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Sees. 5-1-5 through 5-1-10 reserved.
ARTICLE B
Regulations Governing Water Service
Sec. 5-1-11   Application for water service.
   It shall be the responsibility of the owner or builder to check with city authorities prior to construction, to determine the availability of water service, and any limitations that may exist. A request for water service shall always begin by applying at the city office. Service shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Service to industrial, commercial and residential users shall be provided under a contract in form approved by the council. The procedure for applying shall be the same as that set forth for sewer service in section 5-1-66. (Ord. of 4/5/77, Div. II, Art. I)
Sec. 5-1-12   Liability of city to water consumers.
   The city shall not be liable to consumers, owners, or any person for the failure to furnish water for any purpose or under any conditions, or for the quantity or quality of the water furnished, or for any damage that may result from the shutting off of water from the mains or reservoirs, even though no notice of theshutting off of water shall have been given. All permits and contracts for the use of water from the water system of the city are expressly made subject to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. of 4/5/77, Div. II, An. 2)
Sec. 5-1-13   Inspection of premises of water used; fradulent use of water.
   (a)   The proper officers of the water and sewer department, their agents and assistants, may enter the premises of any water consumer, at any reasonable time, in order to examine the pipes and fixtures, the quantity of water used and the manner of its use.
   (b)   In case of fraudulent use of water on the part of the consumer, the supply of water may be cut off from the premises by order of the water and sewer department. (Ord. of 4/5. 77, Div. II, Art. 3)
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