Section 1220-04-02-.18 - GRADE OF SERVICE(1) Within the base rate area, no utility shall connect more customers on any line than are contemplated under the grade of service charged the customer on such line.(2) On rural lines where multi-party service is provided no more than eight (8) customers shall be connected to any one circuit, unless approved by the Authority. All rural circuits now serving more than eight (8) shall be changed to meet this requirement within a three (3) year period following adoption of these rules. The telephone utility may regroup customers in such a manner as may be necessary to carry out the provision of this rule. Upon completion or delay in the meeting of this requirement a report to that effect shall be filed with the Authority.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1220-04-02-.18
Original rule certified May 9, 1974. Editorial changes made by the Secretary of State pursuant to Public Chapter 305 of 1995; "Commission" and references to the "Commission" were changed to "Authority" and references to the "Authority"; effective March 28, 2003.Authority: T.C.A. § 65-2-102.