IN PLACE SKK KX 4 S ow d P 2 4 90 8 CONDUIT TO 18 BEYOND PAD SWEEPS 36 RADIUS n 8 344 CLEAN CRUSHED STONE X 8 GROUND ROD SECTION A A 2 X 2 12 GAUGE WELDED WIRE MESH OR EQUIVALENT IRE 001350 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 62 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 39 Notes 1 The extension of the conduits above the surface of the pad shall be limited as follows Primary conduit 4 in max Secondary conduit 6 max 2 Mark grade on pipes 3 Precast pads are 8 in deep Poured in place pads are 12 in deep Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 63 PSEG Figure 10 40 Three Phase Padmounted Transformer Type III A Concrete 2 FRAME TO HOLD STONE FRAMED OUT 116 x 116 Q SWIFT LIFT ANCHORS PRECAST
97. ED TO MATCH IRE 001341 01 0411 Figure 10 29 Notes 1 The connecting J links and transformer supports shall be furnished by the customer 2 J links are to be fabricated as follows and shall made from the same material as the bus Bedrilled as shown in Figure 10 29 2 Have a maximum width of 5 in Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 45 PSEG 10 10 46 Bus supports shall be designed such that the bus will remain in position when the connecting links J are removed The customer shall supply eight 1 2 in bolts and nuts 16 flat washers and sixteen Belleville washers 17 32 in ID 1 3 8 in OD tensile strength 5000 for each phase for both copper and aluminum bus connections Nuts bolts flat washers and Belleville washers shall be made of non magnetic stainless steel Bolts shall be long enough that they extend through the nuts and several threads shall be visible upon completion of the connection Aluminum bus shall be joined as follows When the areas of contact have been plated be careful not to abrade or scratch the plating Bolt together as shown in Figure 10 29 3 When the areas of contact have not been plated brush the contact areas with a stiff fine wire brush until they are smooth and clean Apply a liberal coat of oxide inhibiting compound Wire brush again through th
98. ER SYSTEMS PERMITTED ON THE MAST PER SECTION 230 OF THE NEC al REDUCER BUSHING 1 1 4 FOR 100 AMP SOCKET 4 2 FOR 200 AMP SOCKET FINISHED GRADE J IRE 001322 01 0411 Figure 10 8 Notes 1 The electrical contractor should refer to the current edition of this PSE amp G document nformation and Requirements for Electric Service for general PSE amp G requirements and consult the PSE amp G Wiring Inspector for other information and interpretations 2 All service entrance equipment shall be installed according to the requirements of State and local authorities PSE amp G and the current edition of the National Electrical Code 3 Minimum clearances for overhead service installations shall be in accordance with Section 1 Service Entrance Clearances 4 The following heights shall be used for determining sizes of un guyed service entrance masts where the installation does not require larger than 3 in conduit The heights are given for the distance from the highest support to the point of attachment for size 2 0 or less service drop wires Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 10 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Conduit Size Maximum Height 2 in 2 ft 2 1 2 in 4 ft 3 in 7 ft 5 When back guying is required for heights exceeding those list
99. ESS BLOCK 3 JAW BLOCK 2 JAW POTENTIAL TAP SHALL BE 12 AWG INSULATED DOUBLE TERMINAL WIRE WHEN NOT NEUTRAL PREWIRED BY MFG LOAD CONDUCTOR RIGID STEEL CONDUIT NIPPLE LOCKNUTS amp BUSHINGS BONDING POINT WHERE GROUND BLOCK SHALL BE CONDUIT MAY BE BONDED ON orf GROUNDED TO BOX EITHER END PREFERRED BONDING LOCATION IS SHOWN BONDING JUMPER REQUIRED WITH CONCENTRIC KNOCKOUTS COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR LOAD INTERRUPTING DEVICE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM WEATHERPROOF IF EXPOSED AS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 250 TO WEATHER OF NEC EXCEPT GAS SHALL NOT BE USED AS A GROUNDING ELECTRODE WATER METER pm METALLIC WATER PIPE SHUTOFF VALVE GROUND CLAMP INSTALLED a SIDE OF WATER METER H NOTE THIS INSTALLATION TO BE USED ONLY BONDING JUMPERS WHEN SPECIFIED BY THE METER DEPARTMENT REQUIRED BY NEC IRE 001326 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 21 PSEG Figure 10 14 Notes PSE amp G will 1 Designate location of service equipment 2 Furnish and install service drop conductors to the point of connection and install the meter Customer shall 3 Furnish and install the service entrance equipment in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and PSE amp G Use an approved oxide inhibit
100. HUTOFF VALVE IRE 001320b 02 0613 Figure 10 4 Grounding to Water System COMMON GROUND ING ELECTRODE METALLIC WATER PIPE APPROVED GROUND CLAMP BONDING JUMPERS BONDING JUMPERS REQUIRED ACROSS ANY THREADED FITTING WHENEVER COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR IS ATTACHED BEYOND STREET SIDE OF WATER METER SHUTOFF VALVE IRE 001320c 02 0613 Figure 10 2 Figure 10 3 and Figure 10 4 Notes 1 The electrical contractor should refer to the current edition of this PSE amp G document Information and Requirements for Electric Service for general PSE amp G requirements and consult the PSE amp G Wiring Inspector for other information and interpretations 2 All service entrance equipment shall be installed according to the requirements of State and local authorities PSE amp G and the current edition of the National Electrical Code Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 5 PSEG 10 11 12 Common grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to a grounding electrode system as specified in Article 250 of the National Electrical Code except gas pipe shall not be used as a grounding electrode Minimum clearances for overhead services shall be in accordance with Section 1 Service Entrance Clearances The meter socket shall be fastened with screws in all mounting holes so that meter shall be level and perpendicular Where service
101. JA IV 5 YSLAW H3lVM 3015 133915 QNOAd8 Q3HOVIIV SI YOLINGNOD ONIGNNOYD NOWNOD H3JA3N3HM SONILLIJ 03 0v3HHl ANY SSOYOV SH3dW 9NIOGONOS SLNIOd SONI IRE 001332 01 0411 YSLVM 40 3015 133515 NO O3TIVISNI P dii aNNOY9 4 jdld JI l1v13 SATIVA 3004812313 V SV 4 9 38 LON 5 q 34NS079N3 391430 em ONIIdQHH3lNI QVO OL 191 VN ESO E GZ 319119 NI 93135192345 SV 542018 W31SAS 300H12313 9 v OL Q3123NNOO 11vHS HOL2nQ0NO2 9NIQNnON9 NOWO2 sinowoows 9IMIN3ON HLIM d3dNnP 9NIONOGS 3Hl AS LON 38 A dyl WILNALOd 3NI I V 1 OL Q30NO8 jOOHdH3HlV3M 38 11VHS 59 1113 318v1v3s 38 LSMW HONOYL a mune
102. Mercer County Princeton Township of Continued Trenton City of Washington Township of 2 West Windsor Township of c Middlesex County Carteret Borough of Cranbury Township of Dunellen Borough of East Brunswick Township Edison Township of Highland Park Borough of Metuchen Borough of Middlesex Borough of New Brunswick City of AI 2 2 North Brunswick Township of Perth Amboy City of Piscataway Township of c Plainsboro Township of 5 South Brunswick Township of C S South Plainfield Borough of C Woodbridge Township of CS Monmouth County Allentown Borough of Upper Freehold Township of Morris County Lincoln Park Borough of Passaic County Clifton City of Haledon Borough of Hawthorne Borough of Little Falls Township of North Haledon Borough of Passaic City of Paterson City of Prospect Park Borough of Totowa Borough of Wayne Township of Z Z Z zzz Z West Paterson Borough of Chapter 8 Electric Territory Served 8 6 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Table 8 1 Municipalities Listed by County Cont d Somerset County Bound Brook Borou
103. N OF EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE SEE PARAGRAPH 13 NOT LESS THAN 8 AND NOT MORE THEN 12 FEET FROM GROUND LINE GROUND LINE 0H 002882 04 0710 3 CCTV equipment is not permitted on the following street and area lighting poles a Decorative poles shorter than 25 ft b Square aluminum poles of any size c Wooden laminated poles of any size d Fiberglass poles of any size Chapter 6 Customer s Installations 6 10 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 4 The following specifications must be provided to PSE amp G for any CCTV equipment as a condition of approval for installation a The Effective Projected Area EPA of each piece of equipment pursuant to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs Luminaires and Traffic Signals as adopted in 1994 The equipment must be designed to withstand wind speeds of 90 mph maximum and gusts of 117 mph maximum b The National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA four rated watertight and dust tight enclosures dimensions The enclosure shall not exceed 10 in wide by 12 in high by 5 in deep without written approval from PSE amp G 5 Only wireless communication CCTV systems are permitted on aluminum street light poles with underground power line feeds 6 Any CCTV equipment requiring 120 V power shall be installed below the
104. Notification de 1 4 3 14 Hot Sequence cokes bea 1 4 3 19 MAINS ten dM ae 1 4 3 16 Metalclad Switchgear 1 4 I7 N AE 1 4 3 18 Non Growth 1 4 Table of Contents May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service V PSEG 3 19 Non Utility 5 1 5 3 20 Point of Corin amp ction i Gadde edna pane 1 5 3 24 net tetera sh E 1 5 3 22 Primary 1 5 9 29 POSER E MI MI ERI LL 1 5 3 24 Secondary SEIVICE i sos iere pex epe iue bea oet 1 5 9 255 SOVICE D uuu 1 6 3 26 Service DrOD 5 se e ET sang e ELE RARE ees 1 6 3 27 Service Entrance 1 6 3 28 Service Entrance Interrupting 1 6 29 ET 1 6 3 30 Subtransmission 1 6
105. ONDUIT SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 15 PSEG Figure 10 12 Street Crossing SI pr 30 MIN 4 CONDUIT Figure 10 13 Standard Trenches 5 ERVICE See Note 1 IRE 001325b 03 1110 FINAL GRADE XCAR IRE 001325c 03 1110 Figure 10 11 Figure 10 12 and Figure 10 13 Notes 1 If area is not at final grade prior to trenching this depth shall be 36 in below the proposed final grade 2 For meters installed inside buildings and below grade customer must supply and install conduit from meters to the transformer 3 If PVC is used then expansion joints shall be required at building riser 10 16 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 9 Specifications for Customer Installed Underground Service Conduit Overhead Zone 9 1 General 1 8 9 Before any field construction starts any proposed variations from these specifications must have specific written approval from PSE amp G and the Electrical Contractor must contact the PSE amp G Wiring Inspector to arrange for the necessary inspections Failure to do t
106. Permanent Electric Service s Load 7 3 Figure 7 3 Commercial Industrial Project Contact Information 5 7 4 Figure 7 4 Residential Project Contact Information 7 5 Figure 7 5 Motor Data Sheet 100 Horsepower and 7 6 Figure 7 6 Resistance Welder Data 7 7 Figure 7 7 Power Quality Data Sheet Page 1 012 7 8 Figure 7 8 Power Quality Data Sheet Page 2012 7 9 Figure 7 9 Service Removal Request Application 7 10 Figure 9 1 Area Network arrenar crea Seta see bd ee daw Y RUD eae 9 10 Figure 9 2 Minimum Import Relay 9 13 Figure 10 1 Minimum Clearances for Overhead 5 10 2 Figure 10 2 First Floor Installation 10 4 Figure 10 3 Panel Located in Basement 10 5 Figure 10 4 Grounding to Water 5
107. S 15 ATTACHED BEYOND STREET SIDE OF WATER METER SHUTOFF VALVE IRE 001334 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 33 PSEG Figure 10 23 Current Transformer Enclosure METER SOCKET LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED BY PSE amp G INSPECTOR LOAD INTERRUPTING DEVICE ENCLOSURE 2 RIGID STEEL THREADED NIPPLE BONDING JUMPER REQUIRED WITH CONCENTRIC SERVICE CONDUIT KNOCKOUTS SHALL BE BONDED BLOCK CURRENT TRANSFORMER ROUN TO CABINET CABINET G RD ENCLOSURE NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR NEUTRAL TERMINAL METER SOCKET LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED BY PSE amp G INSPECTOR 2 RIGID STEEL THREADED NIPPLE COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR LOAD SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM INTERRUPTING DEVICE AS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 250 ENCLOSURE OF NEC EXCEPT GAS PIPE SHALL NOT BE USED AS A GROUNDING ELECTRODE SERVICE CONDUIT SHALL BE BONDED TO ENCLOSURE CURRENT TRANSFORMER CABINET NEUTRAL wal MUST BE BONDED NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR GROUNDED TO ENCLOSURE WATER METER COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR METALLIC WATER PIPE GROUND CLAMP INSTALLED ON BONDING JUMPERS REQUIRED STREET SIDE OF WATER METER ACROSS ANY THREADED FITTINGS WHENEVER COMMON GROUNDING BONDING POINTS CONDUCTOR IS ATTACHED BEYOND STREET SIDE OF WATER METER SHUTOFF VALVE IRE 001335 01 0411 Figure
108. Safety Standards and Procedures Manual at PSE amp G OEM Document Warehouse 3 New Format A new format has been created for the Technical Manuals to them more user friendly e Have a consistent format across all Technical Manuals e Create larger graphics and drawings e them easier to read Introduction May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service XX PSEG Make them compatible with our electronic requirements for posting on our Web site e them easily adaptable to PDF files therefore easier to search Latest Version All Technical Manuals and Procedures are available electronically which are actually the latest or most current version These PDF files can be accessed 24 hours 7 days per week at the PSE amp G OEM Document Warehouse and can all be printed out Drawings can be enlarged They are easy to navigate through bookmarks on the left hand side of the page you can just click on each chapter to take you there You can also search them for your key interests and topics by using the Search tool on the top of the menu bar Updates It is recognized that updates and or modifications to this manual will be required from time to time as new equipment ideas and procedures are developed in PSE amp G Such updates and or modifications or change requests shall be initiated and approved by the Manual Owner and or their Subject Matter Experts and submitte
109. Three phase four wire 120 208 wye service 3 Three phase four wire 277 480 V wye service 4 Three phase four wire 265 460 V wye service obsolete Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 26 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 17 Three Phase Four Wire Services THREADED HUB METER SOCKET RINGLESS 2 1 2 200 A THIS LEAD SHALL BE IDENTIFIED ORANGE WITH 120 240 VOLT DELTA SERVICE LINE CONDUCTOR BLOCK 7 JAW NEUTRAL TERMINAL w SHUNTING DEVICE HANDLE POTENTIAL TAP SHALL BE 12 AWG INSULATED WIRE LOAD CONDUCTORS RIGID STEEL me CONDUIT NIPPLE LOCKNUTS amp BUSHINGS BONDING JUMPER REQUIRED WITH CONCENTRIC KNOCKOUTS UND BLOCK SHALL BE GROUNDED TO BOX LOAD INTERRUPTING DEVICE THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE WEATHERPROOF IF EXPOSED COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR TO WEATHER SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM AS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 250 OF NEC EXCEPT GAS PIPE SHALL NOT USED AS A GROUNDING ELECTRODE T WATER METER GROUND CLAMP oo INSTALLED STREET SIDE OF WATER METER J METALLIC WATER PIPE A BONDING JUMPERS REQUIRED BY NEC ao 7 BONDING POINT WHERE CONDUIT MAY BE BONDED ON EITHER END PREFERRED BONDING LOCATION IS SHOWN IRE 001329 01 0
110. above the meter panel to the top of the board for PSE amp G s use Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 44 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 18 Mounting Dimensions for Current Transformers in Cubicle Window Type 800 A to 4000 A Secondary Figure 10 29 Mounting Dimensions for Current Transformers in Cubicle Window Type 800 A to 4000 A Secondary BARRIER u SEE NOTE 8 MIN T m amp REAR PANNEL SPACING BETWEEN EOR 3 TAP LAMINATIONS MUST BE 14 x 20 SCREWS POLARITY MARK n E WHITE DOT NEUTRAL 11 t 7T BUS BAR N SEE NOTE 6 MIN 3 11 CENTER LINE OF BUS BARRIER SECONDARY SEE NOTE 9 TERMINAL BOCK J LINKS NEUTRAL BAR NI FOR SPECIFICATIONS OF TRANSFORMER SUPPDRTS DRILL S FOR 4 SEE EXHIBIT 17A 4 x 20 SCREW Figure 10 29 1 VS MOUNTING SUPPORT Bd VIEW A A DRILL 6 HOLES IC Lu STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL BOLT AND HEX NUT BELLEVILLE SPRING 1 3 4 WASHERS 2 STAINLESS STEEL FLAT WASHERS 2 10292 BUS BAR DRILLING Figure 10 29 3 LINKS TO BE DRILL
111. act on any other customer contribution required related to supplying service including those for temporary services any requested special equipment excess facilities required as a result of the application of either the electric Line Extension and Service Connection policy or any other customer contributions or deposits required by PSE amp G Chapter 2 Characteristics of Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 2 5 PSEG Chapter 2 Characteristics of Electric Service Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 3 Service Runs 1 General The following items discuss PSE amp G s policies and procedures for service runs 1 Service Run refers in general to the necessary poles conduits and conductors including manholes handholes vaults and transformer pads between the PSE amp G mains and the point of connection to the customer s facilities In accordance with the Tariff the customer will be required to pay a contribution for any excess costs resulting from additional facilities required to provide service Refer to the Tariff for the current policy and formulas to determine whether excess costs exist The local PSE amp G Electric Distribution Division office will designate the type of service run to be employed the exact location of the point of connection with the customer s facilities and the characterist
112. actor purposes or is for short durations Chapter 1 General Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 3 3 3 4 3 9 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 12 PSEG d Service characteristics requested by the customer differ from those normally supplied for a similar size and type of load as specified in this manual Buried Underground Distribution BUD Refers to the system in which the distribution lines and service conductors with minor exceptions are required to be buried directly in earth or in underground conduits Requirements are governed by the New Jersey Administrative Code N J A C 14 5 4 1 Regulation for Residential Electric Underground Extensions of the regulations of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities BPU Cold Sequence Refers to a meter installation where a disconnecting device is on the line side of the meter Customer Is used to designate either the present or prospective user of PSE amp G s electric service and or their designated agent contractor engineer or architect Designated Growth Area Refers to an area designated for growth as detailed in N J A C 14 3 8 2 and which is depicted on the New Jersey State Planning Commission s State Plan Policy Map as of the date Service is requested by the customer Distribution Revenue Refers to PSE amp G revenue associated only with its provision of Distribution Service and as is calculated i
113. acturer s Name Type Squirrel Cage Wound Rotor Synchronous No of Phases NEMA Code Letter Rated Voltage Rated Amperage Rated HP Power Factor Locked Rotor Amps kVA or HP Power Factor at Starting Motor Operating Data Number of Motor Desired Starting Frequency Starts Per Day Starting Devices Description of any external means of limiting the starting inrush current the customer may plan to employ e g Auto Transformer Unusual Operating Characteristics Description of any unusual conditions such as fluctuations from no load to full load while running and the diversified loads and power factors for these conditions 95 5972 009059 01 1012 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications 7 6 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 7 6 Resistance Welder Data Sheet Resistance Welder Data Sheet Manufacturer s Welder Data Rated kVA 50 Duty Cycle Power Factor Percentage Welder Primary Voltage Maximum Open Short Circuit Secondary Voltage Maximum Short Circuit Secondary Current Number of Welds Per Minute Spot Seam Projection Welder Type O LI LI Remarks 95 5973 IRE 009211 01 1012 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 7 1 PSEG Figure 7 7 Power Quali
114. ake relocation of the meter and or service drop necessary the new location must be approved by PSE amp G The new wiring must also be approved by the inspection authority having jurisdiction before PSE amp G will change the meter or relocate the service to the new location All persons except authorized employees or agents of PSE amp G are forbidden to remove relocate or otherwise alter the PSE amp G meter and its connections without prior approval from PSE amp G Attention is called to the applicable New Jersey statutes referenced in this Chapter Changes requested by the customer to the location of the existing service run if approved by PSE amp G shall be made at the customer s expense In the event PSE amp G approves such a change in location existing service facilities shall be utilized when they are adequate for the customer s load Permits PSE amp G will make application for any street opening permits required for installing its service connections and shall not be required to furnish service until after such permits are granted The customer shall be required to pay the permit fee or other charge if any for permission to open the street The customer shall obtain and present without charge to PSE amp G all documents providing for easements or rights of way and all permits except street opening permits consents and certificates necessary for the introduction of service Prevention of Damage to Underground Electric and Gas Faciliti
115. al and barrel lock Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 35 PSEG 3 Hinged doors where provided shall be equipped with split hinges and shall be removable when the door is open at an angle of 45 degrees or more Hinged doors shall be equipped with a three point latch and handle and shall open to the right and left sides when the cabinet is mounted 4 Aone piece cover where provided shall be attached to the cabinet with tabs fastened to the cover and entering the top of the cabinet Split hinges are not permissible with a one piece cover 5 Cabinets are to be furnished with twelve 1 2 in x 2 in bolts and hex nuts and 24 Belleville washers and 24 flat washers Threads shall extend through the hex nut All hardware shall be non magnetic stainless steel 6 The cabinet shall meet all applicable requirements of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code and shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 36 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 25 Window Type 1200 A Secondary 11 MIN 5 N FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL DRILL amp TAP FOR SPACE BETWEEN LAMINATIONS MUST 14 4 X 20 ied FROM SIDE OF B EN CUBICLE OR POLARITY MARK NEUTRAL BUS B WHITE DOT SEE NOT
116. all be strictly limited to identifying 120 240 three phase four wire open delta services as shown in Section 23 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 49 PSEG 21 Fiberglass Pad Present Design Single Phase Figure 10 32 Fiberglass Pad Present Design Single Phase A 45 172 OPEN AREA GROUND ROD FINAL GRADE I Vl 3 4 CRUSHED BE USED ONLY IF PAD IS BETWEEN 10 FT WHEN USING CRUSHED STONE INSTALL AN AND 25 FT FROM BUILDING 18 PIECE OF 2 WO11969 SCHEDULE 40 PVC CONDUIT FOR PROTECTION OF PRIMARY CABLE AND PROPER SIZE RSC OR SCHEDULE 40 PVC CONDUIT FOR PROTECTION OF SECONDARY CABLE SECTION ASK IRE 001344 02 1209 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 50 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 22 Secondary Conduit Connections for Single Phase Open Delta Transformer Figure 10 33 Secondary Conduit Connections for Single Phase Open Delta Transformer LIGHTING TRANSFORMER POWER TRANSFORMER x 8 DRIVEN GROUND ROD x 8 DRIVEN GROUND ROD 30 p g 9 gt AR gt TO SERVICE TO LIGHTING TRANSFORMER TO POWER TRANSFORMER SINGLE PHASE FIBERGLASS PAD OPEN AREA
117. ally constructed building capable of supporting such a load The same size timber as described in paragraph 5 shall be used and bolted to the building frame with 5 8 in galvanized machine bolts at two points 6 ft apart in place of the bracing The mast need not extend into the ground One 6 in x 6 in timber may be used without braces It must be treated with creosote or other approved preservative and set into the ground at least 6 ft deep One 4 in tar coated standard weight steel pipe not electrical conduit or tubing set 6 ft into the ground may be used without bracing It shall have a concrete collar 12 in in diameter that extends 12 in deep below the surface of the ground A 30 ft class 7 fully creosoted pine pole set a minimum of 5 1 2 ft in the ground may be used without bracing Install a 5 8 in x 8 ft ground rod to obtain 25 ohms or less ground resistance Add additional rods if necessary to achieve the 25 ohms resistance level Install an adequately sized 3 4 in pressure treated plywood meter board behind the meter socket whenever the mounting holes of the socket exceed the width of the mast PSE amp G will supply at its headquarters without additional charge to the person installing a temporary service upright a sufficient length of the proper service wire to reach within 4 ft of the ground PSE amp G also will supply a suitable deadend device for making the connections on the upright The electrical contractor installi
118. amages or for injuries sustained by customers or by the equipment of customers or by reason of the condition or character of customer s facilities or the equipment of others on customer s premises PSE amp G will not be liable for the use care or handling of the electric service delivered to the customer after same passes beyond the point at which PSE amp G s service facilities connect to the customer s facilities Upon initial parallel operation of a generating system a Witness Test or verification test shall be performed or any time interface hardware or software is changed a verification test must be performed in accordance with the applicable requirements of IEEE Std 1547 1 2005 Conformance Test Procedures for Equipment Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems A New Jersey Licensed Professional Engineer or qualified individual working under the direction of a New Jersey Licensed Professional Engineer must perform verification testing in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations and use licensed electricians with experience in testing protective equipment PSE amp G reserves the right to witness verification testing or require written certification that the testing was performed Verification testing shall be performed every four years All verification tests prescribed by the manufacturer shall be performed If wires must be removed to perform certain tests each wire and each terminal must
119. and any changes shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff 1 underground zones where the customer s load is greater than that which can be supplied from the secondary mains PSE amp G will construct transformer manholes in the street or sidewalk area or may construct transformer manholes on private property exterior to the customer s building and where 24 hour access is available The equipping and wiring of such manholes will be done by and at the expense of PSE amp G If the construction of transformer manholes outside of the building is impractical the customer must provide a transformer vault at his building in which PSE amp G will set the transformers If this vault is exterior to the building PSE amp G will wire the vault on both the primary and secondary sides An exterior vault includes one that even though it may be physically within the confines of the building can only be entered from a point exterior to the building If the vault is completely interior to the building all vault wiring must be done by and at the expense of the customer The customer will provide all secondary wire In overhead zones where the customer chooses to have a transformer vault installation or where physical limitations require such an installation PSE amp G will set the transformers in place in a vault furnished by the customer provided it is at ground level and accessible If the vault is exterior to
120. and or any determination made by PSE amp G in connection with any such review examination will be solely for the purpose of permitting PSE amp G consistent with its statutory regulatory and contractual obligations to its customers to 1 Determine whether the design construction and installation of such facilities is compatible with the PSE amp G system and 2 Ensure that the provision of service to the customer based on the expected use of the service will not adversely affect the integrity reliability or safe operation of the PSE amp G system PSE amp G s review or examination and any determination made in connection therewith is not intended to be nor will same be made by PSE amp G for the purpose of nor should same be interpreted construed and or relied upon by the customer or any other person or entity as an endorsement approval confirmation and or warranty of or by PSE amp G relative to any aspect of the design construction or installation of the customer s facilities their safety reliability economic and or technical feasibility performance and or operational capability and or the suitability of same for their intended purpose s The customer shall not represent to any third party that PSE amp G s review was undertaken for any reason other than the reasons expressly stated in this publication Definitions of Terms Approved Refers to listed materials and methods meeting the requirements of the current editions of
121. any required manholes and handholes at the customer s expense Alternatively the customer may install the street crossing in accordance with PSE amp G specifications and must obtain PSE amp G s inspection approval before backfilling the trench PSE amp G will furnish and install the primary service cable 3 The customer shall consult the local Electric Distribution Division office prior to starting any work in order to determine the type of installation required for underground services The normal installation will be in conduit Authorization for a direct buried cable installation must come from the local Electric Distribution Division See Chapter 10 Section 9 Specifications for Customer Installed Underground Service Conduit Overhead Zone 4 Normally underground extensions installed by PSE amp G will not be made during winter months when soils are frozen It is vital that a developer s construction plan is coordinated with PSE amp G so as to permit construction of such underground facilities during the warmer months of the year Primary Service Runs in an Underground Zone For primary service runs in an underground zone PSE amp G will furnish and install the entrance facilities from its mains in the street to the curb for conduits and just inside the foundation wall for cables in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff If approved by PSE amp G the trenching work may be performed by the customer In
122. apter 3 Service Runs Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Section 3 Unacceptable Service Location Section 4 Indoor Enclosure Overhead Secondary Service Section 5 Service Entrance Mast Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit Section Service Entrance Installations 6 The service point of attachment shall be directly accessible from a ladder placed on the ground 4 Underground Secondary Service Run an Overhead Zone The following are general requirements for underground services in overhead zones 1 When a customer s load requirements can be supplied from overhead secondary facilities and the customer requests an underground secondary service the customer shall furnish and install the service conductors to extend 3 ft or more beyond PSE amp G s secondary mains or transformer connections on the pole and install any necessary conduit at its own expense and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations PSE amp G will connect the service conductors to the PSE amp G mains or transformer and will thereafter maintain the service facilities without charge to the customer PSE amp G will not replace a customer installed conduit and or cable for increased load requirements damage due to overload conditions settlement or terrain changes or other natural circumstances 2 When a customer s load requirements be adequately supplied from over
