New Home Meter Base

Copper

Aluminum

Note:

• Grounding must be provided per the National Electric Code
• Reference service entrance rating requirement for entrance cable per the National Electric Code
• Panel cover must be installed before service can be energized
• Any exceptions must be approved by the local building inspectors

• Clark County REMC requires entrance conduit to be installed on the left knockout on underground installations because of bending radius of cable.
• For three-phase service installations, contact us for specifications.
• Underground services must be at final grade and meter height at 5 feet 6 inches
• Clark County REMC must be notified of any hazards or obstacles (i.e., pipes, septic lines, electric lines, water lines etc.) prior to extending service overhead or underground. In all cases, hazards and obstacles must be clearly marked and exposed.
• Clark County REMC will not be responsible for damage to any unmarked facilities.

Avoid power line easement enroachment.

Keep all structures away from power lines and poles! If you have questions about power line easements, please call us at once. We'll be happy to meet you to discuss your plans.

Installation of Meter Base

All meter bases must be installed at the closest corner of the structure (side of the house) nearest to the source of service (transformer/pedestal). Clark County REMC will spot the location of the meter base. If the meter base is installed anywhere else on the house, it will be the member’s responsibility to relocate the base to the location specified by Clark County REMC personnel. Clark County REMC will not run service past the designated location without cost to the member. If the meter base is installed on the opposite side of the house from the source, the member will be invoiced $200 which must be paid before service can be connected.

When you’re planning to dig, do your part. Call 811 two full days before you start!

Contact the Indiana Underground Plant Protection Service (also known as Holey Moley) to have all underground utilities located before you dig. In Indiana, it’s the law!

• Member furnishes meter base
• Meter bases must be U.L. listed
• Meter base jaws must be tin-plated copper
• All single-phase meter bases rated for 320 amps must be equipped with lever-operated jaw release and bypass. The bypass must be rated to carry the full load capacity of the base.
• The minimum width of a 200 amp underground meter base acceptable for use is 11 and ¼ inches.
• All meter bases must have a swing style latch or other appropriate latch that will prevent unauthorized access and accept a utility padlock or wire style seal
• All meter base installations must be inspected by the appropriate inspecting authority before electrical service can be connected.
• All installation upgrades and re-wiring of meter bases must be inspected by the appropriate authority
• Meter bases must be installed according to national, state, and county codes, and according to REMC requirements
• Meter bases will not be allowed on back of homes for new construction.
• Meter bases cannot be mounted on single wide mobile homes. The bases must be mounted on a meter pedestal.
• Meter bases cannot be located where it will cause a hazard to persons or be subject to damage.
• Meter bases cannot be located in carports, breezeways, enclosed porches, etc. Clark County REMC must have full access at all times.
• Self-contained meter bases for loads exceeding 400 amps or for all installations requiring current transformers contact Clark County REMC.
• Meter bases must be continuous amp rating.