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r PAGE 6 the utility company providing service. The point of service contact with the building shall not be less than ten feet above ground. The electric meter base shall be a minimum of five feet in height and a maximum of six feet in height. A sixty (60) amp service and main 4isconnect shall be installed on bui14ings with one (1) to twenty four (24) outlets. (A three (3) wire, single phase service shall require minimum number 6 copper.) A minimum of one hundred (100) amp service and main disconnect shall be installed on buildings containing twenty- five (25) to fifty (50) outlets. (This shall require a three (3) wire, single phase number four (4) copper service.) Buildings containing over fifty (50) outlets shall be sized as required by the National Electric Code. I 5.10 That such service shall be grounded at the meter or service switch. The ground wire shall be a minimum #6. The ground connection will be made with approved clamp to an approved ground rod 1/2 inch in diameter and six feet long. If the driving of a ground rod is not possible grounding means will comply with NEC. If grounded to the water service lines a yoke on jumper shall be installed at water meter. Under no circumstances shall the electric service be connected to the water service if the water service is partly installed in plastic pipe or other than metal. 5.11 That all electric wiring in residences will be at least #12 B&S Gauge copper wire with ground. 5.12 That all wiring for reSidential use (Single Family, Duplex, and Multi- Family apartment) shall be governed by the Minimum Residential Wiring Requirements. 5.13 That all receptacles shall be of grounding type. Grounding shall be as required by NEC. 5.14 That branch circuit wire for plug and light outlets shall be min. #12 with ground. Aluminum conductors shall be one size larger than copper. Ground shall be run through all outlets. I 5.15 That there shall be one receptacle every twelve feet in each room measured along the wall of each rOom. Plugs shall be located in spaces two feet in width or larger. 5.16 That no more than eight outlets shall be installed per circuit. No more than six of these outlets shall be plug outlets. 5.17 That electrical panels shall contain provisions for a minimum of six circuits. Overcurrent protection may be by circuit breakers, type "s" fuses, or cartridge fuses. Plug type fuses shall not be acceptable. 5.18 That built-in ovens shall have min. size wire 10/2 W.G. Ranges shall have min. 8/3 W.G. If name plate shows rating larger conductors shall be installed accordingly. 5.19 Wiring for heat strips shall be of sufficient size for the ampere load. 5.20 There shall be an outlet box of proper size at every outlet. All boxes shall be flush with final covering of walls. 5.21 That electrical panels shall be placed in accordance with National Electric Code 1971 Edition. Except there shall be a main weatherproof disconnect on the exterior of each building or separate occupancy within the building. I 5.22 That all motor-driven appliances shall have a means of disconnect within sight of the appliance. Air conditioning units rated five tons and under may be disconnected by use of a locking device in the electric panel controlling the circuit to the unit. 5.23 Circuits for window air conditioners and hot water heaters shall be a minimum 10-2 copper with ground. 5.24 There shall be a main disconnect on every service. (Multifamily housing separately metered.) Waterproof main to be located on an outside wall, or other locations when approved by the Electric Board.