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(1) A distribution company licensed under the Act to distribute and engage in the retail sale of natural gas to customers shall provide, install and maintain the necessary equipment required for the supply and sale of natural gas to customers.

(2) The distribution company shall inspect an installation before service is introduced to ensure that the applicant’s piping and equipment accord with approved technical and safety standards.

(3) The supply shall be connected through an appropriate service line connection and protective device that accords with the applicable standards prescribed by the Commission.

(4) For purposes of an applicant’s installation prior to a service connection, a distribution company shall not require the applicant to purchase equipment from a particular person as a condition for the supply connection or require the customer to use the services of a particular person.

(5) Where an applicant for a new service connection fails to comply with sub-rule (2), the distribution company may refuse to connect the applicant to the distribution system.

(6) A distribution company shall ensure that its distribution service lines are free from encroachments at all times.