Common use of Meter Tests Clause in Contracts

Meter Tests. In the event a member requests DSO to test a meter, then DSO shall conduct a meter test and present the test results to the member. If the meter is found to be accurate (see SECTION 9-F), then the member shall be charged a Trip Fee, as filed in the Service Fees rate schedule. If the meter is found to be inaccurate, then the meter shall be replaced, the member shall not be charged a Trip Fee, and the member will be credited/billed for the meter’s inaccuracy, as explained in SECTION 9-F. If the member requests a meter test be conducted by an independent test laboratory, then the meter shall be replaced, and a Meter Test Fee, as filed in the Service Fees rate schedule, shall be required. If the meter is found to be accurate, then the Meter Test Fee shall be retained in order to help defray DSO’s expense in testing the meter and the member shall be charged a Trip Fee, as filed in the Service Fees rate schedule. If the meter is found to be inaccurate, then the member shall not be charged a Trip Fee, and the member will be credited/billed for the meter’s inaccuracy, as explained in SECTION 9-F.