{"id":662806,"date":"2018-06-28T09:17:57","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T15:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/?page_id=662806"},"modified":"2025-04-10T13:04:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T18:04:19","slug":"electric-service-handbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/electric-service-handbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Service Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"

Electric Service Handbook<\/h1><\/h1><\/div>

Dakota Electric Association publishes the Electric Service Handbook to improve communication between our members, contractors, architects and engineers to ensure quick, safe and accurate completion of projects.<\/h2><\/h1><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>1. General<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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1.1\u00a0 Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While we provide key information and available options, it remains your responsibility to know, understand and conform to applicable building codes and requirements. Although the Electric Service Handbook has reprinted some National Electric Code information with permission from NFPA 70, the complete National Electric Code contains significantly more information than we can include. Some of the National Electric Code requirements not included in this booklet may impact the safety and reliability of the electrical installation if not followed.<\/p>\n

1.2\u00a0 Call Before You Dig<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many of Dakota Electric\u2019s power lines are buried underground, and an underground power line can be just as dangerous as an overhead power line. Protect yourself and your property by contacting Gopher State One Call (GSOC)<\/a><\/strong> before digging.<\/p>\n

1.3\u00a0 Inspections<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All new services and existing service alterations must be inspected and approved by the proper authorities. View local electrical inspectors<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>2. Electric Services<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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2.1 New Service Installation Process<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

2.1.1\u00a0 Line Extension Policy \u2014 General Information<\/a><\/p>\n

2.1.2\u00a0 Residential Line Extension Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

2.1.3\u00a0 Commercial Line Extension Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

2.2\u00a0 Residential Services<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

2.2.1\u00a0 General<\/a><\/p>\n

2.2.2\u00a0 Overhead Services<\/a><\/p>\n

2.2.3\u00a0 Underground Services<\/a><\/p>\n

2.3\u00a0 Residential Developments<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

2.4\u00a0 Commercial Services<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

2.4.1\u00a0 Commercial Service Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n

2.5\u00a0 Temporary Services<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

2.6\u00a0 Technical Information<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

2.6.1\u00a0 Overhead Clearances<\/a><\/p>\n

2.6.2\u00a0 Transformer Location Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n

2.6.3\u00a0 Distribution Transformer Mineral Oil Information<\/a><\/p>\n

2.6.4\u00a0 Arc Flash & Fault Currents<\/a><\/p>\n

2.6.5\u00a0 Flicker & Motor Starting<\/a><\/p>\n

2.6.6\u00a0 Available Electrical Services<\/a><\/p>\n

2.6.7\u00a0 Bollard Specification<\/a><\/p>\n

2.6.8\u00a0 Glossary<\/a><\/p>\n

2.6.9\u00a0 Codes and References<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>3. Electric Metering<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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3.1 General<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

3.1.1\u00a0 Meter Location & Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n

3.1.2\u00a0 Meter Socket Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n

3.2\u00a0 Residential Metering<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

3.3\u00a0 Multi-Family Dwelling Metering<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

3.4\u00a0 Commercial Metering<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

3.4.1\u00a0 Transformer Rated Metering<\/a><\/p>\n

3.4.2\u00a0 Cold Sequenced Metering<\/a><\/p>\n

3.4.3\u00a0 Primary Metering<\/a><\/p>\n

3.5\u00a0 Technical Information<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

3.5.1\u00a0 Glossary<\/a><\/p>\n

3.5.2\u00a0 Codes and References<\/a><\/p>\n

3.5.3\u00a0 Diagrams<\/a><\/p>\n

3.5.3.1\u00a0 Single Phase 120\/240V Meter Connection Diagram \u2014 2S<\/a><\/p>\n

3.5.3.2\u00a0 Single Phase 120\/208V Meter Connection Diagram \u2014 12S<\/a><\/p>\n

3.5.3.3\u00a0 Three Phase 120\/208 Meter Connection Diagram \u2014 9S<\/a><\/p>\n

3.5.3.4\u00a0 Three Phase 277\/480 Meter Connection Diagram \u2014 9S<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>4. Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Interconnection<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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4.1 General Information<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

4.2\u00a0 Portable Emergency or Standby Backup Generators<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

4.3\u00a0 Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Installations<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

4.4\u00a0 Small Renewable Energy Installations<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>5. Load Management<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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5.1\u00a0 General Information<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

5.2\u00a0 Installations without Sub-Metering<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

5.3\u00a0 Sub-Metered Installations without Current Transformers<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

5.4\u00a0 Sub-Metered Installations with Current Transformers<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

5.5\u00a0 Miscellaneous Guide Drawings<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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