siemens and meter readings - legal access

[xxorlsxx]

Hi All,

had a letter today from a company called siemens from nottingham saying and i quote "for safety reasons we are required by law to carry out regular inspections of your gas meter"

 

Am i right in thinking that as i own my own house and am responsible arranging my own checks?

 

I have a feeling that there may be a charge involved....

Any thoughts.

[Migster]

Siemens are a big multinational corporation.I think a number of energy suppliers must contract out to them, as they also do this in London where I live. I've had similar cards through my door in the past and they have 'inspected' my meter, though this simply consisted of a chap taking a meter reading. There was no charge.

[dx100uk]

by law they must be allowed to see a meter once in 24mts

to ensure no tampering / is safe.

 

dx

[stu007]

Hi

 

If you are concerned about this may i suggest that you contact your energy supplier and ask them to clarify the letter is correct.

 

Also have a look at this link its the Association of Meter Operators: www.meteroperators.org.uk/

[greigster]

This is quite normal and there will be no charge.

Yes it maybe true that you own your own house but you do not own the gas meter.

[assisted blonde]

If they dont read your meter every 24months I understand they can be fined