Current through September 2, 2024
Section 31.21.01.311 - TIMES WHEN SERVICE MAY BE TERMINATED - OPPORTUNITY TO AVOID TERMINATION OF SERVICE01.When Termination of Service Is Prohibited. Except as authorized by Rule 303 or this rule, service provided to a customer, applicant, resident or occupant shall not be terminated:a. On any Friday, Saturday, Sunday, legal holidays recognized by the state of Idaho, or on any day immediately preceding any legal holiday; orb. At any time when the utility is not open for business.02.Times When Service May Be Terminated. Service may be terminated: a. At any time when there is a dangerous condition pursuant to Rule 303.01 or the utility is ordered to do so pursuant to Rule 303.02;b. Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for any reason authorized by Rules 302 and 303;c. Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday for illegal use of service pursuant to Rule 303.03 or if the premises are unoccupied and service has been abandoned; ord. Between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, if the utility is unable to gain access to the meter during normal business hours or for illegal use of service pursuant to Rule 303.03.03.Personnel to Authorize Reconnection. Each utility shall have personnel available who are authorized to reconnect service if the conditions cited as grounds for termination are corrected to the utility's satisfaction. Service shall be reconnected as soon as possible, but no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the utility's conditions are satisfied and reconnection is requested.04.Opportunity to Prevent Termination of Service During Premise Visit. If a utility needs to visit a customer's premise to terminate service, the utilities employee may identify himself or herself to the customer or other responsible adult upon the premises and announce the purpose of the employee's visit. The employee may be authorized by the utility to accept full or partial payment and, in such case, the employee will not terminate service. Nothing in this rule prevents a utility from proceeding with termination of service if the customer or other responsible adult is not on the premises.05.Notice of Procedure for Reconnecting Service. During a premise visit the utility employee designated to terminate service may give to the customer or leave in a conspicuous location at the affected service address, a notice showing the time of and grounds for termination, steps to be taken to secure reconnection, and the telephone numbers of utility personnel or other authorized representatives who are available to authorize reconnection.06.Applicant Without Service - Customer Requested Termination. Nothing in this rule prohibits a utility from terminating service at any time pursuant to a customer's request.Idaho Admin. Code r. 31.21.01.311