Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-12-1-.03 - Metering, Inspections and Tests
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through April 4, 2022
(1) Competitive Local Exchange Carriers that
provide local exchange service through resold telecommunication services,
unbundled network elements and/or special access are exempt from the provisions
of this rule.
(2)
Provisions
of Testing. The telephone utility shall provide or have access to test
facilties 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 service
classification.
b. Meter
readings.
c. Date of Meter
reading.
d. Multiplier or constant
if used.
(4)
Meter
and Recording Equipment Test Facilities. Every telephone meter and/or
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.
(5)
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.
When a meter and/or recording device is associated with the access line making
the call, the meter and/or recording device shall accumulate the number of
message units used for these calls.
(6)
Request Tests. Upon request
of any customer the telephone utility shall make a test of any meter and/or
recording device related to his billing. Such requests should not be made more
often than once every three months unless unusual circumstances
exist.
(7)
Test Records.
A record of all meter and/or recording equipment tests and adjustments
and data sufficient to allow checking of the results shall be recorded. Such
record shall include the identifying number of the meter and/or recording
device; its type; the date and kind of test; and the results of each
test.
Notes
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