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Putting a fence (or anything else) too close to the meter will start
an electrical fire. Call the Fire Department for the required
distance. It's probably around 6 feet, which means never put anything
within 6 feet of the meter.


How did you arrive at that number?

In industrial settings, 36" is required in front of electrical panels.
Only thing I'm sure of on an outdoor setting is the meter reader must have
access to it.