(A) There shall be a brass curb-stop in each service pipe under the exclusive control of the city. Said curb-stop shall be placed in the pipe on the outer side of the sidewalk, just inside the curb or at the alley line and no person, not direct employee of the city, shall open or close or otherwise interfere with said curb stop.
(B) Such curb-stop shall be provided with box or tube of an approved pattern, and the top of each box or tube shall be placed on the level with the grade of the sidewalk or alley, and no premises shall be supplied without said box or tube being in good order.
(C) In case of neglect or refusal of the occupant or owner to provide or repair the curb cock or box within a reasonable time, when notified, the Water Department shall cause it to be done and charge the expense against the premises, to be collected with the first bill of supply of water that shall become due against said premises.
(Prior Code, § 13.32.020) (Ord. 143, passed - -1926; Ord. 586, passed - -1993)