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Specifications for Electric Installations
Consolidated Edison Co. Inc
Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison)

Electric Service Requirements
Customers
Architects and Engineers
Electrical Contractors
City and County Building Inspectors
Revised April, 2019
2019 Edition
(Supersedes All Previous Editions and Revisions of Electric Blue Book)
The Customer Guide to Electric Service Installation is a Guide to Con Edison requirements and specifications
for establishing electric service to new or remodeled applicant installations. In addition to the utility
requirements, local or state officials may stipulate additional provisions for the installation of equipment
and materials that are in their authorized areas of responsibility and jurisdiction. Should you have any
questions regarding this guide, please contact your local Con Edison Customer Service Representative (see
pg. 3). Consult your assigned Con Edison representative to ensure you are using the most current standards
and specifications. Applicant electric service and meter installation arrangements are subject to Con
Edison’s review and approval. Applicants should submit a Work Request as soon in the planning process as
possible.
This document and the information contained within is referenced and compliant with CI-700-1 and New York Public Service Law
§65(15). Any changes or revisions to this document should be made with this in consideration.
DISCLAIMER: This is a guidance document for the convenience of the public. It does not substitute for
any applicable laws, rules, codes or regulations, and information in it regarding procedures is subject
to change without notice. It is the Licensed Electrical Contractor’s responsibility to be aware of the
code requirements for the area of the installation. Con Edison does not assume the obligation of
enforcing State, City and Local Municipal code requirements.
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A Customer Guide to Electric Service Installation
Accidents involving dig-ins to underground facilities occur every year. They can damage equipment, and more
importantly, sometimes lead to serious injuries, even death. We want to reduce the number of accidents so we
joined a One-Call-System designed to make it safer for you to dig and work near underground facilities. The customer
shall immediately notify Con Edison of any suspected leakage or escape of gas by calling the company’s toll-free
hotline 1-800-75CONED or 1-800-752-6633.
It's the Law! Call before you dig!

Much of the Con Edison equipment that transmits and delivers energy is under the ground, including more than
4,300 miles of natural gas pipelines. We work diligently to keep our systems safe and our excellent safety record
demonstrates that commitment. New York State law requires anyone
planning to dig or excavate to call a one-call center 2 to 10 days in
advance. The one-call center will contact Con Edison on your behalf to
obtain the necessary clearances, including the locations of
all in-ground electrical and natural gas lines near your job site.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CALL CENTERS
NYC and WESTCHESTER: 811

NY Code 753 requires 2-10 working days notice.
ELECTRIC AND GAS EMERGENCIES CALL

1-800-75-CONED (800-752-6633)
HEARING IMPAIRED
Toll-free, teletype line
(1-877-423-4372)
Billing and Service inquiries
We think you should know . . . .

At Consolidated Edison Co., when we say: "We're here to help," we mean it! Our responsibility is to provide our electric
customers with safe, reliable and cost effective service. Con Edison operates one of the most complex electric power
systems in the world. It is also the world’s most reliable. Before you start planning your project, please visit
https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center to create a Work Request using
Con Edison’s Project Center application. Approximately one week after Con Edison receives a work request from your
licensed contractor, you will receive correspondence indicating the name and contact number of the representative
handling your case. Please check this site before calling a representative. Our representatives are responsible for
specific geographic territories, or districts. A list of area representatives can be found on-line at
https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center/contact-us. We will be happy to
provide you with information and assistance, as well as ways to save you energy and money.
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The Con Edison System

For more than 180 years, Consolidated Edison, Inc. has served the world’s most dynamic and demanding marketplace
– metropolitan New York while maintaining a safe and reliable electric supply to more than 3 million customers. We
have employees on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure the safety and reliability of our system.
This guide is intended to protect the mutual interest of our electric customer and Con Edison. Close attention and
adherence to our Electric Specifications will ensure timely and efficient installation of an electric service that meets
your requirements.
This guide will be revised and/or amended as required in keeping with developments and progress in the
electric industry. The latest revision of this handbook may be obtained at:
https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center/contractor-resources
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Table of Contents
Quick Start 7
A. Frequently Asked Questions

B. Customer Request for Electric Service – “Our Service to You”
C. Electric Work Request Flow Process
D. Standard Service Layouts
Section I General Information 26
A. Purpose
B. Scope
C. Application for Service
D. Contact Information
E. Rates & Terms of Service
F. Identification of Con Edison’s Employees
G. Access to Customer’s Premises
H. Customer Cooperation
I. Information Inquiries
J. Electric Service Layouts
K. Company Specifications
L. Responsibilities
M. Wiring Adequacy and Load Balancing
N. Codes
O. Approvals
P. Inspection
Q. Characteristics of Electric Service
R. High Tension Service
S. Temporary Service
T. Excess Distribution Facilities
U. Un-metered Connection (Flat)
V. Service Taps
W. Unauthorized Attachments to Poles
X. Submetering
Y. Distributed Generation
Z. Special Services at Cost
Section II Electric Service Connections 33
A. General
B. Extensions of Electric Distribution Lines
C. Space for Transformer Apparatus
D. Interior Distribution Installation
E. Replacement for Reinforcement of Rear Yard Services
F. Replacement for Reinforcement of Loop Service
G. Minimum Insulation Standards
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Section III Customer’s Installation and Equipment 38
A. Customer Wiring and Equipment

B. Adequacy of Installation
C. Customer’s Repairs
D. Carrier Current Equipment
E. Motors and Miscellaneous Apparatus
F. Service Equipment
G. Grounding
Section IV Metering Installations 41
A. General
B. Company Furnishes and Installs
C. Company Furnishes, Customer Installs
D. Customer Furnishes, Customer Installs
E. Meter Mountings
F. Current Transformer Meters
G. Outdoor Metering
H. Indoor Metering
I. Fire Alarm System Metering
J. Location
K. Identification of Circuits
L. Seals
M. Spacing Requirement between Gas and Electric Meters
Section V Customer Use of Generating Equipment 49
A. General
B. Dispersed/Distributed Generation
C. Emergency Generating Facilities Used for Self-Supply
D. Emergency Generating Facilities Used on an Emergency Basis for Export
E. Standby Service
Section VI High Tension Service 52
Section VII Approved Service Equipment 53
Reference
Material Definitions 72
Electric Reference Specifications and Drawings 74
Exhibit A – Submetering Requirements 79
Exhibit B – Minimum Insulation Standard Waiver Request 81
Exhibit C – Underground Electric Inspection Checklist 82
Exhibit D – Overhead Electric Inspection Checklist 83
Exhibit E – Ways to Pay Your Bill 84
Revisions Log 85
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Quick Start
A. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Q – How can this guide help me?
A – This guide, entitled “Electric Service Customer Installation Guide” as a means of

exchanging pertinent information between Consolidated Edison Co. (hereafter
referred to as “Con Edison”) and its customers, architects, electricians, engineers,
builder, contractors and municipal inspectors.
2. Q – When should I apply for electric service?
A – An application for new, additional or an alteration to an existing service should be

made as far in advance as possible to ensure adequate time for engineering and
construction details to be arranged.
3. Q – How do I initiate having electric service installed?
A – Visit Con Edison’s Project Center portal at https://www.coned.com/en/small-

medium-size-businesses/building-project-center to submit a service request form
4. Q – When should I contact Dig Safe?
A – By law excavators and contractors working in the five boroughs of New York City must
contact New York 811, at least 48 hours prior to beginning any mechanized digging or
excavation work to ensure underground utility lines are marked. For safety reasons,
homeowners are required to call as well. Markings are as follows:
5. Q – How do I know if I am within safe working distance from overhead power lines?
A – You cannot start work until Con Edison lets you know that it is safe to work in the
area. The law requires a 10 foot minimum, known as the “danger zone.” For more
information, please visit https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-
businesses/building-project-center and click on “Safety around our facilities”
6. Q – Where will my electric meter be located?
A – Outdoor electric metering is a requirement on 1, 2 and 3 family homes
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B. Customer Request for Electric Service – “Our Service to You”

Customer requests for all new or additional electric service, as well as certain non-service work, will be
through our web-site https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center
Project Center. See Work Request Flow Process located on page 10.
Step 1
Opening a Work Request/Case
When you are ready to begin the process for a new electric service or for an electric service information
ruling, please have a licensed professional installer as the referred contact agent for the work
request/case.
1. Initiate Project Center by visiting https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-
businesses/building-project-center and e-file the work request (pg. 26)
2. Input the request by completing the load letter with further details about your new or additional
electric loads
3. Energy Services will follow-up by sending an Acknowledgement Letter confirming your request for
the referenced location and the assigned Case Number to track the progress of the request
4. Energy Services will arrange scheduled meetings with the customer/customer’s agent to discuss
the preliminary electric service layout while working with the customer to ensure the most
economic means are addressed and that the project is satisfactory and installed with no delays to
the service completion date (pg. 28)
5. The company will determine the Point of Entry (POE) to the building. A preferred POE will be an
additional cost to the customer. The property line/building line and other easement concerns will
be discussed in Step 3
6. Tracking the job progress can be done by a registered user (customer/contractor). The registered
user can also quickly review the status of current cases, receive e-mail alerts when milestones are
reached, or inquire the current status of the project.
Step 2
Electric Service Ruling
Con Edison Representative will initiate a Case Triage assessment to your job as follows:
1. Further review and analysis of the customer/contractor work requests
2. In the scenario that further analysis deems the existing electric service is not adequate, Energy
Services will issue the necessary work orders to the construction department to excavate and
install electric service lines according to approved engineering layouts
3. Customer and contractor will be issued with an approved service layouts with all current company
specifications, meter drawings, outlining the company and customer responsibility
4. Electric Service Rulings, Layouts and Cost Estimates are valid for ninety (90) days from the date of
issuance (pg. 26)
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Step 3
Inspections & Electric Service Layout
Con Edison Representative, depending on the Case request type, may:

1. Conduct verification that the wall sleeve has been installed in the building point of entry
2. Discuss with the customer/contractor in obtaining the necessary city certificates related to the
installation to avoid a delay in service completion (pg. 27)
3. Monitor the progress of work by customer/contractor through field visits and e-mail
correspondences
4. Encourage customer to use Project Center to track their case and obtain status updates by
contacting the assigned representative in order to avoid any company delays such that the
customer service date can be met
5. Conduct site visits to verify the status of customer’s project and discuss case details and/or
specifications with the customer’s contractor
6. Discuss the details of the Electric Service Layout, the drawing which includes a sketch and
description of company construction work to be performed
Step 4
Construction of Electric Service Installation
Con Edison Representative reviewing the customer’s project progress will determine when to release the
requests to the appropriate groups for the construction of the facilities, who may include:
1. Construction Management – oversees third party contractors working for Con Edison on the
installation of company-owned facilities
2. Electric Construction – installs company facilities such as mains and services
3. Customer Operations – establishes customer account and associated rates, collects payment
agreement for deposits
4. Customer must contact Energy Services Representative to schedule a final inspection (pg. 79)
If your project requires any transformer vault installation, refer to page 34 – Space for Transformer
Apparatus, which also discusses the Developer Agreement option for vault construction.
Step 5
Final Inspection and Electric Meter Turn-On
The customer must contact the assigned Con Edison Energy Services Representative upon the completion
of his/her work by submitting the Final Inspection Checklist to obtain a final inspection and the installation
of an electric meter
1. Work Order will be issued for an electric meter by Energy Services when a final inspection has
been completed and passed with no deficiencies.
2. The electric meter is the property of Con Edison – its size and type are selected based on the
electric service ruling for residential and commercial dwellings
3. Con Edison Meter Department will deliver, set and turn on the electric service
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Step 6
Validation Completed & Case Closeout
Energy Services Representative will:

1. Review the case work request, verify the accuracy of the customer’s account and billing, as well
the documentation of any revenue associated with the project. (pg. 27)
2. When all the case tasks have been verified, the case is closed out
C. Electric Service Work Request Process
D. Standard Service Layouts

The Standard Service Layouts found on the following pages, reflect generally accepted designs which may
be used to plan work and prepare Contractor Work Requests. Please note that these layouts are supplied
for reference purposes only. A Service Request or a Case must be initiated through Con Edison’s Project
Center before work is commenced to ensure the sizing and timely installation of the required electric
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service. Upon receipt of your Service Request, we will review the Standard Service Layout Plan selected,
and return an approved copy of a Service Layout identifying the service characteristics and the point of
service termination.
Standard Service Layouts for new 1, 2 and 3 family homes are found on pages 13 – 21, while layouts for
new commercial buildings are shown on pages 22 – 24. These layouts may also be applicable to existing
premises (1, 2 and 3 family homes, small commercial buildings, and multi-tenanted residential buildings)
due to load growth which meet the following criteria:
a. No change in the point of service termination or point of service entrance is required

b. Existing service conduits are of an adequate size
c. The new service will be single phase 3-wire 120/240 Volts; 3-wire 120/208 Volts; or 3 phase 4-wire
120/208 Volts.
d. The service capacity for individual commercial customers is limited to 200 Amperes
Contractors are reminded that FLAT CONNECTIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED and when appropriate, meter
change adapters shall be installed and the existing meter wired to the adapter. Con Edison will furnish
meter adapters when requested by the contractors.
In areas where Con Edison supplies both gas and electric, it is the responsibility of the contractor to plan
his work so that the company’s gas and underground electric services may be installed in a common
trench at the franchise area.
All work shall be done in accordance with Con Edison’s requirements and the customer will obtain all
necessary approvals from authorities having jurisdiction before service will be supplied. Con Edison
required a minimum of 48 hours notice to arrange for the inspection of service conduits in a trench and
for a final inspection.
In a new development, electric mains will not be installed prior to the installation of sewer and water
mains. The roadway and the area between the property line and the curb line must be graded within 6-
inches of final grade. Sidewalks should not be installed until after service cable or conduit installation by
Con Edison is completed.
Con Edison will furnish service cables between customer’s meter equipment and property line in
accordance with established practice for one, two and three family-homes installed and maintained by the
company.
Individually prepared Service Layouts will continue to be provided by Con Edison for large commercial
buildings and all other installations not covered by the Standard Service Layouts
The following code designations are found on the Standard Service Layouts:
C/L – Curb Line
P/L – Property Line
S/S – Service Switch
(alt/loc) – Alternate Location
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**GUIDELINES TO THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE LATERALS TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
Con Edison will supply a separate service lateral to each house in the following three instances:
 All DETACHED houses
 1, 2, and 3 family SEMI-ATTACHED homes
 1, 2, and 3 family ATTACHED homes
For all other circumstances, Con Edison will supply an individual service lateral from company facilities to
the property line for each 2 hour rated firewall enclosure
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NEW DETACHED HOME – ONE, TWO AND THREE FAMILY

Not applicable if Building Line is 200 feet or further from the Property Line
(Work By Customer)
UNDERGROUND SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

1 Phase, 3-Wire, 120/240 Volts
or
Item Description Specification No.

1 National Electric Code (NEC) - Sized Conduit and Wires
2 3-Wire Meter Equipment MES-394
Service conduit – 2 inch minimum **
3
**Unless Local Ordinance Does Not Require Conduit
4 Approved connectors EO-5403
LEGEND
C/L – Curb Line
PLAN A – single meter
S/S
1
2
2
(alt/loc)
3 3 P/L
C/L
THE FINAL LIVE ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION IS MADE BY CON EDISON.
AN APPROVED CONNECTOR MUST BE USED AND IS OBTAINED FROM LOCAL CON EDISON ENERGY
SERVICES OFFICE
THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER OR CONTRACTOR FOR INSPECTION OF SERVICE
Note: Standard Service layout is provided for reference purposes only. A Work Request must be initiated through Con Edison’s
Project Center Web Portal before work is commenced to ensure the sizing and timely installation of the required electric
service
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(Work By Customer)

or

3 Service conduit – 2 inch minimum **
LEGEND
C/L – Curb Line
PLAN B – one common conduit for multiple meters
S/S S/S
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2
2
(alt/loc)
3 3 P/L
C/L
SERVICES OFFICE
service
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(Work By Customer)

or

3
LEGEND
C/L – Curb Line
PLAN C – separate conduit for multiple meters
S/S S/S
1
1
2
2
(alt/loc)
3 3 P/L
C/L
SERVICES OFFICE
service
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Not applicable where Con Edison’s service lateral exceeds 125 feet
(Work By Customer)
OVERHEAD SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

or

EO-6218-B
3 Weatherhead and Standpipe
EO-8746-B
4 Approved connectors EO-6218-B (Table 4)
LEGEND
C/L – Curb Line
PLAN A
S/S
S/S
11
2
2
3 (alt/loc)
3
P/L
C/L
SERVICES OFFICE
service
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NEW SEMI-ATTACHED HOME – ONE FAMILY

(Work By Customer)

or

2 3-Wire Meter Equipment MES -394
3
LEGEND
C/L – Curb Line
PLAN A
S/S
S/S S/S
1 1
2 2
(alt/loc) (alt/loc)
3 3
P/L
C/L
THE FINAL LIVE ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION IS TO BE MADE BY CON EDISON.
service
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NEW SEMI-ATTACHED HOME – ONE FAMILY

(Work By Customer)

or

EO-6218-B
EO-8746-B
LEGEND
C/L – Curb Line P/L
– Property Line
PLAN A
S/S S/S
11 1
2 2
3 3
(alt/loc)
P/L
C/L
THE FINAL LIVE ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION IS MADE BY CON EDISON.AN APPROVED
CONNECTOR MUST BE USED AND IS OBTAINED FROM
LOCAL CON EDISON ENERGY SERVICES OFFICE
service
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NEW ATTACHED/ROW HOMES – ONE FAMILY

