(A) The city shall pay the expense of repairs and replacements of the gas pipe from the main to the meter located on the consumer’s property, and shall repair or replace the gas meter regardless of its location. The consumer shall be responsible for the expense of all repairs and replacement of pipe and appurtenances leading from the outlet spud of the meter to the point of dispersion. Maintenance of the remainder of the city’s gas distribution system shall be the responsibility of the city.
(B) Where emergency situations exist and it is either known or suspected that a gas leak has occurred, the city will assist the consumer in carrying out the following emergency procedures:
(1) Remove all occupants from the building;
(2) Shut down supply of gas from the main to the gas meter; and
(3) Assist consumer in locating natural gas leak whether it is inside or outside the consumer’s building.
(C) Liability for personal injury and property damage sustained by anyone as a result of a gas leak or gas explosion shall rest with the city, if said gas leak occurred between the main and the outlet spud on the meter. If the gas leak occurs between the outlet spud on the meter and the place of ultimate dispersement said liability for the same damages shall rest with the consumer.
(Prior Code, § 3-1006) (Ord. 392, passed 2-8-1983)