Any consumer may request the City to make a test of the accuracy of the meter then in use on their premises. Prior to conducting the test the consumer shall be required to deposit with the City a fee pursuant to title 13, "Schedule Of Fees", of this Code for a residential meter testing conducted by the City. In the event that an independent test is requested or required, the deposit shall be the amount necessary to cover all expenses associated therewith.
In the event such meter is found by testing to register incorrectly at full capacity by more than two percent (2%) then another accurate meter shall be substituted and the test deposit shall be refunded. Past gas bills shall be adjusted by refund or credit of such percentage of the amount of the gas bills for a period of not more than two (2) months previous to such test.
In the event that the meter is found to be registering at two percent (2%) or less error the consumer shall forfeit the test deposit and such funds shall be deposited in the gas operating funds of the City. (Ord. 16/2017, 6-5-2017)