Section 69-09-02-18 - Standard voltage and allowable variation1. Each utility furnishing electric service shall adopt a standard nominal voltage, or voltages, as may be required by the design of its distribution system for its entire constant voltage service area or for each of the several districts into which the distribution system, or systems, may be divided. The voltage maintained at the utility's service terminals as installed for each customer shall be reasonably constant with a variation in voltage at any time of not more than seven percent above or below nominal voltage. A utility may furnish electric service to a particular customer, or to a group of customers at a specific location on its system under conditions of voltage variation greater than sever percent if approval thereof is obtained from the commission.2. Variations in voltage in excess of those specified herein caused by service interruptions, the action of the elements, temporary separatior of parts of the utility's system, infrequent and unavoidable fluctuations of short duration, or other causes beyond the control of the utility shal not be considered a violation of this section.N.D. Admin Code 69-09-02-18
General Authority: NDCC 49-02-11
Law Implemented: NDCC 49-02-11