Any authorized agent of the city shall have the right at all times during reasonable hours to enter any premises being supplied with water for the purpose of examining the conditions of the water pipes, water closets, and other plumbing, and in case a leak is found, to shut off the water until the leak is stopped by the consumer. Authorized agents of the city are also authorized, at reasonable hours, to enter upon any private property for the purposes of reading meters and for installing or maintaining the public water system and its appurtenances. If the agent does enter private property for the purpose of turning off water to prevent waste or to prevent damage to public or private property, a fee shall be imposed against the consumer as designated by resolution. Entry shall be pursuant to administrative regulation promulgated by the City Manager.
('66 Code, § 6-5.31) (Ord. 76-A, passed 12-17-23; Am. Ord. 817-C-S, passed 7-11-91)