The Public Works Director of the city waterworks or other officer or employee of the city shall be permitted at all times to enter the premises or buildings of consumers to examine the water pipes and fixtures, and the manner in which the water is used. Installation, maintenance and removal of water meters shall be included as a permitted entrance to the consumer’s premises or buildings. If a consumer refuses to grant access to his or her premises or buildings for the purposes set forth herein, water to such premises and buildings shall be shut off. To have water service restored, the consumer or owner must first allow access, pay all charges, current and arrears and the turn-on fee of $75.
(Prior Code, § 13.04.230) (Ord. 394, passed - -1995; Ord. 428, passed - -2007)