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New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 16. Department of Public Service |
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Chapter VI. Telephone and Telegraph Corporations |
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Subchapter A. Service |
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Part 609. Rules Governing Provision of Telephone Service to Residential Customers |
Sec. 609.14. Emergency disconnections of residences
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- A telephone corporation may disconnect service to a residence when an emergency may threaten the health or safety of a person, a surrounding area or the telephone corporation's distribution system. The telephone corporation shall act promptly to assure restoration of service as soon as feasible. Service shall be restored to any residence before it may be terminated for any other reason.