If the water meter cannot conveniently and safely be installed within a building, the owner of the property shall construct a water meter box or vault of concrete, or other material, proof against surface water leakage, at a place approved by the engineer. Plans for such boxes or vaults, and the installation of large meters, shall be approved by the engineer before construction is commenced. Such boxes or vaults shall be kept free of snow and ice and other obstructive materials by the property owner.
(Ord. 1435. Passed 12-18-61.)