(A) The owner of a premises where a water meter or remote meter reading device is located shall see that the meter or device is kept free from obstruction on or around the same, and conveniently accessible during all reasonable hours of the day for the purpose of reading, inspection or repairing the meter or device.
(B) If the owner refuses to grant access to any water meter or remote reading device, or refuses to keep free access to the water meter or remote device for the purpose of reading or checking by the Utility Department, the water may be shut off and not turned on again until those conditions have been corrected.
(Prior Code, § 21-304)