Chapter 14.12
APPLICATIONS FOR SERVICE

Sections:

14.12.010    Application for service – Special contracts.

14.12.020    Effect of service without application or agreement.

14.12.030    Nonliability for interruption of service.

14.12.040    Termination of contract by customers.

14.12.010 Application for service – Special contracts.

Each prospective customer desiring electrical service shall submit an application for service upon a form provided by the city. From and after July 1, 1981, any application for utility services made by the tenant of leased or rented residential premises shall be accompanied by a utility services deposit as provided in RMC 3.26.010; provided, however, that said utility services deposit for electrical services shall not be required for those individuals who are residents of premises managed or owned by the Richland Housing Authority, nor is it required for those residential tenants who have qualified for a waiver of the utility deposit under RMC 3.26.020, exemption from deposit. For commercial or industrial service, a special individually written contract may be entered into by the customer and the city. The applicant must give the department not less than 24 hours’ notice of the date on which he wishes electrical service to him to begin. Connection of service on the date requested is contingent upon the facilities available for service. [Ord. 90; Ord. 743 § 3.01; Ord. 27-81 § 1.02; Ord. 34-83 § 1.01; Ord. 41-83; Ord. 62-83; Ord. 17-87].

14.12.020 Effect of service without application or agreement.

In the absence of a signed agreement or application for service, the delivery of electric service and the acceptance thereof by the customer shall be deemed to constitute an agreement that incorporates this title. [Ord. 90; Ord. 16-03].

14.12.030 Nonliability for interruption of service.

The city will use reasonable diligence to provide a regular and uninterrupted supply of current, but in case the supply of current should be interrupted or disturbed for any cause, the city shall not be liable for personal injuries or property damage or any damage whatsoever resulting therefrom, nor will such failure constitute a breach of agreement for service. [Ord. 90; Ord. 16-03].

14.12.040 Termination of contract by customers.

See RMC 14.24.020. [Ord. 90; Ord. 16-03].