(A) Luverne Municipal Electric Utility shall construct and install all on-site electric distribution systems in new or existing subdivisions or developments.
(1) All such distribution systems shall be constructed in conformity with the requirements of the National Electric Safety Code in effect or as amended.
(2) All services shall be installed underground in accordance with this chapter.
(3) Luverne Municipal Electric Utility shall provide only one electric service connection to each customer location.
(4) Luverne Municipal Electric Utility will provide each customer location with electric service rated at 120/240 volts, single-phase, 200 amperes, in accordance with standard service rules for new construction.
(B) The owner, subdivider, builder, developer and/or customer shall install, maintain and replace as necessary the entrance conduit and the metering equipment in accordance with the N.E.C. standards.
(1) The entrance conduit is required to have a slip sleeve also known as an expansion joint or expansion coupling.
(2) Meters shall be located to maintain completely open access at all times for meter reading, meter testing or other maintenance.
(3) The center of any meter shall be located between 40 inches and 66 inches above final grade.
(4) (a) The electric meter shall be located at the side or rear of the structure, which is nearest to the point of connection with Luverne Municipal Electric Utility's system.
(b) The owner, subdivider, builder, developer, or contractor shall provide a straight, clear, unobstructed path across the property as required for the installation of the on-site electric distribution system.
(C) Where Luverne Municipal Electric Utility-owned facilities need to be relocated or upgraded due to any development, re-development, rehabilitation, addition, site modification, increase in load or customer request, all required work shall be performed by Luverne Municipal Electric Utility.
(D) At the sole discretion of Luverne Municipal Electric Utility, the owner, subdivider, builder, developer or customer may be required to pay for required on-site distribution system equipment before Luverne Municipal Electric Utility orders such equipment.
(E) The ground in which electric service will be located shall be brought to within four inches of final grade and all other underground utilities to be located beneath the electric service shall be installed prior to the installation of the electric distribution system.
(F) Where Luverne Municipal Electric Utility determines it is necessary to relocate an existing electric meter due to meter failure or alterations or additions to an existing dwelling unit, the meter shall be located in conformity to provision in this chapter of the City Code.
(Ord. 18, Fourth Series, effective 6-24-2021)