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Home My WebLink About20181101Final Approved Tariffs.pdfFirst RevisionSheet 170-K Canceling I.P.U.C.No.27 Original Sheet 170-K AVISTA CORPORATION d/bla Avista Utilities IDAHO RULES AND REGULATIONS-continued 23.METER READINGAND BILLING PRACTICE:-continued 3.When other than normal billing periods are caused by the Customer;i.e., opening an account,services for six days or less will be treated as an addition to the next normal billing period,and the total billed on the basis of a normal billing period; consumptions for seven days or more will be billed as a normal billing period,i.e.,closing an account,services for 27 to 35 days will be billed as a normal billing period.The billings for services less than 27 and more than 35 days will be prorated. 4.When other than normal billing periods are caused by the Company,due to modification of meter reading schedules as required by changing conditions,services will be billed on a normal billing period basis,or prorated,whichever produces the smaller bill. 5.The Company may estimate meter readings for fractional month's use and render bills based on these estimated readings. 6.Where the Company's meter reader is unable to gain access to the premises to read the meter on his regular meter trip,the Company may estimate meter readings or request the Customer to send in the meter reading on a post card furnished by the Company. 7.See UtilityCustomer Relations Rule 204. 24.METER ACCURACY The Company shall ensure that customers receive service with adequate pressure, heat content,and accurate measurement of gas consumption.No meter that is mechanically defective shall be placed in service or allowed to remain in service after a defect has been discovered. A new gas meter installed for the use of any customer shall not be more than one (1) percent slow and not more than one (1)percent fast.Any meter removed from service for testing or repair shall be adjusted to the tolerance prescribed by the Avista Utilities Gas Standards Manual prior to being reinstalled. Issued September 18,2018 Effective November1,2018 Issued by Avista Utilities By Patrick Ehrbar,Directorof RegulatoryAffairs IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Approved Effective Oct. 31, 2018 Nov. 1, 2018 Per O.N. 34178 Diane M. Hanian Secretary I.P.U.C.No.27 Original Sheet 170-L AVISTA CORPORATION d/b/a Avista Utilities IDAHO RULES AND REGULATIONS-continued 25.METER TESTING A.Reporting.After December 31st of each year,results of the installed meter testing program will besummarized,analyzed,and made available at the request of the Commission. B.Meter Records. Meter history records shall be maintained until superseded by a later test,but not lessthantwoyears.These records shall give: 1.sufficient information to identify the meter, 2.the reason for the test, 3.the date of the test and reading of the meter, 4.the name of the person making the test,and 5.the accuracy as found and as left,togetherwith enough of the data taken atthetimeofthetesttopermittheconvenientcheckingofthemethodsemployedandthecalculations. C.Testing of Meters. All tests to determine the accuracy of registrations of gas service meters shall be madewithasuitablemeterproverortestingequipment. 1.New Meter Testing Program. a.New meters shall be factory tested and certified to meet accuracy criteria as specified herein. b.Acceptance testing shall be performed by the Company prior to installation of new meters per the Avista Utilities Gas Standards Manual. 2.Installed Meters Testing Program, a.Installed meters shall be inspected and tested against meteringtoleranceprescribedhereinandpertheAvistaUtilitiesGas Standards Manual. b.Meters found to be outside the prescribed tolerances shall be immediately adjusted or replaced.No meter shall be reinstalled iffoundtobemorethantwo(2)percent slow or fast when tested at the prescribed rate(s)of flow. Issued September 18,2018 Effective November1,2018 Issued by Avista Utilities By Patrick Ehrbar,Directorof RegulatoryAffairs IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Approved Effective Oct. 31, 2018 Nov. 1, 2018 Per O.N. 34178 Diane M. Hanian Secretary I.P.U.C.No.27 Original Sheet 170-M AVISTA CORPORATIONd/bla Avista Utilities IDAHO RULES AND REGULATIONS-continued c.The methodologyfor sample sizes and analysis for the installedmetertestingprogramisderivedfromtheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)/American Society for Quality (ASQ)Standard Z1.9 (Standard Z1.9)and other generallyacceptedinspectionstandards. i.For diaphragm meters 1000 CFH and smaller,a randomsampleofmetersshallbeselected,tested within aprescribedsamplesize,and analysis conducted usingStandardZ1.9.The random sampling program shallbeginduringthe10*year after meter installation,asestablishedbylastsetdate. ii.Larger capacity meters shall be tested per the Avista UtilitiesGasStandardsManual. D.Meter Tests Requested by CustomersTheCompanywill,without charge,test the accuracy of registration of a meter uponrequestofaCustomer,provided that the Customer does not request such a test morefrequentlythanonceina12-month period. If a Customer requests more than one meter test within any 12-month period,theCompanyshallinformtheCustomer,prior to the test,that if the meter is found toregisterwithinthe2percentacceptedtolerancestandard,under normal operatingconditions,the Customer shall be required to pay the actual cost to perform the metertest. No billing adjustment shall be required if the test results show an average registrationerroroflessthan2percent. 26.MAPS AND RECORDS OF FACILITIES Maps and records shall be kept on file or availableelectronically in the principalofficeofeachdivisionordistrict.The maps shall show the size,character,andlocationofeachstreetmain,district regulator,street valve,and when practicable,each service connection in the corresponding territory served.In lieu of showingthedateofinstallationandservicelocationonmaps,a separate record may bemaintained. Issued September 18,2018 Effective November 1,2018 Issued by Avista UtilitiesBy Patrick Ehrbar,Directorof RegulatoryAffairs IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Approved Effective Oct. 31, 2018 Nov. 1, 2018 Per O.N. 34178 Diane M. Hanian Secretary I.P.U.C.No.27 OriginalSheet 170-N AVISTA CORPORATION d/bla Avista Utilities Each division or district office shall maintain records of the gas distribution systemthatwillenabletheCompanytofurnishinformationregardingtheprovisionofservicetoApplicantsandCustomers. The Commission may inspect facilities and records as necessary as provided insection61-521,Idaho Code. Issued September18,2018 Effective November 1,2018 Issued by Avista Utilities By Patrick Ehrbar,Director of RegulatoryAffairs IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Approved Effective Oct. 31, 2018 Nov. 1, 2018 Per O.N. 34178 Diane M. Hanian Secretary