Current through October 28, 2024
Section PSC 114.354 - Random separation - separation less than 300 mm (12 in) from underground structures or other cables(1) SUPPLY AND COMMUNICATION CABLES OR CONDUCTORS. [NESC 354D1g, p. 268] (Change) Change paragraph g to read: g. Adequate bonding shall be provided between the effectively grounded supply conductor or conductors and the communication cable shield or sheath at intervals that should not exceed 300 m (1,000 ft). At each above or below grade transformer or above or below grade pedestal, all existing grounds shall be interconnected. These include the primary neutral, secondary neutral, power cable shield, metal duct, or sheath and communication cable sheath. Communication protectors, communication service cable shields and secondary neutrals shall be connected to a common ground at each customer's service entrance when communication circuits are underground without separation from power conductors.(2) INSULATING JACKETED EFFECTIVELY GROUNDED NEUTRAL SUPPLY CABLES. [NESC 354D3b Exception, p. 269] (Omission) The exception in Rule 354D3b of the NESC-2017 is omitted and not incorporated as part of the Wisconsin State Electrical Code, Volume 1.(3) SUPPLY AND COMMUNICATION CABLES OR CONDUCTORS AND NON-METALIC WATER AND SEWER LINES. [NESC 354E, p. 269] (Change) Change paragraph E to read:E. Supply and communication cables or conductors, foundations and water and sewer lines. 1. Supply cables and conductors and water and sewer lines or foundations may be buried together with no deliberate separation between facilities and at the same depth, provided all parties involved are in agreement.2. Communication cables and conductors and water and sewer lines or foundations may be buried together with no deliberate separation between facilities and at the same depth, provided all parties involved are in agreement.3. Supply cables or conductors, communication cables or conductors, water and sewer lines or foundations may be buried together with no deliberate separation between facilities and at the same depth, provided the applicable rules in Rule 354D are met and all parties involved are in agreement.Wis. Admin. Code Public Service Commission PSC 114.354
Renum. PSC 114.354 from PSC 114.354D 1g under s. 13.92(4) (b) 2, Stats., CR (1) (title) under s. 13.92(4) (b) 2, Stats., number (1) and renum. (2) from PSC 114.354E under s. 13.92(4) (b) 1, Stats., Register March 2015 No. 711, eff.4/1/2015.Amended by, CR 18-007: r. and recr. Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3/1/2020