Con Edison: steam operations - section v - location and installation of meters and service equipment

section v - location and installation of meters and service equipment

The Company's meters and service equipment and the Customer's stop valve shall be located:

In the cellar or basement except by special permission from the Company.
As near as practicable to the point of entrance of the steam service line.
In a space adequately ventilated, dry, free from corrosive vapors, and where the ambient temperature does not exceed 100°F (38°C).
In an accessible position in accordance with the requirements of the Company and the authorities having jurisdiction. A clear space, as designated by the Company, shall be provided around this equipment.

The Company's meters and service equipment and the Customer's stop valve shall not be located:

Where they could become a hindrance, obstruction or exposed to mechanical damage.
Under water pipes or other pipes which may be subject to sweating unless such pipes are provided with suitable means for preventing condensation from dripping on this equipment.
In any recess or enclosure unless its design and location have been approved by the Company.

The Customer shall provide a clear approach, free of any hazards, to allow the passage of the meters and associated equipment to its final location at the time of its initial installation and at any time in the future when removal or replacement of any of the above is required. Where large meters and equipment are required, the Customer shall provide elevators, lifts, or ramps of adequate strength, or hatchways of adequate size, for passage of the meters and the equipment.

Meters supported off the floor by the piping run shall be located so that the center line of the meter piping is a height of approximately 6 feet where practicable, but in no case more than 8 feet or less than 4 feet above floor. Meters supported from the floor shall be installed in accordance with Company specifications. Meter piping runs and floor supports shall be so installed that the meter is plumb and level.

Supports for Company and Customer's equipment and meter piping shall be securely fastened in a manner acceptable to the Company. It is recommended that bolts and expansion shields and anchors be used on brick, stone and concrete walls and ceilings. The Company will not accept nails, wood plugs or dowels as a means of fastening such supports.