(Work By Customer)

or

3
LEGEND
C/L – Curb Line
PLAN A
S/S S/S S/S
2 1 1 1
2 2
3 3 3
P/L
C/L
service
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NEW ATTACHED/ROW HOMES – ONE FAMILY

(Work By Customer)

or

EO-6218-B
EO-8746-B
LEGEND
C/L – Curb Line
PLAN A
S/S S/S S/S
2 1 1 1 2
3 2 3
3
P/L
C/L
SERVICES OFFICE
service
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NEW ATTACHED/ROW HOMES – ONE, TWO AND THREE FAMILY

(Work By Customer)

or

EO-6218-B
EO-8746-B
LEGEND Con Edison will supply a single service lateral to every 2 hour rated
C/L – Curb Line firewall enclosure. If a 2 hour firewall exists between every unit, shown
S/S – Service Switch below, then a single service lateral will be supplied to every two
footprint units.
PLAN A
S/S S/S S/S S/S
1 1
3 3
2 2
P/L
C/L
SERVICES OFFICE
service
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NEW SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDING

(Work By Customer)

1 Phase, 3-Wire, 120/240 Volts or
1 Phase, 3-Wire, 120/208 Volts or

2 MES-394
Meter Equipment 3-Wire Service
MES-395
Service Size for individual customer limited to 200 Amp
4- Wire Service MES-194
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REQUIRED IF
Property Line Box EO-6210-B
Building Line is more than 5 ft from Property Line
EO-6208-C
EO-6209-C
4
Otherwise, if Building Line is within 5 ft from EO-6211-C
Service End Box
Property Line EO-6212-C
EO-6214-C
EO-6215-B
LEGEND
C/L – Curb Line
PLAN A PLAN B
S/S
S/S
1
1
2 2
3
3
4 P/L
C/L

service
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NEW SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDING

(Work By Customer)

or
or

2 MES-394
Meter Equipment 3-Wire Service
MES-395
Service Size for individual customer limited to 200 Amp
4- Wire Service MES-194
EO-6218-B
EO-8746-B
LEGEND
– Property Line
PLAN A PLAN B
S/S
S/S
1
1 2
2
3
3
P/L
C/L
AN APPROVED CONNECTOR MUST BE USED AND OBTAINED FROM LOCAL CON EDISON ENERGY
SERVICES OFFICE.
service
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NEW MULTI-TENANTED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DIRECT METERED

(Work By Customer)

or
or
2 Meter Equipment
 When there are more than six meters, the main service disconnect
will be on the line side of the meter equipment MES-447
 Separate service switch(s) and appropriate meter equipment(s)
may be required for owner and/or other non-residential load.
EO-6218-B
EO-8746-B
LEGEND
– Property Line
PLAN A
S/S
1
2
3
P/L
C/L
AN APPROVED CONNECTOR MUST BE USED AND OBTAINED FROM LOCAL CON EDISON ENERGY
SERVICES OFFICE.
service
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Section I - General Information
A. Purpose
The information in this handbook provides a basic and uniform set of specifications and guidelines
covering the installation of electric service for Con Edison’s customers. The codes we have referenced and
the information provided in this booklet in no sense relieves the customer of the responsibility to install
customer equipment in accordance with the latest revisions of applicable governing codes that are listed
in the Reference section. It is the Licensed Electrician Contractor’s responsibility to be aware of the code
requirements for the area of the installation. Any change or modification to our Electric Service Layout(s)
or equipment type including location and point of entry (POE) requires advanced approval from Con
Edison. Our Electric Specifications have been prepared to ensure compliance with all the various codes
and safety requirements. Changing anything without prior approval from Con Edison, will result in the job
not being accepted, requiring a contractor to make corrections, and causing potential delays. Corrections
to point of entry and equipment configurations will incur an additional expense to the customer and/or
licensed contractor. Altering an electric specification creates the potential for a code or safety violation.
The customer should always feel free to consult a Company Representative regarding safe practices and
practical applications of electric installation and equipment connection.
Representatives are available to discuss design details while in the planning stage
Con Edison does not assume the

obligation of enforcing State, City and
Local Municipal code requirements
B. Scope
The information and specifications found in this handbook cover conductors and equipment connecting
the company’s electric supply system to the customer’s electrical distribution system, and other subjects
associated with the supply of electricity which of mutual interest to the company, customer, architect,
engineer and electrical contractor. This handbook is intended as a guideline and is not a complete set of
rules governing the installation of electrical wiring and equipment.
C. Application for Service

Con Edison requires a company application for new or additional electric service requests. To ensure a
timely service connection, your application should be submitted well in advance of the date service is
required. All customers are required to consult with the company regarding service availability before the
completion of plans, purchase any equipment and before any construction commences on a facility that
you plan to connect to the company’s electric distribution system. An application for new and additional
electric service may be made through Con Edison’s customer Project Center portal via the internet. The
portal can be accessed through Con Edison’s Energy Services Resource Web Site at
https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center. Submitting an
application for service using the Project Center application ensures an immediate response along with
confirmation the application was received. The customer or his/her contractor must furnish Con Edison
with information on the proposed electric service installation or any increase in the required electric load.
Con Edison Electric Service Layouts, Service Rulings and Cost Estimates
are valid up to ninety-days (90) from the date of issuance
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D. Contact Information
To contact a Con Edison Energy Services personnel about your specific job, please visit
https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center and click on “Energy
Services Contacts”.
E. Rates & Terms of Service

The rates and terms of service under which Con Edison provides electric service are set forth in the
schedules (also referred to as “tariffs”) filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (“NYS
PSC”), which regulates the state’s electric, gas and steam utilities, and approves their rates and terms of
service. The Company’s schedules on file with the NYS PSC – including current, pending and cancelled or
superseded tariff leaves – can be found on the NYS PSC’s website located at http://www.dps.ny.gov
The rates and terms of service shown on the Con Edison’s website are provided for your convenience and
do not replace or provide an authorized substitute for the official schedules (including the rates and terms
of service) and the Statements of rate adjustments on file with the NYS PSC. The Company does not
guarantee that the Summaries available on this website reflect the rates and adjustments contained on
the Statements filed with the PYS PSC and in effect, or that the tariff leaves, Statements, and Summaries
shown on this website reflect the most recent filings made with the NYS PSC.
Note: The leaves pages in tariffs found on the Company’s website may have headers and footers that
differ from the official leaves on file with the NYS PSC. THE NYS PSC marks its official leaves with receipt
and actual effective date “stamps” and with information on cancelled or superseded leaves that may not
be shown on the Company’s leaves found at https://www.coned.com/en/accounts-billing/your-bill/public-
service-commission-rates-tariffs
F. Identification of Con Edison Employees

In an effort to protect customers from unauthorized persons representing themselves as Con Edison
company employees, each of our employees has an identification card that will be shown upon request.
G. Access to Customer’s Premise

The Customer shall not permit anyone, except authorized employees of the Company, to the meters,
equipment or any other property of the Company, and shall not interfere or permit interference with the
same; and the Customer shall be responsible for their safe keeping on the Customer’s premises. The
Company’s duly authorized representatives shall have the right of access to the premises of the Customer
and to all of the Company’s property thereon at all reasonable times for the purposes of reading and
testing meters, inspecting equipment used in connection with its service, installing, inspecting,
maintaining and replacing, where necessary, its load testing equipment, removing its property.
H. Customer Cooperation
It is the desire of Con Edison to provide and maintain dependable, safe and satisfactory electric service in
a courteous and efficient manner. Cooperation from our customers and/or their agents is always
necessary to ensure we can evaluate and process each electric service request in a timely manner.
I. Information Inquiries
Con Edison will assist the customer and/or his/her contractor with any questions or concerns regarding
the physical application of our specification requirements. Company Service Representatives are available
to receive inquiries and process requests for information regarding the application of these electric
specifications.
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J. Electric Service Layouts

Individual detailed Electric Service Layouts will be provided to the Customer’s Contractor on all
applications for electric service. A number of Standard Service Layouts are found in the Quick Start Section
and reflect generally accepted designs which may be used to plan work, prepare Contractor Work
Requests and reference the associated Electric Specifications required.
K. Company Specifications
Company specifications will be revised or amended as required by developments and progress of the
industry to protect the mutual interests of the customer and Company, and is made available by visiting
our website at https://www.coned.com/en/small-medium-size-businesses/building-project-center. It is
the customer’s responsibility to ensure that she/he is referencing and using the most current
specifications.
L. Responsibilities
The Customer, his/her Agent and/or Contractor bears the responsibility of maintaining all customer wiring
and associated equipment to be in a safe operating condition.
M. Wiring Adequacy and Load Balancing

Proper wiring adequacy and load balancing is the responsibility of the customer. The customer’s Engineer
or Licensed Electrical Contractor should assist the customer in determining that the electrical installation
will have adequate capacity for future use and that the load is properly balanced for the customer’s use.
N. Codes
Customer’s wiring installations are to be made in accordance with, and approved by the authorities having
jurisdiction, in addition to complying with Company specifications.
O. Approvals
In order to comply with the New York City Administrative Code and local municipal statutes, the
customer’s contractor will apply to the authorities having jurisdiction and obtain the appropriate
certificate of inspection.
P. Inspection
The Company will inspect the wiring and equipment from the point of service termination to, and
including, the service equipment and meter equipment for compliance with Company specifications.
Q. Characteristic of Electric Service

In every case, the customer should consult the Company as to the characteristics of service to be supplied
to the Customer, before purchasing electrical equipment for any new installation or for additions to or
replacements of existing installations or before moving electrical equipment to a new address. A written
statement regarding the characteristics of the service to be supplied will be given by the Company to the
Customer upon request.
Standard Service is derived directly from the standard system of distribution and comprises:
 Three phase, 4-wire, 120/208 volt service
 Single phase, 2-wire, 120 volt
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 Single phase, 3-wire, 120/208 volt service, comprising two conductors and the neutral of the three
phase, four wire system
When warranted by the magnitude or location of the load, or other physical and economical conditions,
three-phase, 4-wire, 265-460 volt service may be designated by Con Edison, subject to the customer’s
concurrence. Where such service is supplied to a new building, no service of other characteristics will
thereafter be introduced into the building unless done for Con Edison purposes.
Con Edison reserves the right to discontinue service where equipment used by the customer results in
objectionable effects upon, or interferes with the operations of Con Edison facilities or other customers.
R. High Tension Service

Each situation of high tension service presents an individual problem. Accordingly, it is important that the
customer consult Con Edison before making plans for the use of high tension service. High tension service
will be designated only where it is warranted by the magnitude and the location of the load or by other
physical and economic conditions.
High tension service will not be supplied to customers for whom the Company designates secondary
service from the Company’s secondary mains.
For more information about high tension service, refer to Section VI – “High Tension Service” of this
document.
S. Temporary Service
Where the use of service will be temporary, such as for entertainment, celebrations, fairs, construction
purposes and any similar activity of a temporary nature and where the facilities installed will not be used
for permanent supply, the customer will be required to pay in advance to Con Edison – a sum of money, as
determined by Con Edison and endorsed upon the agreement for such service, which shall be the
estimated non-recoverable cost of service installation and removal in addition to the energy used.
Service entrance, meter and other wiring on temporary installations are to be installed in the same
manner as required for permanent installations. Inspections and approval by the authorities having
jurisdiction is required prior to Con Edison making service connection.
T. Excess Distribution Facilities

Upon written application on the prescribed form, and subject to the terms and provision applicable
thereto set forth in the current Rate Schedule, the company will provide at the customer’s expense,
distribution facilities in excess of those normally provided for the purpose of supplying equipment, the
operation of which involves inrush current above the values otherwise allowed by the company, or for the
purpose of providing a service lateral in addition to that otherwise provided for supply to the customer’s
premises.
U. Un-Metered Connection (Flat)

Unauthorized un-metered (flat) connections are prohibited. Repeated occurrences of the installation of
unauthorized flat connections by a contractor will result in a termination of service and the issuance of a
formal complaint to the appropriate authorities.
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V. Service Taps
All connections between company wires and customer wires will be made with a Con Edison-approved
connection device.
The customer shall provide and connect service cables to a suitable permanently attached Copper or
Aluminum buss detail where there will be 3 or more sets of customer cables our of a service end box.
While the preferred place for service taps or additional meters is in the service end box, it is permissible
for them to be made in the troughing between the service end box and the meter equipment, or on the
line side of the service switch if the lugs are designed for double lugging.
However, the customer and contractor must be aware that all trough and service switch
connections are subject to the approval of the authorities having jurisdiction and must meet
the applicable code requirements.
In addition, the adequacy of Con Edison’s service cables is determined up to the point of service
termination and does NOT include the customer cables between the service end box and the taps for any
additional meters in the troughing.
Service taps for additional meters MAY NOT be made in the metering equipment, including current
transformer cabinets, or at other locations than the service end box or the service switch and troughing as
mentioned above, unless authorized by a Company representative.
The unauthorized connection of Con Edison’s electric service or any alteration thereof by anyone except
those approved by Company-authorized personnel is prohibited by the penal law and punishable as a
misdemeanor and/or a felony, if done with the intent to injure or defraud. Violators of this
rule will be prosecuted. The law provides that the user of such a connection is presumed to
have made or consented to the unauthorized connection and is punishable therefore,
unless proven to the contrary, as well as the party making the unlawful connection.
W. Unauthorized Attachment to Poles

Con Edison forbids the unauthorized attachment of any flags, banners, signs, clothes lines, antennas etc.
to any of its poles. It forbids the use of its poles for placards or other advertising matter. Con Edison will
remove any such unauthorized attachment without notice and may prosecute any such trespassing.
X. Submetering
Company supplies electric service to a single location, through a master-meter, at bulk rate. In turn,
electricity is distributed to tenants through individual meters, owned and billed by the owner(s).
In all cases, the customer/contractor shall consult with the company regarding submetering. Refer to the
Reference Material for a summary of the availability for the submetering option.
Y. Distributed Generation
Con Edison defines a distributed generation (DG) facility as a generally small (up to 20 MW) electric
production facility that is dedicated to the support of nearby associated load. For greater efficiency and
cost savings, combined heat and power (CHP) DG can produce heat as an energy product. DG can utilize
both renewable (photovoltaic, wind, water, farm waste, etc.) and non-renewable energy sources (natural
gas or other fossil fuels for conventional engines, turbines and fuel cells.) Regardless of the kind of DG
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electric output (AC or DC at various voltage levels), the DG must conform to company standards when
connected to the utility’s electric, gas or steam system.
The Company permits any customer to operate generating equipment in parallel with the company’s
electric system, provided there is no adverse effect on the company’s other customers, equipment, or
personnel, or the quality of service. Certain protective devices (relays, circuit breakers, etc.) when
specified by the company, must be installed at all locations where the customer desires to operate
generation in parallel with the company’s system. Customers may also purchase natural gas or steam from
the Company if required for operation of their DG.
For more information, refer to Section V – “Customer Use of Generating Equipment” and visit the online
information available at https://www.coned.com/en/accounts-billing/your-bill/public-service-
commission-rates-tariffs
Z. Special Services at Cost

Upon the request of a Customer or agent of the Customer, the Company will perform the following special
services and charge the Customer or the Customer’s upon the basis of cost to the Company as defined in
“Definition of Cost”:
1. Install temporary services
2. Change the point of service termination or location of the service lateral
3. Relocate Company-owned or jointly-owned pole, provided that the City, Town or Village will issue
an order at the Customer’s request to relocate any existing street lighting equipment
4. Make temporary changes to Company facilities to permit the moving of a building or equipment
from one location to another
5. Temporarily relocate underground service to City-owned or Company-owned lamppost, traffic

standard, or similar facilities
6. Relocate Company street facilities to accommodate Customers
7. Remove and relocate Company facilities when a street is to become private property
8. Install underground service from Company’s overhead lines on the street
9. Provide kilowatt demand pulses for single and/or coincident demand meters
10. Inspect, maintain, repair and replace transformers and related service facilities for Customers
receiving high tension service which is metered on the low tension side of the transformer
11. For a Customer served under Rider N, prepare emergency supply plan and storage facility; provide
if requested, store, maintain and test the mobile generating equipment associated with the Rider
N service; transport the generating equipment to the Customer’s service address; and supply
personnel and fuel to operate the generating equipment.
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12. Perform incidental environmental remediation work on Customer premises associated with the
Company’s performance of its transmission and distribution service obligations.
13. Interrupt or restore service to a Customer’s premise to accommodate internal maintenance

and/or repair activities, provided that the charge is not applicable when such service interruption
or restoration is performed between 7 A.M. and 3 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays.
14. Perform engineering work when the Company must design non-standard specifications for
structures to house the Company’s transformers and associated equipment on the Customer’s
premises to address site-specific conditions
15. Expose the Customer property line splice box to determine the fault location of cable, when the
fault is not located within a Company facility; provided, however, that there will be no charge for
exposing the property line splice box to a 1, 2 or 3 family house
Definition of Cost
The cost to be charged for the furnishing of the special services listed in the “Special Services at Cost”
consists of the following elements of cost where applicable
a) Labor of the Company organization unit involved at average payroll rate plus related expenses and
indirect costs. Overtime and Sunday rates will be charged where applicable
b) Material at the average actual storeroom price plus 14.5% for handling costs (sales taxes to be added
where applicable)
c) Use of transportation vehicles at rates covering operation, maintenance, carrying charges, and taxes
d) Contract work and sundry vendors’ bills at invoice cost, including any taxes contained thereof
e) Use of large tools and equipment at rates covering operation, maintenance, and carrying charges
f) Corporate overhead for engineering, drafting, administration, and inspection at 20% of the foregoing
items, provided, however, that when the labor cost for engineering and drafting is separately stated,
corporate overhead for administration and inspection at 4%
g) Salvage credit at storeroom price of materials reduced by salvaging cost, or at junk value
h) Governmental permits or licenses necessary to perform the service
i) Mobile generating equipment for service under Rider N at invoice cost, including any taxes contained
therein, if purchased or at reproduction cost new less accrued depreciation if from on-hand
equipment plus costs incurred in purchasing, including acceptance inspection and testing (sales taxes
to be added where applicable)
j) Fuel for mobile generating equipment operation at invoice cost, including any taxes contained therein
k) Use of real property at a rate covering operation, maintenance, carrying charges and taxes
The above-described costs, where applicable, shall be increased to reflect the percentage increases in
Rates and Charges, as per the current Electric Tariff.
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Section II – Electric Service Connections

