Rule 8. Every water service will be equipped with a meter unless installation of a meter is deemed impractical by the Commissioner of Water and Wastewater Treatment, in which case the premises may be serviced with water at a flat rate, determined by the Commissioner. In no case shall the flat rate be less than the minimum established rate.
Rule 9. All meters must be set in a horizontal position and at a point on the incoming service pipe as close as possible to the building or foundation wall, on the inside of the building. Such settings must have at all times unobstructed access for the purpose of reading and removal of the meter. Plumbers in planning their work should pay strict attention to this requirement. It is our interpretation that the meter shall be accessible from an outside entrance, so that it will not be necessary for the meter reader to walk through any part of the living quarters in the house, including kitchen, living room, interior hall or bedroom. Builders, plumbers and all others who may install water services are warned that water service will not be provided to premises where this rule and regulation is violated until it is corrected. If there is any question in the mind of builders and plumbers, