§ 52.034 PIPES; SERVING MORE THAN ONE PREMISES.

   When one service pipe supplies two or more distinct premises or tenements, there shall be provided, subject to the supervision of the Director of Public Works, a separate stop for each of the premises or tenements so that the water may be shut off from the one without interfering with the supply of the others.

(Prior Code, § 52.029) (Ord. 3060, passed 10-7-1985; Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003) Penalty, see § 52.999

METERS

§ 52.045 METERS REQUIRED.

   All water sold by the city to any customer shall be measured by a water meter. This water meter is the property of the city and will be maintained by the city. All charges for water sold shall be based upon meter measure.

(Prior Code, § 52.040)

§ 52.046 LOCATION.

   Every water meter shall be placed so that it may be easily examined and read by an authorized agent of the city, and the owner or tenant shall provide such person ready and convenient access to said meter. Every meter shall be placed no more than 36 inches above the floor level and a minimum of 24 inches of unobstructed space from the outer side of the meter for maintenance and repair. No meter pits shall be allowed without the approval of the Director of Public Works.

(Prior Code, § 52.041) (Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003) Penalty, see § 52.999

§ 52.047 OUT OF REPAIR.

   Should any water meter become out of repair and fail to register correctly, the Department of Public Works shall remove, repair, test and reinstall a meter and the customer shall be charged at the rate of average monthly consumption as shown by the meter when in good working order for the time the meter is out of order.

(Prior Code, § 52.042) (Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003)