A. General
1. Electric service will be supplied to a building or premises through a single service line, except where,
for reasons of least cost to the Company, conditions on the Company’s distribution system,
improvement of service conditions, or magnitude of the Customer’s load, the Company elects to
install more than one service line.
2. Requests for additional service lines will be communicated to the assigned Company representative.
Additional service must be pre-approved and are subject to Excess Distribution Facilities (EDF) charges
to be paid by the customer. Excess facilities will be provided at the discretion of the Company.
3. The Company reserves the right to determine the location and the point of service termination of its
service line.
4. Any change requested in the point of service termination or location of the service line and associated
facilities requires the approval of the Company and will be made at the expense of the requesting
customer, who shall pay the cost of such change in advance.
5. Any distribution, supply, or service line which the Company is required to install and has installed, or
the customer has installed on the company’s behalf, in whole or part, shall be maintained, repaired,
and if necessary replaced, up to the service termination point.
6. When new lines are to be placed underground, all rights-of-way and easements are to be delivered to
the company and grade such right-of-way to within six inches of final grade prior to the company
installing its facilities.
7. The company’s determination to designate overhead or underground service will be governed by the
current Schedule for Electric Service on file with the New York State Public Service Commission.
8. The minimum service entrance and service equipment is three-wire, 100 ampere.
B. Extensions of Electric Distribution Lines

1. New Residential Subdivisions
To avoid misunderstanding, the customer must consult with the company before starting work as to:
whether overhead or underground service is to be installed; the exact location of the point of service
connection from existing company system to the property being developed; the point of service
connection to each building within the subdivision.
Where new lines are to be placed underground, all rights of way and easements required to provide
the service shall conform to municipal and company requirements as to surfacing and drainage and
must be graded to within 6-inches of final grade prior to the company installing its facilities.
The company's determination as to overhead or underground service will be governed by the current
Schedule for Electric Service on file with the New York State Public Service Commission
2. Overhead Service Connection
If the company designates overhead service, the company overhead service, the company will install
its service conductors from its street system to the first point of attachment on or near the front face
of the building or to the first intermediate supporting structure i.e., customer pole on the customer's
property which, in such case, shall be the point of service termination. The company's service lateral
will not exceed 125-feet in length.
The customer shall furnish, install and maintain, in accordance with the company's specifications, all
supporting structures on the customer's premises and all service conductors and equipment beyond
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the first supporting structure, including the standpipe, weather head and service entrance conductors
on the building.
3. Underground Service Connection
The company will install a service lateral from a street system to the property line or suitable sub-
sidewalk space, which in such cases shall be the point of service termination. However in the case of
new one, two or three family houses the company will install up to 100 feet of service lateral including
the portion beyond the property line.
Residential 1, 2 and 3 family homes, where the property line and the building line are the same, the
company will extend its service cable THROUGH A SWEEP, PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER ON THE
OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING TO A METER PAN. In such case this point must be the point of Con
Edison’s service termination.
For all commercial, industrial, and multiple occupancy buildings (except for semi-attached row houses
containing four or more dwelling units) where the building is back of the property line, and if, in the
company's judgment, the cost to the company of extending its service cables into the building is not
materially more than the cost of terminating its service conduit and cables at the property line, and if
the service cables can be installed in one continuous pull from the street, then the company may
extend its service cables into the building.
a. Residential
In the instances of a 1, 2 or 3 family detached homes; two-1 family semi-
attached/row homes, the company will install an individual service lateral to each
house terminating at the property line.
In all other instances the company will supply an individual service lateral from its
street system to the property line for each 2 hour rated firewall enclosure.
However, if a 2 hour rated firewall exists between every unit, then a single service
lateral will be supplied to every 2 footprint units.
b. Non-Residential
For commercial and industrial buildings, where the distance from the property
line to the point of service entrance at the building is greater than 5-feet or the
overall length of a required splice box or manhole plus two feet, the company
must terminate its service in a box or manhole to be installed by the customer
adjacent to the property line. In such a case, this point must be the point of
company service termination.
Where a property line splice box is designated, the construction must be according to EO-6210-B.
Where a property line splice box is not designated, a service end box may be required and the
construction will be according to EO-6208-C, EO-6209-C, EO-6211-C, EO-6212-C, EO-6214-C, and EO-
6215-B.
The company will supply underground service cable to residential customers in one, two and three family
houses, for installation by the customer from the property line to the customer's building when such
building is initially connected for service or when converted from overhead to underground. All such
service cable must be the property of the customer.
C. Space for Transformer Apparatus

Where the company considers transformers and associated equipment reasonably necessary for the
adequate supply of service to a customer or customer’s premises, the customer shall provide suitable
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space and reasonable access thereto, without rental charge. To facilitate access and ventilation, such
space shall, wherever practicable, be adjacent to the property line and should be outside the building
and immediately below street grade.
Where space for transformer and associated equipment is at or immediately below street grade and
adjacent to the property line, the Company, at its expense, will construct the transformer enclosures
abutting the property line and will assume any compensation payable by the Company to the
municipal authorities for any necessary sub-sidewalk transformer vaults and splicing chambers, and
the Company will furnish, install and maintain the transformer and associated equipment therein.
Whether you’re constructing a new building or adding electric load to an existing one, Con Edison
strongly encourages you to contact us early in the design process to discuss your transformer vault
requirements. This step will help you to avoid unnecessary and costly design changes or delays that
may result if these requirements are not incorporated into your final building design.
Typical transformer vault space requirements depend on the number of transformers required to
supply electricity to your building. In addition, there may be an incremental customer cost to supply
service at your requested point of entry. Your final service design will be developed after Con Edison
receives your contractor work request and/ or load letter with details of your entire building’s new or
additional electrical requirements.
Where transformer vaults are to be installed, the point of company service termination must be
indicated on the Space Allocation Drawing and on the Service Layout
Developer Agreements
To facilitate your building’s construction activities and provide you with full control of
your service installation, we encourage you to install the transformer vaults and
associated facilities under a developer’s agreement. This agreement will allow you to
maintain control of the site and all construction logistics, thereby eliminating the
utility vaults from your critical path. Con Edison will reimburse you at standard company prices to
perform this work. For additional information on Developer Agreements, contact your assigned Con
Edison project manager.
This document, located at https://www.coned.com/-/media/files/coned/documents/small-medium-

large-businesses/transformervaultplacement.pdf?la=en , contains information which will assist you in
planning for your building’s electric service configuration and installation of sidewalk transformer
vaults.
D. Interior Distribution Installation

At the request of the customer, the Company’s transformers and associated equipment may be by the
Customer at one or more points in the building or premises on the same or different levels, provided
that the entire service installation within the premises, including the installation of, and connections
to the Company’s transformers and associated equipment, or replacements thereof, is made at the
customer’s expense in accordance with the Company’s specifications
E. Replacement for Reinforcement of Rear Yard Services

Upon customer’s request for reinforcement of an existing rear yard service, the customer shall be
required to provide the necessary service entrance facilities to receive service from the Company’s
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street distribution system in the front, if a street distribution system in the front already exists. The
rear yard system shall stay in use for the remaining customers.
a) Supply a new service from the street facilities, providing the customer supplies service entrance
facilities to the property line. The installation of the service equipment shall be in accordance with
company specifications. Provisions must be made to maintain the service to the other customers on
the rear yard pole line.
b) Provide service from our rear yard facilities if they are adequate for the proposed additional load.
Standard Service Layouts are not applicable in this instance and the customer/contractor must consult
the Company prior to commencing any work.
F. Replacement for Reinforcement of Loop Services

Upon customer’s request for reinforcement, the Company may:
a. Reinforce the existing main service from the street facility to the point of service termination,
provided the conduit on customer’s property is of proper size (minimum 1- ½ “diameter). Existing
loop service to remaining customers shall be maintained as required; or
b. If a reinforcement is required within the loop, the Company shall reinforce the existing loop. The
Company shall bear the cost for residential customers in 1, 2 and 3 family homes only
c. When a customer is remodeling his/her basement and relocation of conduit and cable that
provides service to other customers on the loop is required, the conduit and cable to be used in
the basement will be supplied and installed by the Company at customer expense.
a) Supply a new service from the street facility, providing the customer supplies service entrance
facilities to the property line. The installation of the service equipment shall be in accordance with Con
Edison’s specifications. Provisions shall be made to maintain the loop service to other customers.
b) Reinforce the existing loop service provided the loop conduit is a minimum of 1½-inches in
diameter.
c) If the loop conduit is less than 1½-inches in diameter, the contractor has the option of either
replacing the loop conduit with one that is 1½-inches in diameter or larger, or replacing the loop
cables with the required size in the existing loop conduit. If the contractor elects to replace the
conduit with the larger size, the company will then reinforce the cables in the new conduit.
d) Back to back services will no longer be reinforced. In the event that a back to back service exists,
the company will provide a separate service. The new service will be overhead (if available), or
underground. However, the remaining loop service will remain.
Standard Service Layouts are not applicable in this instance and the customer/contractor must consult
the Company prior to commencing any work.
G. Minimum Insulation Standards for Existing Dwellings Converting to Electric Heating

An existing dwelling will not be supplied electric service for the purpose of converting to electric space
heating unless:
a. The roof/ceiling has at least six inches of insulation or insulation with an R value of 19 or greater.
In the case of a dwelling having a flat roof or having four or more stories, compliance with the roof
insulation standard will not be required if four or more inches of insulation are already in place or
if insulation can be installed only by means of cutting an opening in the roof.
b. The dwelling has storm windows, or thermal windows with multiple glazing. In the case of a
dwelling having six or more stories, storm windows will not be required as long as the Company
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certifies that the dwelling's windows are caulked and weatherstripped. This certification shall be
made in writing to the Public Service Commission. A storm window will not be required on any
window opening onto a fire escape.
c. The entrances have storm doors or thermal doors
Con Edison may waive the requirements where:

i. The applicant for service can establish through two estimates, one of which may be a
Company audit, that the purchase price and installation charge (excluding interest charges)
will be greater than seven times the anticipated annual savings to be obtained (based on the
present costs of the fuel currently used in the building)
ii. The dwelling is a historical building
iii. Other measures have been taken so that the overall heat loss for the building envelope does
not exceed the total heat loss which would result from conformance with the minimum
insulation standards. Such heat lost calculation must be certified by a licensed architect or
engineer
Copies of waivers granted or denied by Con Edison shall be made available to the Public Service
Commission. Applicants denied waivers shall be informed of their right to appeal that denial to the Public
Service Commission.
Electric service will not be provided to any premises subject to this minimum installation standard until an
executed Certificate of Compliance has been furnished to Con Edison. Con Edison’s Certificate of
Compliance form can be found in the Electric PSC Tariff – PSC 10 – General Rule 7.6.5 - Leaf 76
Waiver requests must be submitted to Con Edison using the Company’s “Request for Waiver – Minimum
Insulation Standard” available online, or also on Exhibit B
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Section III – Customer’s Installation and Equipment

A. Customer Wiring and Equipment
Wherever it is provided that the Customer shall perform any work or furnish or maintain any equipment
or facilities, the Customer shall do the same or cause the same to be done at the Customer's expense.
The Company will determine the location, and specify the type and manner of installation and connection,
of the service terminating equipment and of the metering equipment and will furnish this information to
the Customer upon request. The Customer shall obtain this information as one of the first steps in
planning the electrical installation.
All construction by the Customer from the point of service termination to and inclusive of the meter
equipment shall be subject to approval by the Company.
The Customer shall furnish, install, and maintain all wiring and equipment, including standpipes, conduits,
fittings, wires, cables, fuses, end boxes, service switch, meter equipment (except meters and metering
transformers), and meter wiring, beginning with the point of service termination. The Customer shall
furnish, install and maintain the facilities necessary to accept outdoor meter(s) wherever feasible when
service is provided to a new one-, two-, or three-family home or when the service conduit to an existing
one-, two- or three-family home must be replaced in response to a Customer’s request for an upgraded
service.
B. Adequacy and Safety of Installation

Con Edison shall not be required to supply electric service until the Customer's installation has been
approved by the authorities having jurisdiction over the same; and Con Edison further reserves the right to
withhold its service, or discontinue its service, whenever such installation or part thereof is deemed by the
Company to be unsafe, inadequate or unsuitable for receiving the Company's service or to interfere with
or impair the continuity or quality of the Company's service to the Customer or to others.
In cases of 1, 2 and 3 family homes where the service has been deemed adequate by Con Edison,
licensed electricians are permitted and have the option to make the final electric service connection
between Con Edison’s service conductors and the customer’s service entrance conductors using
company approved connectors. Final connections made without approval from Con Edison are not
permitted.
Please consult with your Con Edison Energy Services representative prior to performing any work and
review Con Edison specifications for clarification on installing approved final connectors. Final
connectors for overhead and underground service are available for order upon request.
In all other instances, the final connection for making the service alive shall be made only by Con Edison.
C. Customer’s Repairs
All repairs to the Customer's installation and equipment shall be made by the Customer, and the
Customer shall maintain the installation and equipment in the condition required by the authorities
having jurisdiction and by the Company.
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D. Carrier Current Equipment
If a Customer uses the building wiring for a carrier current system for communication or signaling
purposes, the Customer shall install suitable filter equipment or make other provisions approved by the
Company to keep the Company's distribution facilities free from carrier currents produced by the
equipment.
E. Motors and Miscellaneous Apparatus

Before installing motors or miscellaneous apparatus, the Customer shall consult the Company regarding
the characteristics of the service to be supplied and the manner in which the equipment may be
connected. It is important that the characteristics of motors, motor starting equipment, and miscellaneous
apparatus, such as welders and X-rays particularly in the matter of inrush currents, shall be such as not to
impair the quality of service rendered by the Company to any of its Customers.
Considerable latitude in the amount of inrush current is permissible under certain conditions and the
Company will give a written expression of opinion to any Customer as to the acceptability of the
Customer's proposed installation in this respect. The Company, however, shall not be understood at any
time as giving any assurance or warranty, expressed or implied, that particular conditions may not later
require change, unless inrush currents are within limits specified by the Company as acceptable in any
case.
For welders, X-rays and other inherently single phase apparatus requiring inrush current in excess of the
values allowed by the Company, the Customer shall provide rotating equipment for converting from three
phase to single phase, or other equipment such as capacitors, to reduce inrush current to a value
acceptable to the Company.
If miscellaneous appliances, such as furnaces, heaters and ranges, having 120 volt elements are supplied
from 3 or 4 wire services, the elements should be so connected between the line wires and neutral that
the operating current unbalance will be a minimum.
F. Service Equipment
Each service entrance is to be provided with disconnecting means and overcurrent protection. The service
equipment may consist of one, but not more than six disconnects grouped at a readily accessible point
near the entrance of the service conductors. Where more than six subdivisions of the service are desired,
a main service disconnect is required and must be located before the meters.
The service equipment shall be installed in clean, dry, readily accessible location as near practical to the
point of service termination. The depth of the working space in the direction of live parts shall not be less
than 3 feet. When the nominal voltage to ground exceeds 151 Volts, the minimum clear distance can vary
up to 4 feet as required by the National Electric Code (NEC), Article 110.
All service equipment shall be approved by the authorities having jurisdiction over the same. In addition,
all service end boxes, current transformer cabinets and meter mounting equipment shall be approved by
Con Edison. For installations of customer’s service equipment having a total rating in excess of 800
Amperes, the customer shall submit drawings of the proposed service equipment to ascertain that it is in
compliance with the company’s requirements as to service end boxes and metering arrangements. A list
of Con Edison’s approved equipment is given in Section VII entitled “Approved Electric Service
Equipment.”
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Upon written request, the company will determine the short circuit current available from its system at
the point of service termination.
Connections made ahead of the main service equipment for fire pumps, exit lights, control power for
circuit breakers, etc., shall be provided with disconnecting means and overcurrent protection adequate for
the connected load. Such connections shall be made only where specifically approved by the company and
the authorities having jurisdiction and may require an additional meter.
The customer is to install service equipment which meets the following requirements:
a. A voltage rating suitable to the service
b. An ampere rating which is adequate for the initial and the anticipated future load current
requirements. The device shall be capable of interrupting load current equal to its ampere rating
c. A short circuit current interruption capability at values specified by the company.
It is recommended that any under voltage tripping devices required by the customer be arranged to trip
individual feeder circuits rather than the main breaker.
G. Grounding
The authorities having jurisdiction in this area require that the ground conductor, the
service neutral, and the metal housing of the service equipment shall be connected
together at the service equipment.
In New York City

