HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 8038l� 1
RESOLUTION NO. 8038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING THE ELECTRIC SERVICE SUPPLIED BY
THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the existing Rules and Regulations governing
the electric service supplied by the Light and Water Department
of the City of Azusa, adopted by Resolution No. 3874, dated March
20, 1959, which has been amended from time to time, has become
fragmentary and outdated; and
WHEREAS, the Rules and Regulations governing the electric
service supplied by the Light and Water Department of the City
of Azusa may be revised, amended, superseded, supplemented, or
otherwise changed from time to time, pursuant to Azusa Municipal
Code Section 13.08.020, and will be kept up to date and on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council
of the City of Azusa that
1. The City Council of the City of Azusa hereby approves
the "Electric Rules and Regulations" attached hereto as "Exhibit
A". The City Council may, by resolution, amend these Rules and
Regulations from time to time as is necessary.
2. The Rules and Regulations set forth in Section (1)
of this Resolution shall be effective on and after July 1, 1986.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 3874 and
all resolutions amending that are hereby repealed.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2nd day of
June , 1986.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular
meeting thereof, held on the 2nd day of June 1986 by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NONE
NONE
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
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ELECTRIC UTILITY RULES and REGULATIONS
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
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ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 1
DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of these tariff schedules, the terms and expressions
listed below shall have the meanings set forth opposite them:
Applicant: A person requesting the Utility to supply electric service.
Application: A written request to the Utility for electric service
as distinguished from an inquiry as to the availability or charges
for such service.
Billing Demand: The load or demand used for computing charges under
rate schedules based on the size of the customer's load or demand.
It may be the connected load, the measured maximum demand, or a
modification of either as provided for by applicable rate schedule.
Billing Period: The time interval between two consecutive meter readings
that are taken for billing purposes.
City: The City of Azusa.
City Council: The City Council of the City of Azusa.
City's Operating Convenience: The term refers to the utilization, under
certain circumstances, of facilities or practices not ordinarily
employed which contribute to the over-all efficiency of the Utility's
operations. It does not refer to customer convenience nor to the
use of facilities or adoption of practices required to comply with
applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or similar
requirements of public authorities.
Connected Load: The sum of the rated capacities of all of the customer's
equipment that can be conneted to the Utility's lines at any one
time as more completely described in the rate schedules.
Customer: The person in whose name service is rendered as evidenced
by the signature on the application, contract or agreement for that
service or, in the absence of a signed instrument, by the receipt
and payment of bills regularly issued in his name regardless of
the identity of the actual user of the service.
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ISSUED BY:
Josevh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
Cl2'Y OF AZUSA
RULE N0. 1 (continued)
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Customer's Mailing Address: The address specified in a customer's
application or contract, or any other address subsequently given
to the Utility by the customer, to which any notice or other communi-
cation is to be mailed.
Date of Presentation: The date upon which a bill or notice is mailed
or delivered by the Utility to the customer.
Department: The Light and Water Department of the City of Azusa.
Domestic Service: Service for residential use at a dwelling premises.
Any service for other than residential use at a dwelling premise
may be served through the domestic service meter only where such
non-domestic connected load does not exceed 300 watts for lighting
and 2hp for power.
Director: The Director of Utilities of the Light and Water Department
of the City of Azusa.
General Service: Service to any lighting, heating or power installations
except those eligible for service on domestic, street lighting,
resale or standby schedules.
Heating Service: Service to any apparatus primarily designed to convert
electrical energy into heat.
Lighting Service: Service to any apparatus transforming electric energy
into light for all visual purposes except those specified under
"Power Service".
Line Extension: All facilities, excluding transformer, service
connection and meter, required to extend electric service from the
Utility's existing facilities to the point of delivery to the
customer.
Mailed: Any notice or other communication will be considered "mailed"
when properly addressed and deposited in any United States Post
Office box, postage prepaid.
Maximum Demand: The average kilowatts during the specified time interval
when the customer's use is greatest in the billing period as
indicated or recorded by the Utility's meter.
Meter: The instrument used for measuring the electricity delivered
to the customer.
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No
Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CI'.'Y OF AZUSA
RULE NO. 1 (continued)
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Multifamily Accommodations: An apartment building, duplex, court group
or any other group of residential units located upon a single premises
providing the residential units therein meet the requirements for
a single-family accommodation. Hotel, guest or resort ranches,
tourist camps, motels, auto courts and trailer courts consisting
primarily of guest rooms and/or transient accommodations are not
classed as multifamily accommodations.
Nominal Voltage: The nominal voltage of a circuit is the approximate
voltage between conductors in a circuit or system of a given class,
assigned for the purpose of convenient designation. For any specific
nominal voltage, the operating voltage actually existing at various
points and at various times on the system is subject to normal
distribution variation.
Permanent Service: Service which,
of a permanent and established
temporary service. This may be
in nature.
in the opinion of the Utility, is
character and is not classified as
continuous, intermittent, or seasonal
Person: Any individual, partnership, corporation, public agency or other
organization, operating as a single entity.
Point of Delivery: The point where conductors of the Utility are
connected to the conductors of the customer, regardless of the
location of the Utility's meters or transformers.
Power Service: Service to apparatus or equipment used for purposes other
than lighting shall be considered as power service. Lamps or lights
used for purposes which, in the opinion of the Utility, are not
general illumination purposes are classed as power service, such
as the following: motion picture projection, motion picture and tele-
vision production, production of chemical reactions, sterilizing,
drying, radiant heating, therapeutics, photographic processing,
stimulating the growth of yield of agricultural products, traffic
signals, railway crossing and track signals, pilot or indicating
lights on power control equipment, and lighting used as an aid in
the operation of a motor -driven production machine for the purpose
of checking tool settings or dial readings, measuring or inspecting
the product while on the machine, when the lamps are installed as
an integral part of the machine and energized from its power supply.
ISSUED BY:
JoseDh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CTiy OF AZUSA
RULE NO. 1 (continued)
Page 18
Premises: All of the real property and apparatus employed in a single
enterprise on an integral parcel of land undivided, excepting in
the case of industrial, resort enterprises, and public or quasi -public
institutions, by a dedicated street, highway or other public thorough-
fare, or a railway. Automobile parking lots constituting a part
of and adjacent to a single enterprise may be separated by an alley
from the remainder of the premises served provided the customer's
wiring across the alley is underground, and copies of all permits
for the alley crossing, as required by public authorities, are filed
with the Utility.
Pull Box: An enclosure for joining conductors which also provides by
its size, arrangement and location, the necessary facilities for
pulling the conductors into place. This term, as used here, includes
structures also known as "manhole", "hand hole", and "switch board
pull section".
Quasi -public Institutions: Public utilities, educational institutions
and hospitals, whether publicly or privately owned, where the
property, campus or hospital grounds extend over relatively large
areas through which public streets may run.
Rate Charges: Charges in the rate schedules may include the following:
Customer Charge: That portion of the charge for service which is
fixed amount without regard to connected load, demand' or energy
consumption in accordance with the rate schedule.
Demand Charge: That portion of the charge for service which varies
with the billing demand in accordance with the rate schedule.
Energy Charge: That portion of the charge for service which varies
with the quantity of energy consumption in accordance with the rate
schedule.
Minimum Charge: The least amount for which service will be rendered
in accordance with the rate schedule.
Prepayment: Payment in advance to secure payment of bills for
utility service including, but not limited to, electric service,
late payment charge and/or reconnection charge, etc. ,
Service Charge: That portion of the charge for service which is
a fixed amount based on connected load in accordance with the rate
schedule.
ISSUED BY:
.Jose Dh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
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RULE NO. 1 (continued)
Rate Schedule: May be one or more tariff sheets setting forth the charges
and conditions for a particular class or type of service. A rate
schedule, as referred to herein, shall include all the wording on
the applicable tariff sheet or sheets such as, but not limited to,
the following: Schedule Number, Class of Service, Character or
Applicability, Rates, Conditions and reference to Rules.
