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126.03.4-3.05. Customer Meters

AR ADC 126.03.4-3.05Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 126. Public Service Commission
Division 03. Utilities Division
Rule 4. Special Rules - Gas (Refs & Annos)
Section 3. Operations
Ark. Admin. Code 126.03.4-3.05
126.03.4-3.05. Customer Meters
A. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
(1) Each gas utility shall provide, own, install, operate, and maintain at its expense equipment necessary for regulating and measuring service delivered to each customer. Installation, operation, and maintenance of meters shall be in accordance with the American Gas Association's “Gas Measurement Manual” to the extent such Manual is not in direct conflict with these Special Rules, the Arkansas Gas Pipeline Code, or the Arkansas State Gas Code.
(2) A utility may charge a Commission-approved fee for additional meters provided at the customer's request or used as special meters. The amount of the approved fee shall be set forth in the utility's tariffed schedule of fees and charges.
B. Meter Location
Meters shall be placed in locations not subject to severe vibration and shall be readily accessible and visible to authorized gas utility representatives for meter reading, testing, and maintenance. Meters shall be installed in accordance with Subpart H of the Arkansas Gas Pipeline Code.
C. Meter Relocation
(1) A gas utility may, at its option and expense, relocate meters. Meters relocated at the option of the gas utility shall be for just cause. A gas utility shall coordinate and cooperate with the customer in relocating the meter.
(2) The customer shall provide and have installed at his expense all piping and equipment necessary for relocating the meter when relocation is:
(a) requested by a customer;
(b) required because of customer-initiated alterations; or,
(c) necessary to prevent a recurrence of discovered tampering or damage caused by the customer.
Current with amendments received through May 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 126.03.4-3.05, AR ADC 126.03.4-3.05
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