3 AAC 52.475 - Maintenance and testing standards

(a) A utility shall adopt and pursue a maintenance program of periodic tests, inspections, and field maintenance to achieve efficient operation of its system so as to permit safe, adequate, and reliable service at all times. Each utility shall maintain reasonable records indicating compliance with this subsection.

(b) A utility with generating facilities shall maintain for each generating station a station log that must include the following information:

(1) the daily hours of operation of each machine;

(2) a record of any period during which a generating unit is unavailable for service and the reason why; and

(3) the dates when repair or maintenance work for a machine was performed and an explanation of the nature of the work.

(c) A utility shall maintain or have access to the necessary facilities, instruments, and equipment for testing its metering and recording equipment and shall adopt prudent utility practices for periodic testing and maintenance, with due regard to equipment manufacturers' recommendations and applicable safety codes, to ensure the integrity of its operation.

Notes

3 AAC 52.475

Eff. 1/1/87, Register 100

Authority:AS 42.05.141

AS 42.05.151

AS 42.05.291

AS 42.05.331

AS 42.05.341