<p>The Government has required energy suppliers to establish a Smart Metering Installation Code of Practice:</p><p>http://www.energy-uk.org.uk/publication/finish/37-smart-meter-policies/786-smart-meter-installation-code-of-practice-smicop-january-2013.html</p><p>The code of practice was approved by Ofgem and came into effect on 1 June 2013. It includes detailed requirements about the arrangement of smart meter installation visits and the information that customers should be given in advance of the visit.</p>