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Chapter 5

Meter bases/sockets

General The meter base/socket you purchase and install shall meet the following general
requirements requirements:
• Be a ring-type socket that includes a screw-type, stainless steel, or aluminum
meter ring (snap-type rings must be stainless steel).
• Be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved.
• Be rated for exterior use and be rain-tight according to NEMA-3R.
• Have all unused openings tightly sealed from the inside of the socket.
• Be plumb and securely fastened to the supporting structure.
• Have a cover that is securely attached to the meter base/socket case.
NOTE: Meter base/socket and current transformer enclosures shall not be used as a
junction box.

Meter base/ For single-family residences and manufactured and mobile homes, you are required
socket location to install your meter base/socket in a place that is accessible to PSE. All locations
are subject to approval by a PSE Representative. If you have questions regarding
meter locations, call your CCS Representative.
Meter bases/sockets and current transformer (CT) enclosures must be located:
• Outside.
• On the front one-third of your home closest to normal public access.
• In an area that is not subject to being fenced or walled in (such as patios, decks,
porches, breezeways, backyards, and carports).
• On a structure that is owned by you.
These locations allow PSE to:
• Read your meter in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain your meter efficiently.
• Disconnect your service in case of fire.
Meter location information is provided in the Electric Underground Service Installation
Requirements handout.

Grounding All meter bases/sockets, enclosures, and conduit shall be bonded and grounded in
requirements accordance with the NEC.

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