(a) If more than one unit (not using electric heat) is supplied from a common service, each unit shall have a three-wire service entrance of not less than 100 amperes. The following list is the minimum rating of common service entrance conductors:
2 to 4 units 150 amperes
5 to 6 units 200 amperes
more than 6 units 200 amperes plus 15 amperes per unit in excess of six
(b) For units with electric heat, the minimum wire size shall be rated to carry at least eighty percent of the total connected load.
(c) Each unit shall be metered separately. In addition, a separate meter shall be supplied for consumption which is common to the units. The additional meter shall be required whether or not the owner of the building occupies one of the units. Existing units not in compliance with this section shall have ninety days, from the date they are notified that they are not in compliance, to comply.
(d) Each meter base and main disconnect shall be clearly and permanently marked indicating the unit served by the meter and the main disconnect. If existing units do not meet the requirements of separate meters as stated above, the Borough may order compliance in the interests of public health and safety and conformity with State laws.
(e) The requirements of this section shall apply to all units within the Borough, regardless of the electric utility provided.
(Ord. 2211. Passed 4-29-97.)