New Service Installation Requirements
Please complete our online Residential Service Application at least 1 week prior to the excavation of your foundation. Before services and meters can be installed, the following conditions must be met:
- Submit a completed Property Site Sketch and Liability Waiver form along with your application, or within 3 business days of submitting your application.
- The construction site and building foundation must be back-filled to within 6" of final grade.
- The service route is to be cleared 10' wide of brush, building materials, etc.
- The electric meter base must be installed.
- Any private underground facilities must be marked and paths located.
- An Inspection Report from a State of Michigan certified electrical inspector or a Wiring Compliance Statement from the electrician needs to be received by UPPCO before energizing the electrical service.
- Easements need to be signed and on file with UPPCO, when determined necessary by the utility.
- All service construction charges must be paid in advance.