Blank Meter Socket Cover

[JMBSD]

I'm having to change the meter layout of a multifamily project due to updated utility guidelines. 400A meter paks are in short supply still, however I found one available out of state that has 2 more sockets than we need. Spoke with utility planner and he says we can blank glass unused meter sockets. I have not run into this exact scenario before. Is that pretty standard? I'm assuming the utility has the final say on that since it's utility controlled equipment?

I was told directly by the planner that because of the state and utility changes the standards department no longer answers questions regarding setup or alternatives. Apparently they were overwhelmed with too many requests for clarifications on guideline interpretations so they now basically say everyone has access to the standards guide and has to figure it out themselves. Problem is, of course, there are many sections that can be read multiple ways not to mention the fact that there are many items that are not even addressed at all. It's absolutely stupid how unhelpful that attitude is.

That being the case, I'm hesitant to just take his verbal word on it, only to be flagged by their inspector.

 

[electrofelon]

I don't see any issue, and if the planner told you it's fine, than it should be fine. Get it in writing maybe in case the planner works for Seattle city light and is thus a moron.

 

[JMBSD]

oh they have those in Seattle too? Ya I'm trying to get him to email me back but no go so far, all I have is his word.

 

[electrofelon]

oh they have those in Seattle too? Ya I'm trying to get him to email me back but no go so far, all I have is his word.

Haha yeah. I Don't know if it's just bad luck or they indeed have a proclivity for hiring the worst field reps...... recently had one who kept not scheduling a disconnect off a house and reconnect to the temp service. Was holding up the whole project so I just went there and swung the triplex over and made the connections myself. The crew really needed to demo the wall. Got a super nasty gram from some line crew manager or whatever. I did not take even apologize or give in the slightest and told them to talk to num-nuts as I tried over and over to get him to send it to scheduling. The recent one is a 6 month battle with the guy who is trying to say my meter socket needs to move due to clearances, but he is citing a clearance from the section in "meter rooms" which It says right in the scope does not apply to outdoor meters, but he says it still applies....we went back and forth and I said I am not accepting his decision and need to speak with his supervisor. That was 2 months ago, haven't heard back yet .

 

[Fred B]

Haha yeah. I Don't know if it's just bad luck or they indeed have a proclivity for hiring the worst field reps...... recently had one who kept not scheduling a disconnect off a house and reconnect to the temp service. Was holding up the whole project so I just went there and swung the triplex over and made the connections myself. The crew really needed to demo the wall. Got a super nasty gram from some line crew manager or whatever. I did not take even apologize or give in the slightest and told them to talk to num-nuts as I tried over and over to get him to send it to scheduling. The recent one is a 6 month battle with the guy who is trying to say my meter socket needs to move due to clearances, but he is citing a clearance from the section in "meter rooms" which It says right in the scope does not apply to outdoor meters, but he says it still applies....we went back and forth and I said I am not accepting his decision and need to speak with his supervisor. That was 2 months ago, haven't heard back yet .

Sounds like N***G. Call for scheduling a disconnect/reconnect and on hold for hours, once took 13 hrs to get to speak to a person, Day one on hold until their offices closed and got disconnected, Day two, on hold for 6 and a half hours to finally get a person and then an extra hour to actually get a date/time for the D/R. This was an urgent issue so had to sit on hold.

 

[infinity]

If they're saying it's okay I wouldn't worry about it. The purpose of the cover is to close off unused sockets. Are you referring to one of these? Saw this on a bike ride from someone who is a fan and gave a nod to Eddie Van Halen.

 

[electrofelon]

Sounds like N***G. Call for scheduling a disconnect/reconnect and on hold for hours, once took 13 hrs to get to speak to a person, Day one on hold until their offices closed and got disconnected, Day two, on hold for 6 and a half hours to finally get a person and then an extra hour to actually get a date/time for the D/R. This was an urgent issue so had to sit on hold.

I haven't had too much issue with NG but I mostly go cowboy with them and do whatever I want/need to do cuz they are so chill and don't care about anything.