Ill. Admin. Code tit. 83 § 501.120

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Section 501.120 - Meter and Equipment Handling Requirements

a) A utility shall store all meters not in service in a secure, weather-protected environment and stack the meters in an upright position or in a manner recommended by the manufacturer. The weather-protected environment requirement does not apply to utility vehicles used to transport meters.

b) A utility shall provide a secure means of transporting a meter prior to its installation and after its removal from service.

c) A utility shall cap the inlet and outlet connections of a meter when the meter is not in service. Meter caps are not necessary when a meter is located within a utility's proving room or meter soaking room or after the meter has been tested and is waiting for repair.

d) A utility shall protect all auxiliary and tertiary equipment prior to installation and after removal from service.

e) If a utility drops or in any way damages a meter or auxiliary or tertiary equipment prior to installation, the utility shall not place that equipment into service until the utility establishes the proper operation and accuracy of the equipment.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 83, § 501.120

Adopted at 39 Ill. Reg. 12494, effective 8/25/2015.