§ 51.40 METERS REQUIRED; READING AND TESTING.
   (A)   Installation. Meters shall be installed in a location that will provide easy access thereto.
   (B)   Reading meters. The City Water and Sewer Billing Clerk shall read or cause to be read every water meter used in the city at such times as are necessary so that the bills may be sent out at the proper times.
   (C)   Testing meters. Upon request or complaint of the consumer, any water meter shall be tested for accuracy. If, upon testing, the meter is found to be over 3% off in accuracy, the meter shall be replaced at no cost to the consumer. If the meter is found to be 3% or less in accuracy, then the consumer shall pay a testing fee of $25.
   (D)   Required for new construction. Any house or building constructed within the city or constructed outside of the city and using water must have installed a meter that will service each individual user located upon any new constructed property.
(Ord. 4 (Series 2004-2005), passed 3-21-2005)