Market Rules

Chapter 6 - Appendix 6.1

Metering Obligations

Metering Service Providers

MSP Obligations

1.3.1 The following activities shall be performed by registered MSPs

• 1.3.1.1 the provision, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, replacement, inspection and testing of metering installations

• 1.3.1.2 the registration of metering installations with the IMO and the preparation of all meter point documentation and other [support]documentation … for registration; and

• 1.3.1.3 the resolution of trouble calls relating to metering installations and metering data in accordance with sections 1.3.2.14 and 1.3.2.15 of this Appendix.

MSP Obligations

• The registered MSP has the responsibility to ensure all the requirements of section 1.3.1 are satisfied.

Some MSP function related activities could be performed by contractors, MMPs, etc.

• The MSP cannot delegate this responsibility.

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MSP Obligations

Sample activities related to the provision, installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, but not registration of MI, commissioning of the MI, inspection & testing of MI, and resolution of MTRs are:

• Provision and installation of ITs, meters, meter enclosures, test blocks, communications, cabling.

• Maintenance, repair and replacement of metering equipment and MI.