No owner or plumber shall be permitted to connect water pipes into two (2) distinct premises or tenements unless separate and distinct stopcocks shall be placed on the outside of each such premises along the sidewalk opposite same nor shall any pipe be allowed to cross lots or buildings to adjoining premises. Double flats, double houses, and apartment houses shall be considered as one "premises". Upon the approval of the City, separate bills may be rendered to each family in a multiple-family dwelling. (Ord. 78-11, 3-6-1978)