Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) Metering
Types and Voltages. Workers with an MSP Class 1 Qualification are permitted to
perform work on single-phase, socket-based meters, operating at a maximum of 120/240
volts or 120/208 volts. This level of qualification does not include
transformer-rated meters. Also, connections of meter communications devices shall be
outside of energized meter panels.
b)
Work to be Performed. MSP Class 1 meter workers may install, remove and replace
single-phase, 120/240 volt or 120/208 volt self-contained meters in standard
socket-based metering installations. Connections for communication conductors shall
be outside the energized meter panels. MSP Class 1 meter workers may be required to
install jumpers on single-phase services where bypass provisions are provided or
operate a manual bypass switch to maintain service continuity where
applicable.
c) Safety Skills
1) Knowledge of basic electrical theory and
associated hazards and ability to perform work while avoiding hazards; and
2) Knowledge of and ability to perform work in
compliance with procedures and safety rules applicable to class of work performed,
including:
A) Basic safety (e.g., driving hazards
and animal bite prevention);
B)
Electrical safety;
C) OSHA
requirements;
D) State
requirements;
E) Personal protective
equipment;
F) Distribution safety
procedures.
d)
Essential Technical Skills
1) Knowledge of basic
AC/DC electrical theory;
2) Knowledge of
single-phase electrical metering;
3)
Knowledge of electric distribution in general;
4) Knowledge of the meter panel and socket layout
for the metering conditions of this class of meter work;
5) Ability to identify energy diversion or
tampering related to this class of meter work;
6) Ability to install and remove damaged and
undamaged meters;
7) Ability to read
meters used in this class;
8) Ability to
use tools appropriate to this class of work;
9) Ability to connect meter communications
external to the meter panel;
10)
Customer contact skills;
11) Ability to
distinguish between single-phase and poly-phase services;
12) Knowledge of DSP construction standards and
local inspection authority requirements;; and
13) Ability to safely jumper single-phase meter
sockets to maintain service continuity.
e) Determination of Essential Technical and Safety
Skills
1) MSPs shall develop and implement a
program to train workers to perform Class 1 meter work safely and
properly;
2) A minimum of 500 hours on
the job training with a Class 1 meter worker (with at least 1 year of experience as
a Class 1 meter worker) or with a meter worker with a higher classification and
successful completion of the MSP classroom training program.
f) Meter Worker Certification and Re-certification
Requirements
1) Employees are certified by the
certified MSP, based on successful completion of the training program referenced in
subsection (e), demonstrated ability to perform Class 1 meter worker safety skills
and essential technical skills, and prior experience;
2) A Class 1 meter worker who has not performed
metering work equivalent to that described in subsection (b) for six months or more
shall be re-certified prior to performing Class 1 meter work.
