All piping and installation of appliances must conform to the gas code as adopted in title 12, chapter 4 in this code. The gas department's representatives, and employees shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to enter upon the customers premises at all reasonable and/or necessary times and inspect gas appliances, installations and piping to determine whether or not the same meets the requirements of the rules and regulations of Cookeville, Tennessee, at such time. The gas department reserves the right to refuse or terminate gas service for violation of the above mentioned rules and regulations or for any other condition deemed hazardous by responsible gas department representatives or employees. The inspection provided for in this section shall not, however, render the gas department liable or responsible for any loss or damage resulting from defects in installation, piping, or appliances, or resulting from violation of the rules and regulations of Cookeville, Tennessee, or from accidents which may occur upon customer's premises.
(1970 Code, § 13-212)