Red Book
2017 Specifications and Requirements for Electric Installations: Red Book
A guideline for the Electrical Contractor to assure that any work involving the PSEG Long Island electrical distribution system is completed in a safe and reliable manner.
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The PSEG Long Island Red Book provides general guidelines and specifications for electrical contractors working with PSEG Long Island's electric distribution system. This resource:
- Answers many electric service questions frequently asked by customers, electricians, architects, engineers, builders, and inspectors
- Outlines requirements to supply safe electric service
Download a PDF of the entire book or individual chapters:
- The complete "Red Book"(4MB)
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Definitions
- Chapter 3: General Information and Requirements
- Chapter 4: Service Connections
- Chapter 5: Service Equipment
- Chapter 6: Service at 480Y/277 Volts
- Chapter 7: Grounding
- Chapter 8: Revenue Metering
- Chapter 9: Motors and Controllers
- Chapter 10: Special Provisions/Special Equipment
- Chapter 11: General Drawings and Standards
- Chapter 12: Zoned Underground and Secondary Network Areas Registration Card