S.C. Code Regs. § § 103-654

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 103-654 - Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

A. Each telephone utility shall adopt and pursue a maintenance program aimed at achieving efficient operation of its system so as to permit the rendering of safe, adequate and continuous service at all times.

B. Maintenance shall include keeping all plant and equipment in a good state of repair consistent with safety and the adequate service performance of the plant affected, such as:

1. Broken, damaged, or deteriorated parts which are no longer serviceable shall be repaired or replaced.

2. Adjustable apparatus and equipment shall be readjusted as necessary when found to be in an unsatisfactory operating condition.

3. Electrical faults, such as leakage or poor insulation, noise induction, crosstalk, or poor transmission characteristics shall be corrected to the extent practicable.

S.C. Code Regs. § 103-654