Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 20 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Subtitle 70 - SERVICE SUPPLIED BY WATER COMPANIES
Chapter 20.70.06 - Inspections and Tests
Section 20.70.06.09 - Periodic Tests
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 20.70.06.09
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
Each utility shall make periodic tests of meters and standards to assure their accuracy. These tests shall be scheduled within the calendar year, or earlier, when the interval is stated in years, or within the calendar month, or earlier, when the interval is stated in months. The basic periodic test interval may not be longer than provided for in the following schedule: (Note: Maintenance programs suggested by manufacturers of the following meters and devices should be carefully followed.)
A. Meters.
(1) 5/8 in. ----------------------------- 10 years
(2) 3/4 in. ------------------------------ 8 years
(3) 1-in. -------------------------------- 6 years
(4) 1-1/2 in. and 2-in. ------------------ 4 years
(5) 3-in. and 4-in. ---------------------- 2 years
(6) 6-in. and larger -------------------- 12 months
B. Working Standards.
(1) Volumetric tank ---------------------- 5 years
(2) Scales ------------------------------ 12 months
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