Guidelines/Requirements

  • Member furnishes meter base
  • Meter bases must be U.L. listed
  • Meter base jaws must be tin-plated copper
  • All single-phase meter bases rated for 320 amps must be equipped with lever-operated jaw release and bypass. The bypass must be rated to carry the full load capacity of the base.
  • The minimum width of a 200 amp underground meter base acceptable for use is 11 and ¼ inches.
  • 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
  • Meter bases must be installed according to national, state, and county codes, and according to REMC requirements
  • Meter bases will not be allowed on back of homes for new construction.
  • Meter bases cannot be mounted on single wide mobile homes. The 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. Clark County REMC must have full access at all times.
  • Self-contained meter bases for loads exceeding 400 amps or for all installations requiring current transformers contact Clark County REMC.
  • Meter bases must be continuous amp rating.