As used in this chapter, the following terms related to distribution
and service facilities shall have the meanings indicated in this section.
All primary and secondary voltage wire or cable and its supports,
trenches, connection equipment and enclosures, and control equipment
which are used to extend the distribution system from existing facilities
to a point of connection with the service facilities. The cost of
right-of-way preparation and restoration to the original condition,
where appropriate, shall be included in the cost of distribution facilities.
The overhead service between the last pole or other aerial
support of the distribution system and the point of attachment to
the customer's service entrance equipment. It is normally located
on the customer's property.
Consists of the meter socket and related overhead masthead
or conduit for underground service. This equipment is provided by
the customer and is generally located on or in the customer's
building.
The standard transformer, standard overhead service drop
or standard underground service lateral and standard meter.
Consists of a lateral and necessary distribution line, if
any. In no case shall it consist of separate segments of underground
construction separated by overhead construction. The length of each
underground service extension shall be the length of the cable route
from the beginning of the trench to the point of termination on the
applicant's services premises.
The underground service between the distribution system,
including any risers at the pole or other structure, and the service
entrance equipment. It is normally located on the customer's
property.
This rule shall apply to the distribution facilities required
to service either a group of customers in multitenancy premises or
a single customer where, in either case, the Utility finds that it
is necessary to install portions of such facilities on the premises
being served. Such customer or property owner, when requested by the
Utility, shall make provision on his/her property for the installation
of Utility-owned facilities required for his service or services in
accordance with the following:
A.Â
Utility facilities shall consist of those which, in the opinion of
the Utility, are necessary to furnish adequate service at the Utility-owned
junction boxes on or adjacent to the enclosure of the Utility substation
or at customer-owned service entrance facilities. The Utility will
not supply wiring in or on a building beyond the junction box or on
a building beyond the service entrance facilities. The Utility will
design such installations and will install facilities which, in its
opinion, are most economical or feasible to the Utility under the
conditions met. At each installation the Utility shall have the option
of extending its primary conductors to two or more substations conveniently
located with respect to the customers to be served or to furnish service
to all customers from the substation. Where the Utility's installation
is located in a property owner's building, the applicable provisions
of the Wisconsin State Electrical Code shall be observed.
B.Â
A customer or property owner shall furnish, own and maintain the
necessary indoor conduits, indoor or outdoor enclosures, vaults, building
structural supports and accessories as specified by the Utility.
C.Â
If a customer or property owner requests any changes in the plan
proposed by the Utility, the customer shall pay the Utility the estimated
excess cost of the substituted installation. The Utility may require
that these costs be paid in advance of construction or may, at the
Utility's option, offer customers an installment payment plan.
A.Â
The customer shall be responsible for all damage to the Utility's
equipment and for all loss resulting from interference or tampering
therewith caused by the customer or the customer's permittees,
including compensation for consumed energy not recorded upon the meter.
(See Ch. PSC 113, Wis. Adm. Code.)
B.Â
Meters, service entrance switches and service entrance outlets are
sealed by the Utility, and such seals shall not be broken or tampered
with in any manner without the consent of the Utility except in cases
of emergency. The Utility should be notified as soon as possible after
a seal has been broken.
