Guidance

Smart meter installation in domestic new build premises

Guidance to facilitate successful smart meter installations in domestic new build premises.

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Published
23 November 2020

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Smart meter guidance for domestic new builds

PDF, 183 KB, 9 pages

Details

This guidance is for builders, architects and all those involved in the specification of metering locations in new build premises, especially multiple dwelling units. It will help ensure the successful installation and operation of smart meters. It covers:

  • relative positioning of electricity and gas smart meters in consumer premises
  • housing of gas smart meters
  • relevant existing guidance

See also the Building Regulations and Approved Documents index.

Updates to this page

Published 23 November 2020

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