For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD. The Twin Town Power and Gas Board or its designated representative.
BY-PASS or BY-PASSING. Any line, pipe, hose or other instrument, device or contrivance connected to the gas supply system, service line, fuel piping or any part thereof in such a manner as to transport or distribute any such natural or LPG gas without passing through an authorized meter for measuring or registering the amount of such gas.
CERTIFIED OPERATOR or OPERATOR. Any person certified by the Gas Department of Colorado City to install gas lines.
CUSTOMER. The person, authorized agent or employee of the person responsible for the gas service account for the premises being served.
DEPARTMENT or GAS DEPARTMENT. The operating department of the Town of Colorado City which is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the gas supply system of the town.
DISTRIBUTION LINE. A pipe transporting natural or LPG gas, high or low pressure, which is used for the purpose of general distribution of gas to the user.
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. That portion of the gas system of the town, which is used primarily for the distribution of natural or LPG gas to the user.
FUEL PIPING. The piping downstream of the Gas Department's meter set, which is owned and maintained by the owner or occupant of the premise being served.
GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM or NATURAL or LPG GAS SYSTEM.
(1) Any and all services, facilities, structure, equipment or works owned or used by the town for the purpose of the production, transmission, distribution or regulation of natural or LPG gas, including but not limited to gas main lines, service lines, regulators, meter set, valves and associated appurtenances;
(2) Any and all rights, property and obligations of the town concerning gas transmission and distribution facilities;
(3) Any and all standby or contingency equipment, facilities, devices or materials which may be necessary to provide reliable gas service;
(4) Any and all land or sites owned or used by the town for the purpose of measuring and regulating gas and/or providing gas service to users, including any and all Gas Department facilities, easements and rights of way; and
(5) Any and all appurtenances, extension, improvements, additions, alterations or replacements thereof.
LIQUEFIED PROPANE GAS (LPG). Liquefied propane gas. May be piped in a distribution system or may be stored in a tank.
MAIN LINE. A distribution line that serves as a common source of supply for more than 1 service line.
MASTER METER SYSTEM. Any system of distributing gas whereby an owner buys metered gas from the town then distributes and sells the gas through the owner's own underground piping system to the ultimate user.
METER SET. The Gas Department's piping, fittings, service regulator, service meter, associated equipment, and instruments installed downstream of the service riser shutoff valve and upstream of the connection to the owner's fuel piping.
NATURAL GAS. Any fuel consisting in whole or in part of natural gas or synthetic natural gas derived from petroleum liquids, coal organic wastes, etc.
OWNER. The person who holds record title to the premise being served.
SERVICE AGREEMENT. The agreement or contract between the Department and the customer pursuant to which service is supplied and taken.
SERVICE LINE. A distribution line that transports gas from a main line to a gas department meter set.
SERVICE STUB. That portion of the service line, which extends from the main line to the owner's property line, or to the town's utility easement line, whichever is appropriate.
TAMPER or TAMPERING. Damaging, altering, adjusting or in any manner interfering with or obstructing the action or operation of any regulator, meter or related instrument provided for measuring, controlling or registering the amount of gas passing through such meter.
UNAUTHORIZED METERING. Removing, moving, installing, connecting, reconnecting or disconnecting any meter or metering device for gas service by a person other than an authorized employee of the Department.
USER. Any person who uses, consumes gas from or is connected to the gas supply system of the town. A user may also be an owner, customer, or neither.
UTILITY EASEMENT LINE. That portion of the service line from the owner's property line to the Gas Department meter set.
(Ord. 2009-02, passed 4-13-2009)