§ 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)

MAINS CONSTRUCTED BY PRIVATE PARTIES

§ 52.065 WATER MAINS; CITY STANDARDS.

   The design and construction of all water mains connected, either directly or indirectly, by private persons or entities, to the existing city water system shall meet all standards and specifications established by the City Engineer.

(Prior Code, § 52.055)

§ 52.066 PLANS SIGNED BY ENGINEER.

   All water main construction plans and specifications shall bear the signature and seal of a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Nebraska who has prepared them.

(Prior Code, § 52.056)

§ 52.067 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PLANS.

   All water main construction plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Prior to commencement of construction, the entity constructing the water main shall obtain a construction permit from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services after the water main construction plans and specifications have been approved as set forth above and before any water main construction work has commenced.

(Prior Code, § 52.057) Penalty, see § 52.999