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The point of attachment must be within 7 meters above the ground.
The point of attachment must be within 7 meters above the ground.
True (A)
Across streets, lanes, alleys and pipeline right-of-way:
Across streets, lanes, alleys and pipeline right-of-way:
- 5.5 m (correct)
- 5 m
- 6 m
- 7 m
Across driveways to commercial and industrial premises:
Across driveways to commercial and industrial premises:
- 5 m
- 5.5 m (correct)
- 6 m
- 10 m
Across driveways to residential garages:
Across driveways to residential garages:
Across ground normally accessible to pedestrians only:
Across ground normally accessible to pedestrians only:
The location of the service entrance (wire holder) must not create an aerial trespass and shall be:
In direct line of sight with BC Hydro's service pole
On the wall of the building facing the power supply; or
No further than 1 m (3 ft) back, on the side of the building closest to BC Hydro's source or stub off
The location of the service entrance (wire holder) must not create an aerial trespass and shall be:
In direct line of sight with BC Hydro's service pole On the wall of the building facing the power supply; or No further than 1 m (3 ft) back, on the side of the building closest to BC Hydro's source or stub off
If a roof mast is required to meet the minimum vertical clearance above grade, it must be located within 45 centimetres (18 in) from the edge of the roof within reach of the installer's ladder. Rain gutters must be reinforced to be capable of holding the weight of an installer on a ladder without damaging the gutter.
If a roof mast is required to meet the minimum vertical clearance above grade, it must be located within 45 centimetres (18 in) from the edge of the roof within reach of the installer's ladder. Rain gutters must be reinforced to be capable of holding the weight of an installer on a ladder without damaging the gutter.
Customer-owned poles with utility services must be accessible by a bucket truck with a relatively even and drivable surface, and be within 3 meters of a lane or roadway.
Customer-owned poles with utility services must be accessible by a bucket truck with a relatively even and drivable surface, and be within 3 meters of a lane or roadway.
The maximum service length from a BC Hydro pole to the customer's point of attachment is 30 metres (100 feet). If the service length exceeds 30 metres, an intermediate pole may be required.
The maximum service length from a BC Hydro pole to the customer's point of attachment is 30 metres (100 feet). If the service length exceeds 30 metres, an intermediate pole may be required.
Meters must not be installed inside carports, garages or breezeways, or in any part of a structure that may potentially be enclosed or within 1 metre of a natural gas relief discharge device or vent, or 3 within metres of a propane gasrelief discharge device or vent
Meters must not be installed inside carports, garages or breezeways, or in any part of a structure that may potentially be enclosed or within 1 metre of a natural gas relief discharge device or vent, or 3 within metres of a propane gasrelief discharge device or vent
Meters must be installed between above finished grade
Meters must be installed between above finished grade
The meter base is not more than 1 metre (3 feet) from the corner of the building closest to BC Hydro's source
If the site has more than one meter base, the meters are clearly marked (i.e. House and Suite, A and B)
The meter base is not more than 1 metre (3 feet) from the corner of the building closest to BC Hydro's source If the site has more than one meter base, the meters are clearly marked (i.e. House and Suite, A and B)
The roof mast is located within 45 centimetres (18 inches) from the edge of the roof within reach of the installer's ladder
The roof mast is located within 45 centimetres (18 inches) from the edge of the roof within reach of the installer's ladder
For 120/240V services up to 600A, BC Hydro will accept installation of the service duct and meter base inside the building wall if our requirements are met, specifically:
there is a minimum of 50 mm concrete surrounding the duct and
there is a 25 mm access cavity around the meter base.
For 120/240V services up to 600A, BC Hydro will accept installation of the service duct and meter base inside the building wall if our requirements are met, specifically:
there is a minimum of 50 mm concrete surrounding the duct and there is a 25 mm access cavity around the meter base.
The minimum depth of burial for all ducts shall be 900 mm below the finished grade.
The minimum depth of burial for all ducts shall be 900 mm below the finished grade.
The customer service conduit or duct must be gray, 75 mm (3 inches) in diameter, rigid DB2 PVC.
The customer service conduit or duct must be gray, 75 mm (3 inches) in diameter, rigid DB2 PVC.
The duct is to be installed between 150 mm (6 inches) pit run base and 300 mm (12 inches) of pit run cover as per BC Hydro ES-54 Standards.
The duct is to be installed between 150 mm (6 inches) pit run base and 300 mm (12 inches) of pit run cover as per BC Hydro ES-54 Standards.
If the total number of bends installed between BC Hydro's duct stub off point and the meter base exceeds a composite angle of 135 degrees, a pull box may be required.
If the total number of bends installed between BC Hydro's duct stub off point and the meter base exceeds a composite angle of 135 degrees, a pull box may be required.
If the total number of bends installed between BC Hydro's duct stub off point and the meter base exceeds a composite angle of 135 degrees, a pull box may be required.
If the total number of bends installed between BC Hydro's duct stub off point and the meter base exceeds a composite angle of 135 degrees, a pull box may be required.
The minimum radius of any conduit bend must be 900 mm (3 feet).
The minimum radius of any conduit bend must be 900 mm (3 feet).
BC Hydro prefers that ducts are installed outside of the finished building wall. For 120/240V services up to 600A, ducts installed within the building wall must be encircled by at least 50 mm of concrete.
BC Hydro prefers that ducts are installed outside of the finished building wall. For 120/240V services up to 600A, ducts installed within the building wall must be encircled by at least 50 mm of concrete.
Why is a single-phase, three-wire system needed for single family dwelling ?
Why is a single-phase, three-wire system needed for single family dwelling ?
How is a 120/240 V, three-wire system obtained ?
How is a 120/240 V, three-wire system obtained ?
How is energy consumption recorded ?
How is energy consumption recorded ?
Why should the neutral be grounded?
Why should the neutral be grounded?
Why should the neutral never be fused?
Why should the neutral never be fused?
What is the most common type of panelboard that is installed for a main service?
What is the most common type of panelboard that is installed for a main service?
List two ways electrical energy is brought into a building. Rule: 6-300 & 6-302
List two ways electrical energy is brought into a building. Rule: 6-300 & 6-302
What is the maximum voltage rating of neutral supported cable? table D1
What is the maximum voltage rating of neutral supported cable? table D1
What is a common name for the insulator that supports the serice conductors.
What is a common name for the insulator that supports the serice conductors.
