Fla. Admin. Code R. 25-30.255

Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024

Section 25-30.255 - Measurement of Service for Water Utilities

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this rule, each utility shall measure water sold upon the basis of metered volume sales unless the Commission approved flat rate service arrangements for that utility.

(2) A utility may provide flat rate on estimated service for:

(a) Temporary service where the utility can readily estimate water use.

(b) Public and private fire protection service.

(c) Water used for street sprinkling and sewer flushing when provided for by contract between the utility and the municipality or other local governmental authority.

(3) To measure service, each utility shall use meters which conform to the Standards for Cold Water Meters as adopted by the American Waterworks Association. Copies of these manuals and standards may be obtained from the American Waterworks Association, Publication Sales Department, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80235.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 25-30.255

Rulemaking Authority 350.127(2), 367.121 FS. Law Implemented 367.081, 367.111 FS.

Amended 9-12-74, Formerly 25-10.87, 25-10.087, Amended 11-10-86.

New 9-12-74, Formerly 25-10.87, 25-10.087, Amended 11-10-86.