The owner or occupant of premises where a meter is installed shall be held responsible for its care and protection from freezing or hot water, and from other injury or interference or in case of its stoppage or imperfect working, they shall give immediate notice to the office of the Water Department. All meters that are broken or damaged by negligence of owners or occupants of premises, or by freezing, hot water, or other damage, except ordinary wear and tear, shall be repaired by the Water Department and the cost of repairs shall be paid by the owner or occupant.
(Ord. 17-8, passed 2-12-2001) Penalty, see § 52.99