123. are not permitted except by special permission from PSE amp G and if allowed the plates must accept a seal 11 If copper and aluminum conductors are in the same terminal they should be separated with a listed barrier All aluminum conductors shall be coated with an oxide inhibiting compound 12 Meter sockets shall be equipped with barrel lock provisions 13 The point of connection for a service entrance must be workable from an extension ladder on grade level Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 9 PSEG 9 Figure 10 8 Service Entrance Mast Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit Service Entrance Mast Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit SERVICE CONDUCTORS TO EXTEND MINIMUM 2 FROM SERVICE HEAD IDENTIFY NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR IN WHITE SERVICE DROP MINIMUM SIZE CONDUIT 2 MAXMUM SIZE CONDUIT 3 NO COUPLING PERMITTED ABOVE HIGHEST SUPPORT SEE NOTE 3 OR 4 SERVICE CONDUIT AND WIREHOLDER CLAMP TYPE HOLE FOR SERVICE ATTACHMENT BY CONTRACTOR BACK GUY MAY BE REQUIRED SEE NOTE 5 ROOF FLASHING r CONDUIT SUPPORTS ATTACHED TO HOUSE WITH 15 MACHINE THROUGH BOLTS THROUGH WALL STUDS FLASHING TO BE RIGIDLY MINIMUM 2 SUPPORTS SUPPORTED AT ROOF TO PREVENT ROOF DAMAGE EACH SUPPORT TO BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING A 1 000 LB 4 HORIZONTAL PULL DUE TO VIBRATION NO OTH
124. ast 12 in above the underground installation This ribbon shall be of the detectable type be at least 3 in wide and shall state Caution Buried Electric Line Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 13 PSEG Below Ideal 42 201 or similar product Tape shall be visible at the exit points of the service from the ground where applicable 10 The bottom of the trench shall be firmly compacted with a 3 in layer of sand under the cable and with a minimum of 6 in of sand over the cable 11 All conductors shall be insulated with a fully rated neutral Separate grounds are not permitted in the conduit 12 All meter sockets shall be a minimum of 200 A size specified for underground service connection Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 14 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 8 Typical Conduit and Trench Details BUD Installations Only Figure 10 11 Service Connection See Note 2 3 0 MIN SCHEDULE 40 PVC OR RIGID STEEL CONDUIT FINAL GRADE SIDEWALK SCHEDULE 40 PVC OR 18 FROM RIGID STEEL CONDUIT FINAL GRADE INSULATED BUSHING WITH BLANK WITH RSC INSULATED BUSHING WITH BLANK WITH RSC 100 150 AMPS SERVICE 2 I D OUTSIDE METER S INSIDE METER S PREFERRED 200 AMPS 2 1 2 ABOVE 200 AMPS 4 D C
125. available on the PSE amp G website at www pseg com The service characteristics and installation requirements set forth herein are based upon the applicable sections of the National Electrical Code the National Electrical Safety Code as well as other standards or specifications specifically referred to herein and that are available from the American National Standards Institute Inc or the National Electrical Manufacturers Association 2 Clarifications The initial application for electric service and any questions concerning matters such as rate schedules billing or applications for service should be referred to your Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center Questions concerning the application or interpretation of PSE amp G installation requirements should also be referred to the Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center The references made herein to any governmental authority and to any authorized agency are general Any questions involving the application or interpretation of their requirements should be referred directly to the authority or agency involved Chapter 1 General May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 1 1 3 2 PSEG Under any provision of this document any review made by PSE amp G of the customer s plans and or specifications any examination made by PSE amp G of the actual design construction and or installation of the customer s equipment
126. bly at the planning stage to determine the type of service to be supplied and to review the requirements specific to each customer s particular installation Compliance with these requirements should help to eliminate delays in obtaining electric service and allow PSE amp G to safely deliver its customer s energy needs in a timely manner PSE amp G reserves the right to revise the information contained herein whenever PSE amp G deems it appropriate Thus it is the responsibility of the customer or the person responsible for the installation to contact PSE amp G prior to commencing the installation to confirm that the information relied upon in this book is still current This information will also be available on the PSE amp G website at www pseg com This PSE amp G publication entitled nformation and Requirements for Electric Service supersedes all previous editions of the PSE amp G publication entitled Electric Service Installation Information and Requirements which was commonly referred to as the Green Book This publication is not intended to supersede the Tariff for Electric Service of PSE amp G PSE amp G Electric Tariff as filed with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities BPU This document has been made a part of the PSE amp G Electric Tariff by reference The PSE amp G Electric Tariff sets forth the rate schedules and the standard terms and conditions governing the supply of electric service A copy of the PSE amp G Electric Tariff is
127. btained from the Electric Distribution Division Inspection Department to locate the equipment at another suitable location designated by PSE amp G Metered and unmetered wiring shall not be installed in a common raceway All metering and instrument transformer equipment shall be in the same location both outdoors or in the same room indoors 5 Billing meters shall normally be Hot Sequence that is billing meters shall be on the line side of customer disconnect devices overcurrent devices etc Under certain circumstances and consistent with National Fire Protection Association 70E Arc Hazard Protection Standards PSE amp G meters shall be Cold Sequence that is a disconnect device or devices will be permitted on the line side of the meters All devices shall have provisions for PSE amp G locks and seals to prevent access to unmetered conductors Cold Sequence metering shall be required if the installation is to be served by 265 460 V or 277 480 V and one or more of the following conditions are true Stack metering Solar photovoltaic metering The customer is served by a 1 500 or above kVA padmounted transformer transformer applies to 120 208 installations as well Bus collector room Spot and underground networks For all other situations not covered above the local PSE amp G Wire Inspector shall be consulted The solar production meter is owned and maintained by PSEG No branch circuits or devices other than t
128. by PSE amp G Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 68 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 43 Transformer Vault Minimum Construction Dimensions Single Up to Three 500 kVA Transformers qm 24 K24 K12 NORMALLY SECONDARY SIDE DRY TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER LOCATION OF SECO SWITCH amp GFI RECEPTICLE GROUND ROD DOUBLE DOORS AND jo er 4 SILL FLOOR X 2 PRIMARY CONDUITS GROUND ROD AND GROUND BUSS LOCATION BE DESIGNATED BY PSES amp C 4000 LB PULLING EYE SHALL BE MOUNIED OVER CONDUTIS PRIMARY CONDUITS SHALL BE EXTENDED 6 ABOVE FLOOR IRE 001353a 01 0613 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 69 PSEG Figure 10 44 Vault Requirements Customer Installed Transformer Vault Network Type Vaults Only VAULT REQUIREMENTS FOR CUSTOMER INSTALLED TRANSFORMER VAULT NOTE This is for network type vaults only Customer s Name Address Service Voltage 4kV 13kV 26kV 120 208V 277 480V 1 Construction details for Vaults The vault shall be accessible to mobile equipment for transformer installation and removal The minimum inside dimension of the
129. by PSE amp G at the customer s expense PSE amp G will charge on a time and material basis to clear debris or for any other work necessary to facilitate installation of underground facilities Direct buried underground extensions installed by PSE amp G will not be made during winter months when soils are frozen It is vital that a developer s construction plan is coordinated with PSE amp G so as to permit construction of such underground facilities during the warmer months of the year Chapter 3 Service Runs Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 5 The developer will provide approved site lighting and drainage plans at the time of request for electric service 6 Secondary Service Runs in an Underground Zone The following are general requirements for secondary service runs in an underground zone 1 secondary service runs in an underground zone in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff PSE amp G will furnish and install the entrance facilities from its mains in the street to the curb line The customer shall install and maintain the foundation opening to accommodate the service conduit If approved by PSE amp G the trenching work for the service run may be performed by the customer In the event that the customer has landscaping or hardscaping that would be disturbed by PSE amp G while installing the service run the customer shall be responsible fo
130. cking or processing of agricultural or horticultural products provided that the majority of these products were produced on a New Jersey commercial farm as defined in N J S A 4 1C 3 or Chapter 1 General Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 16 4 16 5 16 6 16 7 17 17 1 PSEG 2 Where authorized in writing by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in accordance with the provisions of N J A C 14 3 8 8 where the project would provide a significant public good or where compliance with Smart Growth regulations would cause an extraordinary hardship for the customer Charges for Extensions Designated Growth Areas Customers requesting service in Designated Growth Areas may be charged a deposit for service The amount of such deposit will be determined by PSE amp G by comparing the estimated Distribution Revenue to the applicable costs of the Extension The detailed explanation by customer type of such deposits if required is contained in Section 3 8 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Tarif Charges for Extensions Mixed Designated Growth and Non Growth Applications For a customer requesting service to an area comprising both a Designated Growth Area and a Non Growth Area the costs of the Extension shall be apportioned between the Areas in accordance with Section 3 9 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Tariff The amount of deposit and or non refundable co
131. communication cables on wooden overhead fed poles The equipment shall be installed not less than 40 in from secondary service wire pursuant to NESC Rule 235 5 and not less than 8 ft from ground line 7 For street light poles CCTV electrical connection to the utility s power source shall be through a polarized three prong plug connected to an electric utility s 120 V pole mounted outlet provided by the electric utility For wood poles cameras can be connected to secondary 8 One of four sides of the entire length of the pole must remain free for utility crew access 9 Cameras shall not be mounted on the field i e house side of a street light pole 10 Drilling into aluminum poles is strictly prohibited including contractors Cameras and control boxes must be secured to aluminum street light poles with approved metal straps or metal brackets bolted to the poles see Figure 6 2 through Figure 6 4 a A minimum of two stainless steel straps must be used to secure the camera to the pole b Each strap shall be a minimum of 1 2 in wide and 0 030 in thick with a tensile strength of 1500 c Each buckle shall be rated at double the tensile strength of the strap or approximately 3000 Ib d Ifa pole mount adapter plate is used the plate shall have a minimum load bearing rating of 200 Ib 11 If the CCTV equipment requires a system ground and none exists PSE amp G shall provide and install a ground rod at the customer s expense
132. condary Figure 10 28 Minimum Clearances and Bus Arrangement for Bar Type Current Transformers 200 to 800 A Secondary JUMPER STUD ER FRONT PANEL SEE NOTE 7 v 1 1 CLEAR SPACE ieget Ze NOTE 7 dM d BARRIER SEE NOTE 8 CSEE NDTE 2 Figure 10 28 1 Figure 10 28 2 Figure 10 28 3 BUS BAR E SIDE VI BELLEVILLE WASHER FLAT WASHERS d m Figure 10 28 4 IRE 001340 01 0411 Figure 10 28 Notes 1 The bus shall provide full support for the current transformers Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 43 PSEG 2 Whenever metering transformers are mounted behind the meter mounting panel an additional 3 in of space shall be provided and a grounded dead front barrier or a barrier of insulating material shall be installed 3 The customer shall furnish six 1 2 in non magnetic stainless steel studs nuts flat washers and Belleville washers for each metering transformer position All grounding shall be in accordance with current edition of the National Electrical Code Aluminum bus shall be joined as follows When
133. ctive grounding for installations of 180 kVA demand and above PSE amp G will also install the primary cable in accordance with the Tariff and make all primary connections The installation of the trench for direct buried cable or the primary underground conduits depending on local conditions and as specified by the local Electric Distribution Division Office from the transformer pad to the selected PSE amp G pole and all work on the secondary side of the transformer including the connections to the transformer terminals shall be done by and at the expense of the customer If conduit is installed it shall extend no less than 2 in or no more than 4 in above final grade at the supply pole and it shall extend approximately 3 in above the final level of the pad PSE amp G shall install the riser shield and back plate on the supply pole Any primary circuit breaker or other device required by municipal code but not by PSE amp G shall be installed by the customer at its expense Secondary service conductors of sufficient number and size as shown in Figure 10 7 to carry the full capacity of the customer s service entrance installation shall be installed in underground conduit by the customer Secondary conductors shall not be installed until the transformer has been set The land on which the pad is to be constructed shall be firmly compacted and established approximately at final grade It shall be free of obstructions unpaved and so located as to
134. d must be placed before the transformer is energized Concrete Pad Construction Details When concrete pads are used precast rather than poured in place pads are preferred The standard thickness of precast pads shall be 5 in W085000 where sloping terrain prohibits use of 5 in pads 9 in precast pads W085005 may be used The standard thickness of poured in place pads shall be 9 in The following specifications refer to poured in place as well as precast pads 1 Slump 4 in 28 Day Strength 4000 Ib sq in 2 The ground where the pad is to be placed shall be properly prepared tamped and levelled before installing the pad 3 Portland cement shall be used and the cement shall be a standard brand meeting all of the requirements of the American Society for Testing Materials ASTM C150 Specification for Portland Cement and the ASTM tests for Portland cement latest revisions 4 Aggregates shall consist of inert materials that are clean hard durable free from any organic matter and uncoated with clay or dirt Both large and small aggregates shall be well graded All ASTM requirements for the specifications and tests for concrete aggregates latest revisions shall be observed 5 The concrete shall be mixed until there is a uniform distribution of the materials and a uniform final mass in color and homogeneousness Mixer shall be of such a type so as to assure maintaining correct proportions of the ingredients If concrete is
135. d servicing of equipment Stack metering will be used for metering customers in high rise buildings Refer to the technical specifications for stack metering which are available upon request from PSE amp G The building owner developer shall designate the corresponding apartment or office number on each individual meter pan Chapter 5 Meters and Auxiliary Equipment Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 10 All other sections of PSE amp G s applicable standards shall apply to high rise metering 11 All unmetered internal risers shall be in threaded rigid pipe 4 Check Metering Check metering may be permitted under conditions defined in Section 9 2 of the Tariff for Electric Service Submetering is prohibited 1 Check Metering Where a customer monitors or evaluates its own consumption of electrical energy or any portion thereof in an effort to promote and stimulate conservation or for accountability by means of individual meters computer programs or otherwise When such metering is installed operated and maintained at the customer s expense such practice will be defined as check metering 2 Submetering Where customer owners landlords tenants or occupants of buildings or premises resell energy by registration on such customer s owned metering and the charges for such resold energy are in excess of the equivalent charge on the customer s own meter such practice shall be
136. d Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 37 PSEG 10 11 12 13 14 10 38 Bus supports shall be designed so that the bus will remain in position when the connecting links J are removed All bolted connections to the bus shall be bolted as shown in Figure 10 25 3 using non magnetic stainless 1 2 in steel bolts nuts flatwashers and Belleville washers 17 32 1 3 8 in O D tensil strength 5000 They are to be tightened until the Belleville washers are flattened then loosened 1 12th of a turn The bus shall be drilled to NEMA standards for 1 to 4 paralleled cables line and load Aluminum bus shall be joined as follows When the areas of contact have been plated be careful to not abrade or scratch the plating Bolt together as shown in Figure 10 25 3 When the areas of contact have not been plated brush the contact areas with a stiff fine wire brush until they are smooth and clean Apply a liberal coat of oxide inhibiting compound Wire brush again through the compound to remove the compound as shown in Figure 10 25 3 After joined do not wipe away the compound that has been forced out of the joint Transformers are oriented for services entering from the top If service comes in from the bottom the current transformers are to be set with the polarity marks at the bottom The neutral bus shall be in the same cabinet as the
137. d by PSE amp G These additional facilities are typically required for safety relay protection metering and equipment indication purposes and will be specified by PSE amp G on a case by case basis Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 4 1 PSEG Grounding The following requirements apply to grounding 1 The customer shall provide install and connect in accordance with the current edition of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code all grounding of services and service equipment and install any required grounding of equipment furnished by PSE amp G Proper grounding is essential to ensure safe working conditions and proper operations of electrical equipment and systems The path to ground from circuit equipment or conductor enclosures shall be permanent and continuous and shall have ample current carrying capacity to conduct safely any normal or transient currents likely to be imposed on it The ground path shall have a sufficiently low impedance to limit the potential voltage above ground and to facilitate the operation of the over current devices of the circuit during all seasons of the year Where a neutral service conductor is brought in to a customer s installation this conductor shall be connected to the grounding facilities of the installation at the service entrance switch or cabinet in accordance with the c
138. d enclosure have been set on their pads For information on pads for secondary enclosure contact PSE amp G The customer shall not be permitted to run a separate grounding conductor between the customer s premises and the PSE amp G transformer In those cases where the connections to the transformer and required secondary enclosure would normally be made by the customer at its own expense PSE amp G may elect in special cases to do such work with its own forces on a time and material basis at the customer s expenses The customer must assure the transformer pad shall be accessible for inspection and for installing and replacing the padmounted transformer including driving heavy equipment over to it without damage to the landscaping or the equipment Access design must be approved by PSE amp G The customer shall be responsible for the maintenance of all secondary cables wires and equipment between the padmounted transformer and the customer s premise Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 10 For buried primary cable installation the customer must consult the local Electric Distribution Division to determine if soil conditions require that the entire service run is placed in conduit Figure 10 54 Padmounted Transformer Installations Secondary Metered FIBERGLASS PAD
139. d for work on the line This route shall be paved or have another access design that would need to be pre approved by PSE amp G as to its suitability Curbs must be installed prior to the start of any PSE amp G work 6 Direct buried underground extensions installed by PSE amp G will not be made during winter months when soils are frozen It is vital that a developer s construction plan is coordinated with PSE amp G so as to permit construction of such underground facilities during the warmer months of the year 7 All PVC conduits shall be NRTL listed as approved for electrical use otherwise the installation will not pass inspection Access to Customer s Premises PSE amp G must have the right of reasonable access to customer s premises and to all equipment furnished by PSE amp G at all reasonable times for the purposes of inspecting a customer s premises incident to the rendering of service the reading of meters or the inspecting testing or repairing of PSE amp G s facilities used in connection with supplying the service or for the removal of its equipment The customer shall obtain or cause to be obtained all security clearance approval permits needed by PSE amp G for access to its facilities Only authorized employees of PSE amp G or duly authorized government officials can have access to PSE amp G facilities For the mutual protection of the customer and PSE amp G all company employees carry identification cards which shall be sho
140. d in accordance with N J A C 14 8 5 4 Level 2 Each EDC shall adopt a level 2 interconnection review procedure The EDC shall use the level 2 interconnection review procedure for an application to interconnect a customer generator facility that meets both of the following criteria 1 The facility has a capacity of two megawatts or less and 2 The facility has been certified in accordance with N J A C 14 8 5 5 Level 3 Each EDC shall adopt a level 3 interconnection review procedure The EDC shall use the level 3 review procedure for an application to interconnect a customer generator facility that does not qualify for the level 1 or level 2 interconnection review procedures set forth at N J A C 14 8 5 4 and 5 5 Allowable Capacity The maximum allowable capacities are e A4kV Maximum Capacity 650 KW e 13kV Maximum Capacity 5 MW e 13kV Impact Study Required Application Documentation The documents and application fees required from a customer vary depending on the type of interconnection being proposed The relevant documents are outlined below Table 9 2 Interconnection Documents Net Metering Level 1 Level 1 Interconnection Application Agreement with Terms and Conditions Net Metering Level 2 3 Level 2 3 Interconnection Application Agreement with Terms and Conditions PEP Tariff Levels 1 3 Level 2 3 Interconnection Application Agreement with Terms and Conditions PJM Tariff N A Requests processed t
141. d the amount of current that would be permitted for corresponding conditions of motor starting as described in Section 2 Motors Starting Current above 6 Gaseous Tube Lighting or Sign Equipment The following requirements apply to gaseous tube lighting or sign equipment 1 Where neon fluorescent or other types of lighting or sign equipment having similar low power factor characteristics are installed or moved to a new location the customer shall furnish install and maintain at its own expense corrective apparatus which will increase the power factor of the individual units or the entire lighting installation to not less than 90 Where a customer proposes using athletic field lighting fixtures that will utilize a 1500 W metal halide lamp design service shall be provided from a three phase supply The customer s lighting ballasts shall be connected phase to phase in order to avoid potential incompatibilities between the lighting ballast and the lamp design and the voltage characteristics of PSE amp G s system 7 WNon Utility Generators NUGs and or Parallel Operations with PSE amp G The following requirements apply to non utility generators and or parallel operations with PSE amp G 1 Whenever customer owned generating facilities Non Utility Generators or NUGs are installed for self generating purposes and may export excess power into PSE amp G s system and or parallel operation of the customer s gene
142. d to the Technical Documentation area You can also use our TechManuals pseg com email address to inquire about possible changes which we will direct to the Manual Owners All users are encouraged to give their feedback on this manual and its content at any time The Technical Documentation Department of PSE amp G shall implement any and all changes only upon receipt of the approval of the Manual Owner These changes will then be effected by revising or replacing existing pages or by issuing a bulletin to insure uniform application for appropriate associates When new or revised pages are complete they shall be inserted in their proper places in the manuals Notification to all applicable personnel will also take place upon approval of the Manual Owner in a prompt and timely manner Our electronic versions on line at the PSE amp G OEM Document Warehouse will reflect our most current revisions The distribution of any changes is controlled by the Manual Owner and implemented by the Technical Documentation Department How to Use this Manual Each manual consists of the following components e Cover page shows the Manual Owner and Date of Release e Record of Revisions Table of Contents e Chapters e Tabs marking the beginning of all Chapters e List of Figures all drawings photographs specifications e List of Tables e Each page lists in the footer the revision date of that page bottom left and the Chapter Part of the manual this page r
143. defined as submetering and is in violation of the Tariff and is not permitted Chapter 5 Meters and Auxiliary Equipment May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 5 5 PSEG Chapter 5 Meters and Auxiliary Equipment Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 6 Customer s Installations 1 General The following are general requirements for customer installations 1 Wiring installed on the customer s premises must conform to all requirements and regulations set forth in the current editions of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code Authorities having jurisdiction may have additional requirements that must be met in order to obtain a Certificate of Approval Cut in Card 2 PSE amp G must be notified before any additions or alterations are made to a customer s electrical installation or equipment The customer s wiring shall be so installed and connected that the service load will be balanced 4 Motors welders and other utilization apparatus shall be supplied installed connected operated and maintained so that PSE amp G s service to other local customers is not affected 5 Ifthe use of certain equipment by the customer would cause objectionable voltage fluctuations or flicker or would require electrical capacity out of proportion to the energy used for occasional intermittent momentary or shor
144. distribution system or the transmission system PSE amp G System The electrical facilities owned controlled and operated by PSE amp G Renewable Energy Class 1 Renewable e Biopower Produces electricity through the use of organic materials Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 3 1 PSEG e Fuel Cells Stored electrical generation e Solar or Photovoltaic Facility Produces electricity from solar radiation e Wave or Tidal e Wind Facility Produces electricity from a wind powered generator s Class 2 Renewable e Energy produced at resource recovery or hydro power facility Process This section outlines a framework for processing interconnection applications and ensuring that applicants are aware of the PSE amp G Standardized Interconnection Requirements SIR This section also provides applicants with an understanding of the process and information required to permit PSE amp G to review and accept the applicants equipment for interconnection in a reasonable and expeditious manner The time required to complete the process will reflect the complexity of the proposed project Projects using previously submitted designs that have been satisfactorily accepted will move through the process more quickly and several steps may be satisfied with an initial application depending on the detail completeness of the application
145. e of the start of construction or date of occupancy as possible Chapter 1 General May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 1 7 PSEG The Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center will initiate an E1 Notification make arrangements for supply of service where necessary furnish rate schedules identify the type of service to be supplied explain any special requirements and charges for the service and verify the availability of the size of service requested The Construction Inquiry Center will consult the local Electric Distribution Division office to confirm the type of service to be supplied to a particular location The local Electric Distribution Division office representative will confirm the requirements for the service entrance installation and service entrance equipment with the customer At that time the Service Consultant shall inform the customer whether they are in a Growth Area or Non Growth Area If the Service Consultant can not make a clear determination they will contact the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Office of Smart Growth for a final determination The customer is also free to contact the Office of Smart Growth regarding their area designation Information concerning the type of service to be supplied by PSE amp G and any associated technical requirements must be requested by the customer before making any financial commitments or purchasing elec
