§ 22-111. Definitions.

As used in this article:

Connected load means the total rated capacity in horsepower (hp), and/or kilowatts (kw), and/or kilovolt amperes (kva), of all electric equipment, appliances, apparatus and other current consuming devices which are connected in and to the customer's installation and which may utilize service.

Customer means any user of the City's electric service.

Customer's installation means wires, enclosures, switches, appliances and other apparatus, including the service entrance, forming the customer's facilities utilizing service for any purpose on the customer's side of the point of delivery.

General service nondemand is defined as that commercial customer not eligible for general service demand rates.

General service demand is defined as that commercial customer with a measured demand in excess of 20 kW in at least three of the prior 12 months and who has an operable demand meter installed.

Point of delivery means the point of attachment where the City's service drop is connected to the customer's service entrance.

Service means the supply by the City of electricity to the customer, including the readiness and availability of electrical energy at the customer's point of delivery at the required voltage and frequency, whether or not utilized by the customer.

Service drop means that portion of the City's facilities, between the pole or underground cable and the point of attachment at the service entrance, which brings the service from the City's supply lines to the customer.

Service entrance means wires and enclosures owned by the customer and connecting the customer's installation to the service drop.

Temporary service means the supply of electricity by the City to the customer for construction purposes; or for fairs, displays, exhibits and similar services; or for other services which will be in use for less than a year.

(Code 1982, §§ 22-42, 22-111; Ord. No. 2014-14, § 19, 3-10-14)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.