17 Premises Condition Codes

Question 1

Dog or premises appears to pose no threat or bodily injury to the Meter Reader..

Answer 1

Code A - Dog

Question 2

Two or more dogs on the premises

Answer 2

Code B - Dogs

Question 3

One or more dogs pose a threat of bodily injury to the Meter Reader. If more than one dangerous dog is on the premises, Code “B” should be used in conjunction with Code “C”.

Answer 3

Code C - Dog Watch

Question 4

Read is obtainable with the aid of a key, keycard, combination or assistance from a customer with a key to gain access to the meter or meters.

Answer 4

Code D - Key

Question 5

A public relations problem may exist with this customer. The Meter Reader should exercise extra caution when on these premises and with customers.

Answer 5

Code E - Public Relations

Question 6

Read is obtainable over or through a fence or other obstruction.

Answer 6

Code F - Fence

Question 7

Read is obtainable with the aid of a monocular or binoculars.

Answer 7

Code G - Scope

Question 8

Read is obtainable through a window, window screens, screen doors, security doors, mail slots, or any other available opening.

Answer 8

Code H - Screen

Question 9

(Directional) The Meter Reader should enter a yard from an adjacent location (different from the traditional front entry).

Answer 9

Code I - Cut

Question 10

Go Left

Answer 10

Code J

Question 11

Go Right

Answer 11

Code K

Question 12

Go Center

Answer 12

Code L

Question 13

Go Front Door

Answer 13

Code M

Question 14

A permanent condition exists that may cause bodily harm to the Meter Reader.

Answer 14

Code N - Hazard

Question 15

Special Instructions Sheet (S.I.S.) separate sheets, and/or maps containing access and/or location directions.

Answer 15

Code P - Special Instructions

Question 16

An inaccessible meter condition, which requires continual customer access to obtain read(s).

Answer 16

Code S - Access

Question 17

A remote electric meter that will require the use of another device for reading.

Answer 17

Code X - Hexagram