146. e Details of related documentation and drawings submitted e Coordination e Inspection requirements e Metering requirements Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 9 5 3 7 3 8 PSEG Inspection and Testing The applicant shall contact PSE amp G s Metering and Inspection Department prior to ordering material or commencing construction Acceptance Within a reasonable time after interconnection PSE amp G will review the results of its on site verification and issue to the applicant a formal letter of acceptance for interconnection or Permission To Operate PTO as well as a copy of the fully executed agreement Installation of the customer generator facility must be in compliance with the local state and federal codes and regulations and shall meet the requirements of IEEE Standard 1547 2003 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems and any subsequent subparts of IEEE 1547 such as IEEE 1547 1 2005 for testing protocols The installation shall be done in a workmanlike manor and shall meet or exceed industry standards of good practice Prior to connection PSE amp G must be provided by the local Sub code Official with a cut in card or other evidence of the satisfactory electrical inspection by the authorized inspection agency having jurisdiction Note PSE amp G will not be liable for d
147. e Meters SYNSO 19N3 SOTAAG NILdaNYYJLNI 4901 S 83 AOL1SD2 dyl WWILN3LOd ci amp S320 1g 9NILV In SNI IRE 001331 01 0411 300812313 S9NIGNAIOSS V SV 035 38 LON TIVHS Jdid 579 39 4 40 052 12114 NI G3IJI23dS SV 31545 300419413 SNIONMOS9 V OL Q3193NNOO 38 T IVHS YOLINGNOD 9NIONnONH9 NOWWO2S 134905 3L i _ JYNSOIONS 391430 O9NILdQHH31NI NIVA NI G4LNNOW 32018 3M 38V 35 39 T1IVHS SONILLIA 7 38 LSAW SYNSOIONA 391A30 ONILdANYYSLNI OVO OL 38 lIVHS LINGNOOD 3291 H3S 3NI 1 Figure 10 19 Notes Metered and unmetered conductors shall not occupy the same trough Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 30 PSEG Figure 10 20 Trough with Multiple Indoor Enclosures 120 240 or 120 208 V Service No Main Interrupting Device Before Meters j
148. e Network bus is dead and the source feeder cables are hot the network protectors will automatically begin to restore power to the Network Bus one at a time As soon as one Network Transformer Protector restores power to the Network Bus the Solar System begins it auto restart sequence Many designs will automatically allow the inverters to restore the Solar System after receiving 5 minutes of normal power At this point the Solar System once again begins to generate and will once again export power The entire sequence will repeat and continue until the Network Protectors fail Potential for Export of Power Solar Systems have the potential to export power when they are sized larger than the load of the facility they serve or are over 10 20 of the normal minimum load demand of the facility they serve Normally in an overhead radial environment this back feed or export is not an issue but export in a Network environment is a major concern to all utilities Back feed export for systems that are sized at about 10 20 of the normal minimum load demand tend to export on very low load days typically late spring and late fall A C not running weekends During these periods the facility loads are at their lowest levels and are at the greatest risk for a Solar System back feed To truly understand the electric energy usage of the facility a real time demand level study is required To eliminate any possibility of export the Solar System must be sized to
149. e Plan indicating location and details of the switchgear room Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Profiles showing the specific arrangement and dimensions of the interior and exterior of the switchgear Electrical one line diagram from PSE amp G s source through the customer s switchgear Interrupting ratings shall be indicated on main fault clearing devices Fault withstand rating shall be indicated on all bus work Manufacturer model numbers and ratings shall be supplied Connector specifications for actual connection to PSE amp G service conductors 4 All Non Utility Generators NUGs that connect to PSE amp G facilities must submit their major electrical equipment and final electrical design plans to PSE amp G for review before ordering major equipment See Section 9 Non Utility Generators below and Chapter 6 Section 7 Non Utility Generators and or Parallel Operations with PSE amp G for further information 5 The following sections and applicable drawings are included in the Chapter 10 of this manual Section 17 Minimum Clearances and Bus Arrangement for Bar Type Current Transformers 200 to 800 A Secondary Section 18 Mounting Dimensions for Current Transformers in Cubicle Window Type 800 A to 4000 A Secondary 9 Non Utility Generators NUGs The local Electric Distribution Division office will provide requirements to be f
150. e compound to remove the oxide film Without removing the compound bolt the two surfaces together using lubricated bolts as shown in Figure 10 29 3 Do not wipe away the excess compound that has been forced out of the joint The current transformers are oriented for accepting the incoming service Line Side from the top of the cubicle If the service Line Side is to be supplied from the bottom of the cubicle the current transformers shall be set with their polarity marks at the bottom The neutral bus shall be in the same cubicle as the metering transformers and located on either side of the front of the cubicle and shall be drilled and tapped for accepting 1 4 x 20 in screws Whenever metering transformers are mounted behind the meter mounting panel an additional 3 in of space shall be provided A removable grounded dead front barrier or a barrier of insulating material shall be installed An appropriate barrier shall be furnished and installed by the customer where the customer s equipment is located above or below the CT area in the same cubicle The barrier shall safely separate the CT area and the customer s equipment The meter mounting panel shall be 3 4 in plywood a minimum size of 36 in x 30 in painted black and mounted 1 in off the wall There shall be a minimum of 12 in of space above the meter panel to the top of the board for PSE amp G s use Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations In
151. e drop conductors Where a support must be erected to provide sufficient height for the point of attachment of the service drop it shall be attached to the building and have adequate strength to withstand the pull of the service drop and shall be subject to approval by PSE amp G Refer to Chapter 10 Section 6 At locations where there are no buildings or structures service may be provided to an approved free standing pole or timber supplied installed and maintained by the customer This pole should be fully treated pine cedar or equivalent wood set 6 ft deep and with a cross section at the ground line of approximately 64 sq in 9 in in diameter Where in the opinion of PSE amp G a terminal pole is required to attach the service run PSE amp G reserves the right to install such a pole at the customer s expense This pole will remain the property of PSE amp G Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 3 PSEG The service head and service run shall be out of reach from porches windows doors and fire escapes and shall be clear of awnings fire escapes building projections and other obstructions as required by the National Electrical Code f the size of the service entrance conductors is 1 AWG or smaller the conductors shall extend 2 ft out of the service head if larger than No 1 AWG they shall extend 3 ft out of the service head The follo
152. e following symbols are used throughout the manual to direct the reader to important topics Note Important Reference e 9 Danger Caution 8 What s New Following are some of the sections that have been expanded added or changed for this revision and incorporated from previous bulletins Acomplete cover to cover review was conducted e The expertise of the Meter and Wiring Team contributed to the verification and accuracy of the technical information in specific chapters e Various drawings were recreated for clarity e Added Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections e Anew Index was created from the new format Introduction May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service PSEG 9 Ownership and Confidentiality The Plant Engineering Policies and Procedures Manual is the property of PSE amp G The Manual Owner is James Deswalt Manager New Business and Work Management It is a confidential document for PSE amp G personnel only It is loaned to you subject to recall without prior notice and with the distinct understanding that it is to be used only for the duration of and in connection with the performance of work for PSE amp G Reproduction in whole or in part is expressly forbidden Should any circumstances arise under which you will no longer require this manual for the specific purpose for which it is loaned to you it must be returned promptly Und
153. e introduced onto the PSE amp G system due to any equipment installed at its premises See Chapter 6 Section 9 Voltage Sensitive Equipment of this document for more information Customers shall typically receive the standard PSE amp G service supply that is available at its location including the number and size of circuits type of service capacity location of PSE amp G plant and point of connection Where special facilities which differ from those normally supplied by PSE amp G for a given size and type of load are specifically requested by the customer these special facilities may not be considered a part of the normal facilities covered by the Tariff If it is practical to install these facilities such special facilities may be made available upon payment of a facilities charge or a deposit as determined by PSE amp G Such charges may be subjected to an additional tax gross up due to their effect on PSE amp G s taxable income under the provisions of the nternal Revenue Code If a customer specifically requests and PSE amp G agrees to supply three phase service for a load for which PSE amp G would normally specify a single phase service a charge based on the amount by which these three phase facilities exceed in cost the estimated cost of the single phase facilities shall be billed to the customer as a charge for special facilities without any revenue or minimum service credit This charge which is in addition to the usual line extensi
154. e sand required for protection of the cables warning tape backfilling and any conduits as required by PSE amp G from the transformer pad to the selected pole All work on the secondary side of the transformer including the connections to the transformer terminals is the customer s responsibility Secondary conductors shall not be installed until the transformer has been set on the pad The customer shall not be permitted to run a separate grounding conductor between the customer s premises and the PSE amp G transformer 2 Forpadmounted transformer installations in underground zones the primary and secondary wiring to the transformer pad must be installed underground by PSE amp G in accordance with the Tariff PSE amp G will Chapter 3 Service Runs Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 11 PSEG install the padmounted transformer and will install and connect the primary conductors to the transformer The customer shall furnish and install at its expense and in accordance with PSE amp G specifications the primary conduits and any necessary manholes from the transformer pad to the selected PSE amp G manhole and all work on the secondary side of the transformer including the hardware required to make connections to the transformer terminals and the connections themselves Secondary conductors shall not be installed until the transformer has been set on the pad The customer shall not be permitted to
155. ed a description of its purpose must be supplied APPLIANCE SINGLE PHASE THREE PHASE NUMBER TOTAL KW OF TYPE KW KW OF UNITS EACH APPLIANCE BY TYPE Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Air Conditioning Heat Pumps Comfort Heating Water Heating Cooking Receptacles Motor s Pump s Plus H P Rating Fan s Refrigeration Elevators Computer Miscellaneous House Load Total kW Columns in this Row 3 Service Voltage Characteristics Service Amperage Size Lo Square Footage of Units Total Square Footage of Premise Air Conditioning Size in Tons IRE 009060 01 1012 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 7 3 PSEG Figure 7 3 Commercial Industrial Project Contact Information Sheet Commercial Industrial Project Contact Information Sheet Builder Developer Company Name Builder Developer Contact Name Mailing Address Telephone No Fax No Cell Phone No E Mail Address Square Feet of Building s Building Location Description SIC Code Construction Start Date Amount of Electric Meters Amount of Gas Meters Electrical Contractor Amount of Units or Bays Amount of Common Area Meters Amount of Common Area Meters Address Telephone No Cell Phone Pager No Fax
156. ed above the following requirements shall apply Guy shall be securely fastened to anchored studding Guy wire shall a minimum 1 4 in galvanized wire 6 PSE amp G assumes no responsibility for building damage associated with this type of construction 6 Service Entrance Installations Table 10 1 shall be used for determining sizes and types of un guyed service entrance masts The heights are given for the distance from the highest support to the point of attachment for size 2 0 or less service drop wires The point of attachment will be a minimum of 6 in below the service head Table 10 1 Service Entrance Masts Specifications UM HEIGHT STRUCTURAL STEEL GALVANIZED WEIGHT CHANNEL WEIGHT WEIGHT RIGID STEEL PER FOOT SIZE PER FOOT PER FOOT CONDUIT SIZE IN IN IN SOLID POUNDS POUNDS POUNDS CLEAR TIMBER SIZE 4X6 NE 4 6 13 4X 613 X 3 x 3g 8 2 1 2 6 X 613 172 X 3 172 X 3 2 1 2 6X 6 3 1 2 X 3 172 X X 2 5 8 6X 6 4 X 4 X tg a3 x 3 X 4 5 8 X 4 5 8 IRE 001323 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 11 PSEG Table 10 1 Notes 1 Service Entrance Masts shall be attached to building with through bolts that are adequately secured to
157. ed at the end of the customer provided trench so that there would be 3 ft available at the transformer when all the trenching was completed PSE amp G will complete the remaining section of trench and terminate the wire at the transformer For power supplies served underground from padmount transformers the service shall terminate at a disconnect switch to be mounted on the outside of the power supply pedestal The service shall enter the disconnect switch via conduit attached to the outside of the pedestal either Schedule 40 PVC or rigid galvanized steel Such conduit will extend a maximum of 18 in below grade and have a bushing to protect the service conductors See Figure 10 48 for details For CATV power supplies mounted on a joint pole see Figure 10 49 for details of installation Closed Circuit Installation Requirements 1 Cameras and associated Closed Circuit CCTV attachments are only permitted on round wood distribution poles and round aluminum street and area lighting poles CCTV cameras and auxiliary equipment shall be attached to street light poles as illustrated and specified in Figure 6 1 and according to the instructions and requirements that follow the figure Chapter 6 Customer s Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 6 9 PSEG Figure 6 1 Closed Circuit Camera Attachments to Street Light Poles Wood CAMERA MINIMUM FOR APPROVAL OF LOCATIO
158. eering Job Sponsor Phone E Mail Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 73 PSEG 29 Minimum Requirements for a Temporary Service Mast Figure 10 46 Minimum Requirements for a Temporary Service Mast SERVICE HOOK W073676 TO BE BELOW SERVICE CAP WHERE PRACTICABLE PREFORMED TYPE SERVICE GRIP SEE Section 29 1to Section 29 5 CONNECTOR FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CONTRACTOR CONNECTORS ARE TO BE AT LOWEST POINT OF DRIP LOOP CONTRACTOR TO OBTAIN SUFFICIENT SERVICE WIRE TO REACH WITHIN 4 FT OF GROUND CONTRACTOR TO MAKE UP DEADEND AND SERVICE CONNECTION MORE SLACK SHALL BE LEFT IN LIVE TAPS THAN IN THE NEUTRAL TAP IN ORDER THAT THE NEUTRAL WILL SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE SERVICE IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OFTHE ANCHORAGE TWO 2 x6 OR ONE 4 x6 MINIMUM SERVICE DROP _ MAX LENGTH 100 MAX TENSION 200 LB WOOD BRACES 2 x4 MINIMUM 17 0 MIN See Note 1 Section 29 2 2 x4 MINIMUM See Note 1 Section 29 2 4 0 MIN GREATER DEPTH MAY BE REQUIRED DEPENDING ON MAST S IU IRE 001354 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 74 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 29 1 General The following are general requirements for temporary service facilities 29 2 1 Th
159. efers to bottom right Also where a Section Letter was used previously instead of a Chapter Number this Section and Letter are indicated at the top of each page For example Chapter 3 old Section C will be at the top e Each drawing is a specific Figure Number as is each Table All references throughout the manual refer to these figures tables Introduction Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG e References will will appear in the manual in two formats a Internal References Internal references are references to topics that are in other locations of the Operations Outside Plant Manual These references will list the Chapter number if applicable and Section number and will link to the referenced material b External References External references are references to topics that are located in other manuals These references will appear in the following format Manual Title Chapter Title Section Title if applicable Sub Section Title if applicable Example Overhead Construction Outside Plant Manual Cutouts Surge Arrestors 13 kV Loadbuster Disconnect Switch 900 A Rating e References will also appear in the the following format and may be internal or external references Reference 1 Conversion of 4 kV to 13 kV Distribution 2 4 2 Overhead Construction Outside Plant Manual Cutouts Surge Arrestors 113 kV Open Type Cutout with Loadbuster Hooks 7 Symbols Th
160. ements of the National Electrical Code and PSE amp G 7 Install CTs on the mounting studs of the CT enclosure with the primary polarity marks facing the incoming line 8 Furnish and install approved double hole connectors with 9 16 in holes for connecting the conductors in accordance with Section 20 1 2 Note 2 9 Install the terminal connectors using 12 1 2 in x 2 in bolts and hex nuts with 24 Belleville washers and 24 flat washers All such hardware shall be furnished by the customer and shall me made from non magnetic stainless steel See Figure 10 27 2 for typical installation details 10 Furnish and install an NRTL listed connector and bond it to the CT enclosure when applicable 11 Make an appropriate provision in the enclosure for PSE amp G to terminate its control wire neutral conductor and include a 8 AWG lug for that purpose Contact the local PSE amp G Wiring Inspection department for further details 12 Obtain required approvals of inspection authorities having jurisdiction 13 Install CT cabinet 18 in min from floor to bottom of cabinet indoor or 24 in min from finished grade to bottom of cabinet outdoor 14 Install CT cabinet 60 in max from grade level to top of CT cabinet Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 17 Minimum Clearances and Bus Arrangement for Bar Type Current Transformers 200 to 800 A Se
161. energized from the secondary the network protector will trip the transformer secondary breaker upon backfeed with minimal time delay An excessive number of operations of the protector will lead to premature failure Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 5 1 5 2 PSEG Solar Photovoltaic System PV System developers need to be aware that installations in any urban city environment where underground distribution is present may involve Network Distribution Systems Networks are high reliability distribution systems that are primarily used in PSE amp G cities If a developer scouts out a potential solar site in an urban city area and does not see overhead distribution on all of the streets in the immediate area of the prospective site there is a very high probability that the site is ina network area Network Basics Networks are special distribution systems that utilize two or more primary voltage feeders either 26 kV 13 kV or 4 kV that are essentially connected in parallel In a typical network each feeder is connected to a special step down transformer called a Network Transformer The Network Transformer is a submersible device that is placed in an underground vault and transforms the primary voltage to the service voltage either 120 208 VAC three phase or 277 480 VAC three phase Attached to each Network transformer is a device called a Ne
162. ent tube lighting is not permitted The lights shall be located on the wall opposite the transformers and not more than 7 ft above the floor A wall mounted outlet with integral grounding connection shall also be provided for auxiliary lighting and power tool connections 7 For vaults at grade a drain to a 24 in by 24 in dry well shall be provided and the floor of the vault should be sloped toward it The dry well shall be installed with a grate cover For vaults below grade a drain to a dry well or a blind sump shall be provided and the floor of the vault should be sloped toward it 8 No plumbing heating or other foreign facilities or accessories such smoke and or heat detectors shall be permitted within the transformer vault Only fire alarm equipment that is part of a deluge or suppression system for the vault may be installed in the vault or parts of a remote air sampling system or other passive devices and only with PSE amp G s prior permission 9 All supporting framework and exposed metal parts of all equipment shall be grounded This includes door frame and or door transformer tank primary and secondary grounds All grounding must be secure and in good condition and shall have a minimum of 4 conductor A copper ground is required Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 67 PSEG Figure 10 42 Transformer Vault Minimum Constructi
163. entry point for the service cable Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 33 Net Metering Figure 10 51 Net Metering Figure 10 51 Notes 1 This net metering job depicts two external safety disconnect switches for a solar installation One switch has been utilized for each photovoltaic inverter Most residential solar installations will only have one inverter When switches are installed they should generally be within 10 ft of the meter and have warning signs as shown PSE amp G does not specify the manufacturer of the disconnect switches 2 The meter in this picture is for use in a network installation PSE amp G will provide the proper meter for the service application 3 Atelephone line can be seen near the disconnect switches and if a telephone line is required by PSE amp G for the metering installation the contractor shall verify it is operational before PSE amp G will set the meter Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 85 5 001482 01 0411 snqumno oouopuodopu Aepli poor Keptpirg s ujoourT 5 MON 3HOd38 SAVA SSANISNG 1 3344 TIVO TIV lt 0001 2 008 Ajayes 7 s uoysuryse Avpyyrg 5 Bury 19
164. equirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 4 The door location and equipment arrangement shall be specified so that a defective transformer can be replaced without moving the remaining transformers or other equipment Doors shall be equipped with crash bar type opening devices on the inside to provide quick and unimpeded escape from the vault in case of an emergency 5 Ventilation shall be provided by means of suitable screened louvers having a minimum net open area of 31 25 sq ft It is recommended that the louvers be arranged to provide cross ventilation over the transformers by having the inlet and outlet louvers on opposite ends of the long dimension of the vault If the inlet and outlet louvers must be mounted a common wall air ducts shall be used as necessary to effect proper ventilation One louver opening shall be near the ceiling and the other near the floor If PSE amp G determines that more ventilation is required than can be obtained through louvers the customer shall at its expense provide thermostatically controlled forced air ventilation with a minimum capacity of 2000 cu ft per minute for each 1000 KVA of ultimate transformer capacity to be installed the vault The service connection for such an installation shall be made on the customer s side of the meter 6 For both interior and exterior vaults suitable lighting shall be installed in the vault with an operating switch near each door Fluoresc
165. er no circumstances shall this manual be transferred loaned or by any other means made available to any other individual outside the Company firm or corporation without the express written permission of the Manual Owner and the Technical Documents group We welcome any comments or feedback please contact the Technical Documentation group at TechManuals pseg com Introduction Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 1 General 1 Purpose This publication has been issued by the Public Service Electric and Gas Company PSE amp G to inform its current and prospective customers as well as their contractors engineers and architects about PSE amp G s specific service characteristics and installation requirements Compliance with these service characteristics and installation requirements is necessary in order to provide for a safe working environment for both PSE amp G employees and the customer and to permit PSE amp G to supply safe adequate and reliable electric service to all its customers In addition to these written requirements other practices and procedures may be applicable and recommended by PSE amp G based upon its experience as well as industry practice It is urged that these recommendations be followed The information contained herein is general It is the responsibility of the customer to consult with a PSE amp G representative in advance of installation prefera
166. ergized Meters and or disconnects are not permitted on PSE amp G or joint owned poles A clear space of at least 36 in from the customer s property line shall be maintained in front of the face of all meter enclosures or CT cabinets The clearance between electric and gas meters shall be a minimum of 36 in The clearance between electric meters and propane tanks shall be at least 10 ft Chapter 5 Meters and Auxiliary Equipment May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 5 1 8 10 11 12 13 14 PSEG On multiple meter installations the meters shall be stacked and the designation of the portion of the building served by each meter shall be permanently marked on the customer s load switch meter cover and panel Any exception to stacked metering must be reviewed and approved by PSE amp G See Section 3 of this chapter for more details Pole Top Metering is an acceptable installation for 4 kV and 13 kV primary customers provided PSE amp G determines that it does not create an unsafe condition and only where there is an otherwise un correctible space problem with other forms of metering In order for PSE amp G to reach such a determination the customer must first present the basis for the review and only then will PSE amp G perform a study to decide whether such an installation is warranted a For those projects that involve conversion from secondary to primary metering a mini
167. ervice 7 11 1 9 Gas Serie 7 11 14 Completion Letters sse coed nebeu Goes Per pred 7 11 15 Application 5 7 11 Chapter 8 Electric Territory 8 1 Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections 9 1 INE DCMTTTTPTTPCTTEEEMP HEETPE 9 1 2 Delhitols ACFOTVITIB aed exe OR RERO de E Rn ch nc RR t eR Re E XO at d ee 9 1 Table of Contents viii Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 MEG Pep 9 3 3 1 NJAC Level Review Process 9 3 3 2 Allowable Capacity ors Ne RE E ex aeo Re oc ad be ee ose be de ota 9 4 3 3 Application 9 4 3 4 Application 9 5 3 5 Applicant Commits to Proceed with Constructing the 9 5 3 6 Coordination and Scheduling 9 5 3 7 Inspectionarid Testirig ober Eee de eae eod deae e GR o 9 6 9 8 s ceo ie t ep eade aba edel zer e
168. ervice entrance It is the customer s responsibility to go through the proper channels to find the network service details for proper design including the service type and network voltages The relay shall be wired to trip the Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 9 13 PSEG generator or Solar System upon relay failure and loss of relay control power The customer is expected to utilize a self resetting contactor that drops out upon loss of control power to open the generator or Solar System Under no circumstances shall PSE amp G assume responsibility for design flaws setting errors or other deficiencies in the system that might result in undesired trips or equipment damage Any damage to PSE amp G equipment caused by deficient design erroneous relay settings even if reviewed by PSE amp G or any other failure to meet the requirements herein shall be the sole responsibility of the customer Additional Resources PSE amp G Information and Requirements http www pseg com business builders new_service before pdf RequirementsElecSvc2005 pdf Chapter 5 Customer Requirements for Primary Service http www pseg com business builders new_service before pdf pepp sec05 pdf Chapter 6 General Specifications for 26KV Outdoor Substations http www pseg com business builders new_service before pdf pepp sec06 pdf Chapter 7 General Specifications
169. es Prior to the start of excavation or demolition all contractors are required by New Jersey State Law to make proper notification to the One Call Damage Prevention System at 1 800 272 1000 to allow operators of underground facilities to temporarily locate and mark their facilities All temporary markouts shall conform to the requirements of N J A C 14 2 Protection of Underground Facilities One Call Damage Prevention System See Figure 10 52 and Figure 10 53 in Chapter 10 When markouts are performed by PSE amp G all underground electric markouts shall be marked with the letter designation E and shall be made in High Visibility Safety Red All gas markouts shall be marked with the Chapter 1 General May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 1 9 PSEG 11 12 1 10 letter designation and be made in High Visibility Safety Yellow These colors are in accordance with ANSI Standard 753 1 and the Uniform Color Code of the Utility Location and Coordination Council The following are general guidelines for markouts requested through the One Call System 1 Markout requests shall be made a minimum of 3 business days but not more than 10 business days prior to the start of excavation or demolition 2 PSE amp G shall complete the temporary markout of its underground facilities within 3 business days of notification by the One Call System and the contractor should plan accordingly
170. es now or previously furnished by PSE amp G and installed in or on the customer s premises remain the property of PSE amp G All reasonable care shall be exercised to prevent loss or damage to these facilities PSE amp G may remove this equipment when in the opinion of PSE amp G such facilities are no longer required by the customer 2 Under certain circumstances it may be necessary for PSE amp G to install equipment including transformers network protectors switches metering equipment or other equipment including wire and cable in or on the customer s premises and in facilities provided by the customer for PSE amp G s use including but not limited to manholes handholes vaults conduit and ductbanks The customer is responsible for maintaining its privately owned manholes handholes vaults conduit ductbanks and similar facilities at its sole expense unless such facilities were built for PSE amp G s use and to PSE amp G specifications and requirements and were subjected to PSE amp G inspection and approval of construction Thereafter PSE amp G will repair and maintain such facilities subject to specific limitations referenced in other sections of this manual 3 Inthe event that PSE amp G will be installing oil filled equipment on the customer s premises the customer shall comply with the requirements shown in Section 17 of this chapter and all the pertinent environmental regulations 5 PSE amp G Responsibility for Electric Installa
