Ill. Admin. Code tit. 83, § 501.120 – Meter and Equipment Handling Requirements | Midpage
§ 501.120
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 83, § 501.120
Meter and Equipment Handling Requirements
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Sections 8-301, 8-302, 8-501, 9-201, 10-101, 10-107, 19-110(e)(3) and 19-115(b)(1), (b)(4) and (b)(5) of the Public Utilities Act [220 ILCS 5/8-301, 8-302, 8-501, 9-201, 10-101, 10-107, 19-110(e)(3) and 19-115(b)(1), (b)(4) and (b)(5)].ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
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.