In what way can a meter socket enclosure and it's glass meter be protected per 2008NEC 110.27 (B)?
An overhead service was relocated to the sidewall of a residence along which runs a narrow driveway. The asphalt of the driveway meets the brick of the sidewall.
The riser pipe on the line side of the meter is RMC and on the load side is RNC Sch. 80 but the glass meter sticks out 6" from its can and is "subject to physical damage", for example from a pick-up with an overextended load. The top of the meter can is 6 feet off grade.
POCO is tardy in coming out to review the situation and I wonder what means can be used to protect the meter. The hurried contractor says he will return the service to the back wall of the house where a new deck complicates the location due to the minimum height requirement of the drop. The homeowner dosen't want to pay any more money, and I must make a ruling.
Any suggestions on how to protect the meter?
Thanks
An overhead service was relocated to the sidewall of a residence along which runs a narrow driveway. The asphalt of the driveway meets the brick of the sidewall.
The riser pipe on the line side of the meter is RMC and on the load side is RNC Sch. 80 but the glass meter sticks out 6" from its can and is "subject to physical damage", for example from a pick-up with an overextended load. The top of the meter can is 6 feet off grade.
POCO is tardy in coming out to review the situation and I wonder what means can be used to protect the meter. The hurried contractor says he will return the service to the back wall of the house where a new deck complicates the location due to the minimum height requirement of the drop. The homeowner dosen't want to pay any more money, and I must make a ruling.
Any suggestions on how to protect the meter?
Thanks
