South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 103 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Article 7 - WATER UTILITIES
Subarticle 7 - STANDARDS AND QUALITY OF SERVICE
Section 103-771 - Interruptions of Service
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, December 22, 2023
A. Each utility shall make reasonable efforts to avoid interruptions of service, but when interruptions occur, service shall be re-established within the shortest time practicable, consistent with considerations of safety.
B. Scheduled interruptions shall be made at a time that will not cause unreasonable inconvenience to customers and shall be preceded by adequate notice to those who will be affected.
C. Each utility shall maintain records and notify the commission and the ORS of any interruption in its service in accordance with 103-714.
D. If an interruption affects the service of any public fire protection system, the utility shall immediately notify the public official responsible for fire protection.
E. When the system pressure is provided through mechanical means, emergency standby pumping equipment or other adequate facilities shall be available to maintain pressure in the mains in the event of failure of the primary pumping facilities.
Amended by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 5, eff May 25, 2007.
