Sec.16-11-237. Installation and maintenance of submeters

(a) Submeters and any submetering equipment shall be installed by the submetering customer in accordance with the provisions of all applicable codes and standards, including the National Electrical Safety Code, the National Electrical Code, and state and local electric codes.

(b) Submeters shall be clearly and permanently labeled with the owner's identity, in order that submeters are clearly distinguishable from the electric company's meters. In addition, each submeter shall be permanently marked to indicate the portion of the premises and all facilities it serves. Submeters shall be securely mounted in a manner as to be reasonably free from damage. All submeters shall be visually accessible to submetered parties or access shall be provided upon request. Submeters located indoors shall be mounted in a clean, dry and safe location. If located outdoors, all equipment associated with the submeter shall be suitable for outdoor installation or otherwise weatherproofed and the meters shall be mounted at a height of not less than 24″ above ground level.

(c) All electricity sold to submetered parties shall be measured by commercially acceptable meters, owned and maintained by the submetering customer.

(Effective August 21, 1991)