321.1 Overhead Service Drop
Electric service is generally available to Customers throughout the Cooperative’s service are from overhead distribution facilities. The Cooperative, however, may refuse to provide overhead service in any area where the Cooperative has or expects substantial investment in underground distribution facilities. To receive overhead service Customer must install a suitable bracket for attachment of Cooperative conductors in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code and/or electrical specifications of the Cooperative.
321.2 Underground Electric Service
Electric service from underground distribution facilities is available to customers who meet the requirements of these service rules and regulations. In areas served by the Cooperative’s underground distribution system phase and voltage of electric service may be limited to that which can be provided from existing facilities. Underground conductors are usually connected to the Cooperative’s overhead distribution facilities at a location outside the Customer’s premises or at a suitable location on Customer’s premises. The location, routing and construction standards of underground distribution facilities is determined by the Cooperative. Customer shall provide at his/her expense padmount transformer and associated equipment prior to commencement of construction. Before the installation of underground distribution facilities, Customer will complete rough site grading, establish final grade along conductor route, expose to view any underground installation including gas lines, water lines, wastewater lines, communication lines, etc., and clear the area of all obstructions. No change shall be made in the grade along the conductor route without the consent of the Cooperative. Any change in grade which requires lowering electrical conductors is at the expense of the Customer.
321.3 Connections at Point of Delivery
The Cooperative makes connections of its conductors to Customer’s conductors only at the point of delivery.