New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 16. Department of Public Service |
Chapter III. Gas Utilities |
Subchapter A. Service |
Part 232. Notice of Interruption of Service |
Sec. 232.1. Definition of interruption of service
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- For the purposes of the reporting requirements set forth in this Part, an interruption of service shall be the temporary inability to supply gas safely to a customer caused by or related to one or more of the following conditions:(a) third party damages;(b) leaks on mains (corrosion, material defect etc.);(c) water, freeze-up or dry stoppage in gas main or service;(d) loss in pressure due to inadequate system design or capacity or overpressure conditions which make the continued use of gas appliances hazardous;(e) high pressure customers interrupted when line pressure is reduced to make repairs;(f) damage by utility personnel, utility personnel error or improper operating practice;(g) problem on supplier's system; and(h) any other similar interruption caused by damage or failure of utility facilities.