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For new homes and business applying for service from Paulding Putnam. An order must be called into Paulding Putnam Member Service at 800-686-2357.

For questions or assistance:

The Paulding Putnam Engineering Department may be contacted at (800) 686-2357.

Easements

An easement on your property may be required by Paulding Putnam to:

• Install power lines, poles, or underground utilities
• Maintain, repair, or upgrade electric facilities
• Grant legal access to specific portions of private property

What is the purpose of an easement?

• Allow necessary work to be performed
• Help ensure reliable power service

These easements are vital to maintaining the safety and efficiency of the electric grid and to minimizing service disruptions for all cooperative members.

Before electric service is energized or re-energized:

• An electrical inspection is required by Paulding Putnam
• Documented verification of the inspection must be provided

Inspection requirements vary by location:

• In areas with a local inspection authority (AHJ):
  • The local authority must be contacted
  • All permitting and inspection requirements must be followed
• In areas without a local inspection authority:
  • Verification must be provided that an electrician has inspected:
    • The meter base
    • Member-owned equipment

Manufactured homes:

• Inspections must be performed by a certified electrical inspector from:
  • Ohio Department of Commerce – Division of Industrial Compliance/Building Code Compliance (DIC), or
  • Indiana Department of Homeland Security – Fire and Building Safety Section (IDHS)

After inspection:

• The electrician or certified inspector must complete the bottom portion of the required document

BBB List of Electricians
Inspection Form - Non-Manufactured Home
Inspection Form - Manufactured Home