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Electric Service Standards February 2020This manual is subject to revision as required. For the latestversion and other information, visit us on the web e-standards.pdf

Electric Service Standardsfor Overhead, Underground andResidential Subdivision AreasFebruary 2020 EditionDistribution Construction XII.XIII.XIV.ForewordSummary of RevisionsTable of ContentsDefinitionsGeneralService ProvisionsService and Meter ConnectionsRequirements for Transformers Situated on Customer PropertyMetering EquipmentApproved Metering Equipment Enclosure ListGroundingMotors, Controllers and Air ConditionersElectrical DisturbancesRadio, Television and Miscellaneous AntennasStreet and Outdoor Security LightingDistributed GenerationSafety 2020, Florida Power & Light Company

JUST A REMINDER!FPL’s Electric Tariff Sheet 6.061 States:8.2 Setting and Removing Meters - None but duly authorized agents of the Company or personsauthorized by law shall set or remove, turn on or turn off, or make any changes which will affect the accuracyof such meters. Connections to the Company's system are to be made only by its employees.8.3 Tampering with Meters - Title to meters and metering equipment shall be and remain in the Company.Unauthorized connections to, or tampering with the Company's meter or meters, or meter seals, orindications or evidence thereof, subjects the Customer to immediate discontinuance of service, prosecutionunder the laws of Florida, adjustment of prior bills for services rendered, a tampering penalty of 200 forresidential and non-demand commercial customers and 1,000 for all other customers, and reimbursementto the Company for all extra expenses incurred on this account.PLEASE KEEP SAFETY FIRST – CALL YOUR LOCAL FPL CONSTRUCTION OFFICE FOR ANAPPOINTMENT TO DISCONNECT THE SERVICE AND REMOVE THE SEAL/METER. REFER TOSECTION III-I OF THESE ELECTRIC SERVICE STANDARDS REGARDING THE EXCEPTIONALLOWED BY FPL.FOREWORDFPL, in cooperation with customers and their agents, wishes to provide adequate electric service in anexpeditious manner.This publication, FPL's Electric Service Standards (ESS), is intended to furnish information often required bycustomers and their agents (builders, architects, engineers, electricians, etc.) to receive FPL's electricservice. The ESS is subject to and subordinate in all respects to FPL's Tariff, as amended from time to timeand approved by the Florida Public Service Commission, the Florida Administrative Code as it pertains topublicly held utilities, and to the provisions of the current edition of the National Electrical Safety Code.This document is not intended to be all inclusive and is not a substitute for direct communicationbetween the Customer and FPL. This direct communication is essential to mutually understandingservice needs and requirements, and the ability of FPL to provide prompt and adequate electricservice.FPL's ESS is revised periodically due to ongoing changes in engineering and construction practices, andconsequently some of the provisions contained herein may be obsolete.ESS MANUAL ONLINEIt is essential that the Customer or his agent contact FPL's representative or go online to ensure they havethe latest issue of FPL's Electric Service Standards. The ESS is available in pdf format and can be openedwith adobe acrobat reader. In addition, it can be saved or printed by section or as a complete manual.The ESS can be found on the web at: .pdfFPL PROJECT PORTALMaking it easy to manage your construction project, the new FPL Project Portal is a site that provides youwith self-service options such as applying for a construction project, tracking the status of your project,viewing pending and completed requirements, collaborating with your FPL team, and paying yourconstruction bills online.The FPL Project Portal can be found on the web at: partner.fpl.com/construction.html

