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The following regulations apply to the sale of electricity service:

(1) If one (1) meter measures electricity used for residential and for general service (non-residential) purposes, the rates for general service (non-residential) shall apply.

(2) (See Chapter 12.03, Provo City Code for regulations related to electricity meters.)

(3) As of March 15, 1990 Master-metering is hereby prohibited on any building used as a residential dwelling hereafter constructed or reconstructed if there is more than one (1) residential unit in such building and the occupant of each such unit has control over a portion of the total electric energy used in such building.

(4) Any existing master-metered complex with four (4) residential units or more shall be classified and billed on the general service rate that applies to that service.

(5) Any existing Master-metered entity that provides its own sub-metering may charge a service fee and a kWh rate, not in excess of the City’s residential service fee and kWh rate, provided it shall keep and make available for inspection by the Provo City Energy Department or its agents, records of energy and service charges or fees. If an entity is found in violation of this Subsection (5), the City shall impose a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and require restitution of any overcharge.

(6) The Energy Department may for good cause exempt from the provisions of Subsection (3) of this Section, temporary lodging facilities such as motels and hotels, health care facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes, educational facilities, and other facilities where the costs of installing individual meters is impractical.

(Am 1986-63, Am 1987-06, Am 1988-21, Am 1990-12, Am 1996-27, Am 1996-54)