Preparing a Detailed Work Plan is Phase Two of the Construction Project Process

Step 1
After we've received your signed contract and payment, a BGE designer will contact you to confirm that the initial information you gave BGE is still accurate.

• Load information - If it has changed, make sure BGE has the correct connected load information: cubic-feet-per-hour (CFH) and kilowatt (kW) needs.
• Voltage class and gas delivery pressure - Check to make certain that the equipment you're using requires standard gas pressure and standard electric service or that you inform us otherwise. 
• Transformer and meter locations - Let us know if the proposed transformer or agreed upon meter locations have changed.
• Responsible person - Confirm who are the responsible parties for managing your portion of the project: owner, electrician, HVAC contractor, plumber, construction superintendent, and who if anyone, is authorized to sign the final design print, besides the owner. 
• Detailed utility site plans - Confirm that BGE has the final plans, showing where easements, property lines, and other on-site utility lines are located: fuel, water, sewer, telephone, electric, etc.This facilitates design turn around time and minimizes the possibility of changes later.Please notify BGE immediately if any detail of your plan requirements change.

Step 2
BGE will prepare a detailed gas and electric installation design, including the specific plans needed for our construction crews to perform the work.

Step 3
BGE will send a copy of the Final BGE Design Drawing to you.

Step 4
You return the signed design drawing, any right-of-way agreements, and any remaining payment due.At this point, full payment must be received before construction work will be scheduled.

Note: For townhouse developments, BGE will not proceed with work until signed design drawings are received from both the developer and builder.

Step 5
BGE will apply for the utility permits required for the installation of our facilities.The time this takes varies, depending on the location and type of permit.On average, the standard utility permit requires 4-8 weeks for approval.However, some permits may take considerably longer.

Any changes subsequent to the execution of the contract, such as significant changes in connected load, voltage class, delivery pressure, transformer and meter location, or inadequate site conditions will delay our work and may result in additional costs for re-engineering, design and/or construction.