170 IAC 6-1-10 Periodic inspections and tests

Sec. 10. (a) For testing the accuracy of water meters, the utility may: (1) adopt the method set out in subsection (b); or (2) request approval of an alternative method, as provided for in subsection (c). (b) Each consumer water meter installed shall be periodically inspected and tested or replaced in accordance with the following schedule, or more often if the results may warrant, to ensure that the meter accuracy is maintained within the limits set out in section 9 of this rule: 5/8 inch meters 10 years, or for 100,000 cubic feet or equivalent units registered 5/8 by 3/4 inch meters 10 years, for 100,000 cubic feet or equivalent units registered 3/4 inch meters 8 years, or for each 150,000 cubic feet or equivalent units registered 1 inch meters 6 years, or for each 300,000 cubic feet or equivalent units registered 1 1/2 inch and over On an as needed basis, based on consumption and revenue, but not less frequently than 4 years (c) If a utility can furnish evidence that the method outlined in subsection (b) is not necessary, an alternate testing method may be used if submitted to and approved by the commission through the commission's thirty (30) day administrative filing procedure.