ARTICLE 3

METERS, METER TESTS AND RECORDS

Note: Throughout this Article 3, cited standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) means the most recent approved ANSI standard as amended from time to time.

R8-09     LOCATION AND CONTROL OF METERS

(a)  No consumer's meter shall be installed in any location where it may be unreasonably exposed to heat, cold, dampness or other cause of damage, or in any unduly dirty or inaccessible location.

(b)  Unless otherwise authorized by the Commission, each electric utility shall provide, install, and continue to own and maintain all meters necessary for the measurement of electric energy consumed by its customers.

(c)  All meters shall be of a standard type that meets applicable industry standards for the type and application of electric utility service.

(d)  Meters shall be placed on stable and unobstructed supports sufficient for the purpose of maintaining the integrity of the meter, meter base, and any other appurtenant equipment necessary for metered utility service.

(e)  Meters shall be easily accessible and acceptable clearances shall be maintained on all sides of enclosures for installing, removing, reading, testing, communicating, and making necessary adjustments and repairs. Such clearances must allow for any hinged doors or panels to be opened a minimum of 90 degrees. When two or more meter enclosures are placed on one meter board, each meter enclosure shall be tagged to indicate the circuit metered.

(f)  Each customer shall provide and maintain a suitable and convenient place for the location of meters, where they will be readily accessible at any reasonable hour for the purpose of reading, testing, repairing, removing etc., and such other appliances owned by the utility and placed on the premises of the customer shall be so placed as to be readily accessible at such times as are necessary, and the authorized agent of the utility shall have authority to visit such meters and appurtenances at such times as are necessary in the conduct of the business of the utility.

(NCUC Docket No. E-100, Sub 153, 11/27/2019.)