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<p>Under Schedule 7 of the Electricity Act 1989, the supplier shall determine the
position of the meter within the customer’s premises, unless in all circumstances
it is more reasonable to place it outside premises or in some other position. The
position of a gas meter must comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
1998. This requires consumers to have access to the meter and emergency control valve
for safety reasons. If a meter box is locked, the consumer must be provided with the
corresponding key.</p><p> </p><p>For prepayment meters, under the terms of their supply
licence, suppliers must alter the position of the meter if it is not safe and reasonably
practicable in all circumstances for the consumer to use it.</p>
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