Where available, active electrically continuous metallic underground water piping shall be used as a
ground and connected within the first 5-feet of the water service point of entry, regardless of the
location of the water main valve
In Westchester County
In an industrial and commercial buildings or structures where conditions of maintenance and
supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, interior metal water piping
located more than 5-feet from the point of entrance to the building shall be permitted
The grounding connection is part of the Electric Inspection Checklist. Con Edison
representative will verify that the connection has been connected prior to energizing the
service or setting the meter. Gas service or fuel piping system cannot be used as a ground.
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Section IV – Metering Installation

A. General
Outdoor metering is required for all new service installations to one, two and three family detached, semi-
detached and row houses.
B. Company Furnishes and Installs

All electric service to a customer at a single location will be rendered through a single meter except as
hereinafter provided. The company will furnish, install, connect and maintain such meter or meters as are
necessary for metering electric energy and demand for Con Edison billing purposes
C. Company Furnishes, Customer Installs

Con Edison will furnish and the customer shall install and connect current transformer on initial
installation and upon subsequent alteration to the main cable or bus circuit.
When meter change adapters are required, Con Edison will furnish and the customer will install.
D. Customer Furnishes, Customer Installs

The customer will furnish, install and maintain all wiring and equipment, including stand-pipes, conduits,
fittings, wires, cables, fuses, end boxes, service switch, meter equipment (except meters and metering
transformers) and meter wiring, beginning with the point of service termination.
All cabinets, conduit fittings and equipment enclosures containing un-metered conductors shall be made
sealable before service will be energized.
The wiring to meter equipment shall not be enclosed in the same conduit or trough compartment as
wiring leading from meter equipment. The customer will furnish and install meter wiring between
metering transformers or meter equipment and the meters, but the company will make the final
connection of such wiring to the meters. Where external demand metering devices are required in
addition to the watt-hour meters, the Customer or the Customer’s Meter Service Provider shall furnish,
install, maintain, and remove, as necessary, meter equipment for such devices.
Please note:
To be billed for coincident maximum demand under the provisions of the current Tariff, the Customer
shall: (a) Furnish and install all necessary conduit and wiring the between the watthour meters and
associated metering devices or provide remote communications capability at each meter for
connection either by the Company or the Customer’s Meter Service Provider, and
(b) Maintain the impulse wiring connecting the meters and/or the remote communications
equipment which permits the determination of coincident demand
When changing from sub-metering to direct tenant metering, all meter mountings whether for 2, 3, or 4-
wire bottom-connected meters are to be replaced with approved watt-hour meter sockets.
Con Edison approved locking device hardware must be provided and installed by the factory
or contractor on all metering equipment and service end line boxes designated to accept such
services
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E. Meter Mountings
1. Self-Contained Meters: 120/208 V or 120/240 V Services

a) A 5-jaw meter socket is to be installed for 2 or 3-wire load wiring from the meter where the
conductors do not exceed the sizes shown in Table I
b) A 7-jaw meter socket is to be installed for 4-wire load wiring from the meter where the
conductors do not exceed the sizes shown in Table I
c) Where the socket meters are to be installed for commercial and industrial customers, the meter
sockets are to be equipped with bypass facilities, with the exception of Temporary Services. The
Temporary Service Customers will make the decision to install approved meter socket equipment
with or without bypass facilities with their knowledge that non bypass equipped equipment will
result in a service interruption when the meter is removed.
NOTE: Bypass facilities are not required for PL&P meter sockets in two and three family houses
d) Where socket meters are to be installed for residential customers, the meter sockets can be
equipped with bypass facilities at the customer’s request.
2. Meter Sockets Installations For Street Celebrations, Bazaars and Other Events Requiring Temporary
Service
a) A 5-jaw meter socket should be installed for 2 or 3-wire load wiring from the meter
b) A 7-jaw meter socket should be installed for 4-wire load wiring from the meter
TABLE I
Socket-type Meter and Maximum Line and Load Conductor Sizes
Maximum Size of Maximum Size of
Socket-type Meter
Line Conductor Load Conductor
Outdoor Trough Type 2/0 AWG 1/0 AWG
5-jaw *500 Kcmil *4/0 AWG
3/0 AWG Copper Type RH 3/0 AWG Copper Type RH
or or
Outdoor-Indoor Box Type
3/0 AWG Copper Type R or T 3/0 AWG Copper Type R or T
5-jaw or 7-jaw
or or
250 Kcmil Aluminum 250 Kcmil Aluminum
*For residential use only
F. Current Transformer Meters

A current transformer meter mounting is to be installed for 4-wire loads for conductor sizes larger than
the following:
 3/0 AWG Copper Type RH
 4/0 AWG Copper Type R or T
 250 Kcmil Aluminum
The distance between a current transformer cabinet and the associated meter equipment shall not exceed
10 feet, without prior company approval. Meter wiring should not exceed 25-linear feet in length.
Current transformers are to be installed on the line side of the service disconnect where permitted by the
Regulatory Authorities having jurisdiction. However, in the case of a 265/460 V service, there must be a
means of disconnect on the line side of the CT meter, except as follows:
 On all 265/460 V installations, when a single customer is to be supplied by the service, we shall
continue the practice of allowing the meter in front of the service switch.
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 On all 265/460 V installations with multiple customers, we will allow a meter in front of the switch in
cases where the customer is obligated by law to install a fire pump or alarm system. On all other
customers, a switch is to be installed in front of the meter.
 On all new 265/460 V installations, without a switch in front of the meter, the Energy Service
personnel must issue a Work Authorization to Electric Meter and Test (M&T) to install a meter and
wiring prior to energizing service.
Current Transformers Mounting Specifications are listed in the following tables, Table II and Table III
TABLE II
Current Transformer
Maximum Size and Number of Conductors
Specification No.
A. 1 or 2 - 500 Kcmil or smaller copper cables per
phase, OR
B. 1 or 2 - 750 Kcmil or smaller aluminum cables MES 142
per phase.
A. Two cables per phase larger than 500 Kcmil
copper or 750 Kcmil aluminum, or
B. Three or four aluminum or copper cables per
phase, or MES 298
C. Where bus with a maximum current carrying
capacity of 4-500 Kcmil copper or 4-750 Kcmil
aluminum cables is run in place of cables.
A. A capacity greater than 4-500 Kcmil copper or
4-750 Kcmil aluminum cables per phase
B. A vault takeoff rated 1, 280 amperes or more to MES 377
a single customer.
For installation of Current Transformers with MES 142, MES 298 and MES 377 cabinets, the minimum
height clearance shall be 2-feet-0-inches from the bottom CT, in the cabinet, to the floor. The maximum
height clearance shall be 7-feet-0-inches from the top CT, in the cabinet, to the floor.
TABLE III
As of June 1, 2013 all new electric meter installations / upgrades must have socket meter equipment
installed. As of June 1, 2013 A- base equipment listed below is for reference purposes only specific to
equipment installed prior to June 1, 2013.
Trans A Cabinet for low voltage 200 Amp or 400 Amp service
MES 745
Maximum cable size 1 set of 600 Kcmil or 2 sets 4/0 AWG copper
Trans. S Cabinet for low voltage - 200 Amp- 400 Amp service
MES 755
Maximum cable size 1 set of 600 Kcmil or 2 sets 4/0 AWG copper
Trans. A Cabinet for low voltage 400 Amp to 800 Amp service
MES 750
Maximum cable size 2 sets of 600 Kcmil AWG copper
Trans S Cabinet for low voltage 400 Amp to 800 Amp service
Maximum cable size 2 sets of 600 Kcmil AWG copper MES 757
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G. Outdoor Metering
For outdoor metering (Self-Contained Meters), refer to MES 394 and Standard Service Layouts.
1. New Installations
Outdoor metering is required for all new 1, 2, and 3 family homes.
2. Relocation of Meters from Indoors
a) When a customer on underground service desires that the electric meter be relocated
from indoors to the outdoors, it is necessary to divert the existing service entrance
conduit to the outside. The electric service will be diverted directly to the outdoor
meter installation so that no un-metered service enters the building.
b) When a customer on an overhead service desires that the electric meter be relocated
from indoors to outdoors, it is necessary to relocate the point of service termination
to the face of the building.
c) On loop services there will be no relocation of meters outdoors.
3. Mandatory Relocation to Outdoor Meters
When an increase in load for a 1, 2 or 3 family home requires a change in the customer's service
equipment which includes the installation of new service entrance pipe or standpipe, the
metering equipment must be mounted outdoors at a location where the meters will be
directly accessible for reading and testing.
4. Aesthetics
Although it is not mandatory, in the interest of aesthetics it is permitted for meter equipment and piping
to be painted so as to blend in with the location on which it is being installed. Screening with shrubbery or
fencing is also permitted as long as the meters are still accessible for meter reading and replacement, and
also meeting all clearance requirements, see Part J - Location of this section for more details.
H. Indoor Metering
For Indoor Metering (Self-Contained Meters), refer to MES 395, 447,194 and Standard Service Layouts.
Company meters are to be connected on the line side of all customers' energy-consuming devices.
Requests for installation of such devices are to be made to Con Edison prior to installation.
When an increase in load for 1, 2 or 3 family homes requires a change in the customer's
service equipment which includes the installation of new service entrance pipe or standpipe,
the metering equipment must be mounted outdoors at a location where the meters will be
directly accessible for reading and testing.
When the existing service disconnect for a 1, 2 or 3 family homes is on the load side of the meter socket
and the installation of an additional meter socket(s) or replacement of an existing socket(s) necessitates
the replacement of the existing disconnect, the meter sockets are then to be placed on the line side of the
service disconnect.
I. Fire Alarm System Metering

When fire alarms are activated they must remain energized as long as there is utility electric power
provided to a building including those times when main disconnect switches are opened for fire
responses.
There are two (2) ways to meter the fire alarm while complying with the New York City Electrical Code:
1. If the building is master metered, that is, service enters the building and is metered before the main
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service switch, for example via a 377 cabinet, the fire alarm can be connected to the load side of the PL&P
meter current transformers and ahead of the main service switch.
2. If a building has individual tenant meters the service enters the building and usually goes to a
main service switch before going to the individual meters. This type of installation requires a separate
meter installed ahead of the main disconnect switch feeding the fire alarm exclusively. Connecting the fire
alarm to a meter after the switch would not meet the NYC Electrical Code.
Under both scenarios above the fire alarms will remain energized even if the main service switch is
opened for the fire response.
For 120/208 or 120/240 volt services a socket type meter pan shall be installed on the line side of the
main service switch for a two or three wire feed to the fire alarm system. The meter pan shall be marked
“FIRE ALARM” in RED and the account set up in the owner’s name.
For 265/460 volt services there will be a PL&P meter (377 cabinet) ahead of the main service switch. Fire
alarms for these shall be on load side of the metering ct’s and on the line side of the main service switch.
J. Location
Meter mounting equipment for all watt-hour meters and for demand meters shall be so located that the
meters will be accessible for reading and testing, and shall be free from vibration and not exposed to
mechanical injury.
Meter mounting equipment in a multiple dwelling (other than semi-attached or attached/row houses) or a
commercial building shall be located in a public or common area, preferably in a public or common area,
preferably in the basement or cellar, but the installation in public or common area on upper floors may be
accepted and is subject to Con Edison’s approvals.
Mounting equipment for watt-hour meters, demand meters, relays and instrument transformers shall not
be installed in Class I “Hazardous Locations” as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the
Electrical Code of the City of New York nor in any similar locations deemed hazardous by Con Edison or
regulatory authorities having jurisdiction. Note: Class 1 Location is defined by the NEC as a location where
flammable gases or vapors are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or
ignitable mixtures.
Meter mounting equipment shall not be located over a doorway, on the wall of an elevator or dumbwaiter
shaft, in a toilet, in a stairway, in a coal bin or directly under any steam, water or drain pipes. The indoor
meter equipment shall not be located above or within 36-inches of any receptacle containing flammable
gases or liquids. Outdoor commercial meter equipment shall not be located within 24-inches of any
receptacle containing flammable gases or liquids.
Indoor meter equipment must have a horizontal minimum clearance of 36-inches of either side of a gas
meter. Indoor meter equipment may not be placed under or above a gas meter.
Note:
If field conditions prevent the obtaining of the 3 foot required clearance, it is permissible to erect a barrier
between the electric and gas meters provided all other normal clearances for gas and electric meter
installations are met. The barrier should be a permanently fixed, fire resistant partition or wall such as
3/8-inch sheetrock on either side of a frame made from 2-inch x 3-inch lumber, extending from the floor
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to the ceiling and 24-inches out from the wall. Barriers of other materials may be accepted but must be
submitted to the company for approval before erecting.
Outdoor meter equipment may be placed to within 12-inches of a gas meter. See page 48, “Spacing
Requirements-Gas and Electric Meters/Outdoor and Indoor”.
Meter equipment installed in any recess or enclosures shall comply with MES 528.
Meter mounting equipment shall be set plumb and level and shall be securely fastened in a manner
acceptable to the company. It is recommended that bolts and expansion shield or anchors be used on
brick, stone and concrete walls and toggle bolts be used on hollow tile, terra cotta and plaster walls. Con
Edison will not accept nails, wood plugs, or dowels as a means of fastening equipment, cleats or
backboards, and will only approve of installations completed in a manner acceptable to safe construction
standards.
Indoor/outdoor installations of single meters or single horizontal (side-to-side) rows of meters, where
practicable, shall be installed so the meter center line opening is 4 feet 6 inches minimum to 5 feet 6
inches maximum above finished grade level.
Indoor/outdoor installations of vertical meters (up and down) consisting of four or less meters, where
practicable, shall be installed so the highest meter center line opening is 4 feet 6 inches minimum to 5 feet
6 inches maximum above finished grade level, as long as the lowest meter socket is not less than 2-feet
minimum from meter center line opening to finished grade level.
Indoor/outdoor installations of vertical meters (up and down) consisting of five or six meters, shall be
installed so the highest meter center line opening is 5 feet 6 inches minimum to 6 feet 6 inches maximum
above finished grade level, as long as the lowest meter socket is not less than 2-feet minimum from meter
center line opening to finished grade level.
The height of current transformer meters installed together with current transformer cabinets shall be
determined in accordance with the current transformers height specifications. See MES 142, 298, 377,
745, 750, 755 and 757.
Meter mounting equipment in grouped installations shall be installed to provide a minimum distance of
10-inches between meter centers. A minimum distance of 6-inches is required between meter
equipment. Horizontal rows of watt-hour meter sockets shall be mounted with a minimum vertical
distance of 10-inches between centers and the space between rows shall be kept clear. A clear space of at
least 3-inches is to be provided between horizontal rows of bottom-connected meter mountings.
A clear space of at least 6-inches shall be provided around single or grouped installations and there must
be a clear space of at least 3-feet in front of all meters.
K. Identification of Circuits
The external demand meter location shall be selected so that pulse wiring requirements are at a
minimum.
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When the power supply for other auxiliary devices is taken from one of the watt-hour meters in a
coincident demand group, the auxiliary devices shall be located adjacent to that particular watt-hour
meter. When that power supply is taken from the service disconnect the demand meter shall be located
adjacent to the nearest watt-hour meter.
Where more than one meter is installed, the meter equipment and distribution panel shall be marked by
the customer to indicate exactly the portion of the building supplied. The characters shall be permanent,
legible and stenciled three-quarters of an inch to one and one-half inches in height.
All critical loads should be segregated and its switchgear marked to be identified as per NEC and the
Regulatory Authorities Having Jurisdiction. This marking will expedite the restoration of service in the
event of an emergency.
In multi-tenant buildings, the designation on each meter equipment shall be the same as the permanent
designation of the apartment, store, office or loft, etc. which it serves.
L. Seals
Con Edison will seal all meters, meter equipment and other enclosures on the line side of the
meter. No person, except a duty authorized employee of Con Edison, will be permitted to
break or replace a seal or to alter or change a meter or its connections or locations. Routine
meter unlocking is to be requested via Project Center and scheduled through your assigned
Con Edison commercial service representative (CSR).
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M. Spacing Requirements between Gas and Electric Meters
OUTDOOR
ELECTRIC
12”
ELECTRIC 12” GAS 12” ELECTRIC
INDOOR
36” GAS 36”

ELECTRIC ELECTRIC
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Section V – Customer Use of Generating Equipment

