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)

§ 52.048 READING.

   It shall be the duty of the Department of Public Works to read and inspect all water meters throughout the city. A billing statement showing the consumption of water in gallons shall be provided to the customer.

(Prior Code, § 52.043) (Ord. 3060, passed 10-7-1985; Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003)

§ 52.049 RADIO-READ DEVICES REQUIRED.

   All water meters required pursuant to this chapter shall be equipped with a radio-read device to enable the Department of Public Works to take meter readings without having to enter the premises. Existing water meters shall be so equipped by the Department of Public Works as soon as practicable. All radio-reading devices and water meters shall remain the property of the city and shall be maintained by the city.

(Prior Code, § 52.044) (Ord. 3060, passed 10-7-1985; Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003)

§ 52.050 TESTING.

   The city reserves the right to set meters to any service pipe whenever there is any doubt as to the quantity of water consumed or wasted, and in that event the measurement of the test meter shall be accepted as accurate.

(Prior Code, § 52.045) (Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003)