Or. Admin. Code § 860-036-1660 - Customer Requested Pressure Test

(1) A customer may request the water utility to perform a water pressure test. The first test in a 12-month period is free of charge and must be completed within seven calendar days. If the customer requests an additional pressure test within the 12-month period at the same premises, the water utility may assess the customer a reasonable charge, unless the pressure is not adequate.

(2) A customer or a designated representative has the right to be present at the pressure test. The test must be conducted at a mutually acceptable time.

(3) The pressure must be measured at a point adjacent to the meter on the customer service line or other reasonable point most likely to reflect the actual service pressure.

(4) The water utility must provide a written report to the customer within seven calendar days of the pressure test. The report must include:

(a) The information required by OAR 860-036-1100(2);

(b) The customer's name and service address where the pressure was tested;

(c) The date the pressure test was requested and the date the pressure test was performed;

(d) The name of the company or employee performing the test;

(e) The place where the pressure was measured;

(f) The actual pressure reading; and

(g) The conclusion based on the test result.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 860-036-1660

PUC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1/24/2017

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 756, 757

Stats. Implemented: ORS 756.040, 757.020, 757.250