171. ese instructions shall be considered the minimum requirements for temporary triplex wire services not exceeding 100 ft from the PSE amp G service pole All lumber used for the service mast shall be free of large knots splits or checks The minimum height of the mast shall be 14 ft above the ground however the mast shall provide at least 18 ft of clearance over streets and driveways and 12 ft of clearance at all other locations and must be sized accordingly Temporary masts to accommodate services using larger than triplex service wire shall be engineered individually to fit the circumstances and the design must be approved by PSE amp G prior to installation Construction 1 The mast shall consist of two 2 in x 6 in timbers bolted or nailed securely together or one 4 in x 6 timber and set a minimum of 4 ft in the ground and placed with the 6 in gt edge parallel to the pull direction of the service wires Either design shall be braced in line and at right angles with 2 in x 4 in timbers Braces shall be bolted or nailed at 2 3 of the height of the mast and to individual stakes in the ground at least 6 ft from the base of the mast or preferably the length of B as shown in Figure 10 46 Stakes shall be made from 2 in x 4 in timbers at least 3 ft long and shall be driven into the ground 2 ft Note All dimensions are minimum unless otherwise specified by PSE amp G The temporary mast may be attached to a substanti
172. et a copy of the BUD Regulation from the Board of Public Utilities Two Gateway Center Newark New Jersey 07102 Application for Wiring Inspection In order to meet the customer s construction schedule an Application for Wiring Inspection PSE amp G form 432 is required before work is started by the customer This form notifies the Wiring Inspection group of the local Electric Distribution Division office that the customer s proposed work is scheduled to be started As soon as practicable the customer shall arrange a meeting with the PSE amp G Wiring Inspector at the site for the purpose of identifying the point of connection and service entrance equipment location PSE amp G will review the customer s proposed service entrance equipment for conformance with PSE amp G specifications and will furnish any other information concerning the requirements for service Inspection and Acceptance of Customer s Installations The following items pertain to the inspection and acceptance of customer s installations Chapter 1 General Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 10 PSEG PSE amp G does not inspect customer wiring beyond the meter Before electric service is provided PSE amp G will require a Certificate of Approval Cut in card for the entire electrical installation PSE amp G will refuse to connect with any customer s installation or make additions or alterations to the existing service c
173. etal strap approved by PSE amp G Figure 6 2 Metal Straps to Mount CCTV Camera Bracket Round Metal and Wooden Street Light Poles 0H 004699 02 0108 16 Figure 6 3 and Figure 6 4 respectively illustrate PSE amp G approved CCTV camera attachments to wood poles and to round metal poles Chapter 6 Customer s Installations 6 12 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Figure 6 3 Camera Attachment to Wood Pole 0H 004700 01 0108 Figure 6 4 Camera Attachment to Metal Pole 0H 004701 01 0108 Chapter 6 Customer s Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 6 13 PSEG Chapter 6 Customer s Installations 6 14 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications The following forms and applications are available for the customer s guidance The customer should always check with PSE amp G to determine if a revision to these forms has been made Temporary Electric Service s Application Permanent Electric Service s Load Information Commercial Industrial Project Contact Information Sheet Residential Project Contact Information Sheet Motor Data Sheet 100 Horsepower and Above Resistance Welder Data Sheet Power Quality Data Sheet Service Removal Request Application Demolition CO Qr ee NS Chapter 7
174. ev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 7 9 PSEG Figure 7 9 Service Removal Request Application Demolition Public Service Electric amp Gas Company For Office Use Only Box 790 Cranford 07016 0790 Project Phone 800 817 3366 Fax 908 497 1878 E1 No E Mail demolition pseg com G1 No PSE amp G Service Removal Request Write clearly and review application instructions before completing this form Owner s Name Owner s Authorized Agent Premises Vacant Service Address of Building to be Demolished Mailing Address Cross Street Owner s Primary Residence Yes IMPORTANT APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL APPLICANT HAS TAKEN OWNERSHIP AND PROPERTY IS VACANT Project Contact Fax No Primary Phone No Alternate Phone Number or E Mail Address Meter Numbers Gas Electric Type and Number of Structures to be Demolished PSE amp G Lighting to be Removed Yes C No Other PSE amp G Equipment Poles Transformers Etc Type of Electrical Service Overhead Underground Type of Structure to be Built after Demolition Approximate Date of Reconstruction Signature Print Name BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION YOU ARE CERTIFYING THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC AND GAS SERVICES AT THE PROPERTY SPECIFIED ABOVE AND THAT THE
175. exposed metal parts of all equipment Door frame and or door All grounding must be secure and in good condition 8 Secondary and Primary Connection PSE amp G Is responsible for the installation of the primary and secondary inside the vault Customer s equipment must be able to except lug limiters On a 277 480 V service when a bus room is required PSE amp G will furnish the buss and the customer will pick up and install the buss 9 Buss Room Dimension 4000 A Buss Room 11 ft D x 23 ft W x 14 ft H 5000 A Buss Room 11 ft 4 in Dx 32 ft W x 14 ft H The customer will be furnished with buss specifications ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CONTACT PSE amp G Chief Wiring Inspector or Engineer Sponsor of the Job PSE amp G Chief Wiring Inspector Phone Email Engineering Job Sponsor Phone Email Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 71 PSEG Figure 10 45 Vault Requirements Customer Installed Transformer Vault Non Network Type Vaults Only VAULT REQUIREMENTS FOR CUSTOMER INSTALLED TRANSFORMER VAULT NOTE This does not apply to network type vaults Customer s Name Address Service Voltage 4kV 13kV Radial 120 208V 277 480V 1 Construction details for Vaults The vault shall be accessible to mobile equipment for transformer installation and removal The minimum inside dimension of the vaul
176. f second 5 Where the design of the equipment is such that unequal currents appear in the supply wires the tables apply to the supply wire carrying the largest current For two phase motors the locked rotor currents specified in the tables shall be multiplied by the appropriate phase correction factor e g 0 866 7 commercial or industrial areas the starting current limitation per step when the starting frequency does not exceed one start per hour for single phase and polyphase motors up to 240 V rating shall be 100 A plus 1 1 2 A per horsepower of connected load The connected load in horsepower may consist of motors lights etc including the motor under consideration Higher starting currents may be acceptable in certain cases for motors that start infrequently and upon receipt of a customer application accompanied by complete data on the proposed operating cycle and motor characteristics PSE amp G will determine the permissible starting currents This rule applies to installations having 300 hp or less connected load For larger installations PSE amp G will determine what starting currents are permissible 8 Amotor or motors may be started across the line if the total locked rotor current does not exceed the limitations given above Current limiting starters may be used for motors requiring higher starting currents provided the current drawn in both the starting and the running position as measured on the line side of the s
177. factors in the utility system or the customer s wiring including single phase to ground faults wires down due to Chapter 2 Characteristics of Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 2 1 PSEG storms vehicle pole hit accidents or blown fuses Under certain limited circumstances three phase customers may receive sustained low voltage on one or two phases until normal service can be restored The customer s equipment shall be suitable or adequately protected to accept this type of service 7 For real estate developments or for several customers in the same general area who apply simultaneously the principles given in paragraphs 3 and 4 above are applied to the individual customers to determine the type of service to be specified The total charge if any is then made to the developer or allocated among the individuals in the same manner as similar charges for line extensions Any transformation of the service voltage shall be done by and at the customer s expense Where applicable PSE amp G recommends that the customer consider specifying motors that operate at 240 or 480 V rather than 208 V due to improved motor operation particularly if the customer s load is principally electrically powered or if long runs of wiring are involved For 208 V services resistance heating appliances such as ranges and water heaters should be equipped with coils rated at 208 V for satisfactory o
178. for 26KV Metal Clad Substations http www pseg com business builders new_service before pdf pepp secO7 pdf Chapter 8 General Specifications for 69KV Outdoor Substations http www pseg com business builders new_service before index jsp Technical Support Contact Michael Henry PSEG com Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations The information contained in this Chapter is for illustration purposes only and can change at any time without notification to the user PSE amp G must be contacted by the user before proceeding with any work to verify that the version of a specific Drawing in this Chapter is still current and to obtain the latest copy if it has changed Any charges related to PSE amp G furnishing and or installing equipment or material shall be in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 1 PSEG 1 Service Entrance Clearances 1 4 General 1 The Electrical Contractor should refer to the latest edition of this PSE amp G document nformation and Requirements for Electric Service for general PSE amp G requirements and consult the PSE amp G Wiring Inspector for other information and interpretations 2 All se
179. for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 31 Secondary Connections to Terminals of PSE amp G Equipment 5 O Of ALL HOL Figure 10 31 1 Figure 10 31 2 R 2 CONDUCTO R 4 CONDUCTORS IRE 001343 01 0411 4 The secondary connections shall be inspected by PSE amp G before being taped The secondary mat connections shall be taped with ultraviolet resistant tape by the customer s contractor before the installation is energized Pad connections and connections to the low voltage bar type current transformers shall not be taped Acceptable manufacturer s catalog numbers of approved tapes are listed below No other tape types shall be used unless an alternative type is accepted by PSE amp G prior to its use Table 10 5 Acceptable Manufacturer s Catalog Numbers of Approved Tapes Plymouth Bishop Electric L969 3M 130 20 1 3 Color Codes 1 For wire markings on Four Wire Delta connections only the High Leg is marked with orange tape and the neutral with white tape 120 240 three phase four wire On 277 480 V and 120 208 three phase four wire service installations only the neutral needs to be marked with white tape If parallel conductors are used the contractor may color code the conductors to identify the phases There shall be no Orange or Green color coding tape used on phase conductors Orange color conductors or coding tape sh
180. formation and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 19 Current Transformer Mounting Bracket Specifications and Dimensions Figure 10 30 Current Transformer Mounting Bracket Specifications and Dimensions IRE 001342 01 0411 Figure 10 30 Notes 1 The bracket shall be fabricated from a material suitable for safely supporting a 25 Ib current transformer when mounted as shown in Figure 10 29 2 The 9 16 in hole in the top of each bracket is for inserting a plastic tie strap to secure the current transformer to the bracket Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 47 PSEG 20 Service Runs 20 1 Secondary Connections to Terminals of PSE amp G Equipment 20 1 1 General Instructions 1 Transformer mat installations all work on the secondary side of the transformers including the connections and connectors to the transformer terminals will be done by and at the expense of the customer Padmounted transformer installations the installation of the primary underground conduit or trenching for direct buried primary cable from the transformer pad to the selected PSE amp G pole and all work on the secondary side of the transformer including supplying the connectors and bolting them to the transformer terminals will be done by and at the expense of the customer See Section 35 for number of cables
181. forwarded to the Construction Department and the appropriate crews and equipment are scheduled to perform the work If there is area lighting to be removed additional engineering and work crews are required Gas Service PSE amp G s Demolition Group will contact you to make an appointment for the removal of any PSE amp G gas meters that are inside the building s These appointments are between 8 00 AM 12 00 PM or 12 00 PM 4 00 PM Monday through Friday After your project has been entered into PSE amp G s DWMS system an electronic notification is sent to the District Office handling gas service in your municipality That office will evaluate your request and determine whether or not a Road Opening Permit ROP is required by your municipality to enable PSE amp G to perform the necessary work Obtaining ROPs can take several weeks depending on the municipality and permits for state and county roads could take longer After the ROP has been received by PSE amp G markouts identifying other underground utilities must be requested By state law PSE amp G cannot proceed with any physical work until at least the fourth day after the markout request Completion Letters Once the Demolition Group has received verification from the Construction Department s that all necessary work has been completed a letter will be sent via fax to the project contact and also by mail to the applicant indicated on the original demolition application Application
182. g facility or equipment upgrades A few of the applicable references include the latest versions of the following National Electrical Code Federal Information Processing Standards FIPS 94 Guideline on Electrical Power For ADP Installations IEEE Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Sensitive Electronic Equipment IEEE Std 1100 IEEE Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Std 142 IEEE Standard for nterconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems IEEE Std 1547 IEEE Recommended Practice for Emergency and Standby Power Systems for Industrial and Commercial Applications Std 446 IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems IEEE Std 519 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard for Motors and Generators NEMA MG 1 The customer shall ensure that no excessive harmonics or transients are introduced on to the PSE amp G system This may require special power conditioning equipment or filters The IEEE Std 519 is used as a guide in determining appropriate design requirements PSE amp G is available to consult with customers in determining the susceptibility of power equipment and systems to the effects of power variations and disturbances PSE amp G upon request may also assist customers in the evaluation of appropriate protection and mitigation technologies
183. g reasons a concrete pad II A as shown in Figure 10 39 is required 10 Concrete pads shall be used for three phase padmounted transformers rated 750 kVA and above Type III A2 as shown in Figure 10 40 shall be used for 750 to 2500 KVA transformer and Type see Figure 10 41 shall be used for two padmounted transformers with a total capacity of 3000 11 When precast concrete pads are used check to insure that the transformer is level If not remove the transformer and pad and re level the stones and then reinstall the pad and transformer Also when precast pads are used four Swift Lift anchor eyes are included for lifting the pad 12 For padmounted transformers located 150 ft or less from the curb line the primary feed shall be underground from a PSE amp G designated pole at the curb line to the pad Underground primary feeds are recommended for longer runs if practicable however where the pad is located in excess of 150 ft from a pole at the curb line an overhead feed will be acceptable on private property provided the last horizontal 50 ft is run underground to the padmounted transformer 13 The area under and around the pad should be clear of all pipes such as sewer water natural gas or fuel oil or any other facilities not connected with the electric service 14 Grading seeding and landscaping in areas abutting a pad shall be the responsibility of the customer Maintenance of access areas to the
184. gh of C Branchburg Township of C Bridgewater Township of C Franklin Township of C S Green Brook Township of C Hillsborough Township of C S Manville Borough of C Millstone Borough of C Montgomery Township North Plainfield Borough of CS Raritan Borough of C Rocky Hill Borough of S Somerville Borough of C South Bound Brook Borough of C Warren Township of C Watchung Borough of CS Union County Clark Township of CS Cranford Township of CS Elizabeth City of CS Elizabeth Port of M Fanwood Borough of CS Garwood Borough of CS Hillside Township of CS Kenilworth Borough of CS Linden City of CS Mountainside Borough of CS Plainfield City of CS Rahway City of CS Roselle Borough of CS Roselle Park Borough of CS Scotch Plains Township of CS Union Township of CS Westfield Town of CS Winfield Township of CS Chapter 8 Electric Territory Served May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 8 7 PSEG Table 8 1 Municipalities Listed by County Cont d Northern Construction Inquiry 1 800 722 0256 Southern Construction Inquiry 1 800 832 8076 Table 8 2 PSE amp G Electric Distribution Division Offices 472 Weston Canal Road Somerset 08873 732 764 3003 150 Circle Avenue Clifton NJ 07011 973 365 2802 4140 Quaker Bridge Road Lawrenceville NJ 08648 609 799 6942 900 West Grand Street Elizabeth NJ 07202
185. ghting shall be installed in the vault with an operating switch near each door The lights shall be located on the wall opposite the transformers and not more than 7 ft above the floor A wall mounted outlet with integral grounding connection shall also be provided for auxiliary lighting and power tool connections 5 Drywell Requirements For vaults at grade a drain to a suitable dry well 24 in x 24 in shall be provided and the floor of the vault should be sloped toward it For vaults below grade a drain to a dry well or a blind sump shall be provided and the floor of the vault should be sloped toward it If Dry well is not installed in corner of vault a grate cover must be installed No other drainage pipes or devices are to be installed Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 72 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 45 Vault Requirements Customer Installed Transformer Vault Non Network Type Vaults Only con t 6 Miscellaneous Requirements No plumbing heating sprinkler systems or other foreign facilities or accessories shall be permitted within the transformer vault Customer is responsible for installing secondary and primary cabling racks as required by PSE amp G 7 Grounding Requirements Must have driven ground inside or outside vault with insulated ground block 2 0 copper ground must be attached to the block and ground rod Gr
186. h this type of equipment PSE amp G has sole discretion on whether to install submersible transformers or to place transformers in interior vaults Table 2 1 Recommended Secondary Service kVA Demands Single Phase 120 30A 3 6 kVA max 3 6 kVA max 3 6 kVA max 3 6 kVA max Two Wire Single Phase 120 240 400 A 100 kVA max 100 kVA max 167 kVA max N A Three Wire Single Phase 120 208 100 A 20 kVA max 20 kVA max 20 kVA max 20 kVA max Three Wire Chapter 2 Characteristics of Electric Service 2 2 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Table 2 1 Recommended Secondary Service kVA Demands Cont d Three Phase 240 400 A 55 300 kVA 55 300 kVA 150 1500 kVA N A Three Wire Three Phase 120 240 400 A 15 150 kVA 15 150 kVA N A N A Four Wire Three phase 120 208 4000 A 55 300 kVA 55 300 kVA 150 1500 20 kVA min Four wire Three Phase 277 480 4000 A 55 300 kVA 55 300 kVA 150 3000 1000 3000 kVA Four Wire Note Normally for 120 240 V service the maximum service size is 400 A Under certain operating conditions permission may be granted for installation of 600 A service equipment for an individual 120 240 V load Consult the local Electric Distribution Division office for requirements Demand shall not exceed 33 kVA for residential services 2 Service from the Primary System PSE amp G will supply service at a n
187. handholes manholes vaults and transformer pads between PSE amp G mains and the point of connection to the customer s facilities Subtransmission Service Refers to a service supplied at nominal voltages of 26 400 V through 69 000 V There is some limited amount of 13 200 V Subtransmission Service still in service but this voltage is no longer available to new Subtransmission Service customers in the PSE amp G system Tariff Refers to the applicable rates schedules and electric service terms and conditions under which all service is rendered by PSE amp G and which is approved by and on file with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Temporary Service Refers to a service intended to be used for a limited period such as for construction exhibition or carnival purposes The Temporary Service facilities will be removed at the completion of its use Transmission Service Refers to service supplied at nominal transmission circuit voltages of 138 000 V and above Chapter 1 General Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 4 Ownership Maintenance and Removal of Apparatus Provided by or for PSE amp G These conditions must be followed 1 Transformers network protectors meters meter mounting equipment instrument transformers auxiliary metering equipment enclosures for metering equipment SCADA and telemetering equipment overhead and underground lines and other appurtenanc
188. harged to a customer for engineering or cost estimates when that customer requests a plan of supply different from that designated by PSE amp G Authority to establish such charges is in Section 3 3 Atypical Operating Conditions of the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Tariff Upon a customer request for service to a new or additional load PSE amp G will determine the preferred method of serving that load including designation of the electric service voltage If the customer requests a plan of supply different from that designated by PSE amp G PSE amp G will initially provide up to 10 person hours of cost estimating resources at no charge to the customer These resources will be used to provide one or more conceptual estimates also known as office estimates of the total job and the amount of the customer contribution required if any The customer should be aware that these estimated costs may vary significantly from more detailed engineering cost estimates If the customer requests a more detailed engineering cost estimate also known as a budget estimate for an alternate supply plan the customer shall be required to furnish PSE amp G a deposit in the amount of 10 000 from which the costs to develop the estimate will be charged Any unspent funds remaining from this deposit will be returned to the customer at the completion of the detailed cost estimate For extremely large complex or unusual projects or requested changes i
189. he secondary voltage level via a cable bus The individual customers are connected to this cable bus The area network can be as large as depicted in Figure 9 1 Area Network which is shown with three rungs or as small as a single rung Larger networks are more capable of absorbing the output of solar systems and distributed generators within reason Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 9 9 PSEG Figure 9 1 Area Network Primary Feeder Breaker Typical Protector Typical Network Transformer Grid OA HDS IRE 001309 01 1213 5 3 9 10 Network Interconnection Issues Networks are designed to restrict back feed to the utility source In a Solar System installation on a network system the entire output of the Solar System must be absorbed by the load attached to the Network Bus If the solar output exceeds the load at the facility the excess power will begin to back feed which will cause the network protectors to open At this point the customer will lose power The Network Protector and its Protective Relay are designed to detect and act on two types of back feed First high level back feed a network occurs if there is a phase to phase or three phase fault on any of the primary voltage network feeders If a phase to phase or three phase fault occurs on a primary voltage feeder the Network Transformer
190. head secondary facilities but where underground service is required due to operating reasons beyond the control of PSE amp G the customer will furnish and install the service conduit run at its expense and in accordance with PSE amp G specifications PSE amp G will furnish and install the entrance facilities in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff PSE amp G will thereafter maintain the service conductors at no charge to the customer PSE amp G will not replace a service conductor for increased load requirements damage due to overload conditions settlement or terrain changes or other natural circumstances 3 Where overhead mains are on the opposite side of the street from the customer an overhead street crossing will be provided by PSE amp G The customer shall furnish and install all secondary service conductors with sufficient length to reach the PSE amp G secondary mains or transformer on the pole If an overhead crossing is impracticable or otherwise undesirable PSE amp G will install an underground crossing at the customer s expense and a handhole or manhole in the sidewalk area on the customer s side of the street if required If approved by PSE amp G the customer may install this street crossing and the handhole or manhole itself The customer shall furnish and install all conduit and secondary service conductors up to such handhole or manhole with sufficient conductor length supplied to allow for splices
191. his could result in delay and the unnecessary expense of exposing conduit for the inspectors The Electrical Contractor should refer to the following sources of information The current edition of this PSE amp G document nformation and Requirements for Electric Service for general PSE amp G requirements and to the local PSE amp G Wiring Inspector for details on each specific job Conduit used below grade shall be galvanized rigid steel intermediate grade or schedule 40 electrical grade PVC If PVC is used then expansion joints shall be required at building riser Aluminum or HDPe shall not be used at or below ground for service runs to be maintained by PSE amp G Conduit runs shall be constructed using only one material either all galvanized rigid steel or all PVC AII cut ends of conduit shall be reamed to remove rough edges Grounding bushings are required on steel conduit All cut ends of conduit shall be reamed to remove rough edges Grounding bushings are required on steel conduit The minimum conduit size shall be a minimum 1 1 4 in for 60 A single phase secondary service 2 in for 100 A single phase and 2 1 2 in for 100 A three phase secondary service 2 1 2 in for 200 A single phase and 3 in for 200 A three phase secondary service and 4 in for primary service depending on the size of cable installed Secondary lateral conduit shall extend to a minimum height of 8 ft or a maximum height of 11 ft above ground level and can be either rig
192. hose specifically approved by PSE amp G are permitted on the supply side of the meter Potential sensing is permitted on duplicate service equipment Control power for duplicate service automatic transfer devices which require connection to incoming cables is permitted only with specific approval from PSE amp G Motor size current draw and operation time cycle must be indicated on switchgear prints for PSE amp G review This control power is limited to motor Operation only and a current limiting device with size and location specified by PSE amp G must be installed and located under PSE amp G seal No other devices or uses are permitted on the supply side of the meter 8 The local Electric Distribution Division office will supply upon request the maximum design short circuit duty available at the point of connection All service entrance equipment shall be specified to meet this requirement Specific short circuit duty information for fuse and circuit breaker coordination studies will be supplied upon request of the customer 9 The customer shall not install lightning arresters surge suppressors or similar devices on the supply incoming side of the secondary service entrance interrupting device Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 4 5 PSEG 10 Construction details and meter mounting equipment arrangements for various types of services are shown in
193. hrough Electric Planning group Application Agreement documents and fees can be located at PSEG s Website or the NJ Office of Clean Energy Website http www pseg com business small large business rebate njcleanenergy jsp http www njcleanenergy com renewable energy programs net metering and interconnection Additional documentation required but not limited to include Site plan including the location of proposed interconnection point e Electrical one line including both the utility feed and customers equipment Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 3 4 3 9 3 6 PSEG e Detailed switchgear specifications Application Review A PSE amp G representative will process the application for an initial review and feasibility study This requires a basic assessment of the ability of the PSE amp G System to accommodate the customer generator s interconnection including preliminary information about what service voltage level would be utilized and costs The results of this study will determine whether or not an impact study and or facilities study will be required The applicant will be provided with an assessment of the technical feasibility of the proposed interconnection and proposed costs that may be incurred If it is determined that there may or will be a significant impact to the utilities distribution system the
194. ial transformers shall be installed as provided in Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations Self contained 320 A single phase meter installations are restricted to residential use only The necessary test switches and control cable or wire required for the metering transformers will be furnished by PSE amp G and installed as provided in Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations For installations requiring metering transformers the customer shall furnish and install a metering transformer cabinet or cubicle the design of which shall be accepted by PSE amp G prior to installation Metering transformers will be furnished by PSE amp G for installation by the customer Specific locations for installation and dimensions of the metering transformers shall be provided by PSE amp G The meter s shall be located within 80 conductor feet of the metering transformers and if the distance exceeds 80 ft PSE amp G must approve the design The secondary wiring of metering transformers normally will be furnished and installed by PSE amp G However in certain cases such as for larger installations PSE amp G may furnish the wire but require that it be installed by the customer All final wiring connections to meters associated metering equipment and metering transformers will be made by PSE amp G All conduit installed by the customer for PSE amp G s use as raceway for control wire or control cable for metering when installed in conjunction with
