N.J. Admin. Code § 14:3-4.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 14:3-4.4 - Testing of utility meter testing equipment

(a) A utility shall ensure that its meter testing equipment is tested and either sealed or certified in accordance with this section at each of the following events or time intervals:

1. Each time the equipment is moved, except if the equipment is portable meter testing equipment;

2. Each time the security seal on the equipment is broken;

3. Each time the equipment is cleaned, handled or maintained in any way that could affect its accuracy; and

4. At the following time intervals:

i. For all meter testing equipment, except bell provers used for ensuring accuracy of gas meters, every 12 months; and

ii. For bell provers, every five years.

(b) To comply with this section, a utility shall do either of the following:

1. Have its meter testing equipment tested and sealed by NJ Weights and Measures; or

2. Meet both of the following requirements:

i. Have its meter testing equipment tested and certified by a laboratory approved and recognized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with testing equipment traceable to NIST; and

ii. Prior to utilizing the equipment for compliance with this subchapter, submit to the Board a written approval, issued by the Superintendent of NJ Weights and Measures, accepting the laboratory that performed the certification for purposes of compliance with this subchapter.

(c) The cost of complying with this section shall be borne by the utility.

(d) A utility shall make its meter testing equipment available at all reasonable times for inspection and/or use by Board staff or its designees.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:3-4.4

Repeal and New Rule, R.2008 d.119, effective 5/19/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 4077(b), 40 N.J.R. 2481(a).
Section was "Equipment for testing".