HANDBOOK REQUIREMENTS - Central Maine Power Company

I. INTRODUCTION
100. PURPOSE
The intent of this handbook is to provide information to
customers, electrical contractors, engineers and architects in order
that electrical installations may be connected to the Company's
system in a safe and uniform manner. This handbook is filed with
the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), and it is in
conformance with the MPUC’s Chapter 320, Service Standards
for Electric Utilities.
101. CODE REQUIREMENTS
The Company, by law (Title 35-A M.R.S.A. Section 2305-
A), is required to design, construct, operate and maintain its lines
and equipment in conformance with the applicable provisions of
the most recent edition of the National Electrical Safety Code
(NESC).
The customer requirements of this handbook are based upon
the applicable provisions of the most recent edition of the
National Electrical Code (NEC), as approved by the National
Fire Protection Association, and said Code is hereby made a part
of this handbook by reference. Any additional requirements are
established in the interests of safety and convenience. Municipal
and State requirements, insofar as they may conflict with anything
contained herein, will take precedence. The local or State
electrical inspector is the "authority having jurisdiction" and is,
therefore, responsible for interpretation and enforcement of the
NEC. In accordance with NEC Section 90.4, the “authority
having jurisdiction” may, by special permission (written consent),
waive specific requirements in the NEC or permit alternative
methods.
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