D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 15. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CABLE TELEVISION |
Chapter 15-44. SUBMETERING AND ENERGY ALLOCATION |
Section 15-4403. ENERGY ALLOCATION
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4403.1Energy allocation equipment may be used solely to allocate the cost of electric or natural gas service among tenants using the nonresidential rental units.
4403.2Energy allocation systems shall provide a reasonable determination of energy use and resulting costs for each nonresidential rental unit. The energy allocation system shall be appropriate for the heating, cooling, ventilation, and air conditioning system application. Components shall be properly installed to assure correct measurements of allocation parameters. Proper calculation procedures shall be used in converting from measurement to allocation.
4403.3Energy allocation equipment in service shall be tested periodically by the owner, pursuant to section 4405 (Periodic Tests and Checks). Testable components of the energy allocation system should be accurate, consistent with the manufacturer’s specifications.