Section 15-301. ENERGY METER LOCATIONS

 

301.1Meters shall be located outdoors whenever possible unless extraordinary circumstances prevent it.

301.2 When an indoor electric meter installation is replaced due to modifications in electric service equipment by the utility it shall be relocated outdoors at no expense to the customer.  The cost of connecting the Meter to the customer’s electric service panel shall remain with the customer.

 

301.3Whenever a new natural gas or electric service line is installed or an existing natural gas or electric service line is replaced, the Meter shall be placed outdoors at no expense to the Customer.  However, Meter relocation and house piping costs incurred for the convenience of the Customer shall be at the Customer’s expense and shall be calculated in accordance with the Commission’s approved Tariff for this service.

 

301.4If a Meter is located where it is inaccessible for purposes of maintenance, the Customer must grant access to the Meter for maintenance or service Disconnection within the provisions of subsection 310.1. The Customer shall bear the cost of relocating the Meter if it must be moved due to the Customer’s affirmative denial of access to the Meter.

 

authority

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (“Commission”) pursuant to D.C. Official Code, 2001 Ed. § 2-505 and § 34-802.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 10381, 10389 (June 1, 1979); Final Rulemaking published at 27 DCR 1834 (April 24, 1981); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 10014 (September 26, 2008); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12494 (December 12, 2008).

EditorNote

Formerly 15 DCMR § 301, "Discrimination."