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§ 50.052 METER INSTALLATION; TESTING; ACCURACY.
   (A)   All meters shall be installed, renewed, and maintained at the expense of the city and the city reserves the right to determine the size and type of meter used.
   (B)   Upon written request of any customer, the meter serving the customer shall be tested by the city. The test will be made without charge to the customer if the meter has not been tested within 12 months preceding the requested test; otherwise, a charge of $3 will be made and then only if the test indicated meter accuracy within the limits of 2%. If a meter is inaccurate in excess of 2%, adjustments shall be made for the two preceding months prior to test according to the inaccuracy in excess of 2%.
   (C)   Where a meter has ceased to register, or meter reading could not be obtained, the quantity of water consumed will be based upon an average of the prior six-month consumption, considering the conditions of water service prevailing during the period in which the meter failed to register.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
§ 50.053 SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS.
   (A)   The city shall make all reasonable efforts to eliminate interruption of service and, when the interruptions occur, will endeavor to reestablish service with the shortest possible delay. When the service is interrupted, all consumers affected by the interruption will be notified in advance whenever it is possible to do so.
   (B)   The city shall in no event be held responsible for any claim made against it by reason of the breaking of any mains of service pipes, or by reason of any other interruption of the supply of water caused by the failure or breakage of machinery or stoppage for necessary repairs. No person shall be entitled to damages nor for any portion of a payment refunded for any interruption of service which in the opinion of the city may be deemed necessary.
   (C)   Customers having boilers or pressure vessels receiving a supply of water from the city must have a check valve on the water supply line and a vacuum valve on the steam line to prevent collapse in case water supply from the city is discontinued or interrupted for any reason, with or without notice.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978) Penalty, see § 50.999
§ 50.054 INSPECTION BY CITY EMPLOYEES.
   The premises receiving a supply of water and all service lines, meters, and fixtures, including any fixtures within the premises, shall at all reasonable hours be subject to inspection by the duly authorized employees of the city.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
§ 50.055 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.
   (A)   Piping on the premises of a customer must be so installed that connections are conveniently located with respect to the city lines and mains. The customer shall provide a place for metering which is unobstructed and accessible at all times. The customer shall furnish and maintain a cutoff valve on his or her side of the meter and the city will furnish a like valve on its side of the meter.
   (B)   The customer's service line shall be installed and maintained by the customer at his or her own expense in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the city's rules and regulations and with the regulations of the Department of Health.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978) Penalty, see § 50.999
§ 50.056 LIABILITY OF CUSTOMER.
   If any loss or damage to the property of the city or any accident or other injury to persons or property is caused by or results from the negligence or wrongful action of the customer, members of his or her household, or his or her agent or employee, the cost of the necessary repairs or replacements shall be paid by the customer to the city, and any liability otherwise resulting shall be that of the customer.
(Ord. 3-14-78-2, passed 3-14-1978)
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