Frequently Asked Questions

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I am preparing to construct a business in Lafayette and would like to know what is required for electrical service.

  1. A site drawing including the location of the LUS electrical facilities and the proposed location of the electrical meter as well as path of electrical service from electrical meter to existing LUS facilities.
  2. Electrical riser (one-line) diagram including the conduit size, wire size and type; along with meter base size, voltage and phase being requested, as well as the various panels being install for the service.
  3. For underground service areas, an underground 2 PVC communication conduit is required for Lafayette Utilities System fiber access.
  4. An electrical load summary sheet which includes individual kVA loads for lighting, power, equipment, etc. working up to a total-connected load in kVA and in amps. Also, the number of air conditioning and/or heating units is required on the electrical load summary sheet.
  5. Proper numbered site address as regulated by the LCG Planning, Zoning, Codes Department.
  6. Name of the Owner/Developer’s electrical contractor or electrician.
  7. On commercial sites requiring padmount transformer installations, the owner is required to submit a completed “Owner’s Acknowledgment Form for Electrical Service” to LUS prior to release of a building permit by the LCG Codes Department.