(A) All new water connections shall be metered, and the Director of Finance reserves the right to place a meter on any service now in use, without application from the consumer where such action may be deemed necessary to prevent waste or to protect the interest of the revenue office. Where meters are located within the building, consumers or property owners must not cover the meters or place obstructions that may prevent convenient access to the meter at any time by the employees of the revenue office for the purpose of reading or making repairs. Separate water connections to consumers or property owners will be installed wherever possible. Split connections will not be allowed unless approved by the City Engineer.
(B) The service charge outlined in § 53.40 is intended to cover interest and depreciation on the service meter. The meter will be read and repaired by the revenue office as often as may be necessary, and no additional charge will be made for such service.
('70 Code, § 25-40) (Ord. 1982-47, passed 10-4-82)