No water meter shall be repaired, changed, altered, disconnected or in any manner disturbed except by the Village Water Department, provided that in case of freezing, bad leak or other dangerous emergencies, qualified plumbers may, without first obtaining a permit, remove the damaged meter from the line, but in no case from the premises. Notice of the removal shall be filed with the Village Manager by the plumber within 48 hours after the removal.
(1959 Code, § 38-17)