951.04 LEAKING GAS.

   (a)    Whenever a report is received by any department of the City that gas is escaping into any sewer, telephone conduit, store room, house, cellar or other place, the proper officer shall immediately notify the superintendent or other representatives of the gas companies furnishing gas to the City to stop such escaping gas.

   (b)    If any gas company so notified, fails or refuses to stop such condition, the City may correct such condition, and if it is found that the escaping gas is the product of the company refusing and failing to act, the cost shall be charged to the company responsible and collected according to law. (1954 Code Sec. 36.64, 36.66)