- (1) A utility may use service contracts when its tariff requires certain assurances from the customer for a specific service level such as a commitment to a minimum period of service.
(2) If the utility chooses to use service contracts, the utility must provide the commission with samples of the service contracts.
- (a) Gas, electric, and water companies must provide the commission with samples of all service contracts currently in use.
- (b) Telecommunications companies not classified as competitive must provide the commission with samples of current service contracts within five days after a request by the commission.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.180. WSR 02-11-081 (Docket No. U-991301, General Order No. R-498), § 480-80-141, filed 5/14/02, effective 6/17/02.]