JACKSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

Revised April 1, 1995

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• Installation of the meter loop is the responsibility of the consumer.
• The weather head must be at least twelve feet from ground level.
• The service contact point must be at least ten feet above ground level.
• A minimum of eighteen inches of wire outside of the weather head is required. The neutral must be clearly identified.
• "Through the roof" type risers are required to be at least two inch rigid conduit/pipe, fastened securely to the wall, and rise at least two feet above the roof. Riser diameter must conform to National Code requirements.
• Other risers with the weather head below the roof will be at least one inch conduit (schedule 40 PVC and EMT are allowed). An appropriate contact point must be supplied. Riser diameter must conform to National Code requirements.
• The meter base must be between five and six feet from ground or floor level. The conductor must meet National Code requirements for the main breaker (or total amperage of installed breakers). Minimum conductor size is #6 copper. Triplex and SE cable are not allowed. The neutral conductor must be continuous (un-cut) from the weather head to the breaker box neutral bus. Conduit straps must be placed at least every thirty inches.
• Minimum ground rod requirement is eight feet by one-half inch copper clad and placed in undisturbed soil.
• Minimum meter loop allowed is 240 volt, 3 wire. The meter loop should be located on an outside wall. It must be accessible by any JEC representative. The meter loop is required to be water tight. A trailer house or mobile home will not be accepted as a contact point for electric service.