Cal. Civ. Code § SPS 326.44
Required tests of manufactured home community occupant meters.
Operative Text
SPS 326.44 Required tests of manufactured home community occupant meters. Meters shall be tested by the manufactured home community operator or manufactured home community contractor at each of the following times: (1) Before use if the meter has not been tested or certified to be accurate. (2) Upon manufactured home community occupant request in accordance with s. SPS 326.45. (3) When damaged or otherwise suspected of being inaccurate.
Wisconsin Administrative Code § SPS 326.44 establishes when utility meters in manufactured home communities must be tested for accuracy. Testing is required before a meter is first put into service (if it hasn't already been certified), whenever a community occupant formally requests a test under § SPS 326.45, and whenever a meter is damaged or suspected of being inaccurate. The rule places the testing obligation on the manufactured home community operator or a qualified contractor, not on the occupant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § SPS 326.44, manufactured home community operators are responsible for ensuring that occupant meters are tested at three distinct trigger points: prior to initial use when no prior certification exists, in response to a formal occupant request as outlined in § SPS 326.45, and any time a meter sustains damage or raises accuracy concerns. Compliant operators typically maintain records of meter certifications and test results to demonstrate that each trigger has been addressed. Engaging a qualified manufactured home community contractor for testing is an accepted method of meeting this obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § SPS 326.44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code gives manufactured home community occupants the right to request a meter accuracy test, with the procedure governed by the companion provision at § SPS 326.45. If a meter appears damaged or is producing readings that seem incorrect, the rule requires the community operator or their contractor to conduct a test — occupants do not bear the cost or burden of testing. Tenants who believe this obligation is not being met may wish to contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available complaint and enforcement options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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