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WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinRevision 0Sheet 1Amendment No. 652ELECTRIC SERVICEWISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYELECTRIC SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONSFOR RATE AREAS ONE AND TWO IN THE STATE OF WISCONSINThis Volume 17 supercedes and cancels Volume 16 of Electric Service Rules and Regulations ofWisconsin Electric Power Company, Rate Areas One and Two, respectively.The following rate areas have been designated:Rate Area One –The service area in southeastern Wisconsin, described more fully inWisconsin Electric Power Company, Electric Service Rates, Volume 19.Rate Area Two -The service areas in east-central and northeastern Wisconsin, describedmore fully in Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Electric Service Rates,Volume 19.Michigan Rate Area –The service area in the State of Michigan, more fully described inWisconsin Electric Power Company Electric Service Rates,Volume M.P.S.C. No. 2.NOTE: Revisions are noted in the right margin as follows:N -- New ProvisionR -- RevisionD -- DeletionIssued: 12/18/00Effective: For service furnished on and after 12/18/00PSCW Authorization: Letter dated 12/12/00
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYRevision 1Sheet 2Amendment No. 691Volume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinINDEXSectionSheetNo.TitleTITLE PAGEINDEXTABLE OF CONTENTS -- CHECK LIST126GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES PERTAINING TO ELECTRICSERVICE, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, METERING, WIRING ANDUTILIZATION EQUIPMENT9101.GENERAL INFORMATION9102.AVAILABILITY AND CHARACTER OF ixty Hertz Secondary Nominal Retail Service VoltagesSixty Hertz Primary ServiceSpecial ServiceResale of EnergyDISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND SERVICE on of Distribution Systemand Service FacilitiesCompany Facilities on Customer’s PremisesCustomer’s Responsibility for Company’sEquipmentTransfer of Privately-Owned Property to CompanyOwnershipIssued: 1-26-06Effective: For service furnished on and after 1-26-06PSCW Authorization: Order date 1-26-06 in Docket No. 05-UR-1021112141515181820212223R
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinRevision 1Sheet 3Amendment No. 708INDEX (continued)SheetNo.SectionTitle104.METERING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE ENTRANCE FACILITIES ANDSERVICE SWITCH 04.9105.WIRING ON CUSTOMER’S PREMISES105.1105.2106.GeneralLocation of Metering EquipmentService Entrance FacilitiesService Switch EquipmentChanges in Customer InstallationsSealing of EquipmentGrounding of ServicesConstruction and Equipment DetailsCustomer Requested Meter TestsInspectionMeter ConnectionsUTILIZATION rsElectric WeldersSpace Heating EquipmentMiscellaneous EquipmentPrivate Power CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATING SYSTEMS39108.PRIMARY RATE SUBSTATION INSTALLATIONS42200.EXTENSION OF SERVICE43201.EXTENSION OF NEW ELECTRIC SERVICE43201.1201.2GeneralInstallation ChargesIssued: 1-17-08Effective: For service furnished on and after 1-17-08PSCW Authorization: Order dated 1-17-08 in Docket No. 05-UR-1034345N
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinRevision 1Sheet 4Amendment No. 759INDEX (continued)SheetNo.SectionTitle202.CHANGES TO EXISTING FACILITIES51203.MILWAUKEE NETWORK SERVICE53203.1203.2GeneralSixty Hertz Service in Borderline Areas ofthe Milwaukee Network District5354204.EXTENSION OF LINES FOR TEMPORARY SERVICE55205.BRIDGING, RESERVE LINE ANDEMERGENCY SECONDARY SERVICES56300.RULES GOVERNING CHANGE IN CHARACTER OF SERVICE58301.CHANGES TO EQUIPMENT58301.1301.2301.3GeneralChanges to Company’s EquipmentChanges to Customer’s Equipment585858400.RULES GOVERNING ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES60401.CONTRACTS – APPLICATIONS FOR SERVICE60402.DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE61403.RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF SERVICE63404.PAYMENT PROCEDURE65405.DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS66405.1405.2405.3405.4Deposits for Residential ServiceDeposits for Commercial ServiceConditions of DepositGuarantorsIssued: 12-23-14Effective: For service furnished on and after 1-1-15PSCW Authorization: Docket No. 05-UR-107 Order dated 12-23-1466676969R
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinRevision 6 Sheet 5Amendment No. 752INDEX (continued)SheetNo.SectionTitle406.COLLECTION PROCEDURES406.1406.2406.3406.4406.5407.BILLING ction ActionReconnection ChargeDisconnection NoticesMedical/Protective Services Emergency Reconnectionand Disconnection PostponementGeneralInitial Billing of New CustomersFinal Billing for Customers Discontinuing ServiceBudget BillingBilling for Energy Lost Due to Grounds onCustomer’s Wiring or Equipment717171737476.2777778797980CUSTOMER SERVICE OPTIONS408.1408.2408.3Pulse Signal Device OptionsExperimental Energy Information OptionsSale/Lease of Non-Surplus Inventory inEmergency SituationsIssued: 12-21-12Effective: For service furnished on and after 1-1-13PSCW Authorization: Docket No. 05-UR-106 Order dated 12-21-12818385R
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinRevision 32 Sheet 6Amendment No. 776TABLE OF CONTENTS - CHECK LISTSheet No.RevisionEffective 26/061/26/061/26/0612/18/00Issued: 12-23-19Effective: For service furnished on and after 1-1-20PSCW Authorization: Docket No. 05-UR-109 Order dated 12-19-19RRRR
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinRevision 7 Sheet 7Amendment No. 776TABLE OF CONTENTS - CHECK LISTSheet 33130000000000203111Effective Issued: 12-23-19Effective: For service furnished on and after 1-1-20PSCW Authorization: Docket No. 05-UR-109 Order dated 12-19-19RRRRR
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinRevision 27Sheet 8Amendment No. 776TABLE OF CONTENTS - CHECK LISTSheet fective 1/201/1/2002/09/05Issued: 12-23-19Effective: For service furnished on and after 1-1-20PSCW Authorization: Docket No. 05-UR-109 Order dated 12-19-19RRR
