196Power of entry by metering coordinator and metering provider

#### 196 Power of entry by metering coordinator and metering provider 196 Power of entry by metering coordinator and metering provider > > (1) A metering coordinator or metering provider may enter the premises of a customer for the following purposes— > > > > > (a) reading, testing, maintaining, inspecting or altering any metering installation at the premises, > > > > > (b) calculating or measuring energy supplied or taken at the premises, > > > > > (c) checking the accuracy of metered consumption at the premises, > > > > > (d) replacing meters. > > > (2) A power of entry to premises under this section may be exercised only during daylight hours except— > > > > > (a) in an emergency, or > > > > > (b) if there is a problem with a meter on the premises that poses a risk to safety. > > > (3) Sections 55, 58–60 and 62 apply to the power of entry conferred on a metering coordinator or metering provider under this section in the same way as they apply to a power of entry conferred on an authorised officer under Division 3 of Part 5. > > > (4) In this section— > > > > metering coordinator has the same meaning as in the National Electricity Rules. > > > > metering provider has the same meaning as in the National Electricity Rules. > > **s 196:** Ins 2016 No 8, Sch 1 \[15\]. Am 2021 No 23, Sch 1.7; 2021 No 34, Sch 1\[30\]–\[33\].