13-1-2: CITY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BREAKS IN LINES:

The city shall not be held responsible for any damages caused by the breaking of any service pipe, water main or fire hydrant. (2007 Code § 44-123)

13-1-3: ABANDONED SERVICE PIPES:

All service pipes abandoned must be permanently closed off at the water main at the expense of the owner of the premises, and so reported to the city manager for inspection and written approval given before being backfilled. (2007 Code § 44-124)

13-1-4: CITY'S RIGHT TO SHUT OFF SERVICE, ESTABLISH FEE:

   A.   Shut Off For Repairs, Extensions: The city manager reserves the right at any time, when necessary, without notice, to shut the water off for the purpose of making repairs or extensions or for other purposes, and no claims shall be made against the city by reason of the breakage of any service pipe or service cock, or from any other damage that may result from shutting off the water for repairing, laying or relaying mains, hydrants or other connections.

   B.   Authority To Establish Fee: The city manager is authorized to establish the fee for shutoff/turnon, for disconnect for nonpayment of bills, or temporary disconnections of service requested by customer. (2007 Code § 44-125)

13-1-5: CARE OF WATER HEATERS DURING SERVICE SHUTOFFS:

When water is shut off for making repairs, consumers having water heating coils shall turn off the water at the basement shutoff and open a faucet in the hot water pipe and leave it open until the water is turned on, in order to protect piping and fixtures from excessive pressures from hot water or steam. (2007 Code § 44-126)

13-1-6: NONLIABILITY OF CITY IN TURNING ON SERVICE:

In turning on water, the city shall not be responsible for any damage that may occur by reason of open, defective or disconnected fixtures or piping. (2007 Code § 44-127)

13-1-7: SERVICE TURNED ON BY CITY ONLY:

When the water supply to any premises has been shut off at either the curb shutoff or the meter, it shall not again be turned on except by an authorized representative of the city manager. The city manager may refuse to authorize turning on the city water to any premises where a bill is in dispute or unpaid or where, if applicant is a tenant, the required deposit has not been made. (2007 Code § 44-128)

13-1-8: CLOSING OF ACCOUNTS:

Owners or consumers desiring to discontinue the use of water shall give notice to the city manager. The meter will be read and a final bill computed. If the customer is transferring within the system, the final balance will be transferred to the customer's new account, and will be subject to the normal collection procedures for active accounts. If the customer is discontinuing service on the city water system, the final bill will be rendered to the customer and will be subject to the normal collection procedure for final bills. (2007 Code § 44-129)