(a) Reasons for temporary discontinuance. The director is authorized to temporarily discontinue service to premises for the following reasons:
(1) when a main break or other failure in the water or wastewater systems could injure persons, private or city property, or other parts of the systems;
(2) to perform routine maintenance or repair to any part of the water or wastewater systems;
(3) to perform emergency maintenance or repair to any part of the water or wastewater systems;
(4) in other cases of emergency, when necessary to protect the general health, safety or welfare of persons; or
(5) to make a connection to a newly constructed or relocated water or wastewater main.
(b) Responsibilities upon temporary discontinuance. In all cases of temporary discontinuance, the director must restore service as soon as is practical and must take all reasonable steps necessary to protect the public health and safety under the circumstances. (Ord. 19201)