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Florida City Gas FPSC Natural Gas Tariff Volume No 9 Original Sheet No. 12 RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) 3. METERING (Continued) iv. In such multiple occupancy units which would require the provision of individual gas service above the second story, unless specifically requested. (2)(b) For purposes of this Rule: i. "Occupancy unit" means that portion of any commercial establishment, single and multi -unit Residential building, or trailer, mobile home or recreational vehicle park, or marina which is set apart from the rest of such facility by clearly determinable boundaries as described in the rental, lease or ownership agreement for such unit. ii. "Time-sharing plan" means any arrangement, plan, scheme, or similar device, whether by membership, agreement, tenancy in common, sale, lease, deed, rental agreement, license, or right -to -use agreement or by any other means, whereby a purchaser, in exchange for consideration, receives a right to use accommodations or facilities, or both, for a specific period of time less than a full year during any given year, but not necessarily for consecutive years, and which extends for a period of more than three years. iii. The construction of a new commercial establishment, Residential building, marina, or trailer, mobile home or recreational vehicle park shall be deemed to commence on the date when the building structure permit is issued. iv. The individual metering requirement is waived for any time-sharing facility for which construction was commenced before January 1, 1987 in which separate occupancy units were not metered in accordance with subsection (2)(a). (3) Where individual metering is not required under Subsection (2)(a)iii and master metering is used in lieu thereof, sub -metering may be used by the Customer of record/owner of such facility solely for the purpose of allocating the cost of the gas billed by the utility. The term "cost' as used herein represents only those charges specifically authorized by the gas utility's tariff including but not limited to the Customer, energy, purchased gas adjustment, and conservation charges made by the gas utility plus applicable taxes and fees to the Customer of record responsible for the master meter payments. The term cannot be construed to include late payment charges, returned check charges, the cost of the distribution system behind the master meter, the cost for billing, and other such costs. 4. PIPING AND APPLIANCES The piping, fixtures, and appliances for which the Customer is responsible shall be maintained in conformity with all Local, State and Federal requirements. Issued by: Carolyn Bermudez Effective: Vice President, Florida City Gas R4-,3-7