195. ice Entrance Installations for Overhead Connection from Overhead 5 4 2 4 Secondary Service Entrance Installations for Underground Connection from Overhead Mains 4 3 5 Secondary Service Entrance Installations for Connections from Underground 5 4 4 6 Secondary Distribution Service 4 4 7 Specifications for Primary Service 4 6 8 Requirements for Switchgear 4 6 Table of Contents May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service vii PSEG 9 Non Utility Generators NUGS ioe RR RE ER ad 4 7 Chapter 5 Meters and Auxiliary Equipment 5 1 MGMT Alls 5 1 2 Metering Transformers and Associated Equipment 5 3 3 Multiple Meter Installations for High Rise Apartment Buildings and Office Buildings 5 4 4 5888 nia 5 5 Chapter 6 Customer s 6 1 Ts General 6 1 2 Motors Starting Current oues 6 1 Motor Installation Sss rere
196. icinity of the customer generator facility and the configuration of the distribution lines at the proposed point of common coupling c The EDC shall provide an impact study agreement to the applicant which shall include a good faith cost estimate for an impact study to be performed by the EDC An impact study is an engineering analysis of the probable impact of a customer generator facility on the safety and reliability of the EDC s electric distribution system An impact study shall be conducted in accordance with good utility practice as defined at N J A C 14 8 5 1 and shall 1 Detail the impacts to the electric distribution system that would result if the customer generator facility were interconnected without modifications to either the customer generator facility or to the electric distribution system 2 Identify any modifications to the EDC s electric distribution system that would be necessary to accommodate the proposed interconnection and 3 Focus on power flows and utility protective devices including control requirements Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 5 6 Minimum Import Reverse Power Relays PSE amp G requires the use of a minimum import relay on Solar installations that meet the thrid criteria of 14 8 5 5 Level 2 interconnection review see figure below Under this design the customer must always be receivi
197. ics of the service to be supplied The customer shall contact the local PSE amp G division wiring inspector prior to the start of work to determine the requirements for the service entrance installation PSE amp G will give due consideration to appearance accessibility and reasonable customer requests but the ultimate choice of location for the service connection shall be at the sole discretion of PSE amp G Except as otherwise specified herein PSE amp G will construct all service runs from its mains to the point of connection The PSE amp G Service Consultant will inform the customer of any applicable customer contributions or deposits All cables and conduit installed under within or otherwise attached to the building will be at the customer s expense PSE amp G will not be responsible for the maintenance of conduit or cable under within or otherwise attached to the building Primary distribution subtransmission and transmission service runs to outdoor structures of the open type may be made by means of overhead wires PSE amp G approval for this type of service run must be obtained before planning the installation PSE amp G will perform all work poles wires and appurtenances up to the point of connection to the customer s facilities Electric Service will be supplied to a building through a single service run except where in the sole judgment of PSE amp G special conditions require the installation of more than one service run Writte
198. id galvanized steel or schedule 80 electrical grade PVC See Section 7 Primary lateral conduit shall terminate 4 ft above ground to facilitate the installation of a back plate and shield by PSE amp G The conduit run shall have at least 24 in of earth cover for secondary and 36 in for primary Trench depth shall not exceed 48 in unless prior approval has been obtained from PSE amp G The conduit shall be pitched to drain away from the building if that is practicable The conduit shall be installed with a minimum number of bends Bends of rigid steel conduit shall be so made that the conduit will not become damaged and that the internal diameter of the conduit will not be effectively reduced Threadless couplings and connectors used with conduit shall be made water tight Where buried in masonry or concrete they shall be of the concrete tight type or where installed in wet locations they shall be of the water proof type The layout of primary conduit and handholes must be approved by PSE amp G The radius of any conduit bend shall not be less than the following Table 10 2 Minimum Radius of Conduit Bends 1 1 4 in 14 in 1 1 2 in 16 in Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 17 PSEG Table 10 2 Minimum Radius of Conduit Bends Cont d 2 in 18 2 1 2 24 3 in 36 in 3 1 2 i
199. ill normally be furnished directly to them as customers of PSE amp G through individual meters Meters shall be located in a place where they are accessible for reading and servicing In special situations if meters are located indoors in a locked room a lock box utilizing a PSE amp G 620 lock will be provided to hold a customer supplied key for this location As a general requirement meters shall not be installed in alleyways walkways or driveways where their location may interfere with the normal flow of traffic or be subject to mechanical damage If PSE amp G determines that where stacked metering or CT metering equipment is located might subject it to damage by vehicles the customer shall provide adequate bumper protection The bumpers bollards and their location shall be approved by PSE amp G and shall consist of 4 in diameter galvanized steel pipe filled with concrete or equivalent set in concrete Bumpers shall have a minimum height of 4 ft above grade a minimum depth of 3 ft below grade and set a minimum of 8 in away from the edge of the meter pan on both sides and 10 in in front of the pan The bumpers shall not block the meter pan in the event it should ever need to be removed In traffic areas where the bumpers might not be clearly seen at night they shall be painted with a fluorescent paint suitable for outdoor use The maximum distance between bumpers shall be 5 ft Bumpers when specified must be placed before the service is en
200. ing compound on aluminum conductors Obtain an electrical inspection certificate from a recognized electrical inspection authority Meter pan must have a bypass horn and fifth jaw Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 22 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 11 Single Phase Three Wire 120 208 or 120 240 Three Wire Socket Meter Figure 10 15 Single Phase Three Wire 120 208 or 120 240 V Three Wire Socket Meter THREADED HUB 1 174 100 A 2 200 A LINE CONDUCTOR METER SOCKET RINGLESS LINE CONDUCTOR BLOCK 3 JAW BLOCK 2 JAW POTENTIAL TAP SHALL 12 AWG INSULATED WIRE WHEN NOT Y DOUBLE TERMINAL NEUTRAL LOAD CONDUCTOR LOAD CONDUCTOR RIGID STEEL CONDUIT NIPPLE LOCKNUTS amp BUSHINGS BONDING POINT WHERE CONDUIT MAY BE BONDED ON J EITHER END PREFERRED 4 D GROUND BLOCK SHALL BE BONDING LOCATION IS SHOWN GROUNDED TO BOX BONDING JUMPER REQUIRED WITH CONCENTRIC KNOCKOUTS LOAD INTERRUPTING DEVICE THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE COMMON GROUNDING CONDUCTOR GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM TO WEATHER AS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 250 OF NEC EXCEPT GAS PIPE SHALL NOT BE USED AS amp 2 _ GROUNDING ELECTRODE WATER METER SHUT OFF GROUND CLAMP INSTALLED ON STREET SIDE OF WATER METER METALLIC WATER PIPE 7 REQUIRED BY NEC IRE 001327 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information
201. ion and Requirements for Electric Service for general PSE amp G requirements and consult the PSE amp G Wiring Inspector for other information and interpretations 2 All service entrance equipment shall be installed according to the requirements of State and local authorities PSE amp G and the current edition of the National Electrical Code 3 Common grounding conductor shall be connected to a grounding electrode system as specified in Article 250 of the National Electrical Code except that gas pipe shall not be used as a grounding electrode 4 Minimum clearances for overhead service installations shall be in accordance with Section 1 Service Entrance Clearances 5 Where service entrance cable is used make the threaded connector weather tight with sealing compound or equivalent 6 Where it may be exposed to mechanical injury service entrance cable of the unprotected type shall be installed in conduit electrical metallic tubing or protected by other approved means 7 Unmetered service entrance cable within a building or where it is less than 6 in above grade shall be in conduit 8 Meter boards of wood construction shall have a minimum of 1 in air space from wall and shall be painted before metering equipment is mounted 9 Aclear working space shall be provided for each meter and it shall have a minimum clearance of 3 ft in front of the meter and 1 ft on each side of the meter pan 10 Fittings with removable plates
202. ional construction work not included in the flat fee charges listed below and as described in Section 2 paragraph 2 above the customer will be billed PSE amp G s costs for the excess work required The material cost of transformers 26 kV pole top switches cutouts meters lightning arresters line or transformer and any other protection or voltage regulating equipment shall not be charged to the customer However the labor charges for installing and removing these items shall be charged and in addition any other costs for materials and appurtenances needed to install these items shall be charged to the customer Temporary service meters shall not be relocated from the originally designated service location The PSE amp G Service Consultant must be contacted to initiate work to remove the temporary meter and service e m Charges and Rates All temporary service flat fees are based on the following tables A job that does not fit the parameters defined shall be estimated and then billed at actual cost The charges listed in the tables below may be changed from time to time Please check with PSE amp G for the latest changes Unit Fixed Charges for Installation and Removal of Temporary Services Table 3 1 Service Drop and Meter 100 A single phase service 310 00 140 00 450 00 200 A single phase service 440 00 190 00 630 00 400 A single phase service 610 00 230 00 840 00 200 A three phase service 52
203. l be visible at the exit points of the service from the ground where practicable Direct buried underground extensions installed by PSE amp G will not be made during winter months when soils are frozen It is vital that a developer s construction plan is coordinated with PSE amp G so as to permit construction of such underground facilities during the warmer months of the year The customer shall install an expansion fitting below the meter pan and above grade for any underground service run Residential Buried Underground Distribution BUD Systems The following are general requirements for Residential Buried Underground Distribution System BUD Systems 1 Where a Buried Underground Distribution BUD system must be provided residential areas in accordance with 14 5 4 Regulation for Residential Electric Underground Extensions of the utilities involved will normally perform all trenching work although in some cases the customer may do the trenching Cable installation backfilling transformer pads services etc from PSE amp G s system to the point of connection to the customer s facilities will be performed by PSE amp G subject to the provisions that are included in the Regulation and the charges in the Tariff Rough grade must be within 6 in of final grade before any trenching work will be performed Any subsequent changes to installed PSE amp G facilities due to changes in this grade will be made
204. ll be installed in the vault with an operating switch near each door The lights shall be located on the wall opposite the transformers and not more than 7 ft above the floor A wall mounted outlet with integral grounding connection shall also be provided for auxiliary lighting and power tool connections Drywell Requirements For vaults at grade a drain to a suitable dry well 24 in x 24 in x 2 ft shall be provided and the floor of the vault should be sloped toward it For vaults below grade a drain to a dry well or a blind sump shall be provided and the floor of the vault should be sloped toward it Grate cover must be installed over the well No other drainage pipes or devices are to be installed 10 70 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 10 44 Vault Requirements Customer Installed Transformer Vault Network Type Vaults Only con t 6 Miscellaneous Requirements No plumbing heating sprinkler systems or other foreign facilities or accessories shall be permitted within the transformer vault Customer is responsible for installing secondary and primary cabling racks as required by PSE amp G 7 Grounding Requirements Must have driven ground inside or outside vault with insulated ground block 2 0 copper ground must be attached to the block and ground rod Grounding All supporting framework and
205. me other point away from such landscaping or hardscaping and which is acceptable to PSE amp G If the customer for whatever reason is responsible for installing any underground service runs and such service runs are not encased in concrete and are buried 18 in or more below grade such service runs shall have their location identified by a red warning ribbon that shall be placed in the trench at least 12 in above the underground installation This ribbon shall be of the detectable type be at least 3 in wide and shall state Caution Buried Electric Line Below Ideal 42 201 or similar product Tape shall be visible at the exit points of the service from the ground where practicable See Section 7 in Chapter 10 Temporary Services The following are general requirements for temporary services 1 Where service is to be used at a premises for a limited period of time and such installation is not permanent in nature the customer s use of the service shall be classified as Temporary The customer will be required to pay up front for the cost of installation and removal of any temporary facilities required prior to PSE amp G s installation of the service Temporary service is only furnished under PSE amp G s GLP LPL and HTS commercial tariffs and is not available for any lighting service tariffs Temporary service is further described as follows Where the overhead service drop is 100 ft or less and no additional facilities
206. metering at the option of the Department of Transportation DOT provided however that if the DOT intends to install other loads such as receptacles lighting cameras etc the service shall be metered If such loads are not currently installed but may be added in the future a meter hub should be installed for future metering purposes If the meter hub is to be installed within the pedestal the hub shall be located 6 in from the top of the cabinet The PSE amp G single point of contact for the DOT at the local Electric Distribution Division office should be contacted for information on this type of service 2 For traffic signal systems or roadway lighting supplied at 277 480 V or single phase 480 V PSE amp G requires that a disconnect switch be installed ahead of the meter and mounted on the outside of the cabinet This disconnect switch and meter shall be ina NEMA 3R enclosure and shall be lockable with customer s lock The cover of the disconnect switch shall have provisions to accept a PSE amp G seal Grounds for the customer s equipment shall not be carried through PSE amp G s meter panel 3 Before actual construction is begun at the site but after the DOT preconstruction meeting the customer and or its contractor shall contact the local Electric Distribution Division Wiring Inspection Department to arrange for a site meeting to verify service type and location 4 PSE amp G shall inspect any trenches as soon as possible but the
207. metering transformers and may be located on either side or in the rear of the cabinet and shall be drilled and tapped for 1 4 in x 20 in screws The neutral shall be electrically isolated from the cabinet A removable bonding conductor shall be included for use whenever cabinet is to be bonded to the neutral Bus supports of insulating material shall be designed to securely support the bus terminals cables current transformers etc under normal or fault conditions The cabinet shall be made from 12 gauge steel and equipped with a pair of hinged doors The doors shall open to the right and to the left They shall be hinged with split hinges that allow the doors to be removed when opened more than 45 degrees The doors shall be equipped with a three point latch The cabinet shall have PSE amp G approved barrel locking provisions and shall be sealable and have pad locking provisions The cabinet shall meet all applicable requirements of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code and shall be listed by an NRTL such as Underwriter s Laboratories A drawing including dimensions of the cabinet shall be submitted to PSE amp G for review A letter notifying the customer of an accepted review will be sent by the local Electric Distribution Wiring Inspection office Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 16 Secondary Service E
208. mum load of 500 kVA is required In addition to the above requirements all work including removal of primary metering for a project of this nature is billable on a time and material basis and funds must be received from the customer before PSE amp G starts the project Billable work includes but is not limited to design engineering or engineering analysis labor and materials costs including the costs of any studies requested by the customer and or its consultant for PSE amp G s evaluation of the project Additionally the customer should be aware that PSE amp G will not sell any of its facilities to the customer b Any approved pole top metering facility shall be in full compliance with PSE amp G requirements and all applicable code requirements including the approval of any local State or federal agencies that have appropriate code inspection jurisdiction Any metering enclosure and associated equipment may be enclosed by the customer subject to the approval of PSE amp G No person except a duly authorized PSE amp G employee or agent is permitted to alter change or remove a meter or its connections The customer shall be responsible for the protection of the metering installation Combination meter pan and main units are not acceptable The following sections and figures are included in Chapter 10 of this manual Section 10 Single Phase Two Wire 120 for Two Wire Socket Meter Section 11 Single Phase Three Wire 120 20
209. n 36 in 4 36 in 5 48 10 The customer shall submit two copies of a drawing showing the plan and elevation of the proposed conduit run including the handholes The drawings shall be submitted to the local Electric Distribution Division office before starting construction One drawing will be returned with comments or approval No advance approval for conduit construction will be given to the Electrical Contractor prior to his submitting such specific information as length of straight conduit segments horizontal bend angle and horizontal bend radius 11 Where a handhole is required for pulling in one or two sets of secondary cables 500 kcmil or smaller the customer shall install a PSE amp G standard 28 in x 30 in handhole Handholes shall be concrete This handhole may be used for light traffic areas such as driveways and parking lots but it shall not be located in streets The following drawings may be obtained from a representative of the local Electric Distribution Division office Table 10 3 Handhole Drawings for Secondary Cables Handhole 00 12 5 5201 Frame DU 11 M 5135 Cover DU 11 M 5136 12 The conduit for secondary cable shall enter the handhole in the center of the short walls with its center line 27 1 2 in below grade When two conduits enter the handhole they shall do so on 6 in horizontal centers No pulling irons are required see paragraph 20 13 Where a handhole is required for
210. n Section 3 2 f of the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Tariff Distribution Service Refers to a service supplied at nominal voltages of 600 V through 13 200 V Electric Installation Refers to the complete electrical wiring and equipment installation at the customer s premises Emergency Standby Generators Refers to generators that normally operate when PSE amp G s service is unavailable and which shall be connected in a manner approved by PSE amp G Consult your local PSE amp G wiring inspector for details Energy Management or Load Management Refers to a system whereby PSE amp G provides customers with energy usage data Extension Refers to the construction or installation of plant and or facilities by PSE amp G used to provide Service from existing or new plant and or facilities to one or more new customers and also refers to the plant and or facilities themselves An Extension also includes the Service Drop Service Run and any conductors poles or supports cable conduit rights of way land site restoration handholes manholes vaults line Chapter 1 General May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 1 3 PSEG 3 13 3 14 3 15 3 16 3 17 3 18 transformers protection devices metering equipment and other means of providing Service from existing plant and or facilities to each unit or structure to be served An Extension begins at the existing PSE amp G inf
211. n approval of the electrical inspection authority having jurisdiction is required if more than one service is to be supplied to a single building Groups of buildings on a single piece of property and under common ownership should be supplied from a single service run Where such buildings each have suitable provisions for service facilities they may be supplied separately at the discretion of PSE amp G The service to each customer at each service location will be metered and billed separately The customer is responsible for all modifications resulting from changes in conditions impacting the customer installation such as structural deterioration unstable soil conditions grade changes etc Any relocation of PSE amp G facilities may require a customer contribution If a customer in an underground zone has landscaping or hardscaping in the area of the route for the underground service run and the installation of the service run would require disturbing the landscaping or hardscaping the customer shall be responsible for the restoration costs The customer may choose to perform the restoration work itself or to be billed for the work by PSE amp G If this is an underground service in an overhead zone then the customer is responsible for bringing any necessary buried cables Chapter 3 Service Runs May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 3 1 PSEG 10 conduit or ductbank to the curb line or to so
212. n be connected to the existing service entrance conductors on the line side of the service disconnecting means and can be metered by connecting the existing meter also ahead of the service disconnecting means in accordance with the National Electrical Code the circuit will not require a separate meter Any meters required unless treated otherwise due to operating reasons of PSE amp G will be billed separately Where the load is so small that metering is impracticable as in the case of some types of fire alarm circuits the billing of such service may be on an estimated basis at the option of PSE amp G Costs for this type of service may be obtained from the Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center Such use will be billed separately or combined with the use shown on the customer s other existing meter in accordance with the practice for metered circuits as stated above No energy consuming devices other than signalling lamps bells or horns with an individual rating not greater than 100 W or 1 8 hp shall be connected to such form of unmetered circuit Where no service is to be used other than fire alarms or exit or emergency lights the service entrance installations shall be provided as required in Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations Chapter 6 Customer s Installations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 9 Voltage Sensitive Equipment The following requirements ap
213. n studies and make all payments for studies and any interconnection costs directly to PJM Whenever a customer s generating equipment will not be operated in parallel with the PSE amp G system but is to be kept available for standby or emergency use the customer shall install the necessary Chapter 6 Customer s Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 6 5 PSEG equipment to prevent parallel operation The local PSE amp G Wiring Inspector must approve the equipment design proposed for each individual case The customer should design any emergency power system in accordance with Chapter 7 of the National Electrical Code The design should take into account the use of time delay relays in both the startup and shutdown phases of the emergency generator s operation Some time delay built into the generator startup control logic may be desirable in order to avoid unnecessary generator operation due to momentary problems on the PSE amp G system Likewise upon restoration of service by PSE amp G shutdown of the generator should be delayed until the voltage has stabilized and the generator has had a sufficiently long enough operating period to ensure good performance in the future The customer should discuss time delay settings with PSE amp G and operating recommendations with the generator manufacturer When PSE amp G s service has been interrupted for any reason the PSE amp G system may re
214. n supply plans the local Electric Distribution Division office may increase the amount of the deposit required for providing a detailed engineering cost estimate In those cases where a Feasibility Study Charge is applicable i e beyond the first 10 person hours of labor it will include the cost of all engineering and design labor outside services supervision overheads and office costs drawings printing services telephone etc The charges shall not include the planned cost of electric distribution equipment or supplies not yet purchased such as transformers Chapter 2 Characteristics of Electric Service Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG conductors or poles or field preparation work not yet performed such as trenching and safety mark outs Once PSE amp G has begun constructing a service either the original or another alternate plan of supply the customer in addition to any additional Feasibility Study Charges for the alternate supply plan shall be responsible for any PSE amp G costs or expenses related to the original supply plan that cannot be utilized in the requested revisions and all equipment purchased by PSE amp G that cannot reasonably and timely be used for the supply to other customers and any field preparation work already performed Customer payment of any Feasibility Study Charges or refunding of such unused portion of a customer deposit shall have no imp
215. nd conditions of its Tariff for Electric Service require from customers any of the following deposits service connection charges minimum guarantees facilities charges easements or other special arrangements before supplying service 2 The customer must apply for An authorized agency electrical inspection at its respective location and b APSE amp G wiring inspection at the local Electric Distribution Division office as soon as practicable PSE amp G will not issue meter mounting equipment or any other necessary metering equipment until such applications have been made The customer must notify the local inspection authority as soon as all electrical work is completed The customer must notify the local PSE amp G inspection department as soon as the service entrance installation including grounding is completed 5 Ifa pole line or underground line extension is required any roads streets and easement areas should be accessible and graded soon enough to permit passage and use of construction vehicles for the installation of the line facilities in advance of the required service date If access to a pole line and or underground line is required for installation or for future operations and maintenance activities and the pole line and or underground line is not constructed along a paved area the customer shall have an access route planned along the pole line and or underground line that is capable of supporting heavy vehicles neede
216. nduits and any necessary manholes which will be maintained by PSE amp G The customer shall also be required to furnish install and maintain all secondary conduits and conductors and provide space on its property for the necessary transformation equipment PSE amp G will furnish and install the entrance facilities in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff For wire markings on four wire Delta connections only the High Leg is marked with orange tape and the neutral with white tape 120 240 three phase four wire On 277 480 V and 120 208 three phase four wire service installations only the neutral needs to be marked with white tape If parallel conductors are used the contractor may color code the conductors to identify the phases There shall be no orange or green color coding tape used on phase conductors Orange color conductors or coding tape shall be strictly limited to identifying 120 240 three phase four wire open delta services When the customer installs any underground service runs and such service runs are not encased in concrete and are buried 18 in or more below grade such service runs shall have their location identified by red warning ribbon that shall be placed in the trench at least 12 in above the underground installation This ribbon shall be of the detectable type be at least 3 in wide and shall state Caution Buried Electric Line Below Ideal 42 201 or similar product Tape shal
217. nected to the customer s facilities 1 The point of connection for overhead secondary services is at the service head on the customer s building or structure and adjacent to the first point of attachment of the service drop to the building or structure 2 The point of connection for underground secondary services including BUD from underground mains is a For outdoor meter locations at the meter mounting equipment or b For indoor meter locations just within the building wall at the point where the service run enters the building or at the splice box just outside the building 3 The point of connection for underground secondary services from overhead mains is at the termination of the underground service cable on the PSE amp G pole 4 The point of connection for secondary services served from transformers on a mat or pad is the secondary terminals of such transformers except in Buried Underground Distribution BUD systems 5 The point of connection for primary subtransmission or transmission services will be indicated by PSE amp G upon request or when plans are submitted for approval 6 Due to the nature of Outdoor Lighting service provided by PSE amp G pursuant to Rate Schedules and PSAL there is no point of connection for such service Premises Refers to a tract of land including any buildings appurtenances and improvements thereon or any part thereof Primary Service Refers to service supplied at
