Segment #17 – Cause of Incidents – Appendix A (Discussion on Hot Sockets)

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. ________________________________________________________________________ Segment #17 BCUC admits that there have been 24 “post-installation incidents”, but “it’s possible there are others.”  Based on what?  But they are ruling out … Continue reading Segment #17 – Cause of Incidents – Appendix A (Discussion on Hot Sockets)

2016-07-27 Segment #17 BCUC admits to there having been 24 “incidents” and maybe more. Isn’t this enough?

1)    This article about cell phones reducing sperm count and motility was circulated a few months ago but a member asked to have it sent around again because it is so important. There are many studies that have shown that sperm are dramatically affected by having cell phones kept in pockets. Remember that cell phones … Continue reading 2016-07-27 Segment #17 BCUC admits to there having been 24 “incidents” and maybe more. Isn’t this enough?

Segment #16 – Post-Installation Incidents

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. __________________________________________________________________________ Segment #16 This segment of the BCUC response proves that there have been fires – they admit it. And BC Hydro admits it does NOT … Continue reading Segment #16 – Post-Installation Incidents

Segment #11 – Standards and Meter Compatibility (cont’d) – Specific Safety Standards for Meters

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. ___________________________________________________________________________ Segment #11 In the BCUC’s draft report below, it is acknowledged that ITRON meters do not have to be certified safe by CSA because they … Continue reading Segment #11 – Standards and Meter Compatibility (cont’d) – Specific Safety Standards for Meters

Segment #10 – Standards and Meter Compatibility (cont’d)

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. ___________________________________________________________________________ Segment #10 In this section, BCUC acknowledges that the meter bases are designed for the analogs, but tries to assure that the bases and $$smart … Continue reading Segment #10 – Standards and Meter Compatibility (cont’d)

Segment #8 – Meter Safety Jurisdiction (cont’d) – Utilities (cont’d)

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. ___________________________________________________________________________ Segment #8 BCUC admits below  that, under the BC Utilities Commission Act, it is responsible for public safety and oversight of equipment. Also, it says … Continue reading Segment #8 – Meter Safety Jurisdiction (cont’d) – Utilities (cont’d)

Segment #6 – Meter Safety Jurisdiction (cont’d) – BC Safety Authority

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. ___________________________________________________________________________ Segment #6 Below is the admission by BC Safety Authority (BCSA) that the meters are exempt from Electrical Safety regulations. Also, BCSA is not mandated … Continue reading Segment #6 – Meter Safety Jurisdiction (cont’d) – BC Safety Authority

Segment #4 – Investigation Scope (cont’d) – Smart Meter Background

RESPONSE TO “BCUC’s Staff Report on Smart Meter Fire Safety Concerns” KEY:  Highlighted text is from Sharon Noble  Non-highlighted text is the draft report as written by BCUC staff. ___________________________________________________________________________ Segment #4 Please note the contradictions regarding the need to certify the smeters by an independent body. Also note that Saskatchewan has required that any … Continue reading Segment #4 – Investigation Scope (cont’d) – Smart Meter Background