# 66 Pa.C.S. § 506: Inspection of facilities and records

> Pennsylvania · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S506

## Section

- **Citation:** 66 Pa.C.S. § 506
- **Heading:** Inspection of facilities and records
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 66 / Chapter 5 / Section 506

## Text

The commission shall have full power and authority, either by or through its members, or duly authorized representatives, whenever it shall deem it necessary or proper in carrying out any of the provisions of, or its duties under this part, to enter upon the premises, buildings, machinery, system, plant, and equipment, and make any inspection, valuation, physical examination, inquiry, or investigation of any and all plant and equipment, facilities, property, and pertinent records, books, papers, accounts, maps, inventories, appraisals, valuations, memoranda, documents, or effects whatsoever, of any public utility, or prepared or kept for it by others, and to hold any hearing for such purposes. In the performance of such duties, the commission may have access to, and use any books, records, or documents in the possession of, any department, board, or commission of the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof. Cross References. Section 506 is referred to in sections 1706, 2212, 3209 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [66 Pa.C.S. § 5 Expiration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S5.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 501 General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S501.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 502 Enforcement proceedings by commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S502.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 503 Enforcement proceedings by Chief Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S503.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 504 Reports by public utilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S504.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 505 Duty to furnish information to commission; cooperation in valuing property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S505.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 506 Inspection of facilities and records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S506.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 507 Contracts between public utilities and municipalities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S507.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 508 Power of commission to vary, reform and revise contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S508.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 509 Regulation of manufacture, sale or lease of appliances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S509.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 510 Assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S510.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 511 Disposition, appropriation and disbursement of assessments and fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S511.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 511.1 Use of Federal funds under energy program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S511.1.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 512 Power of commission to require insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S512.md)

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