Section 56.338. Exception for terminations based on occurrences harmful to person or property

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, when a service termination is based on an occurrence which endangers the safety of any person or may prove harmful to the energy delivery system of the utility, the utility may terminate service without written notice so long as the utility reasonably believes grounds to exist. At the time of termination, the utility shall make a bona fide attempt to deliver a notice of termination to a responsible adult occupant at the affected premises and, in the case of a single meter, multiunit dwelling, shall conspicuously post the notice at the dwelling, including common areas when permissible.

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Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 56.252 (relating to definitions); 52 Pa. Code § 56.266 (relating to transfer of accounts); 52 Pa. Code § 56.333 (relating to personal contact); 52 Pa. Code § 56.340 (relating to winter termination procedures); 52 Pa. Code § 56.358 (relating to right of utility to petition the Commission); and 52 Pa. Code § 56.393 (relating to termination pending resolution of the dispute); and 52 Pa. Code Chapter 56 Appendix C (relating to definitions (§ 56.231)).