(a) Meters may be tested at the instigation of the Division of Water or the customer. If requested by the customer, such request shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by the established charge for the size of meter tested. The customer should make arrangements to be present to witness the test, if desired.
(b) If the customer chooses not to witness the test, the findings of the Division of Water must be accepted as final. The test must be completed within three working days of removal.
(c) If upon testing, the meter is found to be accurate, in accordance with the Division of Water specifications, the testing charge shall be retained by the Division of Water. If the meter is found to be inaccurate, the testing charge shall be refunded to the customer. The rule if the meter test shows that the meter is three percent (3%) accurate, the meter shall be considered accurate.
(Ord. 167-96. Passed 9-16-96.)
(d) Charges for testing meters shall be as follows:
Sizes Regular Box 5/8", 3/4", 1" $100.00 $120.00 |
(Ord. 174-09. Passed 12-7-09.)