(A) Responsibility and ownership. All meters are the property of the City with the exception of those installed under § 10.04.044(A)(6) and the City will furnish the meter and connect its distribution lines at the consumer's meter base or at the point of service disconnect. The wiring equipment, meter base, grounding, fuse box or breaker box, service switch stand-pipe, and appurtenances shall be furnished by the owner.
(B) Right to refuse service. The City reserves the right to refuse to provide electric service until proper building permits have been issued, equipment installed, and arrangements have been made to assure payment for service installation costs.
(C) Current/voltage. The City provides 60-cycle alternating current, either 120/240 volt single-phase or 120/208 volt three-phase grounded wye. Other standard secondary voltages may be made available with prior approval by the City. Voltage, frequency, and wave form are regulated to conform to the standard practices of the industry.
(D) Determination of energy use. The quantity of electrical energy and electrical demand shall be determined by the registration of the electric meters provided by the City, except when the load is such that the amount of electrical energy consumed is static, such as with street lights. In these cases the City may bill the consumer at a fixed rate as provided in the fee and rate ordinance.
(E) Power factor corrective equipment. All consumer installations of power factor corrective equipment shall be subject to the approval of the City. Power factor may be determined by permanently-installed instruments or by testing at reasonable intervals.
(F) Inspection. The City shall have the right but shall not be obligated to inspect the consumer’s wiring or equipment before or during the time service is supplied. However, inspection or lack of inspection shall not be construed as placing upon the City any responsibility for the condition or maintenance of the consumer’s wiring, current-consuming devices, or other equipment.
(Ord. No. 2001-05, passed 5-8-01; Am. Ord. 2005-18, passed 10-5-05)