Guides and handbooks
Refer to these guides for PSE utility installation current standards, requirements, and customer responsibilities. Be prepared. Know your responsibilities and other electric and natural gas service installation requirements BEFORE you begin a construction project.
Jump to video resourcesElectric: Single-family residential, permanent and temporary service
| Document name | Description |
|---|---|
| Handbook | Electric service handbook for single-family residential projects, permanent and temporary service |
| Underground Site Checklist | Tips on how to prepare your job site for underground electric service |
| Overhead Site Checklist | Electric site preparation checklist for residential overhead projects |
Electric: Commercial/industrial and multifamily, permanent and temporary service
| Document name | Description |
|---|---|
| Handbook | Electric service handbook for commercial/industrial and multifamily projects permanent and temporary service |
| Underground Site Checklist | Electric site preparation checklist for commercial/industrial and multifamily projects |
| Overhead Site Checklist | Plat site preparation checklist for estimated costs, job site and trench requirements |
Natural gas: Single family homes permanent service
| Document name | Description |
|---|---|
| Handbook | Gas service handbook for commercial/industrial and multifamily developments |
| Gas Site Preparation Checklist | Gas site preparation checklist for Single Family residents where the builder, owner, or developer is providing the trench |
| Snow Protection: Gas Site Preparation | Gas site preparation checklist for Single Family residents where the builder, owner, or developer is providing the trench and meter protection from snow applies |
Natural gas: Commercial/industrial and multifamily developments
| Document name | Description |
|---|---|
| Handbook | Gas service handbook for commercial/industrial and multifamily developments |
| Underground Site Checklist | Gas site preparation checklist for customer provided trench projects |
Natural gas meter activation and safety
| Document name | Description |
|---|---|
| Safety Information | Requirements for creating a safe worksite and additional precautions that should be taken when working with or around your PSE gas service |
| Residential Meter Turn On | Safety requirements and precautions to take when turning on your meter following installation |
| Residential Conversion to Natural Gas Meter Turn-Ons | Safety requirements and precautions to take when installing and turning on your meter once you have been converted to natural gas |
Clearance, service lines and meter locations
| Document name | Description |
|---|---|
| Electric Underground Service Installation Requirements | Requirements for making worksite construction-ready ahead of scheduled service |
| Gas and Electric Service Installation | Requirements for making worksite construction-ready when installing both electric and gas service |
| Joint Utility Mainline Trench Excavation Requirements | Trench Dimensions and installation requirements when installing multiple utilities or services in the same trench |
| Gas Meter Clearances and Service Installation Requirements | Requirements for installing gas meters and gas service |
| Gas Meter Protection from Snow and Ice in Snow Country | Requirements for gas meters in snow country and icy conditions |
| Racking Customers Service Cables in PSE’s Transformer Vaults | Requirements for cable training and identification |
Videos: Utility service installation for new structures
Learn what's important for you to know and to provide to assure a smooth utility installation. The below playlist also includes videos for installing natural gas service (by itself) and installing temporary electric service for new homes.
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