S.C. Code Regs. § § 103-701

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 103-701 - Application of Rules

1. Jurisdiction. These rules shall apply to any person, firm, partnership, association, establishment or corporation (except public utilities owned or operated by any municipality or agency thereof and/or any water authority specifically exempted by statute) which is now or may hereafter become engaged as a public utility in the business of furnishing water to any water consumer within the State of South Carolina.

2. Purpose. These rules are intended to define good practice. They are intended to insure adequate and reasonable service. The utilities shall assist the commission and the ORS in the implementation of these rules and regulations.

3. Waiver of Rules. In any case where compliance with any of these rules and regulations introduces unusual difficulty or where circumstances indicate that a waiver of one or more rules or regulations is otherwise appropriate, such rules or regulations may be waived by the commission upon a finding by the commission that such waiver is not contrary to the public interest.

S.C. Code Regs. § 103-701

Amended by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 5, eff May 25, 2007.