Rules: Tariff sheets, including the title page and preliminary statement,
which set forth the application of all rates, charges and service
when such applicability is not fully set forth in and as a part of
the rate schedules themselves. In general, a separate subject is
covered by.an individual rule.
Service Connection: The group of conductors, whether overhead or under-
ground, necessary to connect the service entrance conductors of the
customer to the Utility supply line, regardless of the location of
the Utility's meters or transformers. An overhead service connection,
sometimes referred to as a "service drop", is the group of conductors
between the customer's building or other permanent support and the
Utility's adjacent pole.
Single Enterprise: A separate business or other individual activity
carried on by a customer. The term does not apply to associations
or combinations of customers.
Single -Family Accommodation: A house, an apartment, a flat, or any other
residential unit which contains cooking facilities (not necessarily
electric) and is used a a residence by a single family.
Street Lighting Service: Service.to any lighting apparatus used primarily
for the illumination of streets, alleys, highways or other public
ways.
Tariff Sheet: An individual sheet of the tariff schedules.
Temporary Service: Service for enterprises or activities which are
temporary in character or where it is known in advance that the
service will be of limited duration. Service which, in the opinion
of the Utility, is for operations of a speculative character or the
permanancy of which has not been established is also considered
temporary service. The length of time the service shall be considered
temporary shall be determined by the Light and Water Department.
Utility: Electric and/or Water utility- City of Azusa.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
RULE NO. 1 (continued)
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Water Heating Service: Service to any apparatus primarily designed
to heat water by means of electric energy.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No. Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No. Dated
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ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 2
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
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A. General.
1. The character of service available at any particular location
should be ascertained by inquiry at the Light and Water Depart-
ment office of the City of Azusa.
2. The rate schedules included herein are applicable for service
where the customer purchases his entire electrical requirements
from the Utility except where such schedules specifically
provide otherwise.
3. The rate schedules included herein are only applicable for
service provided from overhead distribution facilities (or
where underground distribution facilities are provided for
the Utility's operating convenience or in accordance with the
provisions of Electric Utility Rule No. 15) except where sched-
ules specifically provide otherwise.
4. Alternating current service of approximately 60 -cycle frequency
will be supplied.
5. Voltages referred to in the tariff schedules are nominal volt-
ages.
6. Standard nominal voltages of the Utility are as follows:
a. Distribution voltages - 120/240, 240, 480,2400, 4160 volts;
or depending on location, 12,000 volts.
b. Where specified in rate schedules, combined lighting and
power service may be supplied at 120/208 or 277/480 volts
four -wire wye.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No 3874 Dated 3/20/59
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA Page 22
Rule No. 2 (continued)
B. Phase and Voltage Specifications
1. Single-phase Service
a. Power.
Voltage
120 volts
120/240 volts
240 volts
240/480 volts
2400 volts
or over
b. Motors
Minimum Load Maximum Load
Required Required
none 1-15 amp and 1-20
amp branch circuit
over 1-15 amp and
1-20 amp branch circuit 400 amp main switch
none
15 KVA
varies with location
(1) Installation consisting of one motor:
Voltage
120 volts
240 volts
480 volts or
over
Minimum Load
Required
none
none
5 hp
400 amp main switch
200 amp main switch
40 amp main switch
Maximum Load
Required
1 hp
10 hp
10 hp
(2) For a larger group of motors, the voltage shall be
in accordance with the specifications for the largest
motor in the group.
c. Where the Utility maintains four -wire wye-connected three
phase lines: 120/208 or 277/480 volts. Separate single-
phase 120/208 volts service should not exceed 15 percent
of the total load served from the same transformers.
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CTTY OF AZUSA
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Rule No. 2 (continued)
Single-phase service may be supplied to installations
having a proposed main service switch in excess of the
switch capacities specified above provided the written
aproval of the Utility has been first obtained as to
the number and size of motors, switches, circuits, and
related facilities. 120/240 volt installations will
be supplied by one of the following methods as determined
by the Utility.
(1) From two or three separate 120/240 volt service
connections. Energy so supplied will be measured
through one meter. The connected load on any service
connection shall not be greater than twice that
on any other service connection.
(2) From one 120/240 volt connection where the proposed
main service switch does not exceed 400 amperes
capacity. .
2. Three-phase Service
a. General
b. Single Family Domestic Service. In areas where the
Utility does not maintain three-phase secondary mains,
only single-phase service will be supplied unless the
applicant's load includes at least one motor rated in
excess of 10hp.
c. Service to all loads of 1,000 KVA maximum demand, or
over, must be approved by the Utility as to adequacy
of facilities for service.
(continued
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
MINIMUM CONNECTED
MAXIMUM DEMAND
MAXIMUM
LOAD REQUIRED
LOAD REQUIRED
MAIN SWITCH
VOLTAGE
OH
UG
OH
UG
OH UG
240 Volts
3 KVA
3 KVA
300
KVA 1000 KVA
800A 2500A
120/240 Volts
15 KVA
167
KVA
400A
120/208 Volts
15 KVA
45 KVA
300
KVA 1000 KVA
800A 3000A
277/480 Volts
30 KVA
45 KVA
300
KVA 3000 KVA
400A 4000A
4,160 Volts
Varies with
location
Not
specified
Not specified
12,000 Volts
Varies with
location
Not
specified
Not specified
b. Single Family Domestic Service. In areas where the
Utility does not maintain three-phase secondary mains,
only single-phase service will be supplied unless the
applicant's load includes at least one motor rated in
excess of 10hp.
c. Service to all loads of 1,000 KVA maximum demand, or
over, must be approved by the Utility as to adequacy
of facilities for service.
(continued
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
RULE N0. 2 (continued)
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d. Loads on three-phase service must be balanced between
phases in accordance with good engineering practices.
e. Three-phase service may be supplied to installations
having a proposed main service in excess of the switch
capacities specified above provided approval of the
Utility has first been obtained as to the number and
size of switches, circuit and related facilities. Such
service will be supplied from two separate service
connections at one location from one transformer location.
Energy so supplied will be measured through one meter.
The loads will be balanced as closely as practicable
between the services.
3. Combined Single-phase Service and Three-phase Service
a. Service may be supplied at 120/208 or 277/480 volts
four -wire, wye-connected where the Utility does not
maintain four -wire secondary polyphase mains, provided
(1) written application is made for such service by
the customer; (2) the customer's load is of such a size
to require an individual transformer installation of
not less than that as set forth in B -2a above. Trans-
former capacity is based on load diversity as determined
by the Utility; and (3) the customer provides space
acceptable to the Utility on his premises to accommodate
the installation of he Utility's facilities.
b. Service may be supplied at 120/240 volts four -wire delta
connected where the Utility does not maintain four -wire
secondary polyphase mains, provided: (1) the customer's
load is of such a size as to require an individual
transformer installation of not less than 15KVA of trans-
former capacity, as determined by the Utility and complies
with paragraph 3-b above if applicable; (2) the unbalance
between phases is less than 100 KW ; (3) the customer
provides space acceptable to the Utility on his premises
to accommodate the installation of the Utility's facili-
ties; and (4) maximum main switch capacity is 600 amps
with 400 amp maximum fusing. Combined single-phase
service and three-phase service supplied at 120/240
volts four -wire delta -connected is not available within
the service area of this Utility.
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 2 (continued)
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c. The maximum demand allowances for combined single-phase
and three-phase are as set forth in B -2a.
d. All three-phase circuits not exceeding 250 volts shall
have either a phase or neutral grounded and a four -wire
polyphase service run to the customer's service entrance
main switch.
