
3 Domestic installation practice
When an electricity supply to a new installation, or an appreciable extension
to an existing installation is proposed, the local electricity board should first
be consulted. They should be given details of the prospective load, as
reinforcement or extension to their mains may be necessary and they may ask
for a contribution towards the cost of
this.
The board will indicate whether a
new supply will be overhead or underground. The point of entry into the
building will also require to be discussed and agreed. They will also advise on
the most suitable type of metering and the tariff to be adopted.
For a new supply ...