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§ 54.02 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   CHAPTER. Chapter 54, the Natural Gas Ordinance.
   CITY. The City of Battle Lake.
   CITY COUNCIL or COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Battle Lake, Minnesota.
   CONSUMER. Any person, corporation, partnership, or any other entity using gas, including gas for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes or any combination of such purposes.
   CONSUMER SERVICE LINE. The piping from the gas main up to and including the meter.
   GAS. Artificial gas, natural gas, or mixed gas consisting of both artificial and natural gas.
   GAS APPLIANCE. Any domestic appliance such as stove, heater, burner, water heater, or other appliance or device used for burning gas or using gas in its operation.
   GAS FACILITY. Piping, fittings, meters, and other facilities used in the distribution, transmission, or delivery of gas or for use in gas appliances.
   GAS FITTER. Any person who is registered with and bonded by the State Department of Labor and Industry to construct, install, extend, alter, or repair any gas facility or gas appliance (including any person licensed by the state as a master plumber).
   GAS UTILITY DEPARTMENT or GAS UTILITY. Includes any officer representing the city who is charged with the responsibility of performing functions as herein prescribed, all as determined by the City Council.
   PERMITTEE. The person (firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind) having a valid permit issued hereunder.
(Ord. passed 12-13-2016)
§ 54.03 DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF GAS UTILITY DEPARTMENT.
   The Gas Utility Department shall, and is authorized and directed to, enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall promulgate and enforce reasonable rules and regulations for carrying out its provisions and intent. The Gas Utility Department, upon presentation of proper credentials, may enter any building or premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making inspections and ascertaining whether there has been compliance with the provisions of this chapter, in accordance with § 10.20. It shall be the duty of the Gas Utility Department to confer, from time to time, with the local Health Department and local Fire Department and otherwise obtain from proper sources all helpful information and advice regarding the safe and proper operation of gas facilities and gas appliances, and it shall present to the City Council recommendations for its consideration and reference thereto.
(Ord. passed 12-13-2016)
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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