(A) Any consumer may request the city to make a test of the accuracy of a meter, then in use on their premises. Such tests will be made by the city without charge; provided, that such meter has not been tested within five years preceding such a request. In case a consumer requests an accuracy test of a meter which has been previously tested within five years, the consumer shall be required to deposit with the city the sum of $35 for a meter having a capacity of 450 cfh or less and $150 for a meter having a capacity of more than 450 cfh to cover the cost of removing, testing and replacing such meter prior to the making of such test.
(B) In the event such meter is found by testing to register incorrectly at 20% full capacity, by more than 2%, then another meter shall be substituted and the test deposit shall be refunded. Past gas bills shall be adjusted by refund or credit of such percentage of the amount of the gas bills for a period of not more than six months previous to such test as prescribed in § 52.06.
(C) In the event that the meter is found to be registering correctly, the consumer shall forfeit the test deposit and such funds shall be deposited in the gas operating funds of the city.
(1978 Code, § 13.12.060) (Ord. 588, passed - -1984)