C. Motor Protection and Equipment. Customer's motor equipment must
conform with the following requirements:
1. Motors that cannot be safely subjected to full rated voltage
on starting or that drive machinery of such a nature that
the machinery, itself, or the product it handles will not
permit the motor to resume normal speed upon the restoration
of normal supply voltage shall be equipped with devices
that will disconnect them from the line upon failure of
supply voltage and that will prevent the automatic recon-
nection of the motors upon restoration of normal supply
voltage.
2. All motors of 1 hp or larger shall be eouipped with thermal
relays, fuses, or other automatic over -current interrupting
devices to disconnect completely such motors from the line
as a protection against damage due to overheating.
3. Three-phase motors driving well pumps, elevators, hoists,
tramways, cranes, convevers, or other equipment, which
would create hazard to life in the event of uncontrolled
reversal of motor rotation, shall be provided with reverse -
phase and open -phase protection to disconnect completely
the motors from the line in the event of phase reversal
or loss of one phase.
4. Wind machines thermostatically controlled with automatic
reclosing switches must be equipped with suitable time -delay
devices, as hereinafter specified, at the customer's expense,
to permit the required adjustment of the time of reclosure
after interruption of service.
A suitable time -delay device, within the meaning of this
rule, is a relay or other type of eeuipment that can be
preset to delay with various time intervals the reclosing
of the automatic switches (and the consequent starting up
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
Joseth E. Hsu Effective By Resolution ::No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CTTY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 2 (continued)
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of the electric motors on the wind machines) and to stagger
the reconnection of the load on the Utility's system and
such device must be constructed so as effectively to permit
a variable over-all time interval of not less than five
minutes with adjustable time increments of not greater than
ten seconds. The particular setting to be utilized for
each separate installation is to be determined by the Utility
from time to time in accordance with its operating require-
ments, and the customer is to obtain from the Utility the
setting for each installation as thus determined.
D. ALLOWABLE MOTOR STARTING CURRENTS
1. The starting current drawn from the Utility's lines shall
be considered the nameplate locked rotor current or that
guaranteed by the manufacturer. At its option, the Utility
may determine the starting current by test, using a stop
ammeter with not more than 15% overswing or an oscillograph,
disregarding the value shown for the first 10 cycles sub-
sequent to energizing the motor.
If the starting current for a single motor exceeds the value
stated in the following tables, reduced voltage starting
or other suitable means must be employed, at the customer's
expense, to limit the current to the value specified, except
where specific exemptions are provided in Sections D-2,
3 and 4.
Table 1
Alternating Current - Single Phase Motors
Allowable Locked Rotor Currents
Rated Size 120 Volts
208
Volts
240 Volts
1 hp and less 50 amperes
36
amperes
31
amperes
1; hp
48
amperes
42
amperes
2 hp
60
amperes
52
amperes
3 hp
80
amperes
70
amperes
5 hp
133
amperes
115
amperes
7, hp
190
amperes
165
amperes
10 hp
250
amperes
"220
amperes
-Not allowed in single-family residential areas without Utility's
approval, unless served from a separate transformer.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No 3874 Dated 3/20/59
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
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Rule No. 2 (continued) Table 2
Alternating Current - Three -Phase Motors
Allowable Locked Rotor Currents
Rated
Size
208
Volts
240 Volts
3
hp
74
amperes
64
amperes
5
hp
106
amperes
92
amperes
72'
hp
147
amperes
127
amperes
10
hp
187
amperes
162
amperes
15
hp
268
amperes
232
amperes
20
hp
335
amperes
290
amperes
25
hp
421
amperes
365
amperes
30
hp
502
amperes
435
amperes
40
hp
669
amperes
580
amperes
50
hp
837
amperes
725
amperes
60
hp
70
hp
100
hp
480 Volts
32 amperes
46 amperes
63 amperes
81 amperes
116 amperes
145 amperes
183 amperes
218 amperes
290 amperes
360 amperes
435 amperes
535 amperes
725 amperes
2. Reduced -voltage starters may be omitted on any motor of a group
installation provided that its starting current does not exceed
the allowable starting current of the largest motor of the
group.
3. Where service conditions permit, subject to Utility approval,
reduced -voltage starters may be omitted in the original
installation, until such time as the Utility may order the
installation of a reduced -voltage starter to be made, and
similarly, the Utility may at any time require starting current
values lower than set forth herein where conditions at any point
on its system require such reduction to avoid interference with
service.
E. INTERFERENCE WITH SERVICE
1. Customers who operate equipment which causes detrimental voltage
fluctuations (such as, but not limited to, hoists, welders,
radio transmitters, x-ray apparatus, elevator motors, compressors
and furnaces) must reasonably limit such fluctuations upon
request by the. Utility. The customer will be required to pay
for whatever corrective measures are necessary.
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No 3874 Dated 3/20/59
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 2 (continued)
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2. In the case of arc furnace installations not in excess of 100
KVA single phase, or 300 KVA three-phase, the Utility may furnish
energy at 240 or 480 volts, providing the customer permanently
installs suitable equipment to limit secondary short-circuit
current values to 300% of full load value. In the case of arc
furnace installations in excess of 100 KVA single phase or 300
KVA three-phase, the Utility may require the customer to provide,
at his own expense, special furnace -type transformers and
reactors sufficient to limit secondary short-circuit current
values to 300% of full load value.
3. Any customer who superimposes a current of any frequency upon
any part of his electrical system, other than the current
supplied by the Utility shall, at his expense, prevent the trans-
mission of such current beyond his electrical system.
F. POWER FACTOR
The Utility may require the customer to provide, at his own expense,
equipment to increase the operating power factor of each complete
unit of neon, fluorescent, or other gaseous tube lighting equipment
to not less than 90% lagging or leading.
G. WAVE FORM
The Utility may require that the wave form of current drawn by equip-
ment of any kind be in conformity with good engineering practice.
H. REVENUE INSUFFICIENT TO WARRANT EXPENSE
Whenever the estimated annual revenue (in the opinion of the Utility)
from a proposed new service, or a proposed increase in load on an
existing service, or from a proposed renewal following discontinuance
thereof, does not justify the additional investment necessary for
local distribution facilities, then the Utility may require aid -
to -construction as contributions in whole or in part relative
thereto, or may require guarantees which will warrant: making
e:cpenditure for the service.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No 3874 Dated 3/20/59
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LIGHT AND WATER. DEPART:4ENT
CITY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 3
APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
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A. APPLICATION FOR SERVICE. Each applicant for electric service may
be required to sign an application on a form provided by the Utility
and, upon request, wil be required to furnish the following
information:
1. Name of applicant.
2. Date and place of application.
3. Location of premises to be served.
4. Date applicant will be ready for service.
5. Whether the premises have been heretofore supplied.
6. Purposes for which service is to be used.
7. Customer's mailing address.
8. Whether applicant is owner or tenant of, or agent for, the
premises, and establish proof thereof.
9. Rate schedule desired if optional rate is available.
10. Information to establish credit of applicant.
11. Such other information as the Utility may reasonably require.
The application is a request for service and does not in itself bind
the Utility to serve, except under reasonable conditions nor does
it bind the customer to take service for a longer period than the
minimum reauirements of the rate.
B. INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY FOR JOINT SERVICE. Two or more persons who join
in one application or contract for service shall jointly and severally
be liable thereunder and shall be billed by means of a single periodic
bill mailed to the person designated on the application to receive
the bill.
C. CHANGE IN CUSTOMER'S EQUIPMENT OR OPERATIONS. Customers shall give
the Utilitv written notice of the extent and nature of any material
change in the size, character or extent of the utilizing equipment
or operations for which the Utility is supplying electric service
before making any such change.
D. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT CHARGE.
1. For each establishment of utility service, a charge of $5.00
will be made. This charge shall not apply to owners who have
service turned on for cleaning and remodeling purposes.
