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Chapter 8

Table 8 Example of overhead and underground modified service

Customer request PSE and Customer responsibilities
Overhead Modified Service • Notify your CCS Representative if you
Your electric meter base is being are changing panel amperage rating or
replaced with a new meter base, increasing the connected load within
and will be located a few feet away your building.
from where old meter base was. • You or your electrician must arrange for
You will also replace the existing PSE to remove the wire from the point
mast and weatherhead. of attachment and make permanent
connection to the new weatherhead.
You must give PSE adequate notice of
your intentions, typically 5 to 10 working
days prior to needing your service
energized.
• An electrical permit must be present
and visible prior to PSE energizing your
service.

Underground Modified Service • Notify your CCS Representative if you
are increasing the load or capacity of
Your mobile home is being relocated your meter panel.
and you need to move your meter
pedestal closer to the new location. • You are responsible for digging to the
Or, you are remodeling and have to new pedestal location.
change the electrical panel and/or • You must expose PSE’s wire or conduit
meter location. at the old pedestal location. This is
where your new trench will start.
• A new pedestal installation permit must
be present and visible on-site prior to
calling PSE to perform the work. You
must give PSE 5 to 10 working days'
notice prior to calling PSE to perform
the work.

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