Columbia Primary metering ordinance (§ 27-94)
Chapter 27: Utilities · Article III. Water and Light System
In short: The city electric department provides, installs and maintains all primary metering equipment. Customers who request service at primary voltage must furnish, install and maintain everything beyond the primary metering point. The director may also require primary metering on other services if it best fits the electric load.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The department shall furnish, install and maintain all primary metering equipment. When service is requested at primary voltage, the customer shall furnish, install and maintain all parts of the electric system beyond the primary metering point. Primary metering may be installed on any other service, when, in the opinion of the director, such type of metering best meets the requirements of the electric load to be served.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 27-94
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.