H1 & BC hydro services connection

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The point of attachment must be within 7 meters above the ground.

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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:

5 m

5.5 m (correct)

6 m

10 m

Across driveways to residential garages:

4.5 m Signup and view all the answers

Across ground normally accessible to pedestrians only:

3.5 m Signup and view all the answers

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Meters must be installed between above finished grade

1.5 & 1.8 metres (5 & 6 feet) Signup and view all the answers

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)

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The roof mast is located within 45 centimetres (18 inches) from the edge of the roof within reach of the installer's ladder

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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.

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The minimum depth of burial for all ducts shall be 900 mm below the finished grade.

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The customer service conduit or duct must be gray, 75 mm (3 inches) in diameter, rigid DB2 PVC.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The minimum radius of any conduit bend must be 900 mm (3 feet).

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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.

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Why is a single-phase, three-wire system needed for single family dwelling ?

to provide two different voltages: small appliance need only 120 V to operate, large appliance require 240 V ( e.g range, dryer etc.) Signup and view all the answers

How is a 120/240 V, three-wire system obtained ?

By connecting a wire to the midway point of the secondary winding of the transformer Signup and view all the answers

How is energy consumption recorded ?

by a killowatt-hour meter Signup and view all the answers

Why should the neutral be grounded?

To limit the shock hazard to 120 V and provide a path for operating overcurrent devices. Signup and view all the answers

Why should the neutral never be fused?

To prevent an unequal division of voltage across the loads should a break occur or to prevent from catch fire. Signup and view all the answers

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The point of attachment must be within 7 meters above the ground.

Across streets, lanes, alleys and pipeline right-of-way:

Across driveways to commercial and industrial premises:

Across driveways to residential garages:

Across ground normally accessible to pedestrians only:

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.

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

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

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 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.

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).

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 ?

How is a 120/240 V, three-wire system obtained ?

How is energy consumption recorded ?

Why should the neutral be grounded?

Why should the neutral never be fused?

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

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.

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The point of attachment must be within 7 meters above the ground.

Across streets, lanes, alleys and pipeline right-of-way:

Across driveways to commercial and industrial premises:

Across driveways to residential garages:

Across ground normally accessible to pedestrians only:

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.

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

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

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 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.

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).

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 ?

How is a 120/240 V, three-wire system obtained ?

How is energy consumption recorded ?

Why should the neutral be grounded?

Why should the neutral never be fused?

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

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.

More Like This

BC Glycogen Synthesis and Breakdown

BC Lipid Chemistry and Structure

BC Ch 2: Concepts of Construction

BC Ch.3 Definitions

H1 & BC hydro services connection

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.