Metering Code Overview

The Metering Code covers the requirements for the deployment of modern, accurate metering systems with reliable communication facilities across the electricity industry production and supply chain to measure and record energy production and utilization. This is to ensure the financial viability of the electricity industry.



Metering Code Overview

Distribution Code Overview

Metering code comprises 3 parts and appendices as depicted in the above diagram



Part 1: General Conditions (GC)

Part 1 comprises 3 sections which are listed below. Some of the topics discussed in this part are “Background”, “Definitions”, “Disputes”, “Metering Code Review Panel “ and “Unforeseen Circumstances”.
Part One
Section 1: Background
Section 2: Interpretation and Definitions
Section 3: Review Process and Disputes

Part 2: Grid Metering Code

Part 2 contains 5 sections which are listed below. A few of the topics covered are “Scope”, “Derogations”, “Type of Connection Points”, “Location of Main and Check Metering systems”, “Applicable Standards”, “Characteristics of the Metering System”, “Accuracy of Metering”, “Metering Information Register”, “Initial Calibration”, “Commissioning Tests”, “Periodic Tests” and “Access to Metering Data”. .
Part 2
Section 1: Objectives and Scope
Section 2: Metering Requirements
Section 3: Ownership and Associated Obligations
Section 4: Certification, Calibration and Testing of Metering System
Section 5: Security And Data Access

Part 3: Distribution Metering Code

Part 3 consists of 5 sections which are listed below. Among the topics discussed are “Derogations”, “Installation and Replacement of Metering Equipment”, “Technical requirements and accuracy of Meters”, “Certification of New Metering Installations”, “Inspection and Periodic Tests”, “Faulty Metering Equipment”, “Access to Metering Systems”, “Security of Metering Systems”, “Remote Metering Equipment” and “Data Management”. .
Part 3
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Obligations
Section 3: Certification and Tests
Section 4: Access and Security
Section 5: Meter Reading and Data Management.

Appendices

There are 6 appendices as listed below:
Appendices
Appendix A: Certification Tests
Appendix B: Commissioning Tests
Appendix C: Sealing Procedures
Appendix E: GMC Metering Characteristics: Classification of Connection Points and Location of Metering Systems
Appendix F: Meter Installations
Appendix G: List of Metering Code Panel Members