It shall be unlawful to so install, change, bypass, adjust or alter any metering device or any piping arrangement connected therewith as to show the quantity of water used on the premises to be less than the actual quantity. (Ord. 1972-1, 1-6-72, eff. 3-1-72; amd. Ord. 1979-2, 6-9-79, eff. 7-1-79)