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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
PRELIMINARY UNIT
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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939.505 PRIVATE (SANITARY SEWER DEDUCT) METER.
   In special cases the City may allow the use of a private meter to award credit to a sewer use bill for metered water that is not discharged to the sanitary sewers. The following rules are to be applied when approving and administering the application of private meters on the City wastewater collection system.
   (a)   Application for a Sewer Deduct Meter Permit. No account holder shall install or have installed a deduct meter without first obtaining a permit from the City. Account holders wishing to apply for a sewer deduct meter permit must submit the following items to the City prior to installation of the deduct meter:
      (1)   A completed application form (available from the Utilities Department Billing Office);
      (2)   A building floor plan showing both the water meter and the proposed private meter locations; and
      (3)   A plumbing schematic showing the private meter and all fixtures and equipment downstream.
   (b)   Private Meter System Design. The account holder will be responsible for the design of the private meter system. The design shall be such that no water that flows through the private meter will be discharged to the sanitary sewer. The private meter must be located within a reasonable distance from the water meter, in a safe location that is easily accessible for reading. The private meter system must be designed such that no corrosive solutions or hot water from the customer's process are allowed to pass through the private meter causing meter damage resulting in inaccurate readings. The private meter shall also be protected from back-siphonage.
   (c)   Meters. All private meters will be calibrated to read in cubic foot units and be equipped with a register compatible with the City's electronic reading system. All meters shall be fitted with shut-off valves on both the inlet and outlet sides. Meters shall be purchased from the City at cost plus the administrative fee as stipulated in the current fee ordinance. Private (sanitary deduct) meters shall be restricted to EPU account holders who receive water service from the City of Elyria. This provision is not applicable to the existing private (sanitary deduct) meters of those EPU account holders receiving water service from other providers, obtained on or before the effective date of this section. Maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of said meter is the sole responsibility of the EPU account holder.
   (d)   Inspection. The installation of the private meter system shall be inspected by the City and shall be in accordance with City plumbing standards. The installation may also be subject to re-inspection at any time thereafter. Failure to meet the inspection requirement shall result in the termination of the private meter permit, and the sewer use fee being charged upon all water consumed.
   (e)   Inaccurate Meter Registration. If it is determined by the City that the water meter or private meter is registering incorrectly, the reading on the private meter will not be deducted from the sewer use bill until such time that the account holder has made the appropriate repairs.
   (f)   Changes to an Account Holder's Private Meter System. Any time that the account holder changes, modifies or extends the private meter system, he/she shall have the system inspected and recertified as described previously. Failure to meet the requirements of this section will result in possible termination of sewer and/or water services, fines for tampering with the water and/or sanitary sewer system, and termination of the private meter permit.
   (g)   Change of Tenant or Property Owner. Sewer deduct meter permits are not transferable. At any time when the use of a premise changes, as from the change of tenant or owner, the sanitary sewer deduct permit will be terminated. The new tenant or owner shall be required to reapply by updating any applications for such service already on file for a new private meter.
   (h)   Permit and Inspection Fees. Private meter permit fees and inspection fees shall be as established by the City in the fee ordinance.
   (i)   Compliance with Other Meter Regulations. Private meters are subject to all other rules and regulations for meters stated herein.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17; Ord. 2018-174. Passed 11-5-18.)
939.506 INSTALLATION OF METERS BY CITY PERSONNEL.
   For all meters less than three inches, the water metering system will be installed by the City or contractor approved by the City. This system will include the water meter and electronic reader and if necessary wire to connect the reader to the meter. Installations of meters three inches and larger are the sole responsibility of the parcel owner, provided however, that the meter and electronic reader are purchased from the City. No meter may be transferred from one property to another without appropriate paperwork from the City.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)
939.507 REMOVAL OF METERS.
   Meters shall be removed only by authorized employees of the City except as otherwise herein provided for. Violations of this regulation will result in a charge being added to the account holder's account for expenses incurred, in addition to charges for damage to or loss of meters, and charges for amount of unmetered water estimated to have been used.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)
939.508 METERS SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
   Meters shall be subject to inspection by duly authorized representatives of the City at any reasonable time. Refusal to admit a duly authorized employee of the City at a reasonable hour for the purpose of reading, inspecting, maintaining or changing a meter shall be considered a violation of these rules and regulations and shall be cause for termination of service.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)
939.509 METERS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE.
   Meters shall be freely accessible and shall not be hidden or covered, by building materials, boxes or any other obstruction. If the account holder causes the obstruction of the metering system after its installation or requests that the installation be relocated, and the City agrees to perform such relocation, the customer shall be responsible for the actual cost of relocating any part of the metering system.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)
939.510 CUSTOMER TO PROTECT METER FROM FREEZING, VANDALISM OR OTHER TYPE OF NEGLIGENCE.
   The account holder served through a meter located within a building on his/her premises shall make necessary provisions for the protection of the water supply against freezing or hot water damage. Damage caused by freezing or by the passage of hot water through the meter, shall be repaired at the cost of the customer. Account holders shall be held responsible for and shall reimburse the City for the loss or theft of any meter furnished and maintained as hereinbefore provided.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)
939.511 METER REPAIRS AND CHARGES.
   The cost of repairs or replacement of meters smaller than three inches made necessary because of normal wear and deterioration, will be assumed by the City. If the need for repairs or replacement of the meter is caused by freezing, hot water, negligence or malicious damage, a charge based on the actual cost will be made to the account holder for repair or replacement of the meter. The cost for repairs or replacement of meters three inches and larger is the property owner's responsibility.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)
939.512 TAMPERING WITH METER.
   No person except a duly authorized employee of the City shall change or remove or break the seal on any meter after it is installed. Meters and appurtenances attached thereto shall not be tampered with. If the City finds that a meter seal has been broken and/or there is evidence that a meter has been tampered with, water service shall be terminated and the account holder may be cited for "theft of services" with corresponding criminal sanctions. The account holder shall also pay for the estimated quantity of water that has not been registered because of said tampering before water service is reinstated.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)
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