Illinois Administrative Code
Title 83 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part 501 - STANDARDS OF SERVICE FOR GAS UTILITIES AND ALTERNATIVE GAS SUPPLIERS
Subpart B - NATURAL GAS MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
Section 501.120 - Meter and Equipment Handling Requirements

Universal Citation: 83 IL Admin Code ยง 501.120

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024

a) A utility shall store all meters not in service in a secure, weather-protected environment and stack the meters in an upright position or in a manner recommended by the manufacturer. The weather-protected environment requirement does not apply to utility vehicles used to transport meters.

b) A utility shall provide a secure means of transporting a meter prior to its installation and after its removal from service.

c) A utility shall cap the inlet and outlet connections of a meter when the meter is not in service. Meter caps are not necessary when a meter is located within a utility's proving room or meter soaking room or after the meter has been tested and is waiting for repair.

d) A utility shall protect all auxiliary and tertiary equipment prior to installation and after removal from service.

e) If a utility drops or in any way damages a meter or auxiliary or tertiary equipment prior to installation, the utility shall not place that equipment into service until the utility establishes the proper operation and accuracy of the equipment.

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