Order of the Acting Minister of Industry and Construction No. 208 “On approval of the Standard Rules for calculating consumption rates for water supply and (or) sanitation utilities for water consumers who do not have metering devices”.

This Order primarily addresses the adoption and implementation of the Model Rules for calculating utilities related to water supply and sewerage for water users without water metering devices. It aims to standardize procedures for determining water consumption in multi-family housing units. The regulation emphasizes the importance of uniform calculation methods, referencing existing legislation and defining key terms to ensure clarity and consistency in utility calculations. Key measures include the approval of consumption standards based on average daily water use per person, considering factors such as the degree of housing improvement and climatic conditions. The document stipulates that water consumption data should be derived from household records over the past three years, with a minimum sample size of 20 dwellings, or 10% in smaller localities. It also details procedures for revising consumption standards if actual water use exceeds established rates, and specifies that calculations should account for different hot water supply configurations. These measures aim to facilitate fair and accurate billing, compliance, and resource management. Implementation responsibilities are assigned to water supply organizations, which are tasked with calculating consumption based on the outlined standards and data collection methods. The process involves state registration of the order, publication on the Ministry's website, and monitoring by the Vice-Minister of Industry and Construction. The document specifies a timeline of ten days after official publication for enforcement and highlights procedural aspects such as data corroboration with authorized water users and the use of household water records, ensuring structured institutional oversight and stakeholder involvement.