25-7.065. Meter Test by Request

(1) Upon request of a customer, the utility shall, without charge, make a test of the accuracy of the meter in use at his premises; provided, first, that the meter has not been tested by the utility or by the Commission within twelve months previous to such request.

(2) Should any customer request a meter test more frequently than provided for in subsection (1) of this rule, the utility may require a deposit to defray the cost of testing, such deposit shall not exceed the following for each test:

(a) Meters with a capacity rating of 250 cfh or less – $34.00 dollars;

(b) Meters with a capacity rate of over 250 cfh through 2500 cfh – $85.00 dollars;

(c) Meters with a capacity rating over 2500 cfh – $129.00 dollars. If the meter is found to be more than two percent (2%) fast, the deposit shall be refunded, but if found to be less than or equal to two percent (2%) fast, the deposit may be retained by the utility as a service charge for conducting the test.

(3) If the customer so desires, he or his authorized representative shall have the privilege of witnessing the test and a written report, giving the results of the test, shall be furnished the customer upon request.

(4) At the request of the customer, the utility shall make arrangements for a meter test to be conducted by an independent meter testing facility of the customer’s choosing. The customer shall be responsible for negotiating and paying to the independent meter testing facility any fee charged for such a test. Such independent meter testing facilities shall, at a minimum, conform to the requirements of the American Gas Association Gas Measurement Manual, Meter Proving Part No. Twelve, 1978 edition. Where appropriate, the meter may be field tested. The customer shall be responsible for all the costs to the utility associated with a meter test by an independent meter testing facility. The utility shall provide a detailed estimate of such costs and may require payment of such costs prior to the actual meter test. If the meter is found to be running fast in excess of the limits established by these rules, such costs shall be refunded, but if within the allowable limits, the utility may retain the costs.

(5) The utility may, at its discretion, conduct its own test of the meter in conformance with the testing standards established by these rules. In the event that separate tests of the same meter conflict as to whether the meter meets the accuracy standards established by these rules, at the request of the utility or the customer, the Commission will resolve the matter.

Rulemaking Authority 350.127(2), 366.05(1), 368.03, 368.05(2) FS. Law Implemented 366.05(1), (3), (4), 368.03, 368.05 FS. History–New 10-20-73, Repromulgated 1-8-75, Amended 5-4-75, 10-11-83, 2-13-84, Formerly 25-7.65, Amended 10-11-12.