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Rules for Electric Meter and Service Installations (REMSI)

Definitions/Terms/Acronyms (pdf)

Rule 1: General
Updated 03-18-2013

  1. PPL EU's Standard Service
  2. Overhead System
  3. Underground System
  4. Meter Sequence (Hot/Cold)
  5. Single Point of Service
  6. PPL EU Specifies Service Characteristics, Method of Service and Point of Service
  7. Notify PPL EU of Load Growth
  8. Separate Point of Service
  9. Separate Point of Service - Fire Pumps
  10. Alternate Service
  11. PPL EU Makes All Connections
  12. Alteration of Interference with PPL EU's Property
  13. Placement of Swimming Pools, Fountains and Similar Installations
  14. Hazardous Locations
  15. Electrical Equipment Covers

 

Rule 2: Service Available At Secondary Voltage
Updated 07-09-2015

  1. Standard Service Voltages
  2. Non-Standard Service Voltages
  3. Residential Service
  4. Combine Three Phase and Single Phase Loads
  5. Metering Equipment Not Used as Junction and/or Pull Box
  6. Service Termination Compartments Not Used as Pull Box or to Connect Customer Equipment

NOTES:

  1. 2 Wire Service Limited
  2. Residential Service at 120/208 Volts
  3. Single Phase, 3 Wire Service
  4. Three Phase, 4 Wire, 240 Volt, Delta Service
  5. Three Phase, 3 Wire, 480 Volt, Delta Service
  6. Three Phase, 4 Wire, 480Y Volt Service
  7. Single Phase, 3 Wire, 240/480 Volt Service

 

Rule 3: Service Available At High Voltage
Updated 06-26-2013

  1. Service at Line Voltage
  2. Service Voltage Less Than Line Voltage
  3. Standard Service Voltages
  4. Transformer Connections, Voltage and Tap Specifications
  5. Single Phase High Voltage Service

 

Rule 4: Secondary Service - Service Drop and Point of Attachment Information
Dated 08-10-2006

  1. Method of Service
  2. PPL EU Designates Point of Attachment
  3. Point of Attachment
  4. Maximum Length of Service Drop
  5. Service Attachment
  6. Attachment for Low Buildings
  7. Attachment to Customer-owned service pole

 

Rule 4A: Secondary Service - Clearance Information
Dated 06-02-2006

  1. Clearances Over Areas and Buildings
  2. Clearances Under Communication Company Lines
  3. Clearances Between Gas Facilities and Electric Meters
  4. Clearances Between Satellite Dish and PPL EU Facilities

 

Rule 4B: Secondary Service - Relocation and Temporary Service
Dated 06-02-2006

  1. Relocating PPL EU's Facilities at Customers Request
  2. Relocation of PPL EU's Facilities - Governmental Requirements
  3. Temporary Service for Construction

 

Rule 5: Secondary Service - Up To 600 Volts - Service Entrance Conductors
Updated 12-11-2018

  1. Capacity-Residential Units
  2. Capacity-Commercial and Industrial Installations
  3. Common Connection for Multiple Conductors
  4. Weather Head Installation
  5. Service Entrance Conduit and Conductors
  6. Bare Grounded Neutral
  7. Conductor With Higher Voltage To Ground for 3 Phase, 4 Wire, 120/240 Volt Delta Service
  8. Grounding Conductor for 3 Phase, 3 Wire, 480 Volt Delta Service

 

Rule 6: Secondary Service - Underground Service From Overhead Distribution
Updated 10-26-2011

  1. PPL EU Provides Lateral
  2. Customers Service Pole for Alternative Method
  3. Customer Specifications for Installation of Underground Facilities

 

Rule 7: High Voltage Service - Exceeding 600 Volts Through 15kV - Overhead Service From Overhead Lines
Updated 02-10-2014

  1. Method of Service/Supply
  2. Location of Customer's Service Pole or Structure
  3. Customers Service Pole or Structure
  4. Customer's Disconnecting Means
  5. PPL EU's Specifies Characteristics
  6. PPL EU' Service Wires
  7. Alternate Service

 

Rule 8: High Voltage Service - Exceeding 600 Volts Through 15kV - Underground Service From Overhead Lines
Updated 02-10-2014

  1. PPL EU Supplies Lateral
  2. Location of Customer Service Pole or Structure for Alternative Method and General Specification for Customer's Installation

