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Where can I locate external meters for domestic connections?

As agreed, an external meter cabinet will be used to house our equipment. The external meter cabinet shall be supplied and fitted by you to NIE Networks specification. Diagram Fig.D10 details the requirements for termination of the service cable and connection of the meter.

The position of the external meter cabinet shall be directly accessible from the main entrance driveway and should be positioned on the front elevation of the dwelling, or on the gable wall within 2000mm of either corner of the front elevation as detailed on your proposal drawing.

The main entrance driveway must provide full un-obstructed vehicular access directly to the external meter position. Remote meter positions away from the dwelling or garage structure will not be accepted for any permanent domestic connections.

NIE Networks has the right of final determination on the location of the metering equipment in a premise.