N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16 § 226.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 226.7 - Gas meters-customer installations

(a) Pressure and temperature corrections. At each meter location where the metered volume of gas is corrected to standard conditions, the correction shall be made by use of an appropriate approved type meter and/or correction device. For this purpose, standard conditions shall be 14.73 pounds per square inch absolute and 60° F. All meter installations measuring at delivery pressures in excess of 30 pounds per square inch gauge shall have their measurement recordings corrected for supercompressibility or assure the same accuracy as specified for meters with correction devices in section 226.6(b) (4) of this Part.

(b) Installation of temperature correcting equipment. At each outdoor meter location or location where the meter is exposed to temperatures equivalent to an outdoor environment, an appropriate approved type meter or accessory that corrects the metered volume of gas to a standard temperature of 60° F, as prescribed in subdivision (a) of this section, shall be installed.

(c) A meter with an index reading other than zero may be placed in service, provided that meter and billing records are kept in a manner permitting verification of the readings as of the time of removal from the prior premises and installation at the succeeding premises.

(d) Operating pressure.

(1) Gas meters shall not be used at an operating pressure that exceeds the manufacturer's maximum allowable operating pressure for the meter.

(2) Rebuilt or repaired tinned case meters shall not be used at a pressure greater than 50 percent of the pressure used to test the meter after rebuilding.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 § 226.7