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METER INSTALLATIONS. 15.1 LOCATION OF METERS (a) Gas meters must be installed on the outside of buildings or service structures. Exceptions to this practice must be approved by the Cooperative. The Cooperative retains sole discretion to determine whether or not to install or replace a conventional meter with a smart meter. (b) Meters shall not be installed in places difficult to access, such as over open pits, behind boilers, or where conditions exist that would adversely affect such devices. It shall be the consumer’s responsibility to maintain a clear space of at least thirty inches in front of the meter. (c) Any change in the location of service connections must be approved by the Cooperative prior to the move. In cases where unusual conditions exist, the Cooperative shall be consulted prior to installation.