A. General
All customer-generating equipment connected to the Company’s system must conform to company
standards, as well as all in accordance with all design, manufacturing, installation, testing and operating
standards of the industry, including ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, OSHA, UL, NEMA and any applicable municipal,
local, city or federal rules, regulations or ordinance codes, unless otherwise specified.
The Company reserves the right to decline requests from generators to interconnect to the distribution
network system when the Company deems it necessary to protect its system, facilities or other customer.
In addition, New York State maintains a cap on the amount of net metered capacity installed in Con Edison
territory; as such, interconnections will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
B. Dispersed/Distributed Generation
Con Edison defines a Distributed Generation (DG) facility as a small electric production facility (up to 20
MW) that is generally dedicated to the support of on-site electrical load, and in some cases can provide
thermal load to the customer, as well.
DG facilities can utilize both renewable sources such as solar, wind, water power and farm waste, as well
as non-renewable energy sources such as natural gas or other fossil fuels for conventional engines,
turbines and fuel cells. Each technology has its own unique characteristics, and no one technology can
address all customer needs equally well, so the Company urges customers to understand the DG
technology solution being provided prior to committing to the installation of a DG facility.
Typically, DG facilities are installed on a portion of the existing electric service on the customer side of the
meter; no DG facilities will be connected to temporary electric services. Con Edison permits any customer
to operate DG facilities in parallel with the Company’s electric system provided there is no adverse effect
on other customers, equipment, personnel or quality of service. Protective devices such as relays, circuit
breakers, etc. will be specified by the Company and must be installed at all locations of parallel
interconnection with the Company’s system. In some cases, the DG facility requested by the customer will
require additional service upgrades or special equipment configurations to meet the Company’s standards
for service. Any service upgrade or interconnection costs due to DG installation are the customer’s
responsibility, and shall be paid in advance of construction or testing.
The general requirements for electrical service to dispersed generation customer is found in EO-2115.
Please note this specification is currently under review and revision.
Following a technical review of the feasibility of the project, the Company may identify that a Coordinated
Electric System Review (CESIR) is required. The CESIR determines the impact of the customer’s DG facility
on the Company system, and reveals any necessary changes or required upgrades to the Company system
in order for the facility to safely interconnect. After determining that a CESIR is required, the Company
will notify the customer of the estimated cost to perform the CESIR. The Company will not proceed with
the CESIR until the customer commits to the study through payment of the costs of the CESIR, or by
submitting a formal letter stating the customer’s intent to pay. The specific costs for which the customer
is responsible and the timing of the payment are described in the current Tariff.
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Any DG facilities with a capacity of 2MW or less must comply with the process and standards contained in
the New York State Standardized Interconnection Requirements and Application Process (SIR), found in
Electric PSC Tariff 10 – Addenda – SIR.
In addition to submitting an application for service, all applicants requesting electric Standby Service
and/or Buy-back Service or Net Metering must also complete and submit the “Addendum to Application
for Service” found in Electric PSC Tariff 10 – Application Form G.
More information on Distributed Generation is available at https://www.coned.com/en/accounts-

billing/your-bill/public-service-commission-rates-tariffs
C. Emergency Generating Facilities Used for Self-Supply

The use of emergency generating equipment at the premises for self-supply will be permitted as follows:
- By affected customers for the duration of an interruption of the Company’s service or a Company
announced voltage reduction
- When generating equipment is operated at the direction of the NYISO under NYISO Installed
Capacity procedures for Special Case Resources (SCR) or NYISO procedures for Emergency
Demand Response (EDRP)
- Or at the direction of the Company under Rider O and T
- Or when demand response events are called under the Brooklyn / Queens Demand Management
(BQDM) Program.
Unless the customer is also authorized to export the generated electricity, the customer’s wiring and
switching equipment shall be so arranged as to prevent parallel operation of the emergency generator
with the Company’s electrical system or feedback into the Company’s lines.
The specification outlining the requirements of customer’s emergency generator is found in EO-2113:
Transfer of Load from Company’s Supply to Customer’s Emergency Generator.
Before such emergency equipment is installed, the Customer shall submit to the Company for its approval:
1. A wiring diagram showing how the emergency generator would be connected to the building
wiring including the switching arrangements to prevent parallel operation; and
2. A statement in writing signed by the customer to the effect that the emergency facilities will be
used only during an interruption of the Company’s electricity service or a Company announced
voltage reduction and for necessary testing purposes or when generating equipment is operated
at the direction of the NYISO under NYISO SCR or EDRP procedures or at the direction of the
Company under Rider O and T or when demand response events are called under the Brooklyn /
Queens Demand Management (BQDM) Program.
In addition, the wiring diagram submittal of major project applicants of 100 kW generator size and greater
must be signed off by the Professional Engineer (P.E. Stamp)
D. Generating Facilities Used on an Emergency Basis for Export

The use of generating facilities at the premises for delivery to the Company’s primary distribution feeder
will be permitted on an emergency basis as follows:
- When generating equipment is operated at the direction of the NYISO under NYISO Installed
Capacity procedures for Special Case Resources (SCR) or NYISO procedures for Emergency
Demand Response (EDRP)
- At the direction of the Company under Rider O and T.
- Or when demand response events are called under the Brooklyn / Queens Demand Management
(BQDM) Program.
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Delivery to the Company’s secondary networks is prohibited. A customer may not deliver to the
Company’s primary distribution feeder while it is receiving electric energy delivered by the Company.
A customer who falls under this category must comply with all the provisions of SC-11: Buy-Back Service,
including the Interconnection Charge and Determination of Demand, including establishing contractor
demand and installation of appropriate metering to measure the energy delivered to the Company’s
system. Further, such Customer will pay any costs associated with reinforcing the distribution system
and/or adding facilities as may be required for load delivery.
The amount of purchased power and energy may be limited by the Company, where technical
considerations dictate that such actions are necessary.
E. Standby Service
“Standby Service” means the delivery of power and energy:
a) To replace and/or supplement the power and energy ordinarily generated at a Customer’s
premises by means of a private generating facility on the premises, or
b) For station use by a customer that is a wholesale generator. “Station use” includes power and
energy used by the Customer at its premises in connection with its generating facility
i. During periods when such needs are not served by the generator and/or
ii. To restart the generator after an outage
Where a portion of the customer’s needs at its premises in connection with its generating facility
are not self-served, those needs will be considered to be part of “station use” if the usage is not
served under a separately-metered account.
“Standby Service” excludes the use of generation for the following purposes:
a) Export under Buy-back Service (SC 11)
b) Net metering under Rider R
c) Emergency generation used for self-supply
d) Export of generation on an emergency basis
To receive Standby Service, the generator may be connected either for:

a) Parallel operation with the Company’s service
b) Isolated operation with standby service provided by the Company by means of a double-throw
switch
Customers who take Standby Service are subject to all terms and conditions set forth in Electric PSC Tariff
10 – General Rule 20. Certain customers with DG facilities that are considered “Designated Technologies”
are exempt from Standby Rates, as well as some customers whose generator or load profile meet certain
criteria. See Section 20.3 of General Rule 20 for more information.
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Section VI – High Tension Service

High tension service may be designated by the Company for service when warranted by the magnitude or
location of the load, or other physical conditions, or when it would result in the least cost to the Company.
Con Edison provides service to high tension service customers at a nominal voltage of 4kV, 13kV, 27kV or
33 kV depending location. To achieve this, the Company extends 4kV, 13kV, 27 kV or 33 kV feeders to a
manhole at the customer property line (or to a pole at the customer property line).
The company works with the customer to select a convenient position for the property line manhole to
minimize the amount of street construction needed to extend the primary feeder to the customer. Where
the Customer prefers another location, they are usually required to pay the difference in cost.
The Company owns and maintains its feeders up to the property line manhole and the customer will
design, install, own and operate all equipment from the property line termination point (manhole or splice
chamber), including cables, circuit breakers, transformers, and associated equipment. While the customer
owns the substation, Con Edison evaluates the design and construction of the substation to ensure that
they will not have an adverse impact on the electric distribution system. Con Edison’s contribution to the
project is primarily the performance of design reviews and the extension of its feeders to the customer
premises.
Experience has shown that High Tension projects may take up to three years or more to be completed,
depending on the complexity of the customer’s design. Early submission and close coordination with Con
Edison are critical to ensure the customer’s and Con Edison’s negotiated service date is met.
High tension service will not be supplied to customers for whom the company designates secondary
service from the company’s secondary mains.
Con Edison’s specification EO-2022 – General Specification for High Tension Service details the areas
responsibility for ownership, construction, alteration, operation and maintenance of equipment. In
addition, also refer to MES-350 for high tension metering installation requirements. The company’s
detailed engineering requirements for the high tension service are given in the supplemental site-specific
Technical Specification. The General and the Technical Specifications, with the appropriate support
documents, comprise the Company's requirements for the Customer to obtain High Tension service. To be
considered for High Tension service, which is a non-standard service, the customer must agree to all of the
requirements contained herein.
An information guide has been prepared by the company for customers who are planning to install high
tension substations and is available on Con Edison’s website.
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Section VII – Approved Electric Service Equipment

The equipment listed on the following pages is approved for use in connection with service installations in
the territory supplied by Con Edison. By testing or approving equipment, Con Edison gives no warranty,
expressed or implied, of the adequacy, safety, or other characteristics of any equipment, wiring, or devices,
and assumes no responsibility with respect thereto.
installed. As of June 1, 2013 A- base equipment listed in Section VII is for reference purposes only
specific to equipment installed prior to June 1, 2013.
Page
Table Description
(Rev)
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Contents
(5/13)
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Contents - continued
(5/13)
55
I Service End Boxes for Underground Service
(5/13)
56
II Outdoor/Indoor Box-Type Meter Sockets
(2/15)
57
II-cont’d Outdoor/Indoor Box-Type Meter Sockets
(12/18)
58
(12/18)
59
(12/11)
60
III Blank Cover Plate for Use with Watt-Hour Meter Sockets
(3/07)
60
IV-A Indoor Vertical Trough Meter Stacks— Not Bussed
(3/07)
61
IV-B Indoor Vertical Trough Meter Stacks — Bussed (5 & 7-jaw)
(12/18)
67
IV-B Indoor Vertical Trough Meter Stacks & T.B.s — Bussed (5 –jaw)
(7/16)
63
IV-B Indoor/Outdoor Vertical Meter Stacks – Bussed (5-jaw)
(3/15)
64
IV-C Indoor Horizontal Trough Meter Stacks — Not Bussed
(12/11)
64
IV-D Indoor Horizontal Trough Meter Stacks — Bussed
(2/11)
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The equipment listed on the following pages is approved for use in connection with service installations in
the territory supplied by Con Edison. By testing or approving equipment, Con Edison gives no warranty,
expressed or implied, of the adequacy, safety, or other characteristics of any equipment, wiring, or devices,
and assumes no responsibility with respect thereto.
installed. As of June 1, 2013 A- base equipment listed in Section VII is for reference purposes only
specific to equipment installed prior to June 1, 2013.
Description
Page
Table
(Rev)
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V-A Outdoor/ Indoor Horizontal Trough Meter Stacks — Not Bussed
(2/15)
65
V-B Outdoor/ Indoor Horizontal Trough Meter Stacks — Bussed
(12/18)
66
V-C Outdoor/ Indoor Vertical Trough Meter Stacks — Bussed
(5/13)
67
V-D Outdoor/ Indoor Vertical Modular Meter Stacks — Bussed
(6/08)
68
VI Meter Mounting for External Demand Meters
(5/13)
** FOR REFERENCE ONLY **
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VII Meter & Test Switch for Bottom-Connected Watt-Hour Meters HT
(5/13)
and Non-standard 3-Wire Single Phase and Network Services
Meter and Test Switch enclosure for S-based CT-rated 69
VIIA
meters 3-Ph, 4-W Y, 3-ph 3-W Delta and 1-Ph 3-W Services (3/15)
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VIII Current Transformer Cabinets MES-142
(5/13)
Trans-S Enclosure for Current Transformers and CT Socket Meter 4- 70
IX
Wire Wye and Single Phase Service (2/15)
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X Trans-A Enclosure for Current Transformers and CT Bottom-
(5/13)
Connected Meter Non Standard CT and 3-Wire Service
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XI Trans-A Enclosure for Current Transformers and Bottom-Connected
(5/13)
Meter for 3-W Residential Use (Westchester Use)
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Table I
Service End Boxes for Underground Service
CATALOG NUMBERS
For Indoor Use
(For Outdoor Use See Note 1)
Manufacturer
10” x 10” x 5” 12” x 12” x 8” 24” x 12” x 8” 30” x 18” x 12”
Superior Electrical Enclosure,

Inc. D-205 D-220 D-215 D-484
dba Delta Standard Products
Navtech, Inc N-205 N-220 N-215 N-484
Murray Electric Products SEB 1010 ----- ----- -----

Electrotech Service
----- ----- ----- ES 484*
Equipment Corp.
SA-24128- SA-301812-
Milbank SA-10105-SC1-SP1 -----
SC1-SP1 SC1-SP1
* Knock Outs provided per contractor instructions.
Con Edison will provide information on service end boxes for larger installations.
1
For outdoor use, Catalog Number will be preceded by “RT” (Rain tight) for example RTD-205
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Table II
Outdoor/Indoor Box-Type
Watt-hour Meter Sockets for AC Meters
C A T A L OG N U M B ER
4-Wire 120/208
3-Wire 120/208 Volts 120/240 volts
Volts
Amp 5-Jaw 7-Jaw

Manufacturer
Rating Top or Bottom
Top Entry Bottom Entry
Entry
1-1/4" Fixed Closure Plate or Solid End
With or Without Hub Closure Plate
Hub wall
Without By-Pass Facilities -- Residential Use Only
EATON,
Cutler-
Hammer, 125 U-RS101B(or T)-CR-CH ---- U-RS101B(or T)-CR-CH ----
Eaton/Cutler-
Hammer
See Note 1 200 U-RS202B(or T)-CR-CH ---- U-RS212B(or T)-CR-CH ----
UAT121 - 0BOC UAT121 - PBCO
Talon 100 ---- ----
200 UAT327 - 0MCO ---- UAT427 - PMCO ---
Midwest-GE 125 U-RS101B(or T)-CRMEP ---- U-RS101B(or T)-CRMEP ----
See Note 1 200 U-RS202B(or T)-CRMEP ---- U-RS212B(or T)-CRMEP ----
125
Milbank 7490 ---- 7490 ----
Note 2
200 U4518 ---- U4518 ----
Murray 100 SN 152 CX SN 152 CC SN 152 C SE 750CR

Electric
Products 200 SS 152 CX ---- SS 152 C ---
NavTech 125 MS-1G-100 ---- MS-1G-100 ----
100 WSN 152 CX ---- WSN 152 C WSE 750 CR
100 SUAT121 – 0BCO ---- SUAT121 – PBCO ----
Siemens 100 SUAT121 – BBCO ---- SUAT121 – BBCO ----
200 WSS 152 CX ---- WSS 152 C ----
200 SUAT327 - 0MCO ---- SUAT427 - PMCO ----
Square D 125 U-RS101B(or T)-CR-SQD ---- U-RS101B(or T)-CR-SQD ----
See Note 1 200 U-RS202B(or T)-CR- SQD ---- U-RS212B(or T)-CR-SQD ----
Note 1: B stands for Small NEMA hub opening (3/4” through 2 ½”).
T in place of B stands for Large NEMA hub opening (2 ½” through 4”).
B or T can be replaced with C or U indicating a hub cover plate factory installed.
Suffix MEP may be replaced by GE
Note 2: Order Kit, Catalog No. K5709 to convert a 7490 to an insulated neutral.
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Table II (Continued...)
Outdoor-Indoor Box-Type. Watt-hour Meter Sockets for AC Meters
CATALOG NUMBERS
3 Wire 120/208 120/240 Volts 4-Wire 120/208 or 120/240 Volts
or
5-Jaw 7-Jaw *
Manufact Amps Top Entry Bottom Entry Top Entry Bottom Entry
urer
With or 1-1/4" Closure Plate With With Closure Plate
Without Fixed or Solid 2-1/2" Hub 3" Hub or Solid
Hub Hub Endwall Endwall
With Lever By-Pass Facilities
EATON,
Cutler- UG-
UG-H4213B(or T)-
Hammer, H4213B(or U-H7213B(or T)- U-H7213B(or T)- U-H7213B(or T)-
CCGCH Δ
Eaton/Cut T)-CCGCH Δ CCG-CH Δ CCG-CH Δ CCG-CH Δ
----
ler- 200 UG-
Hammer E4213CCGCH UG-E4213CCGCH U-E7213CCGCH U-E7213CCGCH U-E7213CCGCH
See Note
1
40405-
40405-02CO 40407-02CO 40407-02CO
Talon 40405-02CO 02CO ----
200 Hub Hub H38600-2
Midwest
UG-
-GE See UG-H4213B(or U-H7213B(or T)- U-H7213B(or T)- U-H7213B(or T)-
H4213B(or
Note 1 200 ---- T)CCGMEP CCGMEP CCGMEP CCGMEP
T)CCG-MEP
+
Milbank 200 U3042 ---- U3042 U1854 U1854 U1854
++ Hub A7518 Hub A8110
Murray
RH 173 GRF
Electrical RH 173 CRF RH 173 GRF
RH 173 CRF RH 173 GR
Products ---- RH 173 CR ---- RH 173 GR
200 RH 173 CR RH173GRJ
** RH173CRJ RH173GRJ
RH173CRJ Hub RX 250
+++
S40405
- 02CO S40407-02CO
Siemens S40405-02CO S40405-02CO ---- S40407-02CO
200 Hub Hub EC38600
#
EC3859
Square D 7
UG-
See Note ---- UG-H4213B(or U-H7213B(or T)- U-H7213B(or T)- U-H7213B(or T)-
H4213B(or
1 200 T)CCGSQD CCGSQD CCGSQD CCGSQD
T)CCGSQD
+
Note 1: B stands for Small NEMA hub opening (3/4” through 2 ½”).
T in place of B stands for Large NEMA hub opening (2 ½” through 4”)
Suffix MEP may be replaced by GE
These sockets are approved for outdoor or indoor installation. See Table III for Blank Cover Plates. All 7-Jaw sockets are to be supplied with
Ekstrom Ind Inc, Catalog No. 1-6002 blank cover plate.
57
Table II (Continued)
Explanatory Notes Continued from page 56
* All 7-Jaw sockets have bonded neutrals and can only be used on line side of service disconnect
for 120/208-volt or 120/240-volt but cannot be used on 265/460 volt installations.
** Order Kit, Catalog No. RX 085NK to convert any RH 173 socket to an insulated neutral for use on all
120/208 volt and any 120/240 volt installations on the load side of the service disconnect.
+ Order Kit,
Catalog No. ARP00759-CH to convert any UG-H4213B(or T)-CC-CH or U-H7213B(or T)-CC-CH,
Catalog No. ARP00759-MEP to convert any UG-H4213B(or T)-CC-MEP or U-H7213B(or T)-CC-MEP,
Catalog No. ARP00759-SQD to convert any UG-H4213B(or T)-CC-SQD or U-H7213B(or T)-CC-SQD
to an insulated neutral.
++ Order Kit, Catalog No. K1047 to convert any U3042 or U1854 to an insulated neutral.
# Order Kit, Catalog No. 64690-1 to convert any S40405-02CO or S40407-02CO to an insulated
neutral.
## Order Kit, Catalog No. 64690-1 to convert any 40405-02CO or 40407-02CO to an insulated neutral.
+++ Order Kit, Catalog No. 64690-1 to convert any RH 173 CRJ or RH 173 GRJ to an insulated
neutral.
Δ Obsolete part- for reference only
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Table II (continued…)
Outdoor-Indoor Box Type

Watt-hour Meter Sockets for AC Meters
Catalog Numbers
3-wire 120/208 or 120/240 volts
5-Jaw
Manufacturer Ampere-Rating
Top or Bottom Entry
With Horn By-Pass Facilities
Millbank 100 U4467 *
SUITABLE FOR LOCATIONS WITH SPACE LIMITATIONS OR NO LOAD GROWTH ANTICIPATED.