(continued
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Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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CITY OF AZUSA
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RULE N0. 3 (continued)
2. The service establishment charge provided for herein is in
addition to the charges in accordance with the applicable schedule
and may be made each time an account is established. As used
herein, establishment means each time an account is opened,
including a turn on of utility service or a change of name which
requires a meter reading and shall be included on the first
utility billing statement.
3. In case the customer requests that the utility service be estab-
lished on the day of his request, an additional charge of S15.00
will be made. When service has to be established outside of
regular business hours, an additional charge of 550.00, instead.
of the S15.00 will be made.
4. The service establishment charge is not applicable by customers
of the Utility to service rendered through submeters to tenants.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER, DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 4
CONTRACTS
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A. WHEN SERVICE CONTRACTS ARE REQUIRED. A contract or agreement to
take and pay for service will not be required as a condition precedent
to service except:
1. Where required by provisions contained in the tariff schedules,
in which case the term of the contract will be that specified;
or
2. Where it is necessary to install a line extension, in which case
a contract for a period of three years may be required; except
that, when temporary service is to be supplied under the
provisions of Electric Utility Rule No. 13, the contract will
cover the period of contemplated operations, but not longer than
three years.
B. WHEN FACILITIES CONTRACTS ARE REQUIRED. A contract or agreement
to pay for the use, installation or removal of facilities will be
required where:
1. The provisions of the tariff schedules so specify, in which case
the terms of the contract will be governed thereby.
2. Any applicant or customer desires newor increased distribution
facilities for temporary service, in which case the Utility may
require such person to pay the Utility in advance or otherwise,
the estimated cost installed, plus the estimated cost of removal,
less the estimated salvage of the facilities necessary for
furnishing service in accordance with provisions of Electric
Utilitv Rule No. 13.
3. A person, whether or not a customer, desires to have the Utility
modify, rearrange, relocate or remove any of its facilities the
Utility, if it aerees to make such changes, may require the person
at whose request the changes are made, to agree to pay, in advance
or otherwise, the cost to the Utility of making the changes.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No ____ Dated
LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 5
ESTABLISHMENT AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT - DOMESTIC SERVICE. Each applicant, before
receiving domestic service, will be required to satisfactorily estab-
lish credit which will be deemed established:
1. If applicant is the owner of the premises to be served by the
Utility; or
2. If applicant makes a prepayment to secure payment of bills for
electric service as prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No.
6.
B. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT - OTHER THAN DOMESTIC SERVICE. Each applicant
before receiving such service will be required to satisfactorily
establish credit which will be deemed established:
1. If applicant is the owner with a substantial equity of value
satisfactory to the Utility in the premises to be served;
2. If applicant makes a prepayment or provides a surety bond in
lieu of prepayment to secure a payment of bills for electric
service as prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 6.
3. By having been a customer of the Utility for a similar type
of service within the last two vears and, during the last twelve
consecutive months of that prior service, by having had no past -
due bill, provided that the periodic bill for such previous
service was equal to at least 50% of that estimated for the
new service and, provided further, that the credit of applicant
is unimpaired in the opinion of the Utility.
C. RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDIT - ALL CLASSES OF SERVICE.
1. An applicant who previously has been a customer of the Utility
and whose electric service has been discontinued by the Utility
during the last twelve months of that prior service because
of non-payment of bills, may be required to re—establish credit
be prepaying the amount prescribed in Electric Utility Rule
No. 6 for that purpose, and by paying electric bills regularly
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F.
Hsu Effective
By
Resolution
No.
Dated
Director
of Utilities
Superseding
Resolution
No.
Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUS.A
Rule No. 5 (continued)
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due; except, an applicant for domestic service will not be denied
service for failure to pay such bills for other classes of
service.
2. A customer who fails to pay bills before they become past due
as prescribed in Electric Utility Rule No. 9, and who further
fails to pay such bill within fifteen (15)working days after
presentation of a discontinuance -of -service notice for non-
payment of bills, may be required to pay said bills and
re-establish his credit by depositing the amount prescribed
in Electric Utility Rule No. 6. This rule will apply regardless
of whether or not service has been discontinued for such non-
payment.
3. A customer using other than domestic service may be required
to re-establish his credit in accordance with Electric Utility
Rule No. 5-B in case the conditions of service or basis on which
credit was originally established have, in the opinion of the
Utility, materially changed.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No
Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No. Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 6
PREPAYMENTS
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A. AMOUNT OF PREPAYMENT. The amount of prepayment required to establish
credit is twice the estimated average monthly bill, but in no case
may the amount of prepayment be less than $50.00.
B. APPLICATION OF PREPAYMENT.
I. Upon discontinunace of service, the Utility will apply the pre-
pavment to customer's final bill. Any excess balance over
S1.00 will be refunded to the customer.
2. After the customer has paid bills for service for twelve
consecutive months without having had one past -due bill, as
defined in Electric Utilitv Rule No. 9, or one returned check,
the Utility may apply the prepayment to customer's currentbill.
No further prepayment will be required. If the customer has
had more than one past -due bill or one returned check, the
Utilitv will thereafter review the account every twelve months
and will waive the prepayment after the customer has not had
any past -due bill or returned check during the twelve months
prior to any review.
3. The Utility may apply the prepayment at any time upon request,
provided the customer's credit may otherwise be established
in accordance with Electric Utility Rule No. 5.
C. INTEREST ON PREPAYMENT. There shall be no interest paid on pre-
payments held by the Utility.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No. Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No. Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 7
NOTICES
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A. NOTICES TO CUSTOMERS. When notices from the Utility to a customer
are required, they will normally be given in writing, either mailed
to the customer's mailing address or delivered to him, except that
in emergencies the Utility may give notices in the manner most
suitable under the existing conditions (radio, TV, telephone, etc.).
B. NOTICES FROM CUSTOMERS. Notices from a customer to the Utility may
be given by written communication mailed to the Utility's office
or may be given orally by him or his authorized agent at the Utility's
office, except when written notice is specifically required in tariff
schedules.
ISSUED BY:
Joseoh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No 3874
Dated
Dated 3/20/59
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CITY OF AZUSA
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ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 8
RENDERING AND PAYMENT OF BILLS
A. RENDERING OF BILLS.
1. Billing Period. Bills for electric service will be rendered
monthly.
2. Metered Service. Bills for metered service will be based on
meter registrations. Meters will be read as required for the
preparation of regular bills, opening bills and closing bills.
If, because of unusual conditions or for reasons beyond its
control, the Utility is unable to read the customer's meter on
the scheduled reading date, the Utility may bill the customer
for estimated consumption during the billing period, and make
any necessary corrections when a reading is obtained. Estimated
consumption for this purpose will be calculated considering the
customer's prior usage, the Utility's experience with other
customers of the same class in that area, and the general char-
acteristics of the customer's operations. Adjustments for any
under -estimate or over-estimate of a customer's consumption will
be reflected on the first regularly scheduled bill rendered and
based on an actual reading following the period of inaccessi-
bility. Access to the meter, sufficient to permit its being
read, shall be provided by the customer as a pre -requisite to
the Utility making any adjustment of the electric consumption
billed on an estimated basis.
3. Unmetered Service. A flat rate may .be applied upon request (in
writing) where the applicant for service has a fixed connected
load to be operated over a fixed number of hours during a billing
period, and where the following conditions are met:
a. Provision has been made to prevent any additional consumption
on the service.
b. The point of interconnection of the service is approved
by the Utility.
c. Such service may be supplied under any appropriate rate
schedule at the Utility's operating convenience and all
ISSUED BY:
JoseDh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
C:TTY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 8 (continued)
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conditions of the rate schedule shall apply, including fuel
cost adjustment.
