Except as noted in §§ 51.09 and 51.10, all water consumed for any purpose whatsoever shall be metered. All meters shall be placed on the service pipe at a point not to exceed two feet from the place where such pipe enters the structure or premises. A stop valve shall be installed between such meter and the wall and such meter and related equipment shall be so placed as to be kept dry, clean and readily accessible to the meter reader.
(Prior Code, § 7-158)