OTHERWISE, STANDARD 200A LEVER BY-PASS SOCKET SHOULD BE USED.
* Order Kit Number K4474 to convert to an insulated neutral.
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Table III
Blank Cover Plate for Use with Watt-hour Meter Sockets
Manufacturer Material Catalog Number
Thomas & Betts Cardboard SS – 3
(AKA Anchor) Plastic GC – 2
Cardboard SX – 025 M
Murray Electrical Products
Plastic SX – 087 M
Ekstrom Industries, Inc Plastic 1-6002, 1-6003
General Electric Co Glass 680 X 31
TALON Plastic 109968
Cardboard Z 701168-FO
Milbank
Plastic 6003, 6116
Square D Plastic 29007
Table IV – A
Indoor Vertical Trough Meter Stacks – Not Bussed
5-Jaw Watt-hour Meter Sockets for AC Meters

Catalog Number
Amps Per
Manufacturer No. of Meter Positions in Trough Section
Position
1 2 3 4 5 6
NO EQUIPMENT OF THIS TYPE IS APPROVED AT THIS TIME
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Table IV - B
Indoor Vertical Trough Meter Stacks -- Bussed

5 and 7-Jaw Socket Meter Stacks (Single and Three phase)
Max Cont Position Catalog Number
Amps Amps of No. of Meter Positions
Manufacturer
per per Line
Pos Pos Bus 1 2 3 4 5 6
Without Bypass SINGLE PHASE 5-Jaw Residential Use Only
(S)UVS (S)UVS 310 (S)UVS 410 (S)UVS 510

Siemens/Murray 125 100 bottom 210 UVS 511B
UVS 311B UVS 411B
See Note 2
Siemens (W)MN (W)MN (W)MN (W)MN (W)MN
125 100 Left
See Note 2 22XXXJ 32XXXJ 42XXXJ 52XXXJ 62XXXJ
Siemens (W)MN (W)MN (W)MN (W)MN (W)MN
225 180 Left
See Note 2 22XXXJ 32XXXJ 42XXXJ 52XXXJ 62XXXJ
Superior
Electrical
Enclosure, Inc.
200 ** 160 bottom 2MVB 3MVB 4MVB
dba Delta
Standard
Products
MAC Power
150 ** 80 bottom MTB2 MTB3 MTB4 MTB5 MTB6
Products
Top EZM313 EZM314 EZM315 EZM316
SQUARE D * 125 100
bottom 125M10 125M10 125M10 125M10
With Lever Bypass THREE PHASE 5-Jaw 3ФIn / 1ФOut Residential and Commercial Use
EZML EZML EZML
SQUARE D 225 200 Middle
312XXX 313XXX 314XXX
Siemens (W)ML (W)ML (W)ML (W)ML
225 180 Left
See Note 2 11XXXRJ 21XXXRJ 31XXXRJ 41XXXRJ
EATON, 35MM 35MM 35MM 35MM
Cutler-Hammer, 225 200 Middle 120R12 220R12 320R12 420R12
Eaton/Cutler- NY NY NY NY
Hammer
With Lever Bypass THREE PHASE 7-Jaw 3ФIn / 3ФOut Residential and Commercial Use
SQUARE D 225 200 EZML EZML EZML EZML
Middle
331XXX 332XXX 333XXX 334XXX
Siemens (W)ML (W)ML (W)ML (W)ML
225 180 Left
See Note 2 13XXXRJ 23XXXRJ 33XXXRJ 43XXXRJ
EATON, 37MM 37MM 37MM 37MM
Cutler-Hammer, 225 200 120R12 220R12 320R12 420R12
Eaton/Cutler- Middle NY NY NY NY
Hammer
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See Table III for Blank Cover Plates

For outdoor installations use rain tight accessories as shown in manufacturer's catalog.
* Order Cat. No. UX001 WL (Fifth Jaw Assembly) and Cat. No. SX005M (Sealing Ring) for each
meter position.
** Prefabricated bus connections. See manufacturer's catalog.
+ Upper right position provided with blank position and cover.
Note 1: XXX = max breaker size, i.e., 100A, 125A, 225A, etc.
Note 2: W prefix denotes outdoor NEMA 3R enclosure
S prefix denotes Siemens unit
Table IV – B (cont’d)
Indoor/Outdoor Vertical Main Terminal Box – Bussed (middle)
Catalog Number
EATON,
Square D SIEMENS GE
Cutler-Hammer, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer Rating
120/208 Volts
EZM3400TBCU 3MTB400RC WTBN3400CU TMP3L4RCU 400A
3MTB1200RC WTBN31200CU 1200A
EZM31600TB 3MTB1600RC 1600A
Note 1: Square D and Siemens Boxes are NEMA-3R. CU or C suffix denotes copper bus. Leave out
to specify Aluminum bus. R denotes NEMA-3R.
Indoor/Outdoor Vertical Main Fused Switch / Terminal Box combination – Bussed (middle)
Catalog Number
EATON,
Square D SIEMENS
Cutler-Hammer, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer Rating
120/208 Volts
EZM3400FS NONE WS3400 400A
NONE NONE WS31200 1200A
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Table IV – B (Continued)
Indoor Vertical Trough Meter Stacks – Bussed (middle)
5-Jaw Watt-hour Meter Stacks for AC Meters
3ФIn / 1ФOut
Main No. of Catalog Number

Continuous
Bus positions Phase
Amp Rating EATON,
Rating X=2 Balancing
per position Cutler-Hammer, General Electric
[Amps] through 6
Eaton/Cutler-Hammer
800 125 X AB 3MMX12C2AB TMP8X12AB
800 125 X AC 3MMX12C2AC TMP8X12AC
800 125 X BC 3MMX12C2BC TMP8X12BC
Indoor/Outdoor Vertical Meter Stacks – Bussed (middle)

5-Jaw Watt-hour Meter Stacks with lever bypass for AC Meters
3ФIn / 1ФOut
No. of Catalog Number

Main Continuous
positions
Bus Amp Rating Phase EATON,
X=2
Rating per Balancing SIEMENS Cutler-Hammer, General Electric
through
[Amps] position Eaton/Cutler-Hammer
6
See Note 1
800 125 X AB 3MMX12RC2AB TMP8X12RAB
800 125 X AC 3MMX12RC2AC TMP8X12RAC
800 125 X BC 3MMX12RC2BC TMP8X12RBC
1200 225 X AB (W)MLX2AB225RJ
1200 225 X BC (W)MLX2BC225RJ
1200 225 X AC (W)MLX2CA225RJ
Notes:
- EATON, Cutler-Hammer, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer provides 4-gang stacks with 1 blank. For that type, “4” is added
to the catalog number of four-gang units; for example: 3MM412C2AB4
- “R” is added to the middle of catalog number for GE and CH; for example: 3MM312RC2AB. For SIEMENS, add
W prefix for outdoor 3R enclosure.
Phase Balancing for SIEMENS, CH and GE units: one of every three stacks should be phased AB, one of every three
phased BC, and one of every three phased AC.
Note 1: W prefix denotes outdoor NEMA 3R enclosure
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Table IV – C
Indoor Horizontal Trough Meter Sockets -- Not Bussed
5-Jaw Watt-hour Meter Stacks for AC Meters

Amperes Catalog Number
Manufacturer Per No. of Meter Positions in Trough Section
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6
Without By-Pass Facilities - Residential Use Only
Murray
Electrical 100 SC 150 C SC 250 C SC 350 C * * *
Products
Siemens 100 WSC 150 C WSC 250 C WSC 350 C * * *
See Table III for blank cover plates.
Maximum line wire size 250 MCM.
* Four, five and six gang troughs can be assembled from one, two and three position units.
Table IV – D
Indoor Horizontal Trough Meter Stacks – Bussed
For 5-Jaw socket-based meters
Amperes Catalog Number
Manufacturer Per No. of Meter Positions in Trough Section
Position 2 3 4 5 6
Without By-Pass Facilities – Residential Use Only
Superior
Electrical 125 HM 1020 HM 1030 HM 1040 HM 1050 …..
Enclosure, Inc.
dba Delta
Standard 100 ….. ….. ….. ….. HM 1060
Products
See Table III for blank cover plates.
Maximum line wire size 250 MCM.
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Table V – A: Outdoor/ Indoor Horizontal Trough Meter Stacks -- Not Bussed

5 Jaw Watt-hour Meter Sockets for AC Meters
Catalog Number
Amperes Per
Manufacturer Hub Location No. of Meter Positions in Trough Section
Position
2 3
NO EQUIPMENT OF THIS TYPE IS APPROVED AT THIS TIME
Table V- B: Outdoor/ Indoor Horizontal Trough Meter Stacks – Bussed

5 Jaw Watt-hour Meter Sockets for AC Meters
Catalog Number
Amp Line Load
Manufactur Hub
per Wire Wire No. of Meter Positions in Trough Section
er Location
Pos Size Size
2 3 4 5
EATON, Trough 250 U-2R1121B-CR- U-3R1121B- U-4R1121B- U-5R1121B-CR-
100 #2/0
Cutler- Center MCM CH CR-CH CR-CH CH
Hammer,
Trough 500 250 U-2R2352T-CR- U-3R2352T- U-4R2352T-
Eaton/Cutler- 200 ---
Center MCM MCM CH CR-CH CR-CH
Hammer +
Trough 500 250
Talon 200 UA2327-XMCO UA3327-XMCO UA4728-YMCO ---
Center MCM MCM
Trough 250 U-2R1121B- U-3R1121B- U-4R1121B- U-5R1121B-
100 #2/0
Midwest-GE Center MCM CRMEP CRMEP CRMEP CRMEP
+ Trough 500 250 U-2R2352T- U-3R2352T- U-4R2352T-
200 ---
Center MCM MCM CRMEP CRMEP CRMEP
Trough 350
125 #2/0 U3522 U5713 U5714 U5715
Milbank Center MCM
+ Trough 600 350
200 U3532 --- --- ---
Center MCM MCM
Hub
Right/ 250
Murray 100 * #1/0 SN 251 CR SN 351 CR SN 451 CR SN 551 CR
Closure MCM
Electric
Plate-Left
Products
Trough 500 250
200 + SS251CR SS351CR SS451CR ---
Center MCM MCM
Hub
Right/ 250
100 * #1/0 WSN 251CR WSN 351 CR WSN 451 CR WSN 551 CR
Closure MCM
Siemens
Plate-Left
Trough 500 250 SUA2327- SUA3327- SUA4728-
200 + ---
Center MCM MCM XMCO XMCO YMCO
Trough 250 U-2R1121B- U-3R1121B- U-4R1121B- U-5R1121B-
100 #2/0
Center MCM CRSQD CRSQD CRSQD CRSQD
Square D +
Trough 500 250 U-2R2352T- U-3R2352T- U-4R2352T-
200 ---
Center MCM MCM CRSQD CRSQD CRSQD
See Table III for Blank Cover Plates.

When a hub is required for overhead service, specify hub size desired.
65
+ Suitable for bottom or top entry. In Midwest stacks, MEP
Consolidated suffix may
Edison Co.beInc
replaced by GE.
 Suitable for bottom or top entry - Hub and Closure Plate provided.
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Table V- C
Outdoor/Indoor Vertical Trough-Type Meter Stacks -- Bussed
5-Jaw Watt-hour Meter Sockets for AC Meters
Amp Line Load Catalog Number

Per Hub Wire Wire
Manufacturer No. of Meter Positions in Trough Section
Pos Location Size Size
1 2 3 4
EATON, U-2V1031B U-3V1031B

125 Center 350MCM #2/0 ----- -----
Cutler-
Hammer, (or T)-CR-CH (or T)-CR-CH
Eaton/Cutler-
Hammer
See Note 1
Talon 125 Center 350MCM #2/0 - - - - - UA2B21-0MCO UA3B21- -----
0MCO
Midwest - GE 125 Center 350MCM #2/0 ----- U-2V1031B U-3V1031B -----
See Note 1 (or T)-CR-MEP (or T)-CR-MEP
Left/
Milbank 100 Center 250 MCM #2/0 ----- U4382 U4383 -----
Murray 125 Center 350MCM #2/0 ----- SN205CX SN305CX -----
Siemens 125 Center 350MCM #2/0 ----- SUA2B21- SUA3B21- -----

0MCO 0MCO
Square D 125 Center 350MCM #2/0 ----- U-2V1031B U-3V1031B -----

(or T)-CR-SQD (or T)-CR-SQD
See Note 1
Note 1: B stands for Small NEMA hub opening (3/4” through 2½”).
T in place of B stands for Large NEMA hub opening (2½” through 4”).
In Midwest stacks, MEP may be replaced by GE.
See Table III for Blank Cover Plates.
When a hub is required for overhead service, specify hub size desired.
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Table V-D
Outdoor Indoor Vertical Modular Type Meter Stacks -- Bussed
5-Jaw Meter Sockets
Amps Pos of Catalog Number
Manufacturer Per Line Single Module - Number of Meter Positions in Module

Pos Bus
1 2 3 4 5
Murray ** * *
Elec Products 125 Center ----- UM229 RS UM339 RS ---- ----
Amps Pos of Catalog Number
Manufacturer Per Line

Double Modules - Number of Meter Positions in Module
Pos Bus
4 5+ 6 7 8
Murray ** * * *
Elec Products 125 Center UM449 RS UM549 RS UM649 RS ---- ----
See Table III for Blank Cover Plates
For outdoor installations use rain-tight accessories as shown in manufacturer's catalog.
* Order Cat. No. UX001 WL (Fifth Jaw Assembly) and Cat. No. SX005M (Sealing Ring) for each meter
position.
** Prefabricated bus connections. See manufacturer's catalog.
+ Upper right position provided with blank position and cover.
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Table VI
Meter Mounting for External Demand Metering Devices (SMDs)
Catalog Number
Manufacturer 2 – 4 feeders 5 – 7 feeders
MES-108A MES-104 MES-105 MES-104A
Superior Electrical
Enclosure, Inc.
MP-108A MP-104 MP-105 MP-104A
dba Delta Standard
Products
MAC Power Corp ..... PD-104 PD-105 PD-104A
Metropolitan Electric
..... 104 105 .....
Mfg
Table VII
*** FOR REFERENCE ONLY TO EXISTING INSTALLATIONS ***
*** FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS USE TABLES VII-A & IX ***

Meter and Test Switch enclosure for A-based (Bottom Connected) Meters
High Tension and Non-Standard CT Services
Single Phase, 3-Wire Network and Delta Services
Catalog Number
Manufacturer 120/208 or 120/240
265/460 Volts
Volts
Superior Electrical Enclosure, Inc.
MA-10P-3CE-L MA-10P-3CE-H
Electrotech Service Equipment Corp ES 10 ES 410
MAC Power Corp P-10 P-410
Metropolitan Electric Mfg 100-1 100-1H
Navtech, Inc. RT-10P-240 RT-10PA-480
NOTE: All 3-Phase, 4-Wire Wye Low Tension CT services, use Table VIIA
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Table VII-A
Meter and Test Switch enclosure for S-based CT-rated meters

3-Phase, 4-W Y, 3-W Delta and 1-Ph 3-W Services
Catalog Number
Manufacturer 120/208
or 265/460 Volts
120/240 Volts
Superior Electrical Enclosure, Inc. dba Delta Standard MS10P-3CE-L MS10P-3CE-H
Products MS-7P-1CE-L MS-7P-1CE-H
Milbank UC-4718 UC-4660
MS10P-208
Navtech Inc. MS10P-480
MS7P-240
ElectroTech EMS208-10P EMS480-10P
9837-0969 – SW 20A
8T FW ST 9837-0971 - SW
SIEMENS / TALON
9837-0970 - SW 20A 20A 13T FW ST
13T FW ST
Table VIII
Current Transformer Cabinets (Engineering Specification MES-142)
Catalog Number
Manufacturer
27” × 36” Cabinets 27” × 44” Cabinets
Superior Electrical Enclosure, Inc.
4 CT 6 CT / 8 CT
ES 142 H4 ES 142 H8
Electrotech Service Equipment Corp. ES 142 V4 ES 142 V8
ES 142 C4 (1) ES 142 C8 (1)
MAC Power Corp. 400 CT 800 CT
Metropolitan Electric Mfg. Co. TC 4 TC 6
Navtech Electrical Enclosures Inc. CT 36 CT 44
1) Combination Unit (CT and Switch)

