Okla. Admin. Code § 165:45-5-10

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 165:45-5-10 - Meter testing facilities and equipment

(a)Equipment and facilities arranged for accurate testing of meters. Each utility furnishing metered gas service shall own or arrange for equipment and facilities and follow test procedures necessary for accurate testing of its meters to the limits of accuracy specified in this Subchapter. The laboratory apparatus and equipment shall be available at all times for inspection or use by the Commission or its authorized representative. A utility may contract for testing of its meters by another utility. A facility operated by a person other than a utility engaged in the repair and testing of meters, may, after inspection by the Commission, be authorized to test and certify meters for utilities as provided in this Section.

(b)Equipment for testing small capacity meters. Each utility shall own and maintain, or have available, a minimum of one (1) meter prover of approved type and of a capacity adequate for the testing of small capacity meters. Each meter prover shall be equipped with all accessories needed for accurate meter testing, and it shall be maintained in proper adjustment so that it will be capable of determining the accuracy of any service meter to within plus or minus one-half (1/2) of one (1) percent. Each meter prover shall be so placed that it will not be subjected to drafts and excessive changes of temperature.

(c)Equipment for testing large capacity meters. Each utility furnishing metered gas service through large capacity meters shall have available and maintain in proper adjustment, proving equipment, equipped with all accessories needed for accurate meter testing and suitable for determining the accuracy of any large capacity meter to within plus or minus one-half (1/2) of one (1) percent

(d)Equipment for testing orifice meters. Each utility furnishing metered gas through orifice meters shall have available and maintain in proper working condition, equipment suitable for the testing and calibration of such devices to ensure the accuracy based upon nationally recognized industry standards and practices such as American Gas Association Report Number 3.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:45-5-10

Amended at 13 Ok Reg 3259, eff 7-25-96

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 21, July 15, 2019, eff. 7/25/2019