Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-8-.18
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024
Section 770-X-8-.18 - Meter Test By Request(1) Upon written request of any customer, the utility shall, without charge, make a field test of the accuracy of the meter in use at customer's premises provided that the meter has not been tested within one-half the maximum interval provided in the schedule under 770-X-8-.17(3).(2) Should any customer request a bench test of their meter, the utility may require in its tariff a charge to defray cost of testing, such charge not to exceed the following schedule of fees: Schedule of Fees |
Meter Size | Fee |
5/8 and 3/4 | $10.00 |
1 inch and 1-1/2 inch | $15.00 |
2 inch | $20.00 |
Over 2 inches | Actual Cost of Test |
(3) Upon written application to the Commission by any customer, a test of the customer's meter as provided in the preceding paragraph (2) will be monitored by a representative of the Commission as practicable.(4) If meter is found to register fast in excess of the accuracy limits prescribed under 770-X-8-.17, the charge required by Paragraph B above shall be refunded but, if below such accuracy limit, the charge may be retained by the utility as a service charge for conducting test.(5) If the customer so desires, the customer or an authorized representative shall have the privilege of witnessing the test and a written report giving the results of the test will be furnished to the customer upon request.(6) A meter shall in no way be disturbed after the utility has received notice that application has been made for test by the Commission unless a representative of the Commission is present or unless authority to do so is first given in writing by the Commission or by the customer.Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-8-.18
Effective January 1968. Amended October 1988. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission on February 5, 2013, pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-7.Author: Alabama Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 37-1-32, 37-1-53.