218. nection of customer s ammeters voltmeters pilot lamps or any other energy using devices to the metering transformers used in conjunction with its billing meters Data pulses for monitoring energy also known as Energy Evaluation Services are available as an optional service for customers The customer should contact the Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center for further information concerning availability and charges Chapter 5 Meters and Auxiliary Equipment May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 5 3 PSEG 12 The following sections and figures are included in Chapter 10 of this manual Section 14 Grounding and Bonding Figure 10 23 Current Transformer Enclosure Section 15 Approved Type Current Transformer Cabinet Figure 10 24 Maximum Capacity Parallel 500 kcmil Conductors Figure 10 25 Window Type 1200 A Secondary Section 16 Secondary Service Equipment with Bar Type Current Transformers CTs Figure 10 26 Maximum Capacity Parallel 500 KCMIL Conductors Three Wire Services Single Phase or Three Phase Figure 10 27 Maximum Capacity Parallel 500 Conductors Three Phase Four Wire Service Section 17 Minimum Clearances and Bus Arrangement for Bar Type Current Transformers 200 to 800 A Secondary Section 18 Mounting Dimensions for Current Transformers in Cubicle Window Type 800 A to 4000 A Secondary Section 19 Current Transfo
219. ng a minimal amount of power from the utility This minimum number will generally be determined by the minimum setting on the protective relay This protective function system must be designed set and tested by the customer Upon request PSE amp G will provide recommendations for the relay type wiring etc Upon request PSE amp G may provide engineering and a setting calculation review if the customer installs a relay specified by PSE amp G If the customer chooses to install a relay that has not been recommended by PSE amp G PSE amp G will not provide engineering or relay setting support In all cases PSE amp G must be contacted prior to testing and may require a witness test prior to placing the Solar System in service PSE amp G must receive a copy of all relay setting and testing results prior to placing the unit in service The customer shall certify that the minimum import relay was tested and is working as per the requirements set forth in this section Figure 9 2 Minimum Import Relay Minimum import relay set to minimum acceptable current in relay If current drops Load below this value for 30 cycles it will trip the off PV Spot Network PSE amp G willadd 5 second Delay to Lo each protector P EUR M EPOPEE E 26kV source 1 26kV source 3 26kV source 2 IRE 001310 01 1213 The minimum import relay must be designed and set to operate on each service phase connected to s
220. ng the upright shall properly deadend the length of the service wire and make the Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 75 PSEG service connections on the upright so that the length of the service wire can be spliced out on the ground by PSE amp G 29 3 Working on Temporary Service Masts 1 PSE amp G employee shall place a ladder against or otherwise climb a temporary service mast for the purpose of installing repairing or removing the electric service connections See paragraph 3 below 2 Should the electrical connections at the top of temporary upright become defective PSE amp G upon request will disconnect such a service at the pole in order that repairs may be made by the customer or his contractor Following the repair work the service will be re connected This work will be done without additional charge See paragraph 1 above 3 Paragraphs 6 7 and 8 in Section 29 2 shall not apply if the temporary service mast is a pole set by PSE amp G or the telephone company See Section 29 2 paragraph 5 29 4 Connections Connectors shall be supplied by the contractor for the service connection 29 5 Approvals Local subcode official and PSE amp G approvals are required prior to energization of the service Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 76 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014
221. nominal distribution circuit voltages above 600 V supplied from PSE amp G s distribution system Where the customer owns the distribution transformer and is responsible for any voltage transformers for its own secondary service requirements PSE amp G Refers to the Public Service Electric and Gas Company Secondary Service Refers to service supplied at nominal voltages of 600 V or less Chapter 1 General 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 1 5 PSEG 3 25 3 26 3 27 3 28 3 29 3 30 3 31 3 32 3 33 Service Refers to the supply of electricity to the customer Service Drop Refers to the portion of an overhead service run from the last pole to the point of connection to the customer s facilities Service Entrance Installation Refers to the service entrance wiring and equipment installed at the customer s premises Service Entrance Interrupting Device Refers to a circuit breaker or fused load interrupter switch included as part of the Service Entrance Installation and designed to serve as 1 Aload switching mechanism to open or close a circuit under normal operation by non automatic means and 2 Anautomatic isolating mechanism to interrupt any short circuits within the customer s installation where such short circuits have not already been satisfactorily interrupted by other devices Service Run Refers to the poles conduits and conductors including
222. nstallation of any conduit runs will be at the customer s expense PSE amp G will furnish and install the entrance facilities according to Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff 8 Underground Primary Service Runs in an Overhead Zone The following are general requirements for underground primary service runs in an overhead zone 1 Where an underground primary service run in an overhead zone is requested by the customer and approved by PSE amp G the customer shall furnish and install at its expense the necessary conduits manholes and handholes according to PSE amp G specifications PSE amp G will furnish and install the entrance facilities in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff In the event that the customer has landscaping or hardscaping that would be disturbed by PSE amp G while installing the service run the customer shall be responsible for bringing its connection point out to the curb or past such improvements in accordance with Chapter 3 Section 1 paragraphs 9 and 10 Chapter 3 Service Runs May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 3 7 PSEG 10 2 Where overhead mains are on the opposite side of the street from the customer an overhead street crossing is preferred by PSE amp G If the customer requests an underground crossing or an overhead crossing is impractical or cannot be constructed PSE amp G will install the crossing underground with
223. nt If the installation of PSE amp G S oil filled equipment does not elevate the customer s facility to the level where it requires an SPCC Plan the customer may still want to design the placement area for the oil filled equipment using appropriate engineering controls in the event that future equipment added to the facility may require a Plan This way the customer would avoid retrofitting controls at that time Chapter 1 General Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 2 Characteristics of Electric Service 1 General The following items discuss some of PSE amp G s service characteristics and practices 1 The standard service supplied by PSE amp G is alternating current with a nominal frequency of 60 Hz cycles per second The type of service designated by PSE amp G will be in accordance with its Tariff for Electric Service and may depend upon the facilities available at the customer s location Customers with computer operations or other sensitive equipment are expected to provide their own isolation equipment to protect its facility from PSE amp G system voltage dips spikes surges and harmonics The manufacturers of such sensitive equipment should be consulted to determine what auxiliary devices are needed before the customer purchases computers and other sensitive equipment such as microprocessors and robotics The customer shall insure that no harmonics or transients ar
224. ntain any fluid in case of leakage or rupture All through bolts shall be kept to approximately 1 in beyond the nut either by correct sizing or cutting after installation Meter service is available at the CATV company s option and will be cut in on the basis of a meter order 95 2543 The meter shall not be located on the pole itself but on an adjacent pedestal furnished by the customer in accordance with PSE amp G specifications Unmetered service is available only after a rate schedule authorization has been approved by PSE amp G with a previously agreed upon billing procedure and will be cut in on the basis of a street lighting order 95 1430 No municipal or inspection authority cut in card will be required but all equipment on the pole will be subject to PSE amp G s approval and a certificate for each cut in will be required from the CATV company The power supply shall be installed only on poles that have no other type of equipment controls already installed CATV company shall attach the coiled supply wire to the pole at least 48 in below the PSE amp G secondary supply PSE amp G will provide and install the 1 in Schedule 80 PVC U molding W074832 to be attached with staples W067703 over the supply wire Pole selection and the attachment position of the power supply shall be mutually approved by PSE amp G and telephone company representatives prior to its installation and preferably off a main traffic route The po
225. ntended application Please review this issue with PSE amp G prior to purchasing equipment Welders Furnaces and Intermittent or Fluctuating Loads PSE amp G should be consulted before the customer purchases apparatus of this type Because of the nature and method of operations welders furnaces and intermittent or fluctuating loads will not be accepted for service by PSE amp G until a thorough investigation of each case has been made It will be necessary to know the location of the load and its complete electrical characteristics and typically special service arrangements and service equipment will be required PSE amp G may require the customer to eliminate objectionable voltage dips or PSE amp G may install additional transformers and line facilities to correct the condition and establish an appropriate customer contribution or Facilities Charge for this equipment See the forms contained in Chapter 7 for more details on information required by PSE amp G for this equipment So far as practicable loads of this type shall be balanced across all three phases of the customer s electrical service Chapter 6 Customer s Installations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 5 Ranges Ovens and Heaters Domestic and commercial loads of this type shall be balanced on the service so far as practicable The amount of current drawn when any unit or combination of units is switched on shall not excee
226. ntribution charged the Applicant shall be based upon the methodologies as specified for each area as detailed in Sections 3 7 and 3 8 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Tariff Charges for Increased Load When it is necessary for PSE amp G to construct upgrade or install facilities necessary to service the additional requirements of existing customers located in either a Growth or Non Growth Area and these facilities do not meet the definition of an Extension PSE amp G may require a deposit from the customer to cover all or part of the investment necessary to supply service Any such deposit will be calculated in accordance with Section 3 11 of the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Tariff Changes in Smart Growth Regulations In the event of any changes to the Smart Growth regulations or interpretations thereof that cause a conflict between the procedures outlined in this Section and the regulations the language of PSE amp G s electric Tariff incorporating such changes shall govern Environmental Issues Application for Service The customer must identify any pertinent environmental concerns related to the project including but not limited to soil contamination or the presence of wetlands when it makes its application for a new relocated or upgraded service PSE amp G must be advised by the customer whether its project is or will be constructed upon a formerly utilized property a Brownfield contaminated site and or a
227. ollowed by all NUGs Before major electrical equipment is ordered and detailed design is started a preliminary plan including a single line diagram must be submitted by the applicant for PSE amp G s review and approval Written acceptance must be obtained from PSE amp G stating that the customer s design is suitable for connecting its facilities to the PSE amp G system NUG customers that export power into the PSE amp G system may also need to contact the PJM Regional Transmission Organization PJM RTO regarding interconnection of its facilities the details of which may be found at www pjm com See Chapter 6 Section 7 of this document for more information Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 4 7 PSEG Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 5 Meters and Auxiliary Equipment 1 General The following are general requirements for metering 1 PSE amp G provides certain meter enclosures for standard installations within its service area The use of meter enclosures not provided by PSE amp G must be reviewed for conformance with PSE amp G requirements prior to purchase Contact your local PSE amp G Wiring Inspection Department for details Group or stacked meter enclosures are not provided but must meet PSE amp G specifications Self contained me
228. ominal 4 160 V or nominal 13 200 V three phase four wire as required where available and as warranted by the conditions specified in Table 2 2 In certain areas where PSE amp G expects to convert to 13 200 V supply the supply may initially be furnished at a nominal 4 160 V but service and transforming facilities shall be designed for future operation at a nominal 13 200 V The customer should design its service entrance facilities cables switchgear and transformers to take the eventual conversion from 4 160 V to 13 200 V into account The customer is also responsible for any billing metering equipment required including PSE amp G s meter relocation costs PSE amp G will provide the customer with an estimated time for when such conversion is scheduled if known at the time service is requested Such service will not be supplied from a distribution circuit that supplies only secondary network load 3 Service from the Subtransmission System PSE amp G will supply service at a nominal 26 400 V three phase three wire where available and warranted by the conditions specified in Table 2 2 In certain restricted areas this supply may be at a nominal 13 200 V initially but service and transforming facilities shall be designed for future operation at a nominal 26 400 V Such service will not be available from 26 400 V circuits supplying a secondary network PSE amp G will supply service at a nominal 69 000 V three phase three wire where available and
229. on Dimensions Single Up to Three 500 kVA Transformers Double Up to Six 500 kVA Transformers NORMALLY SECONDARY SIDE TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER Xf 27 MIN FROM FLOOR a DOUBLE DOORS 2 3 xT 6 N 24 x24 x12 N DRY SUMP 7 LOCATION Br SECO 1 TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER SWITCH 4 Xf RECEPTICLE GROUND ROD GROUND BUS x m 2 PRIMARY CONDUITS GROUND ROD AND GROUND BUSS LOCATION BE DESIGNATED BY PSE amp G 4000 LB PULLING EYE SHALL BE MOUNTED OVER CONDUITS PRIMARY CONDUITS SHALL BE EXTENDED 6 ABOVE FLOOR IRE 001353 01 0411 Figure 10 42 and Figure 10 43 Notes 1 Vault construction shall conform to the latest edition of he National Electrical Code PSE amp G requirements and those of any inspection authorities having jurisdiction Bus duct is recommended for mounting on the wall adjacent to the secondary side of transformers Typically the rack for the primary conductors shall be hung from the ceiling using unistrut and hangers designed for supporting 4 in split transite In some construction L hangers may be used 4 Six transformers are used for 265 460 or 277 480 V service only 5 Maximum transformer diameter shall be 4 ft 10 in and the maximum transformer height shall be 5 ft 5 in unless specified otherwise
230. on and service connection charges for single phase service will be based upon appropriate unit costs including any necessary additional costs in poles pole accessories primary conductors transformers and secondary conductors No additional charge is made for any three phase facilities that are already available and are adequate for the customer s load PSE amp G will make every effort to provide the customer with the service characteristics requested The determination will be dependent upon various factors including the following size and type of load availability of the facilities location cost to supply the service expected customer revenue future plans for the area and any special operating conditions After considering these factors the type of service and size of transformer to be supplied shall be determined at the discretion of PSE amp G and may differ from the customer s request customer contribution may be required if the projected revenue is insufficient to cover the cost of providing the requested service The customer may also be responsible for a Feasibility Study Charge for engineering or cost estimates related to requests for a plan of supply different from that designated by PSE amp G in accordance with Section 5 of this chapter Three phase service is susceptible to a phenomenon known as single phasing due to the interruption of one or two phases of the three phase supply This condition may be caused by any number of
231. onnection without receiving a certificate approving the customer s electrical installation PSE amp G may refuse to connect to any customer s installation or make additions or alterations to the existing service connection when it is not in accordance with the National Electrical Code and with the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Tariff Certificates are issued by the local municipal code official a Federal State or County Agency or any other agency authorized to perform such functions and services as may be designated and approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities PSE amp G may inspect the service entrance installation upon notification of its completion by the customer Certificates of Approval should be hand carried or mailed by the inspection agency to PSE amp G However to expedite service certificates may be telecommunicated to PSE amp G by an authorized inspection agency Telecommunicated certificates must be followed up with the original certificate Certificates of Approval also known as Cut in cards will not be accepted from contractors or customers It is the customer s responsibility to contact the local municipal construction code office or other inspection authority having jurisdiction to apply for the appropriate municipal electrical inspection Information concerning municipal inspection fees and schedules may be obtained from the local municipal construction code office Where building alterations or rewiring m
232. oor use The maximum distance between bumpers shall be 5 ft Bumpers when specified must be placed before the transformer is energized Transformer pads shall be placed no less than 3 ft from non combustible building walls or 2 ft from adjacent walkways or driveways If a pad is placed within 10 ft of a building it shall be oriented so that the doors of the transformer do not face the building Exit doorways fire escapes or combustible materials located within a horizontal radius of 10 ft and within a height of 15 ft from any portion of a transformer pad shall be protected by a fireproof barrier Windows within the same area shall be protected by a fireproof barrier or permanently closed by masonry or fire resistant wired glass or glass block Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 57 PSEG 8 Transformer pads will be constructed in accordance with details and general specifications provided by PSE amp G and as described herein Any deviations from standard PSE amp G construction designs that are requested by the customer and approved by PSE amp G shall be made by the customer at the customer s expense with no cost allowance for any PSE amp G supplied standard items that are changed or omitted 9 Fiberglass pads shall generally be used for all three phase padmounted transformers rated 500 kVA and below except where for PSE amp G engineerin
233. or facility that utilizes inverter based protective functions which will be connected to an area network the customer generator facility combined with other exporting Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 9 11 PSEG 9 12 customer generator facilities on the load side of network protective devices shall not exceed 10 percent of the minimum annual load on the network or 500 kW whichever is less For the purposes of this paragraph the percent of minimum load for solar electric generation customer generator facility shall be calculated based on the minimum load occurring during an off peak daylight period and or 3 For a customer generator facility that will be connected to a spot or an area network that does not utilize inverter based protective functions or for an inverter based customer generator facility that does not meet the requirements of 1 1 or 2 above the customer generator facility shall utilize reverse power relays or other protection devices that ensure no export of power from the customer generator facility including inadvertent export under fault conditions that could adversely affect protective devices on the network A clarification for Sub Paragraph 3 above The term inverter based protective functions in the context of Networks is that the Inverter has the ability to measure the power flow into or out of the net
234. or service from PSE amp G s Subtransmission system specific conduit requirements shall be obtained from PSE amp G 9 2 Construction Guidelines 1 These guidelines are established to assist customers in the design and layout of conduit systems that will be used and maintained by PSE amp G They are not used for PSE amp G s own conduit design and layout 2 These guidelines are to be used when the size of the cable to be installed does not exceed 500 kcmil at 600 V or 4 kV or 2 0 at 13 kV When these cable sizes are exceeded the conduit plans require special PSE amp G approval The sum of all horizontal bend angles in a conduit run shall not exceed 135 degrees Underground service runs not encased in concrete shall have their location identified by a red warning ribbon that shall be placed in the trench at least 12 in above the underground installation This ribbon shall be of the detectable type be at least 3 in wide and shall state Caution Buried Electric Line Below Ideal 42 201 or similar product Tape shall be visible at the exit points of the service from the ground where applicable Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 20 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 10 Single Phase Two Wire 120 V for Two Wire Socket Meter Figure 10 14 Single Phase Two Wire 120 V for Two Wire Socket Meter THREADED HUB 1 174 LINE CONDUCTOR ZN I METER SOCKET RINGL
235. ounding All supporting framework and exposed metal parts of all equipment Door frame and or door All grounding must be secure and in good condition 8 Secondary and Primary Connection Secondary connections to terminals of PSE amp G equipment shall be made of a material suitable for use with the conductor material of the cable or wire they will be terminating The terminal connector shall be drilled to NEMA standards for transformers and shall have at least two holes for terminating one or two conductors and for three or four conductors the connector shall have four holes Connections to the transformer terminal shall be made with 1 2 in bolts and nuts flat washers and Belleville washers 17 32 1 0 1 3 8 O D tensile strength 5000 Ib for both copper and aluminum bus connections Nuts bolts flat washers and Belleville washers shall be made of non magnetic stainless steel Bolts shall be long enough that they extend through the nuts and several threads shall be visible upon completion of the connection Only terminals and connectors specifically approved for use with aluminum are to be used with aluminum conductors including those for grounding and bonding Terminals and connectors listed by an NRTL for use with aluminum are marked with the symbol CU AL or AL The connector pads shall be tin or silver plated ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CONTACT PSE amp G Chief Wiring Inspector Phone E Mail Engin
236. ownship of 55 Southampton Township of 55 Springfield Township of 55 Westamptown Township of 55 Willingboro Township of 55 Camden County Audubon Borough of SS Audubon Park Borough of 55 Barrington Borough of SS Chapter 8 Electric Territory Served May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 8 3 PSEG Table 8 1 Municipalities Listed by County Cont d Camden County Bellmawr Borough of SS Continued Brooklawn Borough of 55 Camden City of SS Cherry Hill Township of 55 Collingswood Borough of 55 Gloucester Township of 55 Haddon Township of 55 Haddonfield Borough of SS Haddon Heights Borough of 55 Hi Nella Borough of 56 Lawnside Borough of SS Magnolia Borough of 55 Merchantville Borough of 55 Mount Ephraim Borough of 55 Oaklyn Borough of 55 Pennsauken Township of 55 Runnemede Borough of 55 Somerdale Borough of 55 Tavistock Borough of 55 Voorhees Township of SS Wood Lynne Borough of SS Essex County Belleville Town of M Bloomfield Town of M Caldwell Borough of M Cedar Grove Township of M East Orange City of M Essex Fells Borough of M Fairfield Borough of M Glen Ridge Borough of M Irvington Town of M Livingston Township of M Maplewood Township of M Montclair Town of M Newark City of M Chapter 8 Electric Territory Served 8 4 Information and Re
237. peration 10 Services must be grounded when required by the National Electrical Code State or municipal authorities or when the service available is of the grounded type 11 The types of services supplied by PSE amp G are shown in Table 2 1 kVA guidelines shown are subject to a separate determination in each case The customer shall design its equipment bracing based upon its maximum service size not its connected load For non standard sizes such as services for cell tower sites DOT installations pumping stations or non residential pools the customer shall discuss the application with PSE amp G Secondary connections to PSE amp G transformers 500 kVA and above shall be in accordance with Chapter 10 Table 10 7 12 PSE amp G will furnish the appropriate transformers for supplying secondary customers in overhead zones Such transformers will be one of the following types a Pole mounted b Pad mounted located at the customer site or C Located in a customer furnished exterior vault Unless extenuating conditions exist at the customer s site that preclude using all of the above listed options submersible type transformers and transformer installations in interior vaults shall not be used for providing service to secondary customers in overhead radial distribution zones This policy is based upon higher equipment installation and maintenance costs poor accessibility reduced reliability and longer outage restoration times associated wit
238. ply to voltage sensitive equipment 1 Computers variable speed drives solid state devices process equipment and other power sensitive equipment are very susceptible to many types of power disturbances and variations Although PSE amp G makes every reasonable effort to avoid problems on the utility system various situations outside its control may still result in unwanted power disturbances affecting customer s sensitive equipment and systems Equipment manufacturers utilities and other experts agree that proper protection and mitigation of harmful power disturbances is best accomplished as electrically close to the affected equipment as practicable Customers with equipment or processes sensitive to power variations and disturbances are expected to provide their own isolation from voltage sags impulses harmonics and other transient phenomena originating either from within the customer s facility or PSE amp G s system Customers planning on installing new equipment or processes with critical power requirements should contact PSE amp G to discuss the compatibility of the proposed equipment with other existing customer installations and utility electrical facilities and systems in the area The manufacturer of customer utilization and process equipment should be consulted to determine the need for any specialized power conditioning devices Various technical guides recommendations and standards should also be consulted when contemplatin
239. point cannot be directly reached with a ladder placed on the ground 2 Ifan addition is added to an existing building where it would result in the condition shown above the service attachment point must be moved Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 7 PSEG 4 Indoor Enclosure Overhead Secondary Service Figure 10 6 Non Standard Installation Special Approval Required First Floor Installation WEATHERHEAD TO BE ABOVE SERVICE HOOK FRONT VIEW WALL SECTION WEATHER TIGHT METER SOCKET APPROVED BONDING CONDUIT REQUIRED REQUIRED WHEN WHEN EXPOSED TO NIPPLE IS USED MECHANICAL INJURY SEE NOTE 6 IF NOT EXPOSED CONDUIT REQUIRED OM AND CABLE WHEN LESS THAN 6 SECURED WITH A ABDVE GRADE LISTED CONNECTOR 001321 01 0613 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 8 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Figure 10 7 Non Standard Installation Special Approval Required Basement Installation SERVICE CONDUIT SERVICE ENTRANCE CABLE INDOOR SOCKET SINGLE PHASE 3 WIRE SEE NOTE 5 FLOOR JOIST SEE NOTE 8 SEE NOTE 6 q 4 MIN TITAS METALLIC WATER PIPE IRE 001321a 01 0613 Figure 10 6 and Figure 10 7 Notes 1 The electrical contractor should refer to the current edition of this PSE amp G document nformat
240. proval of the final electrical plan must be secured by the customer prior to the fabrication of apparatus and purchase of equipment Detailed plans shall be prepared by the customer Three hard copies and one electronic pdf file shall be submitted to PSE amp G for review Requirements for Switchgear Review The following requirements apply to switchgear review 1 The local Electric Distribution Division office will provide a specification for each customer switchgear installation This specification is for the guidance of the customer and outlines general PSE amp G requirements for customer equipment Any detailed engineering is to be performed by the customer or such agent as the customer may designate PSE amp G may be consulted with in this process The customer is required to obtain an E1 Notification with approval from PSE amp G engineering prior to switchgear review PSE amp G s review of major electrical equipment and of the final electrical plan must be secured by the customer prior to the fabrication of apparatus and purchase of equipment Detailed plans shall be prepared by the customer Three hard copies and one electronic pdf file shall be submitted to PSE amp G for review Any service installation requiring one or more sets of current transformers must be formally submitted by the customer for acceptance by the local Electric Distribution Division As a minimum the following information is required for PSE amp G review Sit