Note: The Company will provide information for larger Installations AND Bus mountings.
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Table IX
Trans-S Enclosure for Current Transformers and CT Socket Meter for Three Phase 4-Wire WYE
and Single Phase Service (Residential and Commercial)
Catalog Number
Amps Single Phase
Manufacturer Three Phase Three Phase 120/240V or
Rating
120 / 208 Volts 265 / 460 Volts * Network
120/208V
4CTS-3CE-L 4CTS-3CE-H 4CTS-1CE-L
200 – 400
R4CTS-3CE-L (2) R4CTS-3CE-H (2) R4CTS-1CE-L
Superior
8CTS-3CE-L 8CTS-3CE-H 8CTS-1CE-L
Electrical 400 – 800
R8CTS-3CE-L (2) R8CTS-3CE-H (2) R8CTS-1CE-L
Enclosure, Inc.
400 4CTS-3CESW-L (1)(5) 4CTS-3CESW-H (1)(5)
dba Delta
400 4CTS-3CESWB-L (4)(5) 4CTS-3CESWB-H (4)(5)
Standard
Products 600 6CTS-3CESW-L (1)(5) 6CTS-3CESW-H (1)(5)
600 6CTS-3CESWB-L (4)(5) 6CTS-3CESWB-H (4)(5)
Δ
800 8CTS-3CESW-L (1)(5) 8CTS-3CESW-H (1)(5)
800 8CTS-3CESWB-L (4)(5) 8CTS-3CESWB-H (4)(5))
TS-400-208 TS-400-480
400 TS/SW-400-240T (1)(5) TS/SW-400-480T (1)(5) TS - 400 - 240
TS/SW-400-240B (4)(5) TS/SW-400-480B (4)(5)
Navtech Inc. TS/SW-600-240T (1)(5) TS/SW-600-480T (1)(5)
600
TS/SW-600-240B (4)(5) TS/SW-600-480B (4)(5)
Δ TS-800-208 TS-800-480
800 TS/SW-800-240T (1)(5) TS/SW-800-480T (1)(5) TS - 800 - 240
TS/SW-800-240B (4)(5) TS/SW-800-480B (4)(5)
400 U4808 U4807
Milbank
800 U4810 U4809
ETSSW-240T-4(5) ETSSW-480T-4(5)
400 ETSSW-240B-4(5) ETSSW-480B-4(5)
Electrotech ETS-208-4 (5) ETS-480-4 (5)
Service ETSSW-240T-6(5) ETSSW-480T-6(5)
600
Equipment ETSSW-240B-6(5) ETSSW-480B-6(5)
Corp. ETSSW-240T-8(5) ETSSW-480T-8(5)
800 ETSSW-240B-8(5) ETSSW-480B-8(5)
ETS-208-8 (5) ETS-480-8 (5)
* Enclosure shall be mounted on load side of a disconnect switch.

(1) Combination Unit (CT, meter socket enclosure and fused switch) – service entry: Line Top
(4) Combination Unit (CT, meter socket enclosure and fused switch) – service entry: Line Bottom
(2) Remote meter enclosure is required.
(5) Nema 1 rated cabinet “For Indoor Use Only”
Δ Add –SS at the end of the catalog number for Stainless Steel version.
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Table X
Trans-A Enclosures for Current Transformers and
Bottom Connected Meter for Nonstandard CT Services and 3-Wire Residential Use
Catalog Number
Manufacturer Ampere Rating
120/208 or
265 / 460 Volts *
120/240Volts
4CT-3CE-L 4CT-3CE-H
Superior Electrical 200-400 R4CT-3CE-L (2) R4CT-3CEL-H (2)

Enclosure, Inc.
MA10P-3CE-L (3) MA10P-3CE-H (3)
dba Delta Standard
Products 8CT-3CE-L 8CT-3CE-H
400-800
R8CT-3CE-L (2) R8CT-3CE-H (2)
Navtech, Inc. 200-400 TA-400-208
400-800 TA-800-208
* Enclosure shall be mounted on load side of a disconnect switch

(2) Remote meter enclosure required
(3) Remote meter enclosure
Table XI
Trans-A Enclosure for Current Transformers and Bottom-Connected Meter for 3-W Residential Use in
Westchester (reference to existing installations only)
Manufacturer Ampere Rating Catalog Number
Thomas & Betts (aka Anchor) 400 100213-CE-HLO
To be supplied without current transformer. To be supplied with 7-Pole Test Switch (States Co. Catalog #
20-K-07-AW or approved equivalent).
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Reference Material
DEFINITIONS
AUTHORITIES
The municipal authorities, and any other agencies legally authorities, and any other agencies legally
authorized to regulate or inspect the customer's installation or equipment.
BUILDING
A structure which stands alone or is cut off from adjoining structures by fire walls.
COMPANY
Consolidated Edison Inc. its subsidiaries and our agents
CONTRACTOR
An individual, or group of individuals licensed by the authorities having jurisdiction, retained by the
customer to perform electrical work.
COST OR EXPENSE
The cost of all materials and equipment, labor and other defined charges applicable thereto, plus a
reasonable percentage of engineering, purchasing, the use of construction equipment and other
costs of a general character, involved in connection with the work to be performed.
CUSTOMER(S)
A present customer or an applicant for Con Edison electric services.
FOOTPRINT UNIT
The parcel of land directly beneath a structure or unit, having the same perimeter dimensions as the
structure or unit.
GROUND
A conducting connection, between an electrical circuit or equipment and earth, or some conducting
body which serves in place of the earth, excluding the gas service pipe.
LINE
A system of poles, wires and fixtures, or the equivalent ducts, conduits, cables, etc. used for general
distribution of electricity.
POINT OF SERVICE TERMINATION

The point at which the company terminates its service lateral and the customer's wiring begins.
SERVICE CONNECTION
Connectors attaching the company's conductors to the customer's wiring.
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SERVICE DROP
The overhead service conductors installed by the company between the company pole or other
aerial support and the first point of attachment to the building or intermediate support.
SERVICE ENTRANCE
That part of the customer's installation from the point of attachment or termination of the service
lateral to and including the service equipment on the customer's premises.
SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS

The service conductors or cable which extends from the point of attachment or termination of the
service lateral to the terminals of the service equipment.
SERVICE EQUIPMENT
All equipment from the point of service termination, to and including, the metering equipment and
the means of disconnect
SERVICE LATERAL
A system of company owned conductors and/or equipment for delivering electricity from the
company's distribution system to the wiring system of a building or premises.
SET OF CONDUCTORS
A set of conductors is defined as one (1) conductor per phase plus a neutral conductor.
TEMPORARY SERVICE
Service to be used for a limited time for construction, exhibits, decorative or other purposes.
WIRE SIZE
Where stated, the size is in terms of both American Wire Gauge and Thousand Circular Mil
(AWG/Kcmil) sizes and applies to copper conductors. Where the company will accept the use of
aluminum conductors, a size must be selected having equivalent conductivity to the stated copper
conductor.
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Electric Reference Specifications and Drawings

Spec No. or
Title Rev. Date
Dwg No
SERVICE END BOXES
Aug-2014
EO-6217-C Sealing Service Cable and Conduit
Customers Electric Service Installation: Buildings with Basements at Property Line July-2018
EO-6208-C
Indoor Metering
Customers Electric Service Installation: Buildings with Basements Back of Property July-2018
EO-6209-C
Line, Without Property Line Box Indoor Metering
April-2018
EO-6210-B Property Line Splice Box Requirements for Building Back of Property Line
Customers Electric Service Installation: Buildings Without Basements at Property July-2018

EO-6211-C
Line Indoor Metering
Customers Electric Service Installation: Buildings Without Basements Back of July-2018
EO-6212-C
Property Line, Without Property Line Box Indoor Metering
Customers Electric Service Installation: Buildings with Sub-sidewalk Space Outside of May-2004
EO-6214-C
Property Line Indoor Metering
Customers Electric Service Installation: Building with or without basement, Back of May-2004
EO-6215-B
Property Line, Without Property Line Box Outdoor Metering
MES 205 Service End Box for Indoor or Outdoor Locations 10" x 10" x 5" June-2016
MES 215 Service End Box for Indoor or Outdoor Locations 24" x 12" x 8" May-2016
MES 400 Service End Box for Co-occupied Service Pipe 12" x 12" x 8" May-2016
MES 484 Service End Box for Indoor or Outdoor Locations 30" x 18" x 12" June-2016
EO-9525-B Customer's 120/208 Volt Electric Service Space Requirements for Company Cables in Apr-2007
Service End Boxes 1-500 KCMIL Copper Con Edison Cables Per Phase
Service End Boxes Max 2-500 KCMIL Copper Con Edison Cables Per Phase
Service End Boxes Max 3-500 KCMIL Copper Con Edison Cables Per Phase
348209 Customer's 265/460V Electric Service Space Requirements for Company Cables in Apr-2007
Service End Boxes 1-500 KCMIL CU Con Edison Cables Per Phase
Service End Boxes Max 2-500 KCMIL CU Con Ed Cables Per Phase
Service End Boxes Max 3-500 KCMIL CU Con Ed Cables Per Phase
UNDERGROUND RESIDENTIAL DISTRIBUTION
EO-14221-C Splicing and Installation Direct Buried Service Cables Feb-2005
EO-16833-B Installation of Underground AC Service Lateral and External Loop Service to 1, 2 or 3 Sep-2000
Family Semi-detached or Row Homes
EO-16696-D Clearance for Planting Around Transformer Pads Oct-2018
EO-5403 Underground Copper and Aluminum Service Connection Feb-2016
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OVERHEAD SERVICE CONNECTIONS
EO-6218-B Customer's Electric Overhead Service Conductors Feb-2017
EO-100186 Non-tension Overhead Connectors for Aluminum or Copper Secondary Conductors May-2015
EO-8746-B Customer's Electric Services Overhead Services to Pipe Masts and Clearances Feb-2018
EO-16883-B Customer's Property Pole for Low Tension Service Sep-2015
324862 Temporary Service for Maximum Span of 75 Feet on Same Side of Street Feb-2016
EO-4647-C Overhead Distribution Clearances Dec-2016
METERING
MES-528 Space Requirements for Metering Closet Jun-2016
MES-394 Outdoor Watt-hour Meter Sockets Jun-2016
MES-395 Watt-hour Meter Sockets on Line Side of Service Disconnects May-2018
MES-447 Watt-hour Meter Sockets on Load Side of Meter Disconnects June-2016
MES-194 Self-contained Three-phase, Four Wire Watt-hour Meter Jan-2016
310491 aka
Trans “a” Cabinet for Low Voltage 200 Amp or 400 Amp Service Sep-1999
MES-745
313067 aka
Trans “a” Cabinet for Low Voltage 400 Amp or 800 Amp Service Sep-1999
MES-750
321388 aka Trans “S” Cabinet for Low Voltage 200 Amp or 400 Amp Service 3 Phase 4 Wire
May-2016
MES-755 Service
321389 aka Trans “S” Cabinet for Low Voltage 400 Amp or 800 Amp Service 3 Phase 4 Wire
May-2016
MES-757 Service
EO-6817-C aka
Wiring Diagram – 200 to 800 Amp, Bar-Type Current Transformer May-2016
MES-195
314156 aka
Form 9S Meter Socket Enclosure Dec-1999
MES-751
Current Transformer Cabinet – Not more than 2 sets of 500 MCM Cu, or 750 MCM Al
MES-142 May-2016
Cables per phase
EO-8608-B aka Current Transformer Cabinet – Three or Four Sets of 500 MCM Cu, or 750 MCM Al
May-2004
MES-298 Cables per phase or Smaller
EO-8413-D aka Current Transformer Cabinet – Capacity Greater Than 4-600 MCM Cu or 4-750 Al
Mar-2016
MES 377 Cables Per Phase
EO-15934-B aka
Mounting Equipment 24” x 27” for demand metering devices revenue metering Apr-2016
MES-104A
EO-16701-B aka
Service Equipment for Mounting Three Metering Devices Jan-2018
MES-105
EO-16697-B aka
Service Equipment for Mounting One Metering Device June-2016
MES-108
EO-16589-B aka
Mounting Equipment 14”x25½” for Demand Metering Devices – W/ Fuse Block May-2018
MES-108-A
EO-11263-B aka
Mounting Equipment for Indicating or Cumulative Demand Meter Equipment Jan-1985
MES-151
EO-507256 Underground Electric A.C. Service to Pedestal Oct-2015
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EO-16736-B PROPERTY
Customer Property Line Box LINE BOX
Precast Concrete 2 ‘xCONFIGURATION
1’-8” x 2’ May-1986
EO-9700-C Distribution Box Type B 3-6 for Field Construction 3’-6” x 2’-9” x 2’ Sep-1974
EO-10265-B Customer Property Line Box Precast Concrete 3’-6” x 2’-9” x 2’ Sep-1992
EO-10266-B Customer Property Line Box Precast Concrete 3’-6” x 2’-7” x 2’ – Slotted Aug-2018
EO-10262-C Customer Property Line Box Field Constructed 4’-6” x 3’-6” x 4’ Oct-1999
EO-10263-B Customer Property Line Box Precast Concrete 4’-6” x 3’-6” x 3’-11” Feb-1993
EO-10264-B Customer Property Line Box Precase Concrete 4’-6” x 3’-6” x 4’ – Slotted Aug-2018
Chimneys, Collars and Grading Blocks for Manholes & Vaults Construction and
EO-10321-B Jun-2017
Installation
EO-16820-C Field Constructed Shallow Distribution Box Type S 4’-0” x 3’-0’ x 4’4” MAX HR Apr-2018
EO-13331-B Distribution Box Type DB-6 6’ x 4’ x 5’ HR Dec-2016
341185 Cable Manhole Type M11-6 11’-6” x 4’-6” x 6’-6” Precast Concrete Jul-2017
EO-11924-B Customer’s Property Line Cable Manhole Field Constructed 11’-6” x 4’-6” x 6’ Jan-1970
PROPERTY LINE BOX – Cable Arrangements
120/208V; Company: 2 Sets of 4-500 KCMIL CU,
EO-11626-B Sep-1990
Customer: 3 sets of 4-500 KCMIL CU
120/208V; Company: 2 Sets of 8-4/O KCMIL CU,
EO-12809-B May-2017
Customer: 3 sets of 4-350 KCMIL AL
EO-11693-B Jul-2018
120/208V; Company: 4 Sets of 8-4/O AWG CU,
EO-12791-B May-2017
EO-12466-B Apr-1985
EO-14608-B Dec-2017
EO-11041-B Apr-1985
EO-11934-B Apr-1985
EO-12810-B May-2017
EO-12811-B May-2017
EO-12893-B Apr-1985
EO-12908-B Apr-1985
Outline of Copper Low Profile 7 Way 500kcmil Crab Joint – 6 Legs Limited, 1 Leg Not
383330 July-2013
Limited With Pigtails 120/208 Volt
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HIGH TENSION SERVICE

EO-2022 General Specification for High Tension Service Dec-2009
MES-350 High Tension Metering Installations General Requirements Mar-2019
EO-13079-C Neon Tube Indicator (Bus Installation) Jul-2009
Low Voltage Phasing Facilities for 3 Phase, 4 wire 2400/4150 Volt Feeders Using 2
EO-13782-C Feb-2017
Potential Transformers and 3 Current Transformers (Schematic Connections)
EO-16885-C aka Wiring Diagram for 200 Amps Trans-A Cabinet for Residential Use in Westchester
Dec-1990
MES-732 Only
EO-16664-B aka
Jan-2018
MES-712 Panel Detail And Assembly Network Low Tension Auxiliary Available
EO-16666-B aka
Jan-2018
MES-712-A Panel Wiring Diagram Network Low Tension Auxiliary Available
EO-16665-B aka
Mar-2018
MES-713 Panel Detail and Assembly Radial Low Tension Auxiliary Available
EO-16667-B aka
Mar-2018
MES-713-A Panel Wiring Diagram Radial Low Tension Auxiliary Available
EO-16715-B aka Wiring Diagram for Metering High Tension Services Billing Recorder (SPB) (DSU) Jan-2018
MES-731-A (SMD)
MISCELLANEOUS
EO-14 Specification for Cross-Linked Polyethylene Insulated Cables 5000 to 35000 Volts Dec-1990
Purchase and Test Specification for Ethylene Propylene Rubber Insulated Cables 5000
EO-17 Dec-2014
to 35000 Volts
EO-18 Purchase and Test Specification for Insulated Network and Control Cables 600 Volts Oct-2014
EO-1007 Membrane Method of Waterproofing Electrical Distribution Structures Aug-2018
EO-1124 Vault Enclosures Chain-Link Type Fence and Accessories Nov-2013
EO-1191 Painting of 460 Volt Network Protector Compartments Within Buildings Jan-1990
EO-2018 Grounding of Metal Enclosures for Distribution Transformers Sept-2017
Design Criteria for Ventilation of Transformer Vaults and Network Protector
EO-2032 Feb-2019
Compartments
EO-2055 A.C. Services Oct-2018
EO-2065 Low Tension A.C. Service Voltage Limits Oct-2015
EO-2079 Design of 265/460 Volt Network Installations Oct-2018
EO-2080 Design of 120/208 Volt Network Installations Dec-2017
EO-2113 Transfer of Load from Company’s Supply to Customer’s Emergency Generators Dec-2012
Handbook of General Requirements for Electrical Service to Dispersed Generation
EO-2115 Mar-2006
Customers
EO-3551-C Location of Risers on Poles Jan-2018
Operation and Maintenance of Conduit System, Cables and Equipment on Private
EO-4082 May-1998
Property Low-Tension Metered Installations
EO-4379 Purchase Requirements for Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduits Sept-2018
Purchase Requirements for Three Phase, Oil Filled, Metal Enclosed, Pad-
EO-5015 Aug-2015
Mounted Transformers
EO-5023 Requirements for Construction of 265/460 Volt Network Installation Mar-2003
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MISCELLANEOUS
Design and Construction of 265/460 Volt Transformer Vault and Network
EO-5051 Mar-2010
Compartments by Contractors
EO-5132 Sump Pumps for Underground Transformer Vaults Jul-2007
EO-6229 Requirements for Installation of Single and Three-Phase Padmounted Transformers Oct-2014
Clearance Installation of an Oil-Filled Padmount Transformer Near a Building Doorway
EO-6242 Nov-2017
and/or Windowed Wall
EO-12464-C Multiple 500 kVA Transformer Installations with CV 8-6 Crab Joint Vault Mar-1984
EO-12912-B Transformer Vault Type V13-6 Installation Mar-2018
EO-13073-B Vault Type BV7-8 Installation Jun-1999
EO-13109-B Nov-1986
Vault Type V15-6 Precast Concrete
Multiple V13-6 Vaults and BV7-8 Bus Vault for 500 or 1000 kVA 208 Volt Transformers
EO-13124-B Mar-2011
(Gratings at Curb or Building Line)
Multiple V13-6 Vaults and BV13-2 Bus Vault for 500 or 1000 kVA 208 Volt Transformers
EO-13895-B Mar-2011
(Gratings at Curb or Building Line)
EO-100628 Purchase Recommendation for Fiberglass Reinforced Epoxy Conduits and Fittings Oct-2007
Wiring Diagram for Metering 27Kv & 33Kv 3 Phase Service
EO-16889 May-1999
Wiring Diagram for Metering 13Kv 3 Phase Service
EO-16890 July-2003
Electric & Gas Service to D.C. Railroad Properties
EO-2034 Oct-1995
Cable Manhole Type M 11-6 Installation 11’6”x4’6”x6’6”
EO-2468-B Jul-2018
Phasing Facilities for 3 phase 3 wire High Tension Services
EO-3299-D July-2009
Phasing Facilities for 3 phase 4 wire High Tension Services 2400v/4150v 3 Potential
EO-3477 Transformers Jan-2017
Testing of AC Feeders Operating at 4Kv-33Kv Feeders

