Account ServicesRed Book: Utility Codes and Standards
The Long Island Power Authority’s Specifications and Requirements for Electric Installations, “The Red Book," is a document that is intended to be utilized by the Electrical Contractor community as a reference for the installation of electric service to LIPA’s customers. The Red Book is a collection of information and specifications, which provide a general guideline to the Electrical Contractor and assures that any work performed involving LIPA’s electrical distribution system is completed in a safe and reliable manner.
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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
It should be noted that this document is not a complete set of rules governing the installation of electrical wiring and equipment. It simply presents LIPA’s general rules for working with the electric distribution system. LIPA’s representatives are always available to resolve any questions that may arise involving this type of work.
