Meter Clearance?

[Marc D. Shunk]

Originally Posted by dvalley

Doors or windows cannot be within one foot of the meter.

Where'd that information come from? It's certainly not part of any model code.

[brepanshek]

Thanks David, this is where I found this information awhile back ago. Again this I don't think is code, just a reference I use.

[Speedy Petey]

Originally Posted by Marc D. Shunk

Where'd that information come from? It's certainly not part of any model code.

I agree. That is some local POCO's own requirements.

[David P. Valley]

Upon researching even more, I can not locate any national codes that state socket meter requirements adjacent to openable doors.

I did happen to locate additional local codes which do include different meter socket clearances adjacent to an openable door.

http://www.alliantenergy.com/docs/gr...ub/p012675.pdf

http://www.tvepa.com/images/Specifications.pdf

With this in mind, I would still recommend moving meter to a safer location, due to any mechanical damage that could result in the long run.

[Speedy Petey]

Originally Posted by dvalley

With this in mind, I would still recommend moving meter to a safer location, due to any mechanical damage that could result in the long run.

The ONLY purpose that would serve would be to give the potential buyer ammunition to ask for a lower price.