4 Colo. Code Regs. § 723-5-5303

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 4 CCR 723-5-5303 - Meter Testing Equipment and Facilities

(a) Each utility furnishing metered water service shall, unless specifically exempted by the Commission, provide such meter laboratory, standard meters, instruments, and other equipment and facilities as may be necessary to make the tests required by these rules. Such equipment and facilities shall be acceptable to the Commission and shall be available at all reasonable times for inspection by the Commission's authorized representatives.

(b) Each utility shall make such tests as are prescribed under these rules with such frequency, in such manner, and at such places as may be approved by this Commission. Each utility shall file an application for approval of such testing practices. The application shall include:

(I) the information required by paragraphs 5002(b) and 5002(c);

(II) a description of the test methods employed and the frequency of tests or observations for determining volume of water consumed;

(III) a description of meter testing equipment, including methods employed to ascertain and maintain accuracy of all testing equipment;

(IV) rules covering testing and adjustment of service meters when installed and periodic tests after installation; and

(V) supporting information and justification for the items listed in subparagraphs (I) through (IV) of this paragraph.

(c) Revisions to any portion of an approved application identified in paragraph (b) of this rule shall only be accomplished by the filing and approval of a new application.

(d) If the utility does not have suitable means for testing, the utility must have a certificate from the meter manufacturer showing that each meter has been tested for accuracy.

(e) The utility shall keep records of certification and calibrations for all testing equipment required by this rule for the life of the equipment.

(f) In its tariff, each utility shall include a description of its meter testing equipment and of the methods employed to ascertain and maintain accuracy of all testing equipment.

(g) For those paragraphs of this rule which require a utility to maintain facilities and equipment, a utility may meet those requirements by having the facilities and equipment readily available (as, for example and without limitation, by contracting with a testing facility). A utility which uses this paragraph of the rule is responsible for its compliance with the provisions of this entire rule.

(h) For those paragraphs of this rule which require a utility to test or to maintain equipment, a utility may meet those requirements by having the equipment tested by a third party (as, for example and without limitation, an independent testing facility). A utility which uses this paragraph of the rule is responsible for its compliance with the provisions of this entire rule.

4 CCR 723-5-5303

42 CR 07, April 10, 2019, effective 4/30/2019

45 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 9/10/2022

45 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 9/30/2022