4. Pro Rata Computation. Except as provided below, all bills for
electric service rendered for periods of less than 25 days or
more than 35 days on a monthly billing period will be computed
in accordance with the applicable schedule, but the size of the
energy blocks , and the amount of the customer, service, demand,
or minimum charge, specified therein, will be prorated on the
basis of the ratio of the number of days in the period to the
number of days in an average monthly period which for this purpose
shall be taken as 30 days, or as otherwise provided in tariff
schedules.
When the total period of service is less than 35 days, no pro-
ration will be made, and no bill for such a service period shall
be less than the specified monthly, customer, service, demand,
or minimum charge, except when a temporary service is furnished
and the customer has paid the estimated cost of installing and
removing the service facilities, proration will be made.
B. READING OF SEPARATE METERS NOT COMBINED. For the purpose of billing,
each meter upon the customer's premises will be considered separately
and the readings of two or more meters will not be combined except
as follows:
1. Where combinations of meter readings are specifically provided
for in the rate schedule.
2. Where the Utility's operating convenience requires the use of
more than one meter.
C. PAYMENT OF BILLS. All bills are due and payable on presentation,
and payment should be made at the City's Light and Water Department
office. Bills for connection or reconnection of service and payments
for deposits or to reinstate deposits as required under the rules
of the Utility shall be paid before service will be connected or
reconnected.
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
JoseOh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
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Rule No. 8 (continued)
D. The following statement will be printed on each utility bill:
"City of AZUSA Light and Water Department is the
only authorized paying station. If paid elsewhere,
the City is not responsible if receipt of payment
is delayed in reaching our office.
Should service be discontinued for delinquency,
reconnection charges will be required to re-establish
service.
Bill Disputes: Should you question this bill, please
request an explanation from a Customer Service
Representative at 334-0215, between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If
your problem cannot 'be resolved, you may request
a hearing with the City's representative by appoint-
ment, 334-0215, Ext. 207.
PREPAYMENT MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED"
E. RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
The Utility may require payment of a $10 returned check charge
for any check returned from the bank unpaid, and payments of bills
for the following 6 (six) months must be made in cash.
F. LATE PAYMENT CHARGE. If an account becomes delinquent and is subject
to discontinuance of service for non-payment, a charge of $4.00
will be imposed at the time the account is scheduled for discon-
tinuance. This charge will apply whether or not the service is
discontinued.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
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ELECTTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 9
DISCONTINUANCE AND RESTORATION OF SERVICE
A. PAST DUE BILLS. When bills are rendered monthly, they wll be
considered past due if not paid within 20 days after date of
presentation.
B. NONPAYMENT OF BILLS.
1. When a bill for electric service has become past due and a
discontinuance of service notice for nonpayment has been issued
service may be discontinued if bill is not paid within the
time required by such notice.
2. A customer's service may be discontinued for nonpayment of
a bill for service previously rendered him at any location
served by the Utility provided such bill is not paid within
15 days after presentation of a notice that present service
will be discontinued for nonpayment of such bill. However,
domestic service will not be discontinued because of nonpayment
of bills for other classes of service.
3. If a customer is receiving more than one service, any or all
services may be discontinued when any service, regardless of
location, is discontinued for nonpayment. However, domestic
service will not be discontinued because of nonpayment of bills
for other classes of service.
4. Under no circumstances may service be discontinued for non-
payment of a bill to correct previously billed incorrect charges
for a period in excess of the preceding three months unless
such incorrect charges have resulted from the customer not
abiding by the tariff schedules.
C. UNSAFE EQUIPMENT. The Utility may refuse or discontinue service
to a customer if any part of his wiring or other electrical equipment
or the use thereof shall be determined by the Utility to be unsafe
or in violation of applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations
of public authorities, or if any condition existing upon the
customer's premises shall be thus determined to endanger the
Utility's service facilities, until it shall have been put in a
safe condition or the violation remedied.
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
Joseoh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 9 (continued)
The Utility does not assume any responsibility of inspecting or
repairing the customer's wiring or other equipment or any part
thereof and assumes no liability therefor.
D. SERVICE DETRIMENTAL TO OTHER CUSTOMERS. The Utility will not
provide service to utilizing equipment, the operation of which
will be detrimental to the service of the Utility or its other
customers, and will discontinue electric service to any customer
who shall continue to operate such equipment after having been
given notice by the Utility to cease so doing.
E. FRAUD. The Utility may refuse or discontinue service if the acts
of the customer or the conditions upon his premises are such as
to indicate to it an intent to defraud the City.
F. FAILURE TO ESTABLISH OR RE-ESTABLISH CREDIT. If, for an applicant's
convenience, the Utility should provide service before credit is
established or should continue service to a customer when credit
has not been re-established in accordance with Electric Utility
Rule No. 5, and he fails to establish or re-establish his credit
as provided by a written notice of not less than 15 days, the
Utility may discontinue service.
G. NONCOMPLIANCE. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this
Electric Utility Rule No. 9, the Utility may discontinue service
to a customer for noncompliance with tariff schedules if, after
written notice of at least 15 days, he has not complied with the
notice. The Utility may dispense with the giving of such notice
in the event of a dangerous condition, thus rendering the immediate
discontinuance of service to the premises imperative.
H. CUSTOMER'S REQUEST FOR SERVICE DISCONTINUANCE. When a customer
desires to terminate his responsibility for service, he shall give
the Utility not less than two daysnotice of his intention and
state the date on which he wishes the .termination to become
effective. A customer may be held responsible for all service
furnished at the premises until two days after receipt of such
notice by the Utility or until the date of termination specified
in the notice, whichever date is later.
I. RECONNECTION CHARGE. The Utility may require payment of a
reconnection charge of $20.00 before restoring service that has
been discontinued for nonpayment of bills or for failure otherwise
to comply with tariff schedules. No service will be reconnected
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTKENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 9 (continued)
on an overtime basis. If the customer requests that such service
be reconnected outside of regular business hours, but before
12 o'clock midnight, a reconnection charge of $50.00 must be paid
prior to the reconnection of service. The reconnection charge
will be $100.00 if reconnection is made between 12 o'clock midnight
and 7:00 a.m.
J. RESTORATION OF SERVICES. In the event the customer has turned
on the service after it has been turned off for any of the above
reasons, and the Utility has again turned off the service, there
shall be a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) in addition to other
amounts due from the customer before service is restored. If the
meter is removed, the service charge will be twenty-five ($25.00).
If service is terminated at the riser or pole, the service charge
will be fifty dollars ($50.00), and if service is terminated at
the underground areas, the service charge will be fifty dollars
(50.00), in addition to reconnection charge. If it becomes
necessary to remove the service drop, there will be an additional
amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) prior to restoring service.
In case the customer's service is discontinued for nonpayment of
bill for service, or where notice of discontinuance for nonpayment
of a bill has been given, the Utility may require the customer
to re-establish his credit by making a cash deposit as provided
herein.
R. TRANSFERING OF SERVICE. Utility may refuse service to a new
customer if no authorization has been received by the Utility from
the previous applicant or the owner of the same premises for the
termination of the service, unless the Utility is presented by
the new customer the proof of ownership to the property where
service is being applied for.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE N0. 10
DISPUTED BILLS
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A. 1. When a customer and the Utility fail to agree on a bill for
electric service, customer may request a review by the Utility
within fifteen days of receipt of bill. The review shall
include consideration of whether the customer should be
permitted to amortize the unpaid balance of his account over
a reasonable period of time.
2. The customer may, in lieu of paying the disputed bill, deposit
with the Director of Utilities of the City of Azusa, the amount
claimed by the Utility to be due.
3. Upon receipt of the deposit, the Utility will review the basis
of the billed amount, communicate the results of review to
the parties and make disbursement of the deposit.
4. Service will not be discontinued for nonpayment of the disputed
bill when a deposit has been made with the Director of Utilities
pending the outcome of the review.
