(A) All gas customers shall be liable for the gas consumption as shown by the meter. Waste, leakage, or other causes not the fault of the city shall be included under such liability. The meter reading shall be conclusive; provided, that when a meter is found to have a positive average error ( i.e., is fast, in excess of 2% in tests made at the request of the customer) the city shall refund to the customer an amount equal to the excess charged for the gas incorrectly metered, for a period equal to one-half of the time elapsed since the previous test, but not to exceed six months. No part of a minimum charge will be refunded.
(B) When a meter is found to have a negative average error, i.e., is slow, in excess of 2% in tests made at the request of the customer, the city may make a charge to the customer for the gas incorrectly metered for a period equal to one-half of the time elapsed since the previous test, but not to exceed six months. If a meter is found not to register for any period, the city shall estimate the charge for the gas used by averaging the amounts registered over similar periods, preceding or subsequent thereto, or over corresponding periods in previous years. Such action shall be taken in cases of substantial importance where the city is not at fault for not allowing the incorrect meter to be in service.
(1978 Code, § 13.12.050) (Ord. 588, passed - -1984)