Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-5-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 770-X-5-.04 - Metering, Inspections, And Tests

(1) Meter and Recording Equipment Requirements - Every telephone meter and recording device shall be tested prior to its installation, either by the manufacturer, the telephone utility, or an approved organization equipped for such testing. Such equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition, shall be tested periodically in their normal operating location and wiring and shall be accurately read. Periodic testing and maintenance of controlling trunk equipment shall be performed to assure the integrity of their operation.

(2) Provisions for Testing Circuit and Switching Equipment - The telephone utility shall provide or have access to test facilities which will enable it to determine the operating and transmission capabilities of circuit and switching equipment either for routine maintenance or for fault location.

(3) Meter Reading Records - When mechanical and/or electronic recording devices are used in connection with telecommunication service, the meter reading data and related customer records from which the customer's bills are prepared shall show:

(a) Identifying number or means to determine readily the customer's name, address, and classification.

(b) Meter readings.

(c) Date of meter reading.

(d) Multiplier or constant if used.

(4) Meter and Recording Equipment Requirements - All meters and/or recording devices shall accurately perform the following:

(a) For message rate service where timing the length of message is not involved, the meter and/or recording device shall show the number of completed messages sent by the access line which it is measuring.

(b) For message rate, measured rate, and/or message toll service when in addition to recording the calls it is necessary to time the calls, the recording device shall show the number of calls and the chargeable time involved in each call and the access line making such call. Where a meter is associated with the access line making the call, the meter shall accumulate the number of message units used for these calls.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-5-.04

Effective June 1968. Amended April 1988. Filed with LRS February 5, 2 013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission on February 5, 2013, pursuant to the Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-7.

Author: Alabama Public Service Commission

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 37-1-53, 37-1-60, 37-2-3.