 

Rule 9: High Voltage Underground Primary From Overhead Secondary Voltage Service
Dated 08-04-2006

  1. At Customer's Request
  2. Type Equipment Used
  3. Equipment Furnished by PPL EU
  4. Facilities Furnished by Customer
  5. Selecting Location for Transformers (Access)
  6. Selecting Location for Three Phase Pad Mounted Transformers Foundation
  7. Selecting Location for Overhead Transformers In Vault - NOT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
  8. Customer Responsibility Regarding Location for Transformers
  9. Lighting, Drains, Ventilation and Lock for Door Into Vaults - NOT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
  10. Point of Service
  11. Service Laterals
  12. Location of Meters
  13. Service Lateral Cables Terminating in Cubicles
  14. Terminating Customer's Service Entrance Conductors In A Vault - NOT FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS

 

Rule 10: Low Tension Network (LTN) - Service in Downtown Business Districts
Dated 06-19-2006

  1. PPL EU Low Tension Network (LTN) Locations
  2. PPL EU Establishes
  3. Secondary Voltage and Load Criteria
  4. Load Limitation for Existing Services
  5. Point of Service
  6. Location of Point of Service
  7. Multiple Points of Service
  8. High Voltage Service
  9. Facilities Installed by PPLEU
  10. Transformer Vault in Customer's Building

 

Rule 11A: Underground Distribution In Commercial Or Industrial Development Areas
Dated 06-02-2006

  1. Development Defined
  2. Underground System Defined
  3. Agreement Conditions
  4. PPL EU Installs Electrical System
  5. Selecting Location for Vaults and Transformers
  6. Service Laterals Installed After System is Completed

 

Rule 11B: Underground Electric Service In Residential Developments
Updated 10-26-2011

  1. Residential Development Defined
  2. Ownership
  3. Point of Service
  4. Street Lighting
  5. Standard Installation
  6. Applicants Responsibility
  7. Additional Costs
  8. Tariff Rule
  9. Conduit Requirement

 

Rule 12: Meters - General
Updated 06-01-2018

  1. Customer Provides Space
  2. Capacity Determined by PPL EU
  3. Customer Installs Meter Mounting
  4. PPL EU Installs, Relocates or Removes All Meters
  5. Metered and Unmetered Conductors Not In Same Raceway
  6. Meter Base Not Used As Junction and/or Pull Box
  7. Protective Barriers
  8. Foreign Source/Power
  9. Sealing of Equipment
  10. Grounding

 

Rule 13: Meters - Secondary Service - Under 600 Volts - Location
Updated 03-22-2024

  1. Meter Location
  2. Meter Mounting Height
  3. Working Space
  4. Attachment Permit for Meters on PPL Electric Pole

 

Rule 14: Meters - Secondary Service-Self Contained Installations
Updated 07-20-2018

  1. Self-Contained Metering
  2. Meter Bases
  3. Location of Meter Base and Service Disconnect
  4. By-Pass Facilities

 

Rule 15: Meters - Secondary Service Under 600 Volts - Instrument Transformer Installations
Updated 02-27-2014

  1. Instrument Transformers
  2. Outdoor and Indoor Installations
  3. Service Conductor Connection in Instrument Transformer Cabinet
  4. Location of Metering
  5. Switchgear
  6. Current Limiting Fuses
  7. Current Transformer Polarity
  8. Meter Panel and Conduit
  9. Pad Mounted Metering and Service Termination Cabinet

 

Rule 16: Meters - Secondary Service-Multimeter Installations
Updated 02-05-2013

  1. Grouping
  2. Identify Meters and Service Entrance Equipment
  3. Method of Installing Self Contained Meter Bases
  4. Method of Installing Self Contained and Secondary Metering
  5. Common Service Entrance Conductors - Up to Six Meters
  6. Common Service Entrance Conductors - Exceeding Six Meters
  7. Multi-Meter Arrangement for a Single Service Installation

 

Rule 17: Meters - Secondary Service-Indoor Meter Base Mountings
Dated 06-02-2006

  1. When Required
  2. Construction Material

 

Rule 18: Meters and Metering Equipment - High Voltage Service Exceeding 600 Volts Through 15kV
Updated 08-12-2011