EO-4019 Dec-2015
Operation & Maintenance of High Tension Equipment on Customer’s Premises
EO-4035 Oct-2006
Application of Arc and Arc/Fire Resistant Cable Wraps to Distribution Cable
EO-6025 June-2008
Teaching Requirements for Installing of URD Cable in Conduit or DBC & Joint Trenching
EO-6224 Jul-2017
Wiring Diagram for 2400/4150v 3 Phase Service with 2 Potential Transformers & 3
MES-166 Current Transformers Jun-2018
367892 Underground and Overhead Supply to Street Furniture Nov-2016
EO-1100 Sealing of Service Ducts, Entrances and Bus Openings in Electrical Distribution Structures May-2013
EO- 100023 Purchase Recommendation for Duct Sealing Compounds April - 2012
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Summary of Requirements for Submetering EXHIBIT A
Type of Now Directly Now Master New or

Customer Metered Metered Renovated
RENTAL NOT AVAILABLE PSC Approval PSC Approval
(Private or Required Required
governmental) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4)
(5) (6) (7) (8) (5) (6) (7)
COOPERATIVE OR Customer New or renovated PSC Approval
CONDOMINIUM Certification to building unoccupied at Required (12) (13)
ALL tenants are or will Company Required (9) time of submetering and Customer
be shareholders or (10) request PSC Approval Certification to
Required (12) (13) company Required
unit-owners
(10)
Building occupied by
one or more
shareholders or unit
owners but no rental
tenants at time of
submetering request
Customer Certification
to company Required
(10) (11)
COOPERATIVE OR Customer Customer Certification NOT
CONDOMINIUM Certification to to Company Required Available
One or more tenants Company Required (9) (10) (11) and either
are not shareholders (10) and either (14) or (14) or PSC Approval
PSC Approval Required Required (15)
or unit-owners
(15)
CAMPGROUNDS NOT Available Available
TRAILER PARKS OR AVAILABLE
MARINAS
COMMERCIAL PSC Approval Required Available Available
( ) Refer to additional “Submetering Requirements” on Page 77. Certification forms are

available from your Energy Services representative.
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SUBMETERING REQUIREMENTS
(1) A statement substantiating the economic advantages of submetering over direct utility
metering.
(2) A description of the type of submetering system to be installed and validation of its reliability
and accuracy.
(3) The method and basis for calculating rates to tenants, which shall include a maximum rate
provision (rate cap) preventing charges to tenants form exceeding the company’s tariff
residential rate for direct metered service to such tenants.
(4) Complaint procedures and tenant protections consistent with the Home Energy Fair Practices
Act (HEFPA) (Public Service Law, Section 31-50; 16 NYCRR, Parts 11 and 12).
(5) A procedure for notifying in writing all tenants of the proposal to submeter. The notification
shall include a summary of the information provided to the Commission under subparagraphs
(1) through (4) above an invitation to comment to the Commission. The notification shall
prominently display the address and telephone number of the nearest Commission Consumer
Services Division Office.
(6) A demonstration that an enforcement mechanism is available to the tenants to ensure that their
rights are protected under the law. (For government entities, the entity or another government
agency may enforce the submetering provisions.)
(7) Certification that the method of the rate calculation, the rate caps, complaint procedures,
tenant protections, and the enforcement mechanism shall be incorporated in plain language
into all leases governing submetering premises.
(8) A description of an appropriate rent reduction formula that accurately reflects the overall
reduction in its total electric costs resulting from conversion to submetering.
(9) The prospective submeter shall certify to the company that 70% of the shareholders voted in
favor of the submetering proposal.
(10) The prospective submetering shall certify to the company that the shareholder approved
submetering proposal includes a rate cap at the company’s tariff rate for directly metered
service to such tenants, and grievance procedures as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) above;
provided, however, that any excess revenues resulting from charges to tenants which exceed
the company’s billings to the submeter are used for purposes of energy conservation.
(11) The prospective submeter shall certify to the company that a majority of the shareholders voted
in favor of the submetering proposal.
(12) Verification that the submetering building will be a cooperative or condominium.
(13) Certification that the submeter will provide a rate cap, grievance procedures, and tenant
protections from terminations as provided in paragraph (3), (4), (6) and (7), above; which cap,
procedures, and protections shall continue until control of the building is assumed by the
appropriate cooperative or condominium Board. Upon transfer of control, the Board will certify
that the Board will submeter electricity according to a plan that satisfies the conditions set forth
in paragraph 10.
(14) The prospective submeterer shall certify to the company that all non-shareholder tenants have
approved a plan that meets the conditions of paragraph (10).
(15) Where one or more non-shareholder tenants refuse to agree to the plan proposed by the
submeterer, submetering to such tenants shall be permitted only upon approval by the New
York Public Service Commission of an application by the submeterer meeting the conditions set
forth in paragraphs (1) – (7).
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EXHIBIT B
REQUEST FOR WAIVER
MINIMUM INSULATION STANDARD
As the owner of the existing
 1 Family Residence  2 Family Residence
 3 Family Residence  4 Family Residence
At
(Location)
I request a waiver from Con Edison of the Minimum Insulation Standards for Existing Buildings
Converting to Gas or Electric Space Heating issued by the New York Public Service Commission for
the following reason(s):
 Compliance with the standards will result in a payback period of greater than seven years.
(Two estimates are attached)
 The dwelling is a historical building.
 The overall heat loss of the building does not exceed the total heat loss which would result
from conformance with the Minimum Insulation Standards.
(An engineering certification is attached.)
(Signature of Owner) (Date)
(Address)
Received by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
(Name and Title of Representative)
(Date)
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EXHIBIT C
Request for an Underground Electric Inspection Checklist
( Interim or Final Inspection Requested)
Job Address: Borough: Case ID#:
Contractor Name & Signature: Phone Num:
Dates: Scanned/Uploaded: Inspection Requested: Confirmed Appt:

Interim or final inspections will not be performed prior to issuance of a Service Layout (2-80). Upon receipt of the Service
Layout, if new duct is required, complete the interim items first and immediately notify Con Edison. Con Edison requires a
minimum of 30-days to plan and install facilities in the street. Additionally, Con Edison’s service work is generally completed
within 10-days of installation of facilities in the street, receipt of “Certificates” and passing Final Inspection. Please indicate “Y”
in the applicable box for completed items and “N/A” where items do not apply.
CE
Contractor Inspection
Category Action Description Completed OK N/A
Interim Sweep/Sleeve Installed and Grouted Flush
Property line Box Installed
Curbs, Water and Sewer Installed w/site at Final Grade
Current Transformers Installed
Final City/UW Certificate Issued (# )

General Approved Metering Equipment Installed
Meter Pan Bonded, Installed and Wired to Specification
Equipment installed to Specification and Part Supplied marked
Main Disconnect Switch Installed
Water Pipe Ground Installed (within 5 feet of the water
service point of entry. Westchester has no constraint on ground
location on water service for industrial or commercial application.)
Driven Ground Installed
UG End-line Box Installed to Specification

Copper Detail, Crabs and Ring Bus Installed to Specification
Customer Service/Gap Cables Installed
CT Coils and 10-point Wiring Installed to Specification
OH PLEASE REFER TO THE OVERHEAD

INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Effective November 2013, failed inspections will result in a $188, plus taxes, service charge to you. Using this checklist can help
avoid inspections and delays in service work. We will work with you to help ensure that your job(s) go smoothly and are
satisfactorily coordinated with our activities.
Please scan and upload this document into your case via Project Center at
https://apps.coned.com/esweb/login.aspx
As of September 2013 we will no longer be accepting documents via fax Rev. Aug - 2015
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EXHIBIT D
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Ways to Pay Your Bill EXHIBIT E

Our fast, efficient and convenient payment options make it easy for you to do business with us. In
addition to the listed options below, visit https://www.coned.com/en/accounts-billing/payment-options
to see which option works for you.
In Person
Customer Service Walk-In Centers are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
These locations accept Exact Payments only.
 Bronx : 1775 Grand Concourse – Between 174th & 175th Street
 Brooklyn : One Metrotech Center at National Grid – at Jay Street
 Manhattan : 122 East 124th Street – at Park Avenue
 Queens : 89-67 162nd Street – at National Grid office
 Staten Island : 1140 Richmond Terrace – corner of Bard Avenue
 Westchester : 1 Bogopa Plaza, Mt. Vernon at Food Bazaar Supermarket – corner of E. 3rd St and S. 3rd
Ave
You can also pay your bill, at no charge, through an Authorized Payment agent. For nearest location,
visit https://www.coned.com/en/accounts-billing/payment-options
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The program is a secure and free way to transmit payment directly from your account.
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REVISIONS LOG
Date Page Item

Aug-2014 73 Updated MES-377
Feb-2015 42 Updated E.1.c
Feb-2015 55,56, 60, 61, 63, 64 Updated Manufacturer name:
Eaton, Cutler-Hammer,
Eaton/Cutler-Hammer
Feb-2015 60 Updated Catalog #’s,
added Eaton, Cutler-Hammer,
Eaton/Cutler-Hammer for With
Level Bypass single phase 5-jaw
and three phase 7-jaw
Feb-2015 69 Updated Table IX
Feb-2015 73-77 Updated referenced specs
Mar-2015 61, 62 Updated Table IV-B
Mar-2015 63 Inserted Table IV-B:
Indoor/Outdoor Vertical Meter
Stacks – Bussed (5-jaw)
Mar-2015 69 Updated Table VIIA
May-2015 5, 6 Inserted clickable bookmarks in
the Table of Content
May-2015 25 Removed page
– see Overhead checklist
May-2015 38 Revised disconnect & reconnect
practice for 1,2,3 family home
currently served with overhead
service
May-2015 75 Uploaded revision MES-194
May-2015 83 Inserted Overhead Checklist
July-2015 78 Updated the specifications
July-2015 61 Added square D meter stack
EZM316 125M10
August-2015 82,83 Updated inspection checklists
August-2015 75 Updated EO-507256
August-2015 75,77 Updated EO-5015; EO-6218-B
and EO-8746-B
September-2015 77, 75 Updated EO-2032 + EO-16883-B
September-2015 76, 77 Added specs 383330 and
EO-4379
October-2015 62 Updated Table IV – Added fused
switch / Terminal box
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November-2015 2 Add CEO Certification disclaimer

November-2015 75 Updated EO-4647-C
December-2015 78 Updated EO-4019
February-2016 77 Added EO-1007
February-2016 75 Updated 324862
March-2016 74 Updated EO-5403
March-2016 44 Renamed “Location” to part J
March-2016 75 Updated MES-377
April-2016 75 Updated EO-15934-B
May-2016 63 Updated Table IV – B
Trough and Vertical Meter Stacks
June-2016 75 Updated EO-16697-B
June-2016 74 Updated MES-215 & MES-400
June-2016 75 Updated MES-195 & MES-142
June-2016 75 Updated 321388 & 321389
June-2016 78 Updated MES-350
July-2016 63 Updated catalog numbers for
vertical meter stacks
September-2016 62 Updated catalog numbers for
vertical terminal box
September-2016 56 Updated catalog number for
Milbank meter socket
January-2017 62 Updated terminal box tables
January-2017 84 Updated overhead checklist
January-2017 77 Updated EO-2032
January-2017 75 Updated EO-4647-C
January-2017 78 Added 367892
February-2017 78 Updated EO-3477
February-2017 77 Updated EO-13782-C

February-2017 76 Updated EO-13331-B
March-2017 75 Updated EO-6218-B
May-2017 76 Updated EO-12811-B, EO-12810-B,
EO-12809-B & EO-12791-B
May-2017 56, 57, 65, 66 Updated Midwest suffix to include
GE
May-2017 50 Removed Rider’s S and U. Added
Rider T.
July-2017 50 Added “Or when demand response
events are called under the BQDM
Program – see Tariff leaf 78 & 79
July - 2017 78 Added EO-1100 & EO-100023
88
March - 2019 13-16, 18-24, 38, 74, 77 Updated Standard service layouts,
Section IIIB – Adequacy and Safety
of Installation & Links to
Specifications
April – 2019 53, 54, 57, 58, 61, 62, 63, 65, Updates in greyed out boxes,
74-78 Updated specifications dates in
greyed out boxes
89
If you damage or pull
a gas facility or
SMELL GAS
Call us immediately 1-800-75CONED once safely
away from the leak.
And then:
 Keep all persons away from the area
 Follow directions from Emergency responders who arrive on-site.
Do not do anything to create a spark that could cause an explosion, such as:
 Light a match
 Turn appliance or lights on or off (including flashlights)
 Use a telephone or cell phone
 Ring a doorbell
 Start a car

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Specifications for Electric Installations

Consolidated Edison Co. Inc

Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison)

Architects and Engineers

City and County Building Inspectors

Revised April, 2019

(Supersedes All Previous Editions and Revisions of Electric Blue Book)

A Customer Guide to Electric Service Installation

It's the Law! Call before you dig!

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CALL CENTERS

NYC and WESTCHESTER: 811

ELECTRIC AND GAS EMERGENCIES CALL

We think you should know . . . .

The Con Edison System

A. Frequently Asked Questions

Section I General Information 26

Section II Electric Service Connections 33

A. Customer Wiring and Equipment

Section IV Metering Installations 41

Section V Customer Use of Generating Equipment 49

Section VI High Tension Service 52

Section VII Approved Service Equipment 53

A – This guide, entitled “Electric Service Customer Installation Guide” as a means of

2. Q – When should I apply for electric service?

A – An application for new, additional or an alteration to an existing service should be

3. Q – How do I initiate having electric service installed?

A – Visit Con Edison’s Project Center portal at https://www.coned.com/en/small-

4. Q – When should I contact Dig Safe?

6. Q – Where will my electric meter be located?

A – Outdoor electric metering is a requirement on 1, 2 and 3 family homes

B. Customer Request for Electric Service – “Our Service to You”

Con Edison Representative, depending on the Case request type, may:

Energy Services Representative will:

C. Electric Service Work Request Process

D. Standard Service Layouts

a. No change in the point of service termination or point of service entrance is required

**GUIDELINES TO THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE LATERALS TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

NEW DETACHED HOME – ONE, TWO AND THREE FAMILY

UNDERGROUND SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

Item Description Specification No.

THE FINAL LIVE ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION IS MADE BY CON EDISON.

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER OR CONTRACTOR FOR INSPECTION OF SERVICE

NEW DETACHED HOME – ONE, TWO AND THREE FAMILY

UNDERGROUND SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

Item Description Specification No.

THE FINAL LIVE ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION IS MADE BY CON EDISON.

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER OR CONTRACTOR FOR INSPECTION OF SERVICE

NEW DETACHED HOME – ONE, TWO AND THREE FAMILY

UNDERGROUND SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

Item Description Specification No.

PLAN C – separate conduit for multiple meters

THE FINAL LIVE ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION IS MADE BY CON EDISON.

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER OR CONTRACTOR FOR INSPECTION OF SERVICE

OVERHEAD SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS

Item Description Specification No.

THE FINAL LIVE ELECTRIC SERVICE CONNECTION IS MADE BY CON EDISON.

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER OR CONTRACTOR FOR INSPECTION OF SERVICE

NEW SEMI-ATTACHED HOME – ONE FAMILY