Disconnect/Reconnect - Electrical Power Process (Work With Electrical Permit)

Overview

The Disconnect/Reconnect process is used to ensure safety during electrical work. Power is temporarily shut off by HPS/Energy to allow a licensed electrician to complete repairs, maintenance, or upgrades, and then restored once the work is finished.

An electrical permit is required before power can be disconnected, and proof of a passing electrical inspection is required after the work is completed in order for power to be reconnected. Any work performed without a permit may be subject to fines.

Standard Disconnect / Reconnect Process

Step	Responsible Party	Action
Step 1	Customer / Property Owner	Hire a licensed electrician to perform work.
Step 2	Electrician	Request an Electrical repair and work-with permit from development services (City of Homestead or Miami-Dade County)
Step 3	Customer / Electrician	Go to the City of Homestead’s website (EPL) to set up a Service Disconnection. If you encounter any issues, contact HPS-Energy (aka Homestead Energy Services) to help set up a Service Disconnection: Email HPS-Energy Phone: 305-224-4700
Step 4	Customer / Electrician	Fill out the Disconnect and Reconnect Permit online and upload the work with permit card issued by building and zoning. Note: If service upgrade or relocation of meter socket is requested, additional fees and coordination will apply.
Step 5	Customer / Electrician	Finalize permit and schedule Disconnect through EPL
Step 6	Customer / Electrician	Schedule Electrical Inspector to inspect the work completed, through EPL. Note:If you encounter any issues, contact HPS-Energy (aka Homestead Energy Services) to help or the Electrical Inspector: Email HPS Energy Phone: 305-224-4590 Note: It is recommended to schedule the Electrical Inspector on the same day work is expected to be completed due to busy schedules and unforeseen events.
Step 7	Electrician	Perform and complete work
Step 8	Inspector	Approve work performed
Step 9	Customer / Electrician	Create and finalize new permit to schedule Reconnect through EPL Note - HPS can only reconnect power for any electrical work once final inspection is approved by either the City Electrical Inspector, or by the Miami Dade County Electrical Inspector Note - If approval occurs after 2 pm, Reconnection may occur the following business day unless expedited Reconnection is requested. Fees may apply.

Review the Electrical Disconnect / Reconnect Process (DOCX) in its entirety.

Begin an application for a Disconnect / Reconnect permit.

Homestead Energy Services - Policies, Standards & Specifications

3.20 Change in Customer's Installation

When an existing service installation is repaired or modified, the electrical service shall be brought into compliance with the requirements of the applicable electrical codes. At a minimum, the customer shall be required to:

Relocate meters from inside a building or inaccessible area to an accessible outdoor area.
Replace self-contained A-base meter enclosures with socket type meter enclosures.
Correct all clearance deficiencies.

3.21 Addition to Customer's Installation

The capacity of Homestead Energy Services electrical facilities to serve the customer is based on information furnished by the customer at the time of initial service design. No significant additions or changes shall be made to the customer's installation without first notifying the proper inspection authority and providing the information to Homestead Energy Services Engineering Division. Failure to provide this information may adversely affect the quality of service to the customer and to other customers served from the same Homestead Energy Services facilities.

3.22 Inspection of Customer's Installation

Upon completion, all electrical installations or changes should be inspected by a competent authority to ensure that wiring, grounding, fixtures and devices have been installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code® and such local rules as may be in effect. Where governmental inspection is required by local rules or ordinances, Homestead Energy Services cannot render service until such inspection has been made and formal notice of approval has been received by Homestead Energy Services from the inspecting authority. Homestead Energy

Services reserves the right to inspect the Customer's installation prior to rendering service and from time to time thereafter, but assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any portion thereof.

3.28.1 Change in Connection Requirements

The Customer owns all the service facilities on his side from the point of delivery.

The Customer must notify Homestead Energy Services Engineering Division, in advance, when a change in service (service change) is being considered to accommodate provisions that service and metering facilities remain adequate.

When a service change requires disconnection of the electrical service, the customer must request a Work With from the Homestead Energy Services. The Customer must establish an advance appointment to ensure proper coordination between his electrician and the Homestead Energy Services crews who will disconnect the service and late reconnect after an inspection (as required) is received.

4.2 Hazardous Conditions Prohibited

Homestead Energy Services may refuse service to any new or altered installation or disconnect service without prior notice to any existing installation, which in the opinion of Homestead Energy Services representative, constitutes a hazard to the public, to other customers or to Homestead Energy Services employees or when notified by the appropriate inspection authority to disconnect service.