PUD Responsibilities
The PUD is responsible for the design and installation of all required primary and secondary service lines. We will provide and install the transformer and meter. Note: National delays in manufacturing and delivery of padmount transformers could delay your project completion.
Customer Responsibilities
You are responsible for determining if you want overhead or underground service. You also will be responsible for providing and installing the meter socket and obtaining a State Electrical permit and inspection. You can find out more about electrical permits and inspections by visiting the Washington State Department of L & I website.
The Service and Meter Requirements Guide has a more detailed description of PUD requirements and customer responsibilities for customer service installations.
Gather Your Information & Fill Out an Application
When you are ready to contact your PUD Engineer, they will ask you to provide the following information so they are better able to assist you with your project:
- Where the building or service point will be located on the property
- What the service is to be used for (house, mobile home, shop, etc.)
- Size of the building
- Type of service preferred – overhead or underground
- The amperage rating of the main service panel or disconnect
- Type of heat and if a heat pump will be used
Once you have gathered the above information, you fill out a Service Application to bring with you when you meet with the PUD Engineer.
Set Up an Appointment With a PUD Engineer
You are now ready to set an appointment with your Engineer to begin the preparation of a cost estimate for your project. Get PUD office information.