Permanent Overhead Service on a Building (100 or 200 amp)

If a minimum height of 14' can be obtained below the overhang, an eyebolt (furnished by the REMC) can be installed by the member to a solid support to eliminate the need for a riser through the roof line.

The eye bolt must be installed no closer than 12" below the overhang and 12" to 16" from the weatherhead.

Install straps every 2' above the meter on entrance cable and every 4' on conduit. Conduit can be 1 1⁄4" for 100A and 2" for 200A. It can be either metallic or non-metallic.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Extend wires 18" from the weatherhead and mark the neutral wire. The meter base (installed by the member) may be purchased from the REMC. The breaker box must be within 10' of meter base with wires enclosed in 2" metallic or non-metallic conduit. Use nylon bushings on the ends of the metallic conduit Install an insulated ground wire between the ground rod and the breaker box only. Drive the ground rod 18" from the foundation and 12" below final grade.

**USE WIRING CHART ON FOLLOWING PAGE FOR WIRE SIZES.