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ELECTRIC RULES ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS GENERAL All electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for electric light, heat, and power, shall comply with rules and regulations of the Elk River Municipal Utilities, and the latest edition of the National Electric Code. This includes compliance with the Railroad and Warehouse Commission, the Commissioner of Insurance, or the Industrial Commission, as applicable, the Minnesota Building Code and any other code as adopted by a governmental agency applicable to safe and adequate electric wiring and installation of equipment. Deviations from the regulations may be made only at the discretion, and with the approval of, the General Manager or Supervisor of Distribution, Elk River Municipal Utilities. PURPOSE The primary purpose of these regulations is the practical safeguarding of persons, of buildings and their contents from hazards arising from the use of electricity for light, heat, power, radio and television signaling, and other safeguards to life and property. The City of Elk River has adopted the current National Electric Code Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters as approved by the American Standards Association as minimum requirements for electrical wiring and installations. Other requirements, as may be adopted by the Utilities Commission, are included herein and shall be complied with by all licensed electricians working within the jurisdiction of the Elk River Municipal Utilities service area. The Elk River Municipal Utilities operates under the National Electric Safety Code. ACCESS The Utility shall have access at all reasonable hours to meters, service connections and other property owned by it which may be located on customer's property. Access shall be provided for purposes of installation, maintenance, reading, checking or removal if necessary. Failure to provide access shall result in termination of service until it has been provided. It shall also be a requirement that the electric meter shall be located outside the building before service will be restored. SERVICE CONTINUITY The Utility will do all it can, when practical, to supply continuous service to its customers. It does not assume direct liability for loss or damage to persons or property due to its service, or as a result of failure of the service, interruptions, or variation because of an act of God, strikes, or any causes beyond the Utility's control. The Utility reserves the right to curtail or temporarily interrupt the customer's electrical service, when necessary, to make repairs, and replacement changes to the Utility's facilities, either on or off the customer's premises, or during emergencies, when power may not be available on a short term basis. 4 no