Electric Codes

Section 4
Upgrading, moving or changing of existing service (Residential)

Section 4a
Over-head service (customer responsibilities)
A. $25 permit is required
B. Purchase meter base from Galion Electric Division

Galion Electric Division Responsibilities
A. Spot where meter and service location will be on building
B. Unhook existing service and rehook new service
C. Install and supply wire from pole to service entrance
D. Install and supply house knob or pipe knob
E. Install transformer if needed (see section 1a and 2a)

Section 4b
Underground service (Customer responsibilities)
A. $25 permit
B. Provide appropriate PVC conduit if needed
C. Provide 4 inch pole stand-offs for Galion Electric Division poles
D. Open trench and back fill trench
E. Provide appropriate wire (URD)
F. Purchase meter base from Galion Electric Division - Note: above also applies to customer who wants to go from over-head to underground

Galion Electric Division Responsibilities
A. Spot where meter and service location will be on building
B. Unhook existing service and re-hook new service
C. Install transformer if needed (see section 1b and 2b)
D. Inspect conduit and trench before closing

Note
  1. The above is for 100, 150 and 200 AMP service
  2. At no time shall anyone tamper with meter base, meter, or service connection in any way, or they will be subject to a $100 fine and/or loss of service! (Ordinance 4933.18,4933.19,4933.99)
  3. Electric meters and services cannot be blocked, enclosed or be made unserviceable.