5. Failure of the customer to make such deposit within 15 days
after presentation of the disputed bill and prior to the
expiration of a five—day disconnection of service notice will
warrant discontinuance of his service without further notice.
6. If, before completion of the Director of Utilities' review,
additional bills become due which the customer wishes to dispute
he shall also deposit with the Director of Utilities the
additional amounts claimed by the Utility to be due for such
additional bills before they become past due. Failure to do
so will warrant discontinuance of his service in accordance
with Electric Rule No. 9.
B. Any customer whose complaint or request for investigation regarding
a bill for electric service. has resulted in a determination by
the Utility which is adverse to him may appeal such determination
to the Azusa City Council.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Directbr of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated.
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CTTY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 11
METER TESTS AND ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR METER ERROR
A. TESTS
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1. Prior to Installation. Every meter will be tested at or prior
to the time of installation, and no meter will be placed in
service if found to register more than 1% fast or 1% slow.
2. On Customer Request. A customer may, on notice of not less than
one week, require the Utility to test the meter for his service.
No charge will be made for such a test but, should a customer
demand a test within six months after installation or more often
than once in six months,he will be required to deposit $50 to
pay, in part, the cost of the test. This deposit will be returned
if the meter is found to regiser more than 2% fast or 2% slow.
A customer shall have the right to require the Utility to conduct
the test in his presence or in the presence of an expert or other
representative appointed by him. The results of the test will
be furnished to the customer within a reasonable time after
completion of the test.
B. ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR METER ERRORS
1. Fast Meters. When, upon test, any meter is found to be register-
ing more than 2% fast, the Utility will refund to the customer
the amount of the overcharge based on corrected meter readings
subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof.
2. Slow Meters. When, upon test,
is found to be registering more
other class of service is found
slow, the Utility may bill the
undercharge based on corrected
provisions of paragraph 4 hereof.
any meter for domestic service
than 2 % slow, or any meter for
to be registering more than 2%
customer for the amount of the
meter readings subject to the
3. Non -registering Meters. When, upon test, anv meter is found
to be non -registering, the Utilitv may bill the customer for
the estimate of electricity consumed but not registered subject
to the provisions of paragraph 4 hereof.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 11 (continued)
Bills for this purpose will be estimated from the customer's
prior use, the customer's subsequent use correctly metered, the
Utility's experience with other customers of the same class,
and the general characteristics of the customer's operation.
4. General. When it is found that the error in a meter is due
to causes, the date of which can be reliably established, the
overcharge or the undercharge may be computed back to that date,
provided, however, that in no case will a bill for an undercharge
exceed a four (4) month period for single-family domestic service
schedules or a twenty-four (24) month period for all other service
schedules.
C. ADJUSTMENT OF BILLS FOR UTILITY ERROR
1. General. When it is found that an error in billing has occurred
due to a Utilitv error, the date of which can be reliably estab-
lished, the overcharge or the undercharge may be computed back
to that date provided, however, that in no case will a bill for
an undercharge exceed a four (4) month period for single-family
domestic service schedules or a twenty-four (24) month period
for all other service schedules and that in no case will a bill
for an overcharge exceed a thirty-six (36) month period for all
service schedules.
2. There will be no interest paid to an overcharged bill or collected
from an undercharged bill. The Utility is authorized to refund
a credit balance.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective
By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CTTY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 12
RATES AND OPTIONAL RATES
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A. EFFECTIVE RATES. The rates to be charged by and paid to the Utility
will be the rates legally adopted by City Resolution of the City
of Azusa. A copy of complete tariff schedules will be maintained
for public inspection at the office of the Light and Water Depart-
ment.
B. OPTIONAL RATES. Where there are two or more rate schedules, rates
or optional provisions applicable to the class of service requested
by the applicant, the Utility or its authorized employees will
call applicant's attention, at the time application is made, to
the several schedules, and the applicant must designate which rate
schedule, rate, or optional provision he desires. When the customer
notifies the Utility of any material change in the size, character,
or extent of his utilizing equipment or operations, in accordance
with Section C of Rule No. 3, the Utility will, within a reasonable
time, advise the customer of the resulting rate options. In the
absence of the notification provided for in Section C of Rule No.
3, the Utility assumes no responsibility for advising the customer
of lower optional rates under other existing schedules, rates,
or optional provisions available as a result of the customer's
changes in equipment and operations.
C. NEW OR REVISED RATES. Should new or revised rates established
after the time application is made, the Utility will, within a
reasonable time, use such means as may be practicable to bring
them to the attention of those of its customers who may be affected
thereby.
D. CHANGE OF RATE SCHEDULE.
1. A change to another applicable rate schedule, rate, or optional
provision will be made only where the customer elects to make
such change, or where in the opinion of the Utility, another
rate schedule is more applicable.
2. Should a customer so elect, the change will be made provided:
a. A change has not been made effective during the past twelve-
month period; or
b. The change is made to, or from, a new or revised rate
schedule; or
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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CITY OF AZUSA
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c. There has been a change in the customer's operating
conditions for that service which, in the opinion of the
Utility, justifies the change; and
d. The customer has made the request by written notice to
the Utility.
3. The change will become effective for the billing period during
which the customer has requested the change.
E. INTERCONNECTION. Unless otherwise stated in the rate schedule,
the rate schedules of the Utility are applicable only for service
supplied entirely by the Utility without interconnection with any
other source of supply, except that interconnection may be made
by double—throw switch where necessary to meet the minimum require—
ments for emergencies.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No_
Dated
Dated
LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 13
TEMPORARY SERVICE
A. DEFINITIONS.
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Temporary electric service as herein considered refers to
electricity for fairs, circuses, bazaars, temporary restaurants
and other establishments not of a permanent nature and electricity
for construction purposes. Temporary electric service also refers
to a service connection which is subject to removal or relocation
in the future. This rule shall apply to temporary and permanent
installations alike if the electricity use is temporary.
B. USES AND APPLICATIONS.
1. The applicant shall establish credit as required by Rule No.
5, except that the amount of deposit prescribed in Rule No.
6 will not exceed the estimated bill for the duration of the
service.
2. Where service is to be supplied overhead and can be supplied
from existing facilities except for installation of a single
span of overhead service conductors, not to exceed 100 feet
in length, a charge of $75 shall be made for 120/240 volts,
3 -wire, single phase service.
3. Where service is to be supplied underground and can be supplied
from existing facilities or from facilities being installed
for permanent service, a charge of $100 shall be made for
120/240 or 120/208 volts, 3 -wire, single phase service, not
to exceed 50 feet, provided the applicant furnishes and installs
conduit.
4. Where it is necessary to install a temporary overhead or pad -
mounted transformer, and/or additional secondary conductor,
the applicant shall pay in advance, in addition to provision
of paragraph 2 or 3 hereof, the estimated cost installed plus
the estimated cost of removal, less the estimated salvage of
the facilities necessary for furnishing service.
5. Temporary service for construction purposes shall be
discontinued to the applicant and removed if it is used for
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Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 13 (continued)
other than the intended purpose. With the Utility's approval,
a temporary service may be used for non -construction purposes
when all applicable safety and construction codes are adhered
to. If a non -utility -approved power source is connected on
the construction site, the Utility's temporary service shall
be discontinued. Service may be suspended without notice to
the applicant as required by Rule No. 14-B.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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'LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 14
SHORTAGE OF SUPPLY AND INTERRUPTION OF DELIVERY
A. SHORTAGE AND INTERRUPTION.
1. The Utility will exercise reasonable diligence to furnish
a continuous and sufficient supply of electricity to its
customers and to avoid any shortage or interruption of delivery
thereof. It cannot, however, guarantee a continuous or
sufficient supply or freedom from interruption.
