Upon application for electric service, the Cooperative will extend temporary overhead distribution facilities. A temporary service supplies electricity for less than a 24-month continuous period, where the facilities installed for this service will not be needed to serve other accounts in the near future. A Temporary Service Connect Fee will be charged in accordance with the Schedule of Charges. This charge is in addition to any other charges required by the SRR . Temporary services will be furnished and installed under the following terms and conditions:

1.      Temporary Secondary Service Extensions – Up to 75 Feet in Length: The Cooperative will extend up to 75 feet of temporary overhead 120/240 volt triplex service for construction of buildings, homes, or other structures. The temporary service will be provided under standard applicable rates and temporary service-connect fees. The member is responsible for ensuring that their temporary service pole is sufficiently braced and of sufficient height to meet the clearance requirements of the National Electric Safety Code, and other applicable state and local codes. The party requesting temporary service is responsible for clearing the rights-of-way of vegetation and other obstacles.

         Where the Cooperative must install an additional pole or poles to provide a temporary service that is equal to or less than 75 feet in length, the owner, member, or developer must pay a CIAC based on the total estimated cost of setting the pole(s) added to the estimated cost of retiring the pole(s) less any salvageable materials. These charges are in addition to any other charges required by the SRR .

2.      Temporary Primary and/or Secondary Service Extensions – Greater than 75 Feet in Length: The Cooperative will extend and furnish temporary overhead primary and secondary electric lines in excess of 75 feet to buildings, construction projects, asphalt plants, carnivals, fairs, temporary facilities, or other non-permanent installations. A CIAC will be based on the total estimated line extension cost added to the estimated cost of retiring the facilities less any salvageable materials.

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