Common use of Correction of Metering Errors Clause in Contracts

Correction of Metering Errors. If, upon testing, the measuring equipment is found to be in error by not more than one percent (1.0%), previous recordings of such equipment shall be considered accurate in computing deliveries, but such equipment shall be adjusted at once to record accurately. If, upon test, the measuring equipment shall be found to be inaccurate by an amount exceeding one percent (1.0%) at a recording corresponding to the average hourly rate of flow for the period since the last preceding test, then any previous recordings of such equipment shall be corrected to zero error for any period that is definitely known or agreed upon. In case the period is not definitely known or agreed upon, such correction shall be for a period equal to one-half of the time elapsed since the date of the last test.