Wisconsin Administrative Code

PSC 113.0912 Testing of self-contained polyphase meters.

PSC 113.0913 Testing of meters used with instrument transformers on singlephase service.

PSC 113.0914 Testing of polyphase electromechanical and completely solid state electronic meters used with instrument transformers at fixed periodic intervals.

PSC 113.0915 Testing of metering installations utilizing pulse devices.

PSC 113.0916 Testing of instrument transformers.

PSC 113.0917 Phase-shifting transformers and loss compensators.

PSC 113.0918 Adoption of standard by reference.

PSC 113.0919 Metering equipment records.

PSC 113.0920 Statistical sample testing plan for new self-contained single phase and 3-wire network meters.

PSC 113.0921 Statistical sample testing plan for in-service, electronic (solid state) meters and electromechanical, self-contained, single phase and 3-wire network meters.

PSC 113.0922 Customer request and commission referee tests.

PSC 113.0924 Adjustment of bills for metering inaccuracies.

PSC 113.0925 Billings for grounds.

PSC 113.0926 Metering with one meter for net energy billing. Subchapter X — Electric Service Extension

PSC 113.1001 Purpose.

PSC 113.1002 Principles of facilities development.

PSC 113.1003 Definitions.

PSC 113.1004 Customer contribution for service facilities.

PSC 113.1005 Customer contributions for distribution extensions.

PSC 113.1006 Embedded cost allowances.

PSC 113.1007 Refunds.

PSC 113.1008 Modifications to existing distribution and service facilities.

PSC 113.1009 Revision of estimates to reflect actual cost.

PSC 113.1010 Extension or modification of transmission facilities to retail customers. Note: Corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 5. and 7., Stats., Register, September, 1997, No. 501. Note: Chapter PSC 113 as it existed on July 31, 2000, was repealed and a new chapter PSC 11…

PSC 114.001 Definitions and general information. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (a) XCommissionY means the public service commission. (b) XOrdinary high water markY has the meaning given in s. NR 115.03 (6). (c) XUtilityY means Xpublic utilityY as defined in s. 196.01 (5), Sta…

PSC 114.002 Purpose and scope. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is the practical safeguarding of persons during the installation, operation or maintenance of electric supply and communication lines and their associated equipment. This chapter contains basic provisions con…

PSC 114.003 Authority and statutory references. (1) STATUTORY AUTHORITY. Volume 1, Wisconsin State Electrical Code, constitutes a general order of the commission authorized by ss. 196.74 and 227.11, Stats. (2) COMPLIANCE WITH ELECTRIC CODE. (a) A utility must obtain proof of comp…

PSC 114.004 General requirements. (1) CHARACTER OF CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION. All electrical power and communication equipment and lines shall be 2 of such construction, and so installed, operated, and maintained as to minimize the loss of life and fire hazard. (2) …

PSC 114.005 Application of rules. (1) NEW INSTALLATIONS AND EXTENSIONS. (a) This chapter shall apply in full to all new installations, reconstructions, alterations and extensions, except as modified or waived by the commission under par. (b). (b) Waiving rules. The commission may…

PSC 114.006 Adoption of standard by reference. (1) ADOPTION OF STANDARD. The National Electrical Safety Code-2017 edition (also American National Standards Institute C2-2017 edition) subject to omissions, changes and additions as otherwise shown in this chapter, is hereby incorpo…

PSC 114.007 Omissions, changes, additions to NESC-2017. Omissions, changes, or additions to the NESC2017 are specified in this subchapter and are rules of the commission and not requirements of the NESC-2017. Note 1: Each omission, change or addition is found in the same location…

PSC 114.010 Omissions. [NESC 010 through 016, pp. 1-6] Introduction to the National Electrical Safety Code (Section 1) (Omission) Rules 010 through 016 of the NESC-2017 are omitted and not incorporated as part of the Wisconsin State Electrical Code, Volume 1. Section 2. Definitio…

PSC 114.092 Point of connection of grounding conductor. (1) CABLE WITH INSULATING JACKET. [NESC 092B2b(3), p. 25] (Change) Change paragraph (3) to read: (3) Cable with insulating jacket Additional bonding and connections between the cable insulation shielding or sheaths and the s…

PSC 114.094 Grounding electrodes. [NESC 094B3, p. 32] (Omission) Rule 094B3 of the NESC-2017 is omitted and not incorporated as part of the Wisconsin State Electrical Code, Volume 1.