241. purtenances from its mains to the point of connection to the customer s facilities The customer shall install the necessary service entrance equipment up to and including the service head in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations It is the customer s responsibility to provide suitable support for the attachment of a service hook for the service and to install the service hook at the designated location This support and hook must be capable of withstanding the pull of the service drop conductors PSE amp G will furnish and install the new entrance facilities in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff For wire markings on four wire Delta connections only the High Leg is marked with orange tape and the neutral with white tape 120 240 three phase four wire On 277 480 V and 120 208 V three phase four wire service installations only the neutral needs to be marked with white tape If parallel conductors are used the contractor may color code the conductors to identify the phases There shall be no orange or green color coding tape used on phase conductors Orange color conductors or coding tape shall be strictly limited to identifying 120 240 V three phase four wire open delta services The following sections and applicable drawings are included in Chapter 10 of this manual Section 1 Service Entrance Clearances Section 2 Outdoor Socket Overhead Secondary Service Ch
242. quipment with Bar Type Current Transformers CTs Figure 10 26 Maximum Capacity Parallel 500 KCMIL Conductors Three Wire Services Single Phase or Three Phase NOTES 1 MUST COME FROM SIDE OF CT CABINET 2 1F OUTDOOR THE 2 NIPPLE MUST BE WEATHERPROOF e MIN TRANSFORMER TYPE 3 METER SOCKET 4 PLYWOOD BOARD FURRED 1 FROM WALL AND PAINTED INDOOR APPLICATION METER 2 ENCLOSURE AN ALTERNATE LOCATION OF THE METER NIPPLE SHALL BOARD MAY BE USED SUBJECT TO PSE amp G RIGID LOCATED TO STEEL Pe ae tee APPROVAL A 2 CONDUIT SHALL BE RUN CONDUIT OF BOARD FROM THE TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURE TO THE ALTERNATE LOCATION SEE Figure 10 26 2 4 NOTES 8 amp 9 Y TY MARKS OTE 7 APPROVED BOLT CONNECTION APPROVED 2 OR 4 HOLE CONNECTOR SEE NOTE 10 18 MIN INDOOR a 24 MIN OUTDOOR Figure 10 26 1 i 1 CONDUIT SHALL NOT ENTER THE ENCLOSURE IN THIS SPACE NON MAGNETIC NLESS STEEL BOLT D HEX NUT NON MAGNETIC STAINLESS STEEL BELLEVILLE WASHERS 2 2 x 0 BUS BAR FLAT AND BELLEVILLE WASHERS STAINLESS STEEL SHALL BE 1
243. quirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Table 8 1 Municipalities Listed by County Cont d Essex County North Caldwell Borough Continued Nutley Township of Orange Town of Roseland Borough of South Orange Village Township of Verona Township of West Caldwell Township of E lt lt lt lt lt lt West Orange Township of co Gloucester County Deptford Township of co National Park Borough of c Washington Township of c West Deptford Township of Westville Borough of Woodbury City of c c c Woodbury Heights Borough of Hudson County Bayonne City of East Newark Borough of Guttenberg Town of Harrison Town of Hoboken City of Jersey City City of Kearny Town of North Bergen Township of Secaucus Town of Union City City of Weehawken Township of West New York Town of Mercer County Ewing Township of Hamilton Township of Hopewell Borough of Hopewell Township of Lawrence Township of Pennington Borough of ALN 2 DN 2 2 2 Vl U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 U Princeton Borough of Chapter 8 Electric Territory Served May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 8 5 PSEG Table 8 1 Municipalities Listed by County Cont d
244. r 3 Service Runs 3 1 lise Generale a i Er E E A E a 3 1 2 Temporary 5 5 3 2 21 5 and Rates tee onte bibe ie eer b Roe E 3 3 2 2 Unit Fixed Charges for Installation and Removal of Temporary 5 3 3 3 Overhead Secondary Service Run in an Overhead Zone 3 4 4 Underground Secondary Service Run in an Overhead Zone 3 5 5 Residential Buried Underground Distribution BUD 5 5 5 3 6 6 Secondary Service Runs in an Underground Zone 3 7 7 Overhead Primary Service Runs in an Overhead Zone 3 7 8 Underground Primary Service Runs in an Overhead Zone 3 7 9 Primary Service Runs in an Underground Zone 3 8 10 Padmounted Transformer Installations Secondary 3 8 11 Transformer Vault Installation Secondary 3 9 Chapter 4 Service Entrance 5 4 1 1 General TIS 4 1 NECI pone mes Shedd 4 2 3 Secondary Serv
245. r PSE amp G to terminate its control wire neutral conductor and include a 8 AWG lug for that purpose Contact the local PSE amp G Wiring Inspection department for further details 12 Obtain required approvals of inspection authorities having jurisdiction 13 Install CT cabinet 18 in minimum from floor to bottom of cabinet indoor or 24 in minimum from 14 10 40 finished grade to bottom of cabinet outdoor Install CT cabinet 60 in maximum from grade level to top of CT cabinet Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Figure 10 27 Maximum Capacity Parallel 500 kcmil Conductors Three Phase Four Wire Service UST COME FROM SIDE OF CT CABINET IF OUTDOOR THE 2 NIPPLE MUST BE FORMER TYPE EATHERPROOF ER SOCKET 34 PLYWOOD BOARD NOTE FURRED 1 FROM WALL ME TE AND PAINTED ER ENCLOSURE 2 INDOOR APPLICATION NIPPLE SOLE BE LOCATED TO RIGID THE SIDE STEEL OF BOARD NOTE AN ALTERNATE LOCATION OF THE METER CONDUIT BOARD MAY BE USED SUBJECT TO PSE amp G lt APPROVAL A 2 CONDUIT SHALL BE RUN LARITY MARKS FROM THE TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURE TO D THE ALTERNATE LOCATION NN APPROVED BOLT CONNECTIO 4 SEE Figure 10 27 2 amp NOTES 8 amp 9
246. r and sewer plans to reveal possible encroachments into the vault Drainage design Column plan Customer s secondary bus connections and grounding The vault shall be accessible to mobile equipment for transformer installation and removal 28 2 Construction Specifications The following are construction details for vaults 10 66 1 The minimum inside dimension of the vault shall be 14 ft x 21 ft for single vaults and 21 ft x 21 ft for double vaults The proper size will be determined by the number and size of the transformers and other equipment to be installed See Figure 10 42 and Figure 10 43 for more detail Vault ceiling shall have a minimum of 6 in of reinforced concrete Vault floor shall have a minimum of 4 in of reinforced concrete The inside height of the vault shall be f no open bus 8 ft minimum If open bus 10 ft minimum Where the vault is accessible from within the building the vault access doors shall be Class A fire doors of the proper size and a 3 hour fire rating and have a Danger High Voltage sign on the outside Louvers shall not be permitted on doors that are accessible from within the building The minimum dimensions of the doorway shall be 6 ft wide by 7 ft 6 in high The doorway shall have a 4 in sill and the door shall be fitted with a lockset accepting a PSE amp G supplied tumbler Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and R
247. r restoration costs in accordance with Chapter 3 Section 1 paragraph 9 2 Normally underground extensions installed by PSE amp G will not be made during winter months when soils are frozen It is vital that a developer s construction plan is coordinated with PSE amp G so as to permit construction of such underground facilities during the warmer months of the year 3 Under certain circumstances in an Underground Zone where a Service is connected to a network system service mains up to 800 A may require a breaker or fused disconnect switch immediately after the point where the service conductors enter the customer s building If required this equipment must have provisions to accommodate a standard seal and barrel lock For services over 800 A additional facilities will be required to accommodate PSE amp G current limiting equipment See Figure 10 50 in Chapter 10 this document Customer should contact the local Electric Distribution Division office to obtain the specifications for a service to be connected to a network system prior to beginning any work 4 Apull box may be required to accommodate conduits entering the building depending on the size of the service 1 Overhead Primary Service Runs an Overhead Zone For overhead primary service runs in an overhead zone PSE amp G will furnish install and maintain all poles and primary service conductors between its mains and the point of connection to the customer s facilities The i
248. r socket whenever the mounting holes of the socket exceed the width of the mast Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 78 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 31 Community Antenna Television CATV Figure 10 48 Typical Service Installation CATV 120 V Power Supply Pedestal DISCONNECT SWITCH SEE NOTE 7 PEDESTAL SEE NOTES CATV TO PROVIDE SERVICE WIRE TRANSF ORMER ZL Oo gt 2 Om IRE 000909 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 79 PSEG 10 80 Figure 10 48 Notes 1 The CATV company shall provide and install the service wire from the CATV power supply pedestal for terminating at the transformer by PSE amp G For PSE amp G s use the CATV company shall provide enough service wire to leave at least 3 ft length of service wire coiled next to the transformer and left visibly above the ground The service wire shall be duplexed 78 copper black with a 6 copper white insulated neutral The service wire shall be identified as the property of the CATV company PSE amp G will connect the service wire to transformer See Figure 10 35 and Figure 10 36 for location of transformer and trench layout If the CATV company chooses to dig its own trench the minimum cover over the service wire shall be 24 in
249. rastructure and for overhead Extensions of Service an Extension ends at the point where the Service Drop connects to the building or where the Jurisdictional Inspection Authority has responsibility for electrical facility inspection but also includes the meter In this case the building served is the customer s facility that electrically interconnects with the PSE amp G Extension For underground Extensions the Extension ends at and includes the meter unless it is impractical to place the meter at the end of the PSE amp G facilities or where the Jurisdictional Inspection Authority has responsibility for electrical facility inspection although in any case the meter is considered part of the Extension Plant and or facilities installed to supply the increased load of existing customers are also considered an Extension where either 1 PSE amp G facilities of the required voltage or number of phases did not previously exist or 2 Existing PSE amp G facilities are upgraded or replaced due to a customer s new or additional electrical load The new plant and or facilities installed also must be nominally physically and electrically continuous from the beginning to the end of the Extension PSE amp G facilities used exclusively for the purpose of providing lighting service under Rate Schedules BPL or PSAL are not considered part of an Extension E1 Notification Refers to a formal request for information concerning all customer needs that is
250. rating equipment with the PSE amp G system is requested the generator installation shall conform with the NUG Requirements chapter of PSE amp G s Plant Engineering Policies and Procedures Manual copies of which are available on request from the local Electric Distribution Division office For small NUGs that are not eligible for Net Metering the interconnection requirements of N J A C 14 8 4 Net Metering and Interconnection Standards for Class Renewable Energy Systems shall not apply PSE amp G representatives will review the NUG proposal inspect the customer s installation and will advise on any changes and or additions or modifications required for interconnection where necessary The NUG equipment shall not be operated in parallel with the PSE amp G system until the required changes and or additions or modifications have been made and the final written acceptance by PSE amp G and any governmental authority having jurisdiction have been received Additional information can be found at the PSE amp G website www pseg com Customer owned generation shall not be connected within a CT or PT cabinet or any cabinet containing PSE amp G metering equipment If the NUG intends to sell its power into the wholesale power market it shall be required to meet the interconnection requirements of the PUM Regional Transmission Organization PJM copies of which can be found at www pjm com The NUG would deal directly with PJM for all interconnectio
251. re the existing service is not capable of supplying the new customer that customer shall be responsible for rebuilding the service to accept its load at its sole cost The new facilities will be built as described above unless PSE amp G s Wiring Inspector agrees to a different design Where the customer wishes to attach a new antenna to an existing building or other structure and there is an existing service for that facility if there is sufficient existing service equipment and space to add another meter the antenna could be served from the existing customer s service with the prior approval of PSE amp G s local Electric Distribution Division Wiring Inspection Department PSE amp G may require the customer to build a four meter stack if additional antennas may be added in the future Community Antenna Television CATV Power Supplies The following requirements apply to community antenna television CATV supplies 1 For CATV 120 power supply pedestals the customer will provide the service wires from the CATV power supply pedestal to the PSE amp G transformer If such service is to be installed in a joint trench the customer shall install the service wire and provide 3 ft of service wire coiled next to the transformer and left visibly above the ground In the event that the customer must dig a new trench to the transformer the trench shall have a minimum of 24 in of clean cover over the wire and enough service wire should be left coil
252. rements apply to secondary service entrance installations for connections from underground mains and any charges will be determined in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 16 of this manual and the Tariff 1 For secondary service entrance installations from underground mains PSE amp G will furnish and install the service conduit run from its mains to the curbline The customer shall install the conduit run from the meter or service entrance equipment to the curbline for PSE amp G to connect to The customer shall install and maintain the foundation opening to accommodate the service conduit This conduit run shall terminate underground in a fitting s that will permit connection with the service conduit run installed by PSE amp G Where the customer s conduit run is not readily accessible PSE amp G recommends that a spare conduit s be installed for future purposes All conduit s installed by the customer for the service entrance must be of the type and size specified by PSE amp G for the service conductors If approved by PSE amp G the service entrance trenching work may be performed by the customer In all cases the trench must be inspected by PSE amp G and the local electrical subcode official prior to backfilling In the event that the customer has landscaping or hardscaping that would be disturbed by PSE amp G while installing the service run the customer shall be responsible for the restoration costs or bringing its connection point out to
253. rements for Electric Service 10 53 PSEG Figure 10 35 Single Phase Padmounted Transformer Pads A STREET LIGHT SECONDARY ENCLOSURE DEPTH ZA LLLI ZAZ LLL 6 MIN WIDTH STREET LIGH TRENCH 36 HON3HL 321A83 TRANSFORMER PAD 36 DEPTH JNI I LL 2 gt Ce A SECONDARY amp SERVICE TRENCH PRIMARY T 1 MIN WIDTH EASEMENT LINE SECONDARY TRENCH 36 DEPTH IRE 001347 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 54 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 24 3 24 4 PSEG Front Lot Pad and Enclosure Details If PSE amp G determines that where the transformer pad is located might subject the transformer to damage by vehicles the customer shall provide adequate bumper protection The bumpers bollards and their location shall be approved by PSE amp G and shall consist of 4 in galvanized steel pipe filled with concrete or equivalent set in concrete Bumpers shall have a minimum height of 4 ft above grade a minimum depth of 3 ft below grade and set a minimum of 3 ft from the edge of the pad In traffic areas where the bumpers might not be Clearly seen at night they shall be painted with a fluorescent paint or marked with fluorescent tape suitable for outdoor use The maximum distance between bumpers shall be 5 ft Bumpers when specifie
254. rmer Mounting Bracket Specifications and Dimensions Multiple Meter Installations for High Rise Apartment Buildings and Office Buildings For meter installations to high rise apartments or office buildings where individual customers or tenants are separately metered at a secondary voltage the following provisions are applicable 1 2 PSE amp G shall approve the location of all metering locations and metering arrangements The building owner developer shall provide a minimum of three sets of prints to PSE amp G that depict the meter room or closet locations in the building The building owner developer shall provide meter rooms or closets in areas that are readily accessible to PSE amp G employees at all times Usually the meter rooms or meter closets would start on the second floor and there would be meter locations one floor below on the meter room s floor and one floor above Typically meter rooms or closets would be located on floors 2 5 8 11 etc or as specified by PSE amp G Other layouts are possible and require prior PSE amp G approval All unmetered equipment shall have provisions for PSE amp G seals or padlocks as required by PSE amp G Meters shall be self contained and all equipment must have provisions for sealing and securing meters and other related equipment including bus duct and cable raceway access points Meter rooms or closets shall be of sufficient size to allow for unhindered access for meter reading an
255. rmer Vault Minimum Construction Dimensions Single Up to Three 500 kVA Transformers Vault Requirements Customer Installed Transformer Vault Network Type Vaults Only Vault Requirements Customer Installed Transformer Vault Non Network Type Vaults Only Minimum Requirements for a Temporary Service Mast Underground Temporary Service 1 Typical Service Installation CATV 120 V Power Supply Pedestal Community Antenna Television CATV Power Supply on Joint Pole Limiter Lug Assembly 350 MCM and 500 MCM 600 V Rubber Insulated Service Cable Net Metering Call Before You Dig Page 1 Call Before you Dig Page 2 List of Figures Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Figure 10 54 Padmounted Transformer Installations Secondary Figure 10 55 Elevated Pad Specs Installations in Flood Areas List of Figures May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service PSEG List of Figures xvi Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 List of Tables Table 2 1 Recommended Secondary Service KVA Demands 2 2 Table 2 2 Recommended Primary Subtransmission and Transmission Service kVA Demands 2 4 Table 3 1 Service Drop and
256. run a separate grounding conductor between the customer s premises and the PSE amp G transformer In those cases where the connections to the transformer would normally be made by the customer at its own expense PSE amp G may elect in special cases to do such work with its own forces on a time and material basis at the customer s expense The customer must assure ready access to the transformer installation in a manner that will make certain the easy and expeditious delivery removal and maintenance of the transformers and associated equipment The pad shall be accessible for inspection and for installing and replacing the transformer including driving heavy equipment over to it without damage to the landscaping or the equipment Access design must be approved by PSE amp G See Figure 10 36 in Chapter 10 The maintenance for all single phase and three phase padmounted transformer secondary service facilities is the customer s responsibility The customer must consult the local Electric Distribution Division to determine if soil conditions may require the entire service run to be placed in conduit All PVC conduit shall be NRTL listed and approved for electrical use Schedule 40 or 80 as required See Chapter 10 Section 9 and check with the local Electric Distribution Division to determine what Schedule type is applicable Transformer Vault Installation Secondary Metered The following are general requirements for transformer vaults
257. rvice entrance equipment shall be installed according to the requirements of State and local authorities PSE amp G and the current edition of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code Where clearance conflicts exist the more stringent clearance is shown The meter and service connection shall be located at a point jointly acceptable to the customer and PSE amp G Figure 10 1 Minimum Clearances for Overhead Services METER AND SERVICE LOCATION TO BE AT A POINT JOINTLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE CUSTOMER AND PSE amp G IRE 001319 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations 10 2 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Figure 10 1 Notes PSEG Service Entrance Clearance Distances A Public Street Road Alley Parking Lots And Shopping Centers 18 ft B Sidewalks 12 ft C Finished Grade 12 ft D Residential Driveway 12 ft E Roof Not Readily Walked Upon 3 ft Roof Readily Walked Upon 8 ft F Eavestrough or Downspout 3 in G Door Porch etc Beside and Below 3 ft H Window Above to Service Entrance Conductors 6 in Beside and Below Window to PSE amp G Service Drop 3 ft J Top of Meter Pan to Finished Grade Min 3 ft 0 in to top Max 6 ft 6 in to bottom K Telephone and CATV Bldg Attachment 2 ft L Weatherhead to Finished Grade Min 13 ft 0 in Max 30 ft 0 in M
258. same system PSE amp G will determine what constitutes objectionable voltage dips The customer shall be responsible for any corrective measures deemed necessary by PSE amp G 2 predominantly residential areas and small commercial installations the maximum motor starting currents and minimum demands listed in Table 6 1 and Table 6 2 shall apply These ratings are based on not more than four starts per hour with long periods of continuous operation under maximum load conditions except that domestic laundry equipment duty cycles are also acceptable PSE amp G shall be Chapter 6 Customer s Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 6 1 PSEG consulted where these conditions cannot be met or where equipment ratings and or starting characteristics exceed the values in Table 6 1 and Table 6 2 Table 6 1 Equipment and Motors Rated in Horsepower hp 120 V Single Phase All Motors 50A 208 or 240 V Single Phase 2 hp or less 60A 3 hp 80A 4 hp 100A 5 hp 120A 6 hp 140A 6 5 hp and greater 150A 208 or 240 V Three Phase 2 hp or less 50A 3 hp 64A 10 KW 4 hp 10 KW 5 hp 92 10 KW 6 hp 106A 10 KW 7 hp 120A 10 KW 10 hp 162A 20 KW 15 hp 232 20 KW 20 hp 292 30 KW 460 or 480 V Three Phase All Motors Use 1 2 value of 208 240 V Three Phase Motors Note Three phase supply is not normally available for residential service
259. ship of Saddle River Borough of South Hackensack Township of Teaneck Township of Tenafly Borough of Teterboro Borough of Waldwick Borough of Wallington Borough of Washington Township of Westwood Borough of Woodcliff Lake Borough of Wood Ridge Borough of 0 9 Ul Ul 0 95 9 9 9 0 9 0 9 9 90 39 OW Ol 90 Ol 9 6 uU 9 9 0 9 9 DO vu Wyckoff Borough of Chapter 8 Electric Territory Served 8 2 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Table 8 1 Municipalities Listed by County Cont d Burlington County Beverly City of SS Bordentown City of 5 Bordentown Township of 5 Burlington City of 55 Burlington Township of 55 Chesterfield Township of 5 Cinnaminson Township of 55 Delanco Township of 55 Delran Township of 55 Eastampton Township of 55 Edgewater Park Township of 55 Evesham Township of 55 Fieldsboro Township of 5 Florence Township of 55 Hainesport Township of 55 Lumberton Township of 55 Mansfield Township of 55 Maple Shade Township of SS Medford Township of 55 Medford Lakes Township of 55 Moorestown Township of 55 Mount Holly Township of 55 Mount Laurel Township of 55 Palmyra Township of 55 Pemberton Township of 55 Riverside Township of 55 Riverton T
260. sirable and therefore time delay undervoltage devices should be used The time lag of time delay undervoltage devices should be adjustable to at least two seconds and should be adjusted to meet the requirements of the specific installation Undervoltage protection should not be used on service switches or breakers 6 Low voltage releases and over current protection are not required on intermittent duty motors such as elevator crane hoist and drag line motors 7 The direction of phase rotation of the alternating current supply is carefully maintained by PSE amp G but motors for elevators cranes hoists and apparatus requiring constant direction of rotation such as vertical pumps should be equipped with suitable protection against possible phase reversal 8 PSE amp G does not recommend the installation of adjustable speed drives ASDs on existing or new open delta transformer services due to ASD performance issues An alternative is for PSE amp G to provide where available or conditions permit a closed delta supply allowing full capacity of the ASD motor combination There may be additional charges for provision of this type of service depending on what PSE amp G facilities are currently in the area Where the provision of a closed delta service is impractical due to availability and or cost and an open delta service already exists or will be provided the ASD loads will either need to be de rated or the ASD itself must be oversized for the i
261. sulated cable There shall be a minimum of 12 in of earth separation between the electric cables or conduit and any other subsurface utilities such as water gas etc telephone may choose to bury their cables random lay with electric conduit or cables Electrical conduit shall not be cast in the same concrete envelope with any other subsurface pipes No more than two electric riser conduits shall be installed on a pole If two electric conduits are installed on a pole they shall be as close together as the mounting straps permit Riser conduit shall be installed on the quarter of the pole specifically designated by PSE amp G for this purpose Where the supply line is on the opposite side of the street PSE amp G will install the service pole on the customer s side of the street and extend the overhead supply across the street If an overhead crossing is impractical PSE amp G will install an underground crossing at the customer s expense including street opening permit fees including if required a handhole or manhole in the sidewalk area on the customer s side of the street If approved in advance under certain circumstances it may be acceptable for the customer to have his contractor install the street crossing conduit and the curb line handhole or manhole A grounding bushing shall be installed on the metallic conduit ends at the pole riser and in the building or transformer pad Where metallic conduit is used in manholes and handholes the
262. t durations and with a low load factor the written approval of PSE amp G shall be obtained before connecting such equipment The customer or his agent shall provide information on the operating characteristics of this equipment to the Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center prior to its installation 6 The average power factor under operating conditions of customer s load at the point where the electric service is metered shall not be less than 85 Public Service may inspect customer s installed equipment and may place instruments for test purposes at its own expense on the premises of the customer 7 Where neon fluorescent or other types of lighting or sign equipment having similar low power factor characteristics are installed or moved to a new location the customer shall furnish install and maintain at its own expense corrective apparatus which will increase the power factor of the individual units or the entire lighting installation to not less than 9096 2 Motors Starting Current The following are general requirements for motors 1 The inrush of current caused by a motor when it starts is usually much greater than the normal load current of the motor The exact relation differs with the different sizes speeds and types of motors While this starting current exists for only a short time it may cause objectionable dips in voltage sometimes causing flickering lights to the customer or other customers served from the
263. t shall be 14 ft x 21 ft for single vaults and 21 ft x 21 ft for double vaults The proper size will be determined by the number and size of the transformers and other equipment to be installed Install lifting eye in ceiling 4000 Ib See Figure 10 42 and Figure 10 43 for more detail Walls and ceilings must be 3 hour fire rated concrete no exceptions The inside height of the vault shall be e fnoopen bus 8 ft minimum e If open bus and no breaker 10 ft minimum fopen type breaker and disconnects 12 ft minimum 2 Vault Room Door Requirements Class A fire doors of the proper size with a Danger High Voltage sign on the outside are required The minimum dimensions of each door shall be 3 ft wide by 7 ft 6 in high The doorway shall have a 4 sill Doors shall be equipped with crashbar type opening devices and both doors shall contain a vertical rod latching device on the inside The outside will be equipped with a handle and a hasp that PSE amp G will furnish a padlock for 3 Ventilation Requirements Ventilation shall be provided by means of suitable screened louvers A single vault shall have a minimum net open area of 32 sq ft and a double vault shall have a minimum net open area of 64 sq ft If area can not be provided forced ventilation must be installed 4 Lighting Requirements For both interior and exterior vaults suitable incandescent li
264. tarter does not exceed the limitations given above When a starter is used an appropriate time interval will of necessity be required for each step 9 In group installations of two or more motors supplied from the same service the starting current limit per step for the largest motor shall be the limit for any other motors in the group Motors started simultaneously shall be considered as one motor equal to the combined starting current of the group 10 Before purchasing motors the customer should always consult PSE amp G to determine the type of service to be supplied 11 It is desirable that all motors over one horsepower be three phase if three phase service is to be supplied Where practicable dual voltage single phase motors should be connected for 220 or 230 V operation where 120 240 V secondary service is to be supplied Single phase motors rated for 115 230 V operation should be connected for 115 V operation where 120 208 V service is to be supplied 12 PSE amp G reserves the right in case of doubt about correct starting current values to accept motors for connection to its service only after a test has been made to determine the starting current required 3 Motor Installations The following are general requirements for motor installations 1 Motor installations must conform to the requirements of the current edition of the National Electrical Code the National Electrical Safety Code and PSE amp G Chapter 6 Customer
265. ted if smaller than 350 kcmil cable needs to be used At the secondary terminal of the transformer in cases where a Customer decides to use other than copper cable b Customer will need more secondary connectors than available per phase in the transformer The customer at their expense must acquire a secondary enclosure that will provide them with the extra needed connection points that the transformer by itself does not have available The enclosure will be installed between the padmounted transformer and customer s premises and shall be chosen based on the size of the customer service panel box Recommended enclosures by PSE amp G are rated from 1200 A to a maximum of 4500 A and meet the dimension requirements shown on Table 10 6 The enclosure will be locked before the transformer is energized and customer will have to contact PSE amp G when access to the interior of the enclosure is needed Secondary conductors between secondary terminals of the transformer and buses of the required enclosure shall meet size and material requirement as specified on Table 10 7 All work between the secondary side of the transformer and the customer s premises including supplying the connectors and bolting them to the transformer terminals and to the buses of any required secondary enclosure will be done by and at the expense of the customer in accordance with PSE amp G specifications Secondary conductors shall not be installed until the transformer and require