DATE11-18-19Electric Service StandardsPREPARED BYSUBJECTSummary of RevisionsDelivery Assurance –Design SupportSectionSECTION: PAGETitleI: 1 of 3RevisionDateAdded requirement to identify (tag) customer service at sourceAdded figure for tagging customer owned servicesUpdated Approved Enclosure ListNotification of FPL FacilitiesContact telephone numbers for Treasure Coast AreaLimited self-contained 480V, 2 wire service to 320 ampsChanged reference for obsolete FPL form 1745Clarified to indicate that it applies to metered serviceClarified 480V, 2 wire service to indicate that it applies to meteredserviceAdded 240/480V, 3 wire serviceClarified that approved meter enclosures are requiredClarified that approved meter enclosures are requiredMay 2009Mar 2010Apr 2010Apr 2010Sep 2010IV.A.1Fig IV-14VIIXIIIIIVIIIIII.LVI.BService Equipment – GeneralIdentification of Customer ServiceApproved Enclosure ListSafetyGeneralMetering EquipmentGeneral2 wire, 480V serviceMetering EquipmentIII.AIII.GFig IV-1and IV-2Fig IV-8IV.B.5Fig VI-9IV.A.1Standard ServiceTemporary ServiceTemporary ServiceXII.CV.ADisconnect Devices for Customer-OwnedStreet/Outdoor Security LightingTransformer requirementsFig. VI-6aPadmounted CT for Renewable GenerationIX.AMotors, Controllers And Air ConditionersAdded 240/480V, 3 wire to wiring diagramProhibited condulets and junction boxesElevation is inspecting authority requirement, not FPL.Changed “should” to “shall” regarding accessibility of serviceequipmentCustomer required to supply relays for all group controlled streetlights, OH or UGCorrected max wire size, added max # of 4” ducts for 1 phaseregular style transformersAdded specifications for primary metered installations forRenewable Generation interconnectsClarified maximum motor size by type of serviceIV, VIService Equip, Metering EquipChanged manual bypass to lever bypassJun 2011I, III.FDefinitions, Service ProvisionsJul 2011Fig IV-10Service EquipmentClarified that Miami network is existing and no new networks arebeing constructedAdded Specifications for installing IBTVIIApproved Enclosure ListUpdated Approved Enclosure ListJul 2011IIGeneralJul 2011XIIISafetyXIIStreet and Outdoor LightingUpdated service center contact info, updated Measuring ElectricConsumption to match Florida Administrative Code 25-6.049wordingReplaced “Notification of Facilities” with updated version showingnew OSHA clearances, updated “Safety 6” with new OSHAclearancesRemoved limit of one pole installed for the outdoor lightVI-BMetering EquipmentRestriction on use of multiple conductor lugsOct 2011XIIISafetyReplaced “Notification of Facilities” with updated versionJan 2012VIIIGroundingTo reflect clarifications to 2011 NEC Article 250.52Jan 2012IXMotors, Controllers, and Air ConditionersAdded recommendation for “AURORA” protectionFeb 2012Fig IV-13aRemote meter location – mobile homeNote 2 – added fiberglass post as acceptableApr 2012IIUnauthorized AttachmentsJun 2012III.D.6Service ProvisionsVI.HMetering EquipmentAdded restrictions for power monitors, RF shields, and meter basegenerator interconnectsAdded language in reference to prohibition of “plug bus” prior tothe meter centersClarified installation of FPL equipment in customer switch cabinetsIII.IService ChangesFeb 2013VIIApproved Meter EnclosuresNoted to ensure the existing FPL conductors will reach the newservice equipmentUpdated FMG approved meter enclosure listSelf-contained overhead serviceInstallation of service entranceFlood ElevationService Equipment – General 2019, Florida Power & Light CompanyJun 2009Oct 2009Oct 2009Nov 2009Jan 2010Jan 2010Mar 2010Mar 2010Mar 2010Dec 2010Jan 2011Mar 2011Apr 2011Jul 2011Jul 2011Sep 2011Sept 2012Sept 2012June 2013Page 1 of 3

