Multi-Unit Residential Builder - Metering/Laterals/Inspections

Metering

• Electric meters must not be located in any area considered hazardous or where reading, testing, or servicing of the meter may become impractical.
• There must be a direct unobstructed path from the meter to the United Power facility from which service will be provided.
• All installations must be in accordance with applicable local, state, and national codes and regulations.
• United Power will furnish, install, and maintain all electric meters.
• The allocation of responsibilities for provision and installation of specific components of electric metering and service equipment varies according to the type and size of electric service. Please refer to specific drawings (see Drawings) and contact the United Power District Representative for details.
• Residential builders/developers are responsible for advising the purchaser of the residence to contact United Power and arrange for the billing for electrical service to be transferred to the purchaser's name at the appropriate time.

View the guidelines for Isolated Meter Services (pdf)

Service Laterals

A service lateral is the underground electric cable extending from the United Power main electric distribution line to the electric meter socket and meter.

The cost of underground service laterals is never included in the cost of installing the United Power electric distribution system for a subdivision. The Builder is responsible for following the guidelines and any service lateral installation costs involved.

Individually Metered Residential Units

• The Builder must arrange for a United Power authorized electrical contractor to install the underground electric service lateral.
• If the electric meter socket has been installed and has passed inspection by the electrical inspector at the time of the underground electric service lateral installation, the electrical contractor will connect electric service and install a meter.
• If the underground electric service lateral is installed prior to installation and inspection of the electric meter socket, the electrical contractor will connect the electric service lateral and install the meter following receipt of notification from United Power that the meter socket has passed inspection. (See Inspections below).
• Payment and installation of underground electric service laterals is a separate agreement between the Builder and the electrical contractor. Below are the authorized contractors for electric service laterals in the United Power service territory (not applicable in the Mountain territory):
  
  Kelly Cable Corporation 303-430-1414
  Rocky Mountain Line Layers 303-961-8467

Group (Gang) Metered Residential Units
The Builder must arrange for a licensed electrical contractor to furnish and install the electric service lateral from the electric meter bank to the United Power electric transformer or secondary pedestal. United Power will connect the conductors and install the electric meter(s) following notification of approval of inspection of the meter socket installation.

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