Patent ID: 7085128
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: H02B

Abstract:
1. A preconstruction utility pedestal comprising: an elongated support member defining an inner side and an outer side and having a top end and a bottom end; a plate affixed on the inner side of said support member for attachment to a foundation wall for a building; a first bracket substantially parallel to said plate disposed on said support member for mounting an electric meter at the top end of said support member so said electric meter faces toward said outer side; an electric power outlet removably secured to said support member proximate to said first bracket and accessible from said outer side, said electric power outlet removably connectable to an electric meter; and a second bracket substantially parallel to said first bracket for mounting a gas utility meter, said second bracket affixed to said support member intermediate of said plate and said first bracket, said second bracket comprising a first meter mounting portion and a second elongated portion extending substantially perpendicular to and extending away from said support member to space meter mounting portion from said electric power outlet and said first bracket to a predetermined distance, said predetermined distance comprising at least a minimum safe distance.