All shutoff valves are installed by the city for the use of the Water Department, and it shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to tamper with or to turn off or turn on any water service valve between the water meter and the water main, or to turn off or turn on any water main valve of any description, except in case of emergency. Before operating any water service valve or water main valve, written permission must be obtained from the Superintendent of the Water Department or his or her authorized representatives. The operating of water service valves and water main valves shall be performed by authorized Water Department employees upon request without cost for ordinary usage. All consumers shall install, at their own expense, a shutoff valve inside the property line at a location accessible in case of emergency.
('86 Code, § 15.04.080) (Ord. 2028, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010