Building or Remodeling a Home in Clark County?

This handbook provides information regarding current Clark Public Utilities standards and requirements for installing underground residential electric service.

*The following figures/pages are in the process of being updated:

  • Figure 4 on page 13
  • Figure 6 on page 16
  • Figure 7 on page 17
  • Figure 8 on page 18
  • Figure 9 on page 20
  • Figure 10 on page 23
  • Figure 13 on page 26
  • Figure 21 on page 43

Please note the required trench depth has changed to a minimum of 27” and minimum of 24” of cover. The service entrance conduit has changed from 2” schedule 80 to 2 ½” schedule 40 PVC. If you have questions, please contact our Construction Services team.

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Section DescriptionPages
Contact informationB
Table of Contentsi - ii
Chapter 1 - Introduction1 - 2
Chapter 2 - Residential Electric Service General Information3 - 12
Chapter 3 - Underground Secondary Services13 - 28
Chapter 4 - Primary Line Extensions29 - 38
Chapter 5 - Residential Meter Installation39 - 48
Chapter 6 - Temporary Services49 - 50
Appendix - Glossary and Worksheet51 - 55