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In Wisconsin100.Revision 1Sheet 9Amendment No. 691GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC SERVICE,DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, METERING, WIRING AND UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT101.GENERAL INFORMATION(a)The following information embodying the general rules and practices of Wisconsin Electric PowerCompany regarding electric service installations is published for the convenience and guidance ofthe Company’s customers and their architects, consultants and contractors.(b)These rules conform to and supplement the various municipal electrical codes, the WisconsinState Electrical Code, the Wisconsin Statutes, the National Electrical Code, the National ElectricSafety Code, and all laws, rules and regulations applicable. Electrical installations must conformto the provisions of all of the above as they are applicable, such local regulations as may be ineffect, and these rules and regulations of the Company.(c)The Company may refuse to connect a customer’s installation that fails to comply with theserules, because such failure may seriously affect service furnished to other customers. TheCompany assumes no responsibility for approving the work of contractors. Legal restrictions,changes in the art, wisdom or safety may require that these rules be revised from time to time.(d)The Company will cooperate with customers and their contractors in order to facilitate thecompletion of service connections. Information relative to the application for new or additionalservices and rates may be obtained from the Company. Information relative to the status of anyservice connection where the application for service has been initiated may be obtained from theCompany. Information relative to service, construction details, metering equipment andresponsibility to provide specific hardware is covered in the Electric Service & Metering Manual ofthe Company. Information relative to the character of service available in specific areas andtechnical information not covered in the Electric Service & Metering Manual may be obtained fromthe Company.(e)Applications for service should be made as far in advance as possible of the date service isrequired so service can be provided without inconvenience or delay. Where a line extension isnecessary, considerable time may be required for engineering, easement and permit acquisition,equipment delivery, and construction.Issued: 1-26-06Effective: For service furnished on and after 1-26-06PSCW Authorization: Order date 1-26-06 in Docket No. 05-UR-102R
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinRevision 3 Sheet 10Amendment No. 729101.GENERAL INFORMATION, (continued)(f)When applying for new service, or a change to an existing service, customers should provideinformation concerning the date service is required, the type of structure, nature of the electricalload, and the size and voltage of service desired. For service to new buildings, a site layoutshowing property lines, obstructions and building location should also be provided.(g)In case of underground service, municipalities ordinarily do not issue permits to open-cut streetsor alleys in winter months when there is frost on the ground, and requests for undergroundservice should be made with this in mind. The Company’s winter construction rates are in effectduring the winter months when there is frost on the ground and underground costs are adjustedto reflect conditions affecting construction accordingly.(h)Continuity of service is extremely important to hospitals, pumping stations, public meeting places,etc., where safety to life and property is involved, also to some industries whose manufacturingprocesses, dependent upon continuous service, cannot be stopped without serious economiclosses. The customer is invited to consult the Company to assist with the electrical plans so thatthe customer may receive maximum benefits from the Company’s service and that continuity ofservice may be safeguarded for all customers.(i)Under no circumstances will a customer be permitted to configure their system to allow thetransfer of loads between services that are subject to different rate schedules.DIssued: 12-18-09Effective: For service furnished on and after 1-1-10PSCW Authorization: Docket No. 05-UR-104 Order dated 12-18-09
WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYVolume 17 – Electric Rules and RegulationsEffective In All Areas Served In WisconsinRevision 2 Sheet 11Amendment No. 729102.AVAILABILITY AND CHARACTER OF SERVICE102.1General(a)Electric service is available in accordance with these rules and as provided in the Electric ServiceRates of the Company. The Company supplies service of several voltage classes. Theboundaries of the districts in which each class of service is available are not easily described andare subject to modification from time to time. The customer is advised to consult the Companybefore a new installation is made concerning the class of service available and the proper type ofequipment to install.(b)Service will be supplied and metered at one point on the customer’s premises most accessible tothe Company’s lines, except as otherwise provided in these rules (See Rule 103.1(j)). Thecustomer must provide wiring and equipment necessary to receive service, as specified byillustration and equipment lists in the Electric Service & Metering Manual.R(c)The Company may supply service at one point to a customer for distribution by the customer to anumber of buildings owned by the customer, provided that such buildings are located oncontiguous properties including those directly across public thoroughfares.N(d)The Company will use reasonable diligence to provide, but cannot guarantee an uninterruptedand regular supply of power and it shall not be liable for interruption, deficiencies or imperfectionsof service. The Company may suspend temporarily the delivery of service when necessary forthe purpose of making repairs, changes and improvements upon any part of the generation,transmission or distribution system. Whenever it is possible to anticipate such interruptions, theyshall be made at a time that least affects service to the customers as a whole.R(e)Under normal operating conditions, a neutral-to-earth current or voltage may exist on thegrounded or grounding conductors or other conductive objects on the customer’s premises. Thesource of the current or voltage may be located on th
Company assumes no responsibility for approving the work of contractors. Legal restrictions, changes in the art, wisdom or safety may require that these rules be revised from time to time. (d) The Company will cooperate with customers and their contractors in order to facilitate the completion of service connections. Information relative to the application for new or additional
