Austin |
Building Criteria Manual |
Section 5. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION - MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND OTHER TECHNICAL CODES |
Appendix 5.2.0. ELECTRICAL CODE |
§ 5.2.6. ELECTRICAL METERS ON EAVES
When there are practical difficulties involved in relocating, repairing, or rebuilding the electrical service for a structure served by the City of Austin Electric Utility, a licensed electrician may place an existing meter on the eave of the structure under the following circumstances:
A.
A permit has been secured for electrical service work;
B.
The permitted work requires that the meter be placed on the eave;
C.
The electrician has paid all fees associated with placing the meter in its final location;
D.
The meter is placed on the eave for a period not to exceed 45 days.
Any electrician who fails to comply with all of the requirements of this rule may be subject to the license suspension provisions of the adopted Electrical Code.