306.1 Location and Installation of Meter
Meters and service switches in conjunction with the meter shall be installed in accordance with the latest revision of American National Standards Institute, Incorporated Standard C12 (American National Code for Electricity Metering), and will be readily accessible for reading, testing and inspection, and where such activities will cause minimum interference and inconvenience to the Customer. Customer shall provide, without cost to the Cooperative, at a suitable and easily accessible location:
(1) sufficient and proper space for installation of meters and other apparatus of the Cooperative, (2) meter board, (3) meter loop, (4) safety service switches when required and (5) an adequate anchor for service drops. All meters installed after July, 1980 shall be located as set forth herein, provided that, where installations are made to replace meters removed from service, this section shall not operate to require any change in meter locations which were established prior to July, 1980, unless the Cooperative finds that the old location is no longer suitable or proper, or the Customer desires that the location be changes. Where the meter location on the Customer’s premises is changed at the request of the Customer, or due to alterations on Customer’s premises, the Customer shall provide and have installed at his expense, all wiring and equipment necessary for relocating the meter. All meters will be located outside the building except as may be permitted with the prior written approval of the Cooperative.
306.2 Type of Meter and Ownership of Meter
The Cooperative shall provide, install, own, and maintain all meters necessary for the measurement of electrical energy. Such meters shall be of a standard type which meets industry standards; however, special meters not conforming to such standards may be used for investigation or experimental purposes.