# The Meters (Approval of Pattern or Construction and Method of Installation) Regulations 1990, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of these Regulations)
These Regulations set out the procedure for obtaining approval of the pattern or construction and manner of installation of meters to be used for ascertaining the quantity of electricity supplied by an electricity supplier to a customer.
Regulations 1 and 2 provide for the citation, commencement and interpretation of the Regulations. Regulation 3 sets out the circumstances in which a meter may be regarded as approved, and regulation 4 (which introduces the Schedule) sets out the procedure for obtaining approval. Regulation 5 specifies the procedures to be followed when testing meters submitted for approval.
Regulations 6 and 7 provide for notification of refusal or approval of an application and regulation 8 deals with cases where approved meters have been modified. Regulation 9 provides for fees payable in relation to an application for approval, and regulation 10 makes transitional arrangements.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/791/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/meters-approval-of-pattern-or-construction-and-method-of-installation-regulations-1990/note
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