Wisconsin Administrative Code
Public Service Commission
Chapter PSC 113 - Service Rules For Electrical Utilities
Subchapter IX - Electric Meter Testing Programs and Record Requirements
Section PSC 113.0913 - Testing of meters used with instrument transformers on single-phase service
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง PSC 113.0913
Current through August 26, 2024
In this section, "meter" or "meters" may refer to metering system(s).
(1) Meters used with instrument transformers on single-phase service, together with associated equipment such as demand equipment, control devices, etc., shall be tested on the customer's premises, a central testing facility or in a mobile test facility, except pars. (a) and (d), for accuracy at unity power factor under the following circumstances:
(a) Before being
placed in service. For new meters given a prior test by the manufacturer, the
manufacturer's certified test results may be substituted for this
requirement.
(b) When they are
suspected of being inaccurate or damaged.
(c) When the accuracy is questioned by a
customer. (See s.
PSC 113.0922.)
(d) When they are removed from
service.
(e) Within a period of 6
months before or 6 months after 8 years of service for non-surge-proof and 12
years for surge-proof meters. Exception: Lagged-demand meters shall be tested
every 8 years. Electronic (solid state) meters may be tested instead in
accordance with the plan outlined in s.
PSC 113.0921.
(2) Meters equipped with electronic programmable registers may be shop tested on a periodic basis.
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