DATE11-18-19Electric Service StandardsPREPARED BYSUBJECTSummary of RevisionsDelivery Assurance –Design SupportSectionSECTION: PAGETitleI: 2 of 3RevisionDateVIIApproved Meter EnclosuresUpdated the approved enclosure listAug 2013IVService ProvisionsConductor installation must comply with NEC Article 300.3Feb 2014Fig IV-12bService Provisions – Multiple Meter CentersOct 2014VI.EMetering Equipment – Identification of MetersFig IV-13aService Provisions – Service to Mobile HomeRequest to mark the inside of meter enclosures with addressserved when possible to do soRequest to mark the inside of meter enclosures with addressserved when possible to do soAdded table of acceptable pole classesVIIApproved Meter EnclosuresUpdated the approved enclosure listJan 2015VIIApproved Meter EnclosuresCorrected the approved enclosure listApr 2015Fig VI-10Metering Equipment – Vault Bus StubAdded note for clearance between stubs of different voltagesOct 2015IIGeneralNov 2015VRequirements for TransformersIVService and Meter ConnectionsUpdated contact telephone for Nassau, Starke, and Lake Cityservice centersChanged note regarding number of sets of cable where asecondary cabinet is recommendedNoted that K-7 enclosures are “maintenance only” itemsFig. IV-8Self-Contained Meter Installation - OverheadServiceApproved Meter EnclosuresAdded note 3 regarded 5th terminal wiring.Mar 2016Updated the approved enclosure listMar 2016FPL Buried Service Lateral – Meter Socket &Down Pipe RequirementsRequirements for Transformers situated onCustomer PropertyGeneralNoted bends to be Galvanized or Schedule 80 PVCApr 2016Updated Transformer sizes in tableApr 2016Updated Toledo Blade phone #Feb 2017Updated table in section AFeb 2017VIRequirements for Transformers situated onCustomer PropertyMetering EquipmentFeb 2017VIIApproved Meter EnclosuresAdded second paragraph on when to use K-cans. Updated Fig. 1,3, and general notes throughout the figuresUpdated the Approved Enclosure listXIIStreet LightsAdded SL-1M and SL-2M rates and general revisionsFeb 2017XIIStreet LightsRevised due to LT-1 LED Lighting Tariff approvalMar 2017InsidecoverInsidecoverIIForward, ESS online, and email addressOct 2017VRequirements for Transformers situated onCustomer PropertyMetering EquipmentUpdated location of ESS Manual on the web, removed mailinginformation, added email list for future updatesRemoved reference from Florida Statute 812.14 and added morerelevant reference from the FPL Electric Tariff 6.061-8.2 and 8.3Updated address and telephone numbers for North Dade servicecenterRevised placement distance from doors and windowsAdded notes for clearance requirementsSept 2018Restricted overhead service attachment height to 22 feet abovegrade for inaccessible locationsUpdated table in section ANov 2018Updated ESS Manual web address, removed the ESS UpdateNotifications, and added reference to the FPL Project PortalUpdated stack vault sectionDec 2018Limited use of meter enclosures for customer equipment (ie. DGand Surge Protectors)Added note for proper tagging of 3 phase service cablesMay 2019VIIFig IV-11bV.AIIVJust a Reminder!GeneralFig VI-6,VI-6aFig IV-6a,IV-7, IV-13aVInsideCoverIIIService and Meter ConnectionsRequirements for Transformers situated onCustomer PropertyESS Online Manual and FPL Project PortalService ProvisionsVIMetering EquipmentIVService and Meter Connections 2019, Florida Power & Light CompanyOct 2014Oct 2014Jan 2016Jan 2016Feb 2017Nov 2017Aug 2018Aug 2018Nov 2018Apr 2019May 2019Page 2 of 3

DATE11-18-19Electric Service StandardsPREPARED BYSUBJECTDelivery Assurance –Design SupportVI FRelocation or Upgrade of Metering EquipmentII MSECTION: PAGESummary of RevisionsI: 3 of 3Sept 2019General: Unauthorized AttachmentsAdded note for customer’s responsibility for FPL costs if promptedby customers change in equipmentRemoved “lightning”XIIIDistributed GenerationSection added to the ESSOct 2019XIVSafetyUpdated section numbering on the ESSOct 2019IVService and Meter ConnectionsUpdated horizontal clearance to swimming poolsOct 2019II PGeneral: Contacting FPLUpdated addresses and phone numbers for several locationsNov 2019CoversESS online and FPL Project PortalUpdated web address for bothNov 2019VRequirements for Transformers situated onCustomer PropertyUpdated sub grade vaults verbiageNov 2019 2019, Florida Power & Light CompanySept 2019Page 3 of 3