Meter Base General Information
- Member furnishes and owns the meter base.
- Meter bases must be U.L. approved.
- All single-phase meter bases rated over 100 amps must be equipped with a lever-operated jaw release bypass. The bypass must be rated to carry the full load capacity of the base. (see exhibit A)
- The minimum width of a 200 amp underground meter base acceptable for use is 11 ¼”.
- All meter bases must have a swing style latch or other appropriate latch that will prevent unauthorized access and accept a utility padlock or wire style seal.
- All meter base installations must be inspected by the appropriate inspecting authority before electrical service can be connected.
- All installation upgrades and re-wiring of meter bases must be inspected by the appropriate authority, if required by the county.
- Meter bases must be installed according to national, state, and county codes, and according to NineStar Connect requirements.
- Meter bases cannot be mounted on homes that do not have permanent foundations. For homes without permanent foundations, bases must be mounted on a meter pedestal.
- Meter bases cannot be located where it will cause a hazard to persons or be subject to damage.
- Meter bases cannot be located in carports, breezeways, enclosed porches, etc. NineStar Connect must have full access at all times.
- Meter bases cannot be installed on NineStar Connect poles.
- For services exceeding 400 amps, a lockable CT cabinet with a minimum size of 3’x3’x14” and a plywood backing is required.
- Meter bases must be continuous amp rating.
- For double lug meter base installations – a disconnect will be required for services to outbuildings, barns, garages, etc.All residential services shall be a minimum of 200 amp.
- If member owned utilities, hazards or obstacles are not marked and are damaged by NineStar Connect or its contractors, it will be the responsibility of the member to repair the damage.
- For three-phase service installations, contact NineStar Connect for specifications.
- Underground services must be installed a minimum of 24” below final grade and maintain meter height at eye level, minimum 4’ from final grade and maximum 6’ from final grade.
- NineStar Connect must be notified of any hazards or obstacles including member owned utilities (i.e., pipes, septic lines, electrical lines, water lines, etc.) prior to starting construction to extend service overhead or underground. In all cases, obstacles must be clearly marked and/or exposed.
- Bottom of riser for UG service must be exposed for NineStar inspection.
- Only authorized NineStar personnel are permitted to remove or tamper with our meters. Any attempt to remove or alter the meters without proper authorization may result in penalties up to $500 and service disruptions.
- Maintain clearance around the transformer of at least 10 feet on the side with the doors and a minimum of 3 feet on all other sides. Any obstructions within this area may be removed or damaged during maintenance or service restoration. Keep the area free of anything that could block access including trees, shrubs, debris, etc. (See Exhibit B)
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