266. ter enclosures will not be issued for installations using stacked meter enclosures Contact the local PSE amp G Wiring Inspector for assistance To control the issue of meter enclosures that are provided by PSE amp G PSE amp G requires that the customer or contractor present proof that an application has been made to the local municipal inspection authority This proof must be the original papers given to the customer by the permitting authority PSE amp G does not accept photocopies unless properly stamped by the municipality This form will then be stamped by PSE amp G and returned to the customer when the equipment is issued If the service installation has already been completed the customer is not entitled to a meter pan A meter installation equipped where necessary with demand and recording devices will be furnished and installed by PSE amp G for each separately billed rate schedule under which a customer receives service If more than one meter is installed because PSE amp G considers multiple meters necessary for operating reasons the kilowatt hour usage measured by these meters will be combined for billing purposes using an applicable rate schedule If additional meters are furnished and installed at the customer s request the usage measured by each meter will be billed separately using an applicable rate schedule The service and supply of electric energy by PSE amp G for the use of owners tenants or occupants of buildings or premises w
267. ter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 83 PSEG 10 84 Figure 10 50 Notes 1 When new Service requires limiters to be installed for secondary voltage customer switchgear PSE amp G requires a minimum of 36 in of space from the point of connection on the customer s bus to the entry point of the cable into the switchgear This working space is needed for removing the rubber insulating sleeve for the cable connection and to shape the cable For service entrance cables that are bottom entry into the switchgear provisions shall be made to provide 36 in of clearance from the end of the conduit to the attachment point to the bus as in above For service entrance cables that are top entry into the switchgear an extra hi hat enclosure on top of the switchgear to allow for the required 36 in spacing may need to be provided by the manufacturer In all cases there needs to be adequate working space provided in the switchgear cubicle for installation of the limiters and if a limiter fails it needs to be accessible for replacement When the customer provides switchgear prints and the job is determined by PSE amp G to be in a network area and requires limiters the customer should also provide a plan and profile drawing of the switchgear room to enable PSE amp G to comment on the design of the incoming cubicle based upon the planned
268. the building PSE amp G will connect to the transformer on the primary side The customer will provide all material and work on the secondary side of the transformers including connections to the transformer terminals An exterior vault includes one that even though it may be physically within the confines of the Chapter 3 Service Runs May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 3 9 PSEG 3 10 building can only be entered from a point exterior to the building If the vault is interior to the building or if the authority having jurisdiction requires a disconnect or interrupting devices ahead of the transformers in an exterior vault all of the vault wiring must be done by and at the expense of the customer Where 277 480 V network service is provided a bus room in a permanently dry location within the customer s building is required The bus room must be located no more than 50 ft from the transformers For a 277 480 V network service PSE amp G will furnish the collector bus The installation of the collector bus in the bus room shall be by and at the expense of the customer The local Electric Distribution Division must be consulted to obtain the specific requirements for such an installation In those cases where the connections to the transformer would normally be made by the customer at their expense PSE amp G may elect in view of the specialized connections to be made to do such work with its
269. the Construction Inquiry Department The Construction Inquiry Department can be reached at 1 800 782 0067 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 1 5 11 Other Equipment Are there any poles transformers or other equipment on the property that belong to PSE amp G and need to be removed before demolition can occur 1 5 12 Type of Electrical Service Check Overhead if there is a wire from a utility pole to the buildings to be demolished Otherwise check Underground 1 5 13 Type of Structure to be Built after Demolition The use to which the new building will be put may affect the way services are removed for demolition Please indicate whether a home will be built a store business apartments etc and include the approximate timeframe for construction Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 7 13 PSEG Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications 7 14 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 8 Electric Territory Served Electric Headquarters Key Central Central Sub headquarter CS Metropolitan M Palisades P Southern Lawrenceville 5 Southern Moorestown 55 Table 8 1 Municipalities Listed by County Bergen County Allendale Bergenfield
270. the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code or the inspection authorities having jurisdiction or a nationally recognized testing laboratory approval Atypical Conditions The following are examples of atypical conditions 1 Refers to cases where underground distribution lines or service connections in overhead zones are required due to conditions beyond the control of PSE amp G or are requested by the customer and approved by PSE amp G or are required due to a local ordinance The excess costs of such underground construction less the estimated costs of the equivalent overhead construction with such net costs grossed up for income tax effects shall be paid by the customer as a non refundable contribution 2 Refers to circumstances where PSE amp G may require customer agreements for a longer term than is specified in the Tariff may require customer contributions toward the cost of the facilities or may establish other charges where a Alarge expenditure or special investment by PSE amp G is either necessary for the supply of service or has been requested by the customer b Oversized transformers feeders or other special facilities must be installed to serve a customer whose electric service is intermittent momentary or subject to violent fluctuations c The electrical capacity required to serve the customer s equipment is out of proportion to its typical use of electric service for occasional or low load f
271. the curb line or clear of such landscaping or hardscaping in accordance with Chapter 3 Section 1 paragraph 9 In BUD systems with outdoor meter locations the customer shall install any conduit required for the service entrance installations If PVC is used then expansion joints shall be required at the building riser PSE amp G will install the service run conductors from its mains to the point of connection as provided in Chapter 3 Service Runs Secondary Distribution Service Equipment The following requirements apply to secondary distribution service equipment Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 1 Where in the customer s opinion unusual conditions make it desirable to install service equipment of a type other than the PSE amp G recommended standard the local Electric Distribution Division Inspection Department shall be consulted for their specific approval 2 The service entrance equipment and meters shall be in a location which is unobstructed readily accessible and convenient for the regular or emergency visits of PSE amp G employees Temporary uprights such as ladders and scaffolding are not acceptable for the purpose of having PSE amp G employees perform Work on service entrance equipment Indoor meter locations shall in general be adjacent to the service entrance Where such a location is not practical permission must be o
272. the installation It is recommended to be installed on both sides of PSE amp G metering for most installations Inspection and Maintenance Periodic inspection and maintenance of the equipment and facilities is necessary to assure proper operation and function PSE amp G shall be granted access for its authorized representatives during any reasonable hours to install check and maintain metering equipment and or for operation of the interconnection disconnecting device Types of maintenance that the applicant would be responsible for at its facility consist of diagnostic testing and sampling minor maintenance items and major maintenance items for example e Diagnostic Testing and Sampling Is performed either on in service equipment or on equipment out of service but immediately available for service Example would be thermovision heat detection scanning e Minor Maintenance Would require the equipment to be out of service but available for return to service within a few hours or less Examples might be lubrication of mechanisms checking the proper operation of pressure switches checking the operation and synchronism of disconnect switches meggering ductoring timing checks interrupting medium moisture tests as well as relay setting checks and operational function tests e Major Maintenance Would include the complete or partial disassembly of a piece of equipment and would usually involve taking an extended outage Examples would be
273. the replacement of contacts in a tap changing mechanism or the replacement of a transformer bushing Schedules for maintenance should be developed based on equipment manufacturer s suggestions the operating record inspection results past maintenance experience the critical nature of the equipment and the shut down schedule of the facility Maintenance may be performed by the customer s own personnel or a qualified contractor As part of the interconnection agreement specific equipment will be identified and maintained by PSE amp G at the NUG s expense The requirements for this type of maintenance are established by the need to maintain the integrity of the PSE amp G System and prevent interference to other NUGs or customers This maintenance must not be duplicated by the customer or his contractor Coordination and communication between PSE amp G and those doing the maintenance for the customer should be initiated Renewable Generation in Network Areas Level 3 As per NJAC 14 8 5 4 For Level 1 Applicants A customer generator facility s point of common coupling shall not be on a transmission line a spot network or an area network Installing Renewable Generation in areas served by secondary or spot networks is complicated by the manner in which such networks operate The PSE amp G transformers that supply power to a secondary network are protected against backfeed by a device called a network protector When the transformer is
274. ties NJBPU www bpu state nj us SA 001483 01 0411 Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 10 87 PSEG 10 88 Padmounted Transformer Installations Secondary Metered The following are general requirements for installation of three phase padmounted transformers 1 For padmounted transformer installations in overhead non residential BUD and underground zones the primary and secondary wiring to the transformer pad must be installed underground PSE amp G will provide and install the pad and the padmounted transformer and will install and connect the primary cables to the transformer The customer at their expense shall do the site preparation work to accept the transformer pad They shall also be responsible for the installation of primary underground conduits and required manholes or for the trenching in the case of a direct buried primary cable installation from the transformer pad to the selected PSE amp G pole according with PSE amp G specifications The customer will be responsible for all the installations from the secondary terminal of the transformer to the customer s premises The customer must install only copper conductors at the secondary terminals of the transformer The maximum numbers of cables per phase and by cable size for different transformer sizes are shown on Table 10 7 PSE amp G shall be contac
275. tions PSE amp G does not make new electric installations or repairs on the customer s premises beyond the point of connection other than on PSE amp G owned equipment Where an underground service continues through or under a building PSE amp G may install wire at the customer s expense PSE amp G assumes no responsibility for the condition of the customer s electric installations or for accidents fires or failures that may occur as a result of the condition of these electric installations 6 Application for Service The following items must be reviewed by the customer as part of their application for service 1 Before any additions alterations or upgrades to a customer s electric service installation or equipment are made PSE amp G must be notified through your Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center All new wiring shall be installed to comply with all rules and regulations in effect at the time the additions or alterations are made The new wiring or equipment must not be connected until such work has been approved by the inspection authority having jurisdiction The customer shall be held solely responsible for any damage to PSE amp G facilities or customer equipment resulting from failure to comply with this requirement 2 In order to obtain service the customer or his agent must contact the Service Consultant at the Construction Inquiry Center in the area where the customer s installation is located and as far in advanc
276. to other customers or to the safety of PSE amp G s workers or the general public Transformer PSE amp G will provide and install any transformers required on the primary side of the switch gear at the applicant s expense The applicant will supply and appropriate base for PSE amp G to install the Pad and Transformer on This base must conform to PSE amp G specifications and will be inspected prior to installation of the Pad Trench Conduit and Conductors The applicant will be responsible for all trench conduit and secondary conductors required Primary conductors will be provided and installed by PSE amp G at the applicant s expense It is the applicant s responsibility to conform to all PSE amp G specifications for trench and conduit installation as well as coordination of all inspections required for such work Telecommunication The applicant is responsible for all telecommunication conduit and conductors The applicant is also responsible for all coordination and communication with the telecommunication company Switch gear The applicant is responsible for the supply and installation of all required switch gear elements The switch gear must strictly conform to PSE amp G s specifications Chapter 9 Class 1 Renewable Energy Interconnections May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 9 7 PSEG 4 5 4 6 Disconnect Switch A disconnect switch may be required depending on the size of
277. trical materials or equipment When Metalclad Switchgear is to be installed the customer will supply PSE amp G with three sets of drawings prior to purchasing the equipment in order to obtain PSE amp G s approval that such switchgear meets its requirements PSE amp G will not be responsible for any customer mistakes that result from a disregard of these requirements When PSE amp G is requested to furnish an entire electric system to new residential buildings and mobile homes within an approved subdivision having three or more building lots or to new multiple occupancy buildings not more than four stories in height this service is subject to the provisions of New Jersey Administrative Code N J A C 14 5 4 1 et seq Regulation for Residential Electric Underground Extensions of the New Jersey Administrative Code This Regulation provides that extensions of electric lines within such subdivisions shall be made underground Where this Regulation is applicable PSE amp G will install a Buried Underground Distribution BUD system that will normally involve a cost to the applicant based on unit costs in the Schedule of Charges which is part of the Tariff for Electric Service and which is on file with the Board of Public Utilities The developer builder or owner of the subdivision should carefully review the requirements of the BUD Regulation prior to submitting its application to PSE amp G Refer to the N J A C for the Regulation or request how to g
278. twork Protector The Network Protector is a high capacity submersible circuit breaker A Network Protector is controlled and protected by a microprocessor device called a Network Protector Relay The Network Protector Relay is physically installed inside of the Network Protector The output terminals of the Network Transformer Protector are connected in parallel with one or more other Network Transformer Protectors A two circuit network may have two Network Transformer Protectors connected in parallel A three circuit network may have three Network Transformer Protectors connected in parallel and so on The point where all of the Network Transformer Protectors are connected together is called the Network Bus One or more services are connected and fed from this Network Bus Types of Networks Networks come in two basic designs the Spot Network and the Area Network The Spot Network is typically used to feed a large building in an urban area where all of the Network Transformer Protectors and the Network Bus are located in a vault in front of the large building The Spot Network will only feed this one large facility An Area Network is used to serve multiple smaller buildings and typically uses a distributed Network Bus In an Area Network the Network Transformer Protectors are not placed in a common vault but are located in two or more vaults spread around the network area The Network Transformer Protectors are connected together at t
279. ty Data Sheet Page 1 of 2 Power Quality Data Sheet Page 1 of 2 Customer Name Service Address Project Service Consultant Name Proposed Service DWMS Voltage Amperage Customer s Sensitive Equipment PC s LAN Connected Yes EQUIPMENT AMOUNT TOTAL KVA PC s Three Phase Computers Adjustable Drive Programmable Logic Control Robotics Telecommunications Equipment Other Other 95 5974 IRE 009208a 01 1012 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications 7 8 Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Figure 7 8 Power Quality Data Sheet Page 2 of 2 Power Quality Data Sheet Page 2 of 2 Sensitive Processes Proposed Mitigation Equipment Surge Suppression Check All That Apply Panel Mounted No Data Processing Plug In amp Other No Data Transmission Telecommunications Production Singe Phase UPS SPS Testing R amp D Three Phase Other DES Line Conditioners Data Supplied by Name Phone No E Mail Address Customer Contact s Phone No Phone No E Mail Address Customer Electrical Consultant s Name Firm Phone No Name Firm Phone Remarks 95 5974 IRE 009208b 01 1012 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Forms and Applications May 31 2014 R
280. ty sits on Primary Residence Check YES if the building to be demolished is the applicant s primary residence Project Contact The applicant s point of contact for property access and any other questions that may arise This is the person who will receive the fax copy of the completion letter Phone numbers should provide access to this contact during business hours Meter Numbers These are located on the meters Identify all gas and electric meters located on the property to be demolished Safe access to all properties must be provided for meter removal Type and Number of Structures Type refers to the structure s use i e residential single family or multi family warehouse strip mall etc Specify which structures are to be demolished For example garage only all units residence but not pool house buildings 1 4 and 7 etc If the structures are not being taken all the way to the foundation check with the municipality to make sure you really need a demolition permit Lighting This generally refers to PSE amp G pole mounted parking lot or area lighting at commercial or industrial properties Please note lights attached to buildings are not the responsibility of PSE amp G If there is area lighting on the property does it need to be removed in order to demolish the building s If the removal does not have to be done for demolition it should be created as a separate project or as part of the new construction request with
281. urrent editions of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code Neutrals for underground services in overhead zones shall be insulated and fully rated The customer s grounding conductor shall not be connected in or pass through the meter enclosure or metering transformer enclosure Where a metal fence enclosure is used around a high voltage installation the fence shall be connected to the ground bus of the installation at as many points as may be necessary to provide adequate protection in accordance with the current editions of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code All grounding electrodes at such an installation shall be interconnected All plans for service installations submitted to PSE amp G for acceptance shall show the provisions for grounding Secondary Service Entrance Installations for Overhead Connection from Overhead Mains The following requirements apply to secondary service entrance installations for overhead connection from overhead mains 1 Where the service run is to be overhead from the PSE amp G overhead mains or transformer the customer shall install the service entrance installation up to and including the service head It is the customer s responsibility to provide suitable support for the attachment of a PSE amp G approved service hook for the service and to install the service hook This support and hook must be capable of withstanding the pull of the servic
282. warranted by conditions specified in Table 2 2 In certain restricted areas this supply may be at nominal 26 400 V initially but service and transforming facilities shall be designed for future operation at a nominal 69 000 V Such service will not be available from 69 000 V circuits supplying a secondary network 4 Service from the Transmission System PSE amp G will supply Transmission Service at a nominal 138 000 or 230 000 V three phase three wire or four wire for very large loads or where required by special conditions PSE amp G may require that service and Chapter 2 Characteristics of Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 2 3 PSEG transforming facilities installed for a nominal 138 000 V service be designed for future operation at 230 000 V Table 2 2 Recommended Primary Subtransmission and Transmission Service kVA Demands Three Phase Four Wire 4 160 500 3 000 kVA Three Phase Four Wire 13 200 500 5 000 kVA Three Phase Three Wire 26 400 3 000 30 000 kVA Three Phase Three Wire 69 000 over 3 000 kVA Three Phase Three Wire 138 000 over 30 000 kVA Three Phase Four Wire 138 000 over 30 000 kVA Three Phase Three Wire 230 000 over 30 000 kVA Three Phase Four Wire 230 000 over 30 000 kVA Feasibility Study Charges The following are general requirements for feasibility studies 1 Feasibility Study Charge may be c
283. wer supply unit must be mounted on the face or back of the pole and on the opposite side from oncoming traffic The top of the unit must not be more than 12 ft above the furthest ground line The disconnect device shall be an NRTL listed device suitable for outdoor service A fuse is not required in the disconnect device provided that the power supply itself is equipped with an NRTL listed fault interrupting device The disconnect device shall have inter lock system to prevent backfeed into the PSE amp G system from either a standby power supply battery circuit if used or an emergency external power source Power supplies that do not conform to notes 2 9 and 10 shall be installed either on a separate structure or be padmounted with an underground service and be outside a radius of 10 ft away from the utility pole Chapter 10 Additional Information and Illustrations Information and Requirements for Electric Service May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG 32 Limiter Lug Assembly 350 and 500 600 Rubber Insulated Service Cable Figure 10 50 Limiter Lug Assembly 350 MCM and 500 MCM 600 V Rubber Insulated Service Cable CONDUIT TOP OF SWITCHGEAR CUSTOMER ve BUS w2 1 2 i 36 MIN FROM CONDUIT FOR BOTTOM ENTRY IRE 001383 01 0411 Chap
284. whichever may be specified by PSE amp G The service conduit shall be located as designated by PSE amp G and shall extend up the pole not less than 8 ft and not more than 11 ft above ground level Conduit entering the building shall be effectively grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code Conduit runs shall be constructed using one material for example all steel or all PVC See Section 7 and Section 9 in Chapter 10 Conduit containing unmetered conductors under a building is not allowed The local PSE amp G Wire Inspector shall be consulted prior to the start of construction PVC non metallic or galvanized rigid steel conduit may be used for service runs When PVC conduit is used it shall be Schedule 80 Electrical Grade above ground and Schedule 40 minimum Electrical Grade below ground and NRTL listed The conduit used for the service run shall be of one type The use of aluminum conduit is not permitted If PVC is used then expansion joints shall be required at the building riser Where in the opinion of PSE amp G a handhole is required in an underground conduit run it shall be furnished according to PSE amp G specifications A copy of the necessary specifications may be obtained at any of PSE amp G s local Electric Distribution Division offices Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 4 3 PSEG 6 Service entrance conductors shall
285. wing sections and applicable drawings are included in Chapter 10 of this manual Section 1 Service Entrance Clearances Section 2 Outdoor Socket Overhead Secondary Service Section 3 Unacceptable Service Location Section 4 Indoor Enclosure Overhead Secondary Service Section 5 Service Entrance Mast Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit Section 6 Service Entrance Installations 4 Secondary Service Entrance Installations for Underground Connection from Overhead Mains The following requirements apply to secondary service entrance installations for underground connection from overhead mains 1 Where the service conductors to be run underground from the PSE amp G overhead mains transformer the customer shall make the installation as provided in Chapter 3 Service Runs PSE amp G will not replace a customer installed conduit and or cable for increased load requirements damage due to overload conditions or problems caused by improper installation such as settlement or terrain changes Conduit shall not be less than 2 in for single phase 100 A services or less than 2 1 2 in for 100 A three phase services for services less than 100 A 1 1 4 in conduit is acceptable For 200 A single phase services 2 1 2 in conduit is required and no less than 3 in conduit shall be used for 200 A three phase services Conduit runs shall be installed in a water tight manner or shall be arranged for suitable drainage
286. wn upon request Chapter 1 General May 31 2014 Rev 3 00 Information and Requirements for Electric Service 1 11 PSEG 15 16 16 1 16 2 16 3 1 12 Customer Requested Shutdown Customers requesting a shutdown to their electric service shall provide PSE amp G with advance notice Please call PSE amp G to determine the appropriate advance notice that is required to arrange for a shutdown and review any other requirements PSE amp G will normally disconnect the service for a customer requested shutdown without cost under the following conditions e PSE amp G s work can be performed during normal working hours and during non inclement weather operating conditions permitting or e PSE amp G s work is not within the normal work day but the shutdown can be performed by shift personnel PSE amp G shall bill the customer for the following types of shutdowns e Guaranteed shutdowns e Shutdowns requiring construction crews for atypical conditions e Where the customer for their convenience requests a shutdown when the customer s work can be performed in an alternative manner not requiring a shutdown or e Shutdowns requested during non normal working hours or on weekends or shutdowns involving atypical conditions The customer will pay PSE amp G for the shutdown cost before PSE amp G performs the work PSE amp G may charge a flat rate for the shutdown or bill at a time and material rate for more complex shutdowns
287. work and be able to throttle inverter output as not to export power under any circumstances If the Inverter does not have the capability to do so then the output of the Solar System must be kept within the constraints described in Sub Paragraphs 1 and 2 above or a Minimum Import Reverse Power relay and associated circuitry must be used to sense and eliminate Network back feed by automatically tripping the Solar system If the Solar Developers Network installation cannot be satisfied by the rules described in 14 8 5 5 Level 2 interconnection review then the Developer may apply for a Level 3 interconnection review and described in the opening paragraph of Section 14 8 5 6 Level 3 interconnection review below 14 8 5 6 Level 3 interconnection review a Each Electric Distribution Company EDC shall adopt a level 3 interconnection review procedure The EDC shall use the level 3 review procedure for an application to interconnect a customer generator facility that does not qualify for the level 1 or level 2 interconnection review procedures set forth at N J A C 14 8 5 4 and 5 5 The EDC shall conduct an initial review of the application and shall offer the applicant an opportunity to meet with EDC staff to discuss the application At the meeting the EDC shall provide pertinent information to the applicant such as the available fault current at the proposed interconnection location the existing peak loading on the lines in the general v
288. y 31 2014 Rev 3 00 PSEG Chapter 4 Service Entrance Installations Note For on time electric service C Apply for meter installation as early as possible but no less than 6 to 8 weeks in advance of the necessary service date e Before beginning work apply with your local inspection agency and for a PSE amp G wiring inspection e After the local inspection Certificate of Approval is received and PSE amp G inspection is complete service will be connected without delay 1 General The following general requirements apply to service entrance installations 1 Except as otherwise provided herein the customer shall furnish and install the service entrance equipment on the premises PSE amp G will install the revenue meters test switches and other directly associated metering equipment PSE amp G will furnish the metering transformers for installation by the customer in a manner approved by PSE amp G All service entrance equipment shall be of a type accepted by PSE amp G and shall be installed according to the requirements of all federal State county and municipal authorities having jurisdiction PSE amp G requirements and the current editions of the Wational Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code The location of the point of connection and the type of metering equipment will be provided by PSE amp G Connections made ahead of the main service equipment for emergency equipment such as fire pumps exit

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