2. The Utility shall not be liable for interruption or shortage
of supply, nor for any loss or damage occasioned thereby,
if such interruption or shortage results from any cause not
within its control.
3. Whenever, in the operation of the Utility's electric properties
and/or systems, interruption in the delivery of electric energy
to customers results from or is occasioned by causes other
than the exercise by the Utility of its right to suspend
temporarily the delivery of electric energy for the purpose
of making repairs or improvements to its system, notice of
any such interruption will not be given to the customers of
the Utility, but the Utility shall exercise reasonable
diligence to reinstitute delivery of electric energy.
B. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION FOR REPAIRS.
1. The Utility shall have the right to temporarily suspend
electric service, whenever it finds it necessary, to repair
or improve its system. Such repairs or improvements will
be executed as rapidly as possible in order to cause the least
inconvenience to the customers. Prior notice will be given
to customers if the circumstances permit.
2. When it is necessary to temporarily suspend electric service
for repairs or improvements to the system in accordance with
Paragraph B.I. above, and the customer requests that such
suspension of service occurs outside of regular working hours,
the customer shall pay, in advance, the total estimated labor -
related costs incurred by the Utility.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No. Dated,
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No. Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 14 (continued)
C. APPORTIONMENT OF SUPPLY DURING TIME OF SHORTAGE.
Should a shortage of supply ever occur, the Utility will apportion
its available supply of electricity among its customers in the
manner which appears most equitable under prevailing conditions.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No. Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No. Dated
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LIGUT AND WATER DEPART,fENT
CITY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 15
LINE EXTENSION
A. General
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1. Extensions of distribution lines of standard voltages (12KV
or less) necessary to furnish permanent service to applicants
will be made by the Utility in accordance with the following
rules.
2. The Utility will construct, own, operate and maintain lines
only along public streets, roads and highways which the Utility
has a legal right to occupy, and on public lands and private
property across which rights of way satisfactory to the Utility
may be obtained without cost to or condemnation by the Utility.
3. The Utility will make extensions of its lines and facilities
to the customer where the estimated revenue to be received
from the service will provide adequate and continuous return
on the Utility's investment. The Utility reserves the right
to determine, finally, the advisability and legality of making
any extension. Extensions made by the Utility shall be and
remain permanently the property of the Utility and the customer
shall execute a contract for the service to be supplied when
such is required by the Utility.
B. Extension - Overhead
1. Subject to the suitable character of service and provision
of the law, the Utility may extend its overhead distribution
system to an applicant or group of applicants provided the
applicant or applicants will sign an extension agreement.
2. No overhead service will be permitted for new or rebuilt
residential and commercial developments, unless it is so
determined by the Director of Utilities that the installation
of underground service to that particular premises is physically
impractical.
3. Line extension will be either single-phase or three-phase as
determined by the Utility based on engineering and practical
needs.
(continued)
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Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 15 (continued)
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4. Where it is necessary to convert an existing line from single-
phase to three-phase in order to furnish three-phase service
to an applicant, the extra cost thereof shall be paid by the
applicant.
5. The applicant or applicants shall pay to the Utility, before
the start of construction, its total estimated installed cost
(exclusive of transformers, meters and services) to complete
the extension or conversion. Net difference result thereto
shall be refunded or billed to the applicant or applicants,
whatever the case may be.
C. Extension - Underground
1. General. Underground line extension will be made where it
is mutually agreed upon by the Utility and the applicant, and
where the Utility maintains or desires to maintain underground
distribution facilities for its operating convenience or in
compliance with the applicable laws, ordinance, or similar
requirements of public authorities and the City Council.
2. Underground Extension to Residential Subdivisions:
a. The developer of the subdivision will perform all necessary
trenching and backfilling, including furnishing of any
imported backfill material required, and will furnish and
install all conduits, pull boxes and transformer vaults
in accordance with the Utility's specifications. Upon
acceptance by the Utility, the developer will transfer
the ownership of these facilities to the Utility.
b. The developer will be required to contribute a non-
refundable amount of $3.90 per foot for primary three-phase
extension, $1.30 per foot for primary single-phase
extension, $3.00 per foot for secondary distribution, and
$1.25 per foot for service laterals, and $.75 for street
light conductors.
3. Underground Extension to Individual Residental Development.
Residential development including single and multi -dwelling
units within the Utility's existing overhead distribution area
will be required of underground extension subject to the pro-
visions of Rule 15.C.2.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 15 (continued)
4. Underground Extension for Other Than Residential Services.
a. The Utility will install, own and maintain the primary
extension, not to exceed 175 feet from the point of
connection to Utility's system to the transformer serving
the applicant. Extension beyond 175 feet will be subject
to the provision of Rule 15.C.2.b.
b. The applicant will provide substructures under the same
provision as Rule 15.C.2.a. In addition, the applicant
will furnish and install secondary voltage (under 600 volts)
conductors from transformer or existing secondary cable
junction to metering point, all in accordance with specifi-
cations of the Utility or an authority having jurisdiction
over it.
D. Relocation of Existing Distribution Facilities.
1. Where mutually agreed upon by the Utility and an applicant
(individual, corporation or public agency), existing distri-
bution facilities may be relocated, provided the applicant
requesting the change pays, in advance, a non-refundable amount
equal to the estimated cost of relocation of the existing
distribution facilities.
2. Costs of relocation of electric facilities necessary to clear
for off-site improvements required in conjunction with new
land subdivisions, conditional use permits, zoning cases or
building permits shall be paid by the applicant.
E. Replacement of Overhead with Underground Distribution Facilities.
Where mutually agreed upon by the Utility and applicant, overhead
distribution facilities may be replaced with underground facilities,
provided the applicant requesting the change pays, in advance,
a non-refundable sum equal to the estimated installed cost of the
underground facilities, less the estimated net salvage value of
the replaced overhead facilities.
ISSUED BY:
Joseoh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
LIZHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES
A. Meter Installations and Miscellaneous Service Equipment on Customer
Premises:
1. Meter Installations.
a. Location. All meters installed by the Utility shall be
installed at some convenient place approved by the Utility,
upon the customer's premises and so placed as to be at
all times accessible for inspection, reading and testing.
The customer shall, at his own expense, provide a new and
approved location for the meter or meters in order to comply
with the foregoing whenever the existing meter or meters
become inaccessible for inspecting, reading or testing.
b. Multiple—Occupancy Buildings. In all buildings in which
meters are required to be installed for various floors
or groups of rooms in order to measure separately the
electrical energy supplied to each of several customers,
all meters shall be located at one central point or as
otherwise specified by the Utility. Each meter position
shall be clearly marked, by the building owner, to indicate
the particular location supplied by it.
c. Master Meters. A master meter will be furnished and
installed by the Utility upon application by the owner
or lessee of any residential building where the floors
(or portions thereof) or rooms or groups of rooms are rented
separately and where electric energy is to be metered and
resold by said owner or lessee to the individual tenants
as provided in Electric Utility Rule No. 17. In such cases,
the said owner or lessee shall furnish, install, maintain
and test the submeters.
d. Sealing of Meters. All Utility meters will be sealed by
the Utility, and no such seal shall be tampered with or
broken except by a representative of the Utility authorized
to do so.
ISSUED BY:
Joseoh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 16 (continued)
2. Miscellaneous Service Equipment.
a. Equipment Furnished by Customer. All service switches,
fuses, meter sockets, meter and instrument transformer
housings, switchboard meter test busses and similar devices,
irrespective of voltage required in connection with service
and meter installation on customer's premises, shall be
furnished, installed and maintained by the customer in
accordance with the Utility's requirements. Detailed
information will be furnished by the Utility on request.
b. Equipment Furnished by Utility. The Utility will furnish
and install the necessary instrument transformers, test
facilities (except switchboard meter test busses), and
meters. Also, the equipment at a' point that is not
accessible to the customer.
