Okla. Admin. Code § 165:35-15-10

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 165:35-15-10 - Location of meters

(a)Outdoor meters.

(1) Where a meter is installed outdoors, it shall be placed on the exterior of a building or on a support or pole in a location readily accessible to authorized utility representatives for meter reading, testing and maintenance; and shall not be subject to severe vibration, dust, vapors or corrosive liquids. The meter shall be the temperature compensating type.

(2) A meter shall not be placed in a location where it may be accidentally damaged or at a location on a building where it will cause inconvenience, either to the consumer or the utility's representative.

(3) An outdoor meter, except for unusual circumstances, shall not be more than five and one-half feet (5 ½') or less than two and one-half (2½') feet above ground level, measured from the center of the meter cover.

(b)Indoor meters.

(1) No residential meter shall be installed inside a residence after the effective date of this Chapter unless agreed upon by the utility and the consumer.

(2) Where a meter is installed indoors, it shall be located where it will be readily accessible to authorized utility representatives for meter reading, testing, and maintenance and shall not be subject to severe vibration or excessive dampness.

(3) A meter shall not be located in a hazardous location nor in a location where accessibility is difficult. A meter shall not be placed in any location where the visits of the meter reader will cause inconvenience either to the consumer or the utility.

(4) An indoor meter shall not be more than five and one-half feet (5½') or less than two and one-half (2½') feet above floor level, measured from the center of the meter cover.

(c)Relocation of meters. A utility may, at its option and at its expense, relocate any meter, except that in case of a relocation which is made necessary due to inaccessibility or hazardous location caused by the consumer, dangerous conditions, including aggressive animals, or to prevent a recurrence of discovered tampering or unauthorized diversion of service, the utility may, at the consumer's expense, relocate the meter loop and service entrance facilities to a location agreeable to the utility and consumer; and if no location can be agreed upon, the Commission will designate the location upon request by either party.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:35-15-10

Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2633, eff 6-25-93

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014