PSC 114.096 Ground resistance requirements. [NESC 096C, p. 34] (Change) Change paragraph C to read: C. The neutral, which shall be of sufficient size and ampacity for the duty involved, shall be connected to a made or existing electrode at each transformer location and at a suffi…

PSC 114.097 Separation of grounding conductors. (1) PARAGRAPH C. [NESC 097C, p. 35] (Changes) Change paragraph C to read: C. Primary and secondary circuits utilizing a single conductor 4 as a common neutral shall have at least nine ground connections on such conductor in each 1.6…

PSC 114.099 Additional requirements for grounding and bonding of communication apparatus. (1) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUNDING AND BONDING OF COMMUNICATION APPARATUS. [NESC 099, p. 36] (Change) Change title to read: (2) BONDING OF ELECTRODES. [NESC 099C, p. 37] (Change) Chan…

PSC 114.102 Application of rules. [NESC 102, p. 39] (Change) Change paragraph 102 to read: 102. Application of rules The general requirements for application of these rules are contained in s. PSC ll4.005.

PSC 114.103 Referenced sections. [NESC 103, p. 39] (Change) Change paragraph 103 to read: 103. Referenced sections The Introduction (Section 1) as amended by s. PSC 114.010, Definitions (Section 2) as amended by Section 2 of Chapter PSC 114, List of Referenced Documents (Section …

PSC 114.114 Fire-extinguishing equipment. [Follows NESC 113, p. 46] (Addition) Following NESC 113 add paragraph 114 to read: 114. Fire-extinguishing equipment Portable or permanent fire-extinguishing equipment approved for the intended use shall be conveniently located inside con…

PSC 114.202 Application of rules. [NESC 202, p. 77] (Change) Change the paragraph 202 to read: 202. Application of rules The general requirements for application of these rules are contained in s. PSC ll4.005. However, when a structure is replaced, arrangement of equipment shall …

PSC 114.210 Referenced sections. [NESC 210, p. 78] (Change) Change paragraph 210 to read: 210. Referenced sections

PSC 114.215 Grounding of circuits, supporting structures, and equipment. [NESC 215C1, p.80] (Addition) Following NESC 215C1 Exception 3, add Exception 4 to read: Section 10. Purpose and Scope of Rules Exception: This requirement does not apply to supply cables meeting Rule 230C3 …

PSC 114.219 Marking of poles and structures carrying high voltage supply lines. [Follows NESC 218, p. 84] (Addition) Following NESC 218, add section 219 to read: 219. Marking of poles and structures carrying high voltage supply lines. A. Every corporation, company or person const…

PSC 114.230 General. (1) APPLICATION. [NESC 230A1 and 230A2, p. 90] (Omission) Rules 230A1and 230A2 of the chapter was last published. PSC 114.230 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE the NESC-2017 are omitted and not incorporated as part of the Wisconsin State Electrical Code, Volume 1…

PSC 114.231 Clearance of supporting structures from other objects. [NESC 231B1, p. 96] (Change) Change paragraph 1 to read: 1. Where there are curbs: supporting structures, support arms, anchor guys, or equipment attached thereto, up to 4.6 m (15 ft) above the road surface shall …

PSC 114.232 Vertical clearances of wires, conductors, cables, and equipment above ground, roadway, rail, or water surfaces. (1) TABLE PSC 114.232-1. [NESC, table 232-1, pp. 99- 102: metric; pp. 103-106: feet] (a) Footnote 18 [NESC, Table 232-1, p. 101: metric; p. 105 feet] Change…

PSC 114.234 Clearance of wires, conductors, cables, and equipment from buildings, bridges, rail cars, swimming pools, and other installations. (1) CLEARANCES. [NESC 234C1a, p. 128] (Change) Change paragraph (1) (a) to read: (a) Clearances. Unguarded or accessible wires, conductor…

PSC 114.235 Clearance for wires, conductors, or cables carried on the same supporting structure. [NESC 235C2b(1)(b) Exception 2, p. 162] (Change) Change Exception 2 to read: Exception 2: For supply conductors of different utilities, vertical clearance at any point in the span nee…

PSC 114.242 Grades of construction for conductors. [Follows NESC 242F, p. 199] (Addition) Following NESC 242F, add the following paragraph G to read: G. Circuits exceeding 175 kV to ground Grade B construction shall always be used if the voltage exceeds 175 kV to ground. Section …