3. Liability for Damage to Equipment. The customer shall be liable
to the Utility for damage occurring to the electrical meter
or other service equipment owned by the Utility, arising from
any negligent or intentional act, or failure to act, of the
customer or persons under the control of the customer.
B. Service Connections
1. Overhead Services.
a. Service Drops. Upon a bona fide application for service,
and where the Utility's distribution pole line is located
on the customer's premises, or on a street, highway, lane,
alley, road or private easement immediately contiguous
thereto, the Utility will, at its own expense, furnish
and install a single span of service wires from its pole
to the customer's first permanent support, provided such
support is of a type, and is so located that such service
wires may be installed to a point approved by the Utility
in accordance with good engineering practice, and in
compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations, including those governing clearances and
points of attachments.
ISSUED BY:
Joseoh F. Hsu Effective
Director of Utilities
(continued)
By Resolution No Dated
Superseding Resolution No Dated
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 16 (continued)
b. Impaired Clearance. Whenever any of the clearances required
by the applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations
of public authorities from the service drops to the ground
or any object become impaired by reason of any changes
made by the owner or tenant of the premises, the customer
shall, at his own expense, provide a new and approved
support, in a location approved by the Utility for the
termination of the Utility's existing service drop wires
and shall also provide all service entrance conductors
and,equipment necessitated by the change of location.
c. Service Entrance Conductors. For each overhead service
connection, the customer shall furnish at his own expense
a set of service entrance conductors; which shall extend
from the point of service delivery at the point of
termination to the Utility's, service drop on the customer's
support to the customer's meter switch. Such service
entrance conductors shall be of a type and be in an
enclosure which meets with the approval of the Utility
and any inspection authorities which have jurisdiction.
2. Underground Services.
a. Underground service mandatory. Installation of electrical
service facilities for all new residential, commercial
and industrial properties shall be underground and installed
in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, laws
and codes.
b. Waiver. The Director of Utilities may waive the require-
ments of this section if topographical, soil or other
conditions make underground installation unreasonable or
impractical; existing or overhead distribution facilities
are adequate and from which adjacent customers are being
serviced. But, such customers may be required to provide
the Utility -approved facilities for future underground
service.
C. Installation. The customer shall provide, at his expense,
a transformer vault or a pull box adjacent to the service
entrance, or at a location specified by the Utility. The
customer shall also furnish, install and maintain at his
expense, the conduit from the vault or pull box to a
(continued)
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Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Datzd
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L_CHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 16 (continued)
to a connection point designed by the Utility at the
property line or a riser pole. The Utility will furnish,
install and maintain the service conductors or cable, at
its expense, from its connection point to the vault or
pull box.
The customer shall furnish and install at his own expense,
or pay the Utility to furnish and install, the service
entrance conductors which shall extend from the vault or
pull box to the customer's meter switch. Such service
entrance conductors shall be of a type and be in an
enclosure which meets with the approval of the Utility
and any inspection authorities which have jurisdiction.
3. Number of Services to be Installed. The Utility will not
install more than one service, either overhead or underground,
for the same voltage and phase classification for any one build-
ing or group of buildings on a single premises, except as
separate services may be installed for separate buildings or
groups or buildings where necessary for the operating
convenience of the Utility, where provided for in tariff
schedules, or where required by law or local ordinance.
4. Special Services. Premises for which arrangements are made
for any special type of service (such as, but not limited to:
three-phase service to a residence, emergency, X-ray, welder,
or transmitter service) will be served only by underground
connection where general service to the premises is by under-
ground connections. All additions to underground facilities
accommodate such service will be made at the customer's
expense. Ownership of such addition will remain with the
Utility.
5. Connection of Customer's Service to Utility's Lines. Only
duly authorized employees of the Utility are allowed to connect
the customer's service to or disconnect the same from the
Utility's lines.
C. Transformer Installation on Customer's Premises.
1. In cases where the Utility desires to install transformers
on customer's premises, the customer shall provide adequate
space for the transformer installation and furnish a satis-
factory right-of-way for the service conductors.
continued
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Joseeh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dat
Directbr of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Dat
LIGHT AND WATER DEPART%IEN'T
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 16 (continued)
a. The Utility will erect pole -type transformer structures
at its expense.
b. Where the customer has provided a fireproof room or vault
at his expense, in which Utility -owned transformers and
switching may be installed, the Utility will complete the
installation consisting of protective equipment, primary
and secondary bus, and necessary grounding.
c. Where the customer has provided a concrete pad or foundation
within an approved enclosure, located outdoors, he shall
also furnish and install, at his expense, all secondary
equipment and material necessary to receive service at
the secondaries of the transformers or the secondary bus.
The Utility will, at its expense, complete the installation.
d. The Utility reserves the right to specify the type of
transformer installation 'to be used. Each normal
installation shall include, where necessary, facilities
for one standard transformation.
D. Ownership and Maintenance of Facilities.
1. All transformers, meters, service wires, appliances, fixtures
and other facilities installed by the Utility, at its expense,
upon the customer's premises for the purpose of delivering
electric energy to the customer shall continue to be the
property of the Utility, and may be repaired or replaced by
the Utility at any time, and removed at the termination of
service, and may also be used to supply other customers whether
or not on the same premises provided the proper rights of way
have been obtained.
2. No rent or other charges whatsoever shall be made against the
Utility for placing or maintaining such facilities upon the
customer's premises. The customer shall exercise reasonable
care to prevent the facilities of the Utility upon said premises
from being damaged or destroyed, and shall refrain from
relocating or otherwise interfering with same and, in case
any defect therein shall be discovered, shall promptly notify
the Utility thereof.
(continued)
ISSUED BY:
Joseoh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Date
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Data
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LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
Rule No. 16 (continued)
E. Customer Responsibility for His Equipment:
1. The customer shall, at his own sole risk and expense, furnish
install, inspect and keep in good and safe condition all
electrical wires, lines, machinery and apparatus of any kind
or character which may be requied for (1) receiving electric
energy from the lines of the Utility regardless of the location
of the transformers, meters or other equipment of the Utility
and (2) applying and utilizing such energy, including all
necessary protective appliances and suitable housing therefor.
2. The Utility shall not be responsible for any loss or damage
occasioned or caused by the negligence, want of proper care,
or wrongful act of the customer or of any of his agents,
employees, or licensees on the part of customer in installing,
maintaining, using, operating or interfering with any such
wires, lines, machinery or apparatus.
F. Right of Access. The Utility shall, at all times, have the right
of ingress to and egress from a customer's premises at all
reasonable hours for any purposes reasonably connected with the
furnishing of electric energy and the exercise of any and all
right secured to it by law or these rules.
Failure of the customer to cooperate may result in discontinuance
of his electric service.
ISSUED BY:
Joseoh F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Date
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No Data
LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF AZUSA
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ELECTRIC UTILITY
RULE NO. 17
SUPPLY TO SEPARATE PREMISES AND RESALE
A. Separate Metering. Separate premises will not be supplied through
the same meter, except as may be specifically provided for in
the rate schedule.
B. Other Uses or Premises. A customer shall not use electricity
received from the Utility upon other premises nor for other
purposes than those specified in his application or in the rate
schedule applied.
C. Resale of Electricity. A customer shall not resell electricity
received from the Utility to any person, except:
1. Where energy is purchased at rates specifically applicable
to resale service; or
2. Where the charge to tenants is absorbed in the rental for the
premises or space occupied; or
3. Where the customer is the owner, lessee, or operator of a multi—
family accommodation and electricity is submetered and resold
to tenants at the same rates that the Utility would charge
for the service if supplied directly.
ISSUED BY:
Joseph F. Hsu Effective By Resolution No Dated
Director of Utilities Superseding Resolution No 3874 Dated 3/20/59