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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 023 - Public Service CommissionSubagency 0002 - Public Service Commission Rules
Chapter 3 - ELECTRIC, GAS AND WATER UTILITIES
Section 3-16 - Meter Location

023-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-16

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Current through April 27, 2019
Section 3-16 - Meter Location

(a) Meters and associated devices shall be installed in a reasonable location accessible for reading, testing, inspection, removal and where such activities will minimize interference and inconvenience to the customer and utility per tariff.

(b) No meter shall be installed in any location where the meter or associated service lines may be unnecessarily exposed to damage.

(c) The customer shall provide, without cost to the utility, a suitable location accessible for metering and installation of equipment required to receive service.

(d) Meters located inside buildings are discouraged. If so located, meters shall be as near as practicable to where the service conductor or pipe enters the building.

(e) All electric meters shall be located and installed in accordance with NEC and NESC, as applicable.

(f) Gas utilities shall:

  • (i) Locate all meters and service regulators in accordance with 49 CFR § 192;
  • (ii) Provide for the shortest safe distance to the customer's building entrance or point of utilization equipment;
  • (iii) Submit a plan to the Commission, upon request, to address existing residential service meters not in compliance with this section.

(g) Water meters shall be located to protect from freezing, excessive heat, temperature variations, vehicular damage and inflow of surface water.

023-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-16

Adopted, Eff. 3/21/2016.

Amended, Eff. 4/8/2019.