  1. PPL EU Specifies Equipment Location
  2. Outdoor Pole Mounted Installation
  3. Underground Service to Switchgear
  4. Specifications for Switchgear
  5. Specifications for Switchgear - Accessible Compartment for Current Transformers and Voltage Transformers
  6. Meter Panel Mounting
  7. Conduit for Metering Cable

 

Rule 19: Customer's Equipment - Inspection
Updated 7-16-2020

  1. Requirements
  2. Inspection and Approval
  3. Inspection Exemption - Railroad Not Covered in NEC
  4. PPL EU May Refuse to Connect to Customer's Facilities Which are Dangerous and Defective
  5. PPL EU Is Not Responsible for Customer's Wiring or Equipment
  6. Electrical Inspection Required After A Fire
  7. Electrical Inspection Required After A Flood
  8. Cut-In Card Documents

 

Rule 20: Customer's Equipment - Grounding
Dated 06-02-2006

  1. Grounding Neutral and Raceway
  2. Grounding Meter Base
  3. Grounding Metal Buildings and Vehicle Frames
  4. Installation of Grounding Electrode Conductor
  5. Communication Grounds

 

Rule 21: Customer's Equipment - Service Disconnecting Equipment
Dated 05-03-2006

  1. Requirements
  2. Amperes Interrupting Capacity (AIC) Rating of Service Equipment
  3. Secondary Lighting Arrestors
  4. Current Limiting Fuses

 

Rule 22: Customer's Equipment - Single Phase Motor Installations
Dated 05-03-2006

  1. Voltage Drop and Flicker
  2. Normal Limitation - 5 HP or Smaller
  3. PPL EU Approval Above Normal Limitations - Above 5 HP
  4. Recommended Voltage
  5. Central Heating Systems

 

Rule 23: Customer's Equipment - Polyphase Motor Installations
Dated 06-02-2006

  1. Starting Current Limitations
  2. Phase Reversal Protection
  3. Three-Phase Motor Issues

 

Rule 24: Customer's Equipment - Welders, Arc Furnaces, Induction Furnaces And Similar Equipment
Dated 06-02-2006

  1. Installation Subject to PPL EU Approval

 

Rule 25: Customer's Equipment - Power Factor Corrective Equipment
Dated 06-13-2006

  1. Installation Subject to Company Recommendations
  2. Methods of Switching Capacitors

 

Rule 25A: Customer's Equipment - Electric Demand Control And Data Collection Equipment
Updated 07-29-2011

  1. Conditions for Providing Demand Pulses
  2. Customer Owned Current Transformers Not Allowed

 

Rule 26: Customer's Equipment - Standby Generating Equipment
Dated 01-25-2007

  1. Standby Generators
  2. Consult PPL EU Before Installation
  3. Method of Installation
  4. Emergency Lighting Systems

 

Rule 27:Customer's Equipment - Mobile Homes
Dated 06-02-2006

  1. Definition of Mobile Home
  2. Mobile Home Service Equipment
  3. Grounding

 

Rule 28: Customer's Equipment - Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Operated in Parallel With PPL EU's System
Dated 06-20-2024

  1. Conditions for Interconnection - Permitted by PPL Electric
  2. Conditions for Interconnection - Customer Requirements
  3. Detrimental Installation
  4. Isolation Device Requirements
  5. Installation of Inverter-Based Generation – General
  6. Communications Port – Access and Safe Workspace
  7. Customer Responsible for Configuration of all Non-Accessible Inverters
  8. Delta Transformer Service not Supported for DER Interconnection

 

Rule 32: Customer's Equipment - Harmonic Distortion
Dated 06-02-2006

  1. Customer Responsibility
  2. PPL EU Specifies Harmonic Distortion Criteria
  3. Customer is Responsible for Corrective Measures

 

Rule 33: Customer's Equipment - Quality Of Power
Updated 04-29-2010

  1. PPL EU Does Not Claim to Provide Disturbance Free Power
  2. Customer Selects Power Conditioning Equipment
  3. PPL EU Recommendations
  4. Point of Use Tank Less Water Heaters
  5. Power Quality
  6. Harmonics
  7. Harmonics: Criteria to Limit Voltage Distortion Due to Single Customer

 

Rule 34: Customer's Equipment - Fast Track Program
Dated 03-23-2019

  1. Fast Track Program
  2. Applicable Service Upgrades
  3. Electrical Contractors Authorized by PPL EU

 
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