These electric construction standards are based on current engineering practices and design considerations and represent our company's approved general methods for commercial and residential electric service installations. The standards and updates are only available online and let you print only the ones you need. Updates are listed in the first section below.

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The construction of new or remodeled installations must conform to the provisions of city and county ordinances, rules on file with or issued by the California Public Utilities Commission, Nevada Public Utilities Commission, and applicable rules of the state of California and Nevada. In areas where there are no local governing ordinances, electric installations should meet the latest requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code, National Electric Code, and applicable California and Nevada regulations.

Electric service will be established only after completion of Sierra Pacific Power's application/design process and the electric service facilities are satisfactorily installed. Local or State ordinances require that permits and final inspection be obtained before we can establish service. Contact your local Sierra Pacific Power office for additional information or help.

For questions contact the Distribution Standards department at this address.

Sierra Pacific Power
Electric Distribution Standards
Mail Code R20SD
PO Box 10100
Reno, NV 89520

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