D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 15. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CABLE TELEVISION |
Chapter 15-3. CONSUMER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
Section 15-314. DISCONNECTION OF UTILITY SERVICE
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314.1If the requirement to make an attempt to contact a Customer is satisfied, the Utility may disconnect service to a residential Customer on the date specified in the notice or within a reasonable time thereafter.
314.2When natural gas or electric service is disconnected, the Utility shall leave a notice reasonably calculated to be seen by Persons residing on the premises stating that service has been disconnected and the address and telephone number of the Utility where the Customer may arrange to have service restored. The notice shall also state procedures to be followed where a medical or safety emergency exists on the premises.
authority
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (“Commission”) pursuant to D.C. Official Code, 2001 Ed. § 2-505 and § 34-802.
source
Final Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 10381, 10409 (June 1, 1979); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 10014 (September 26, 2008); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12494 (December 12, 2008).
EditorNote
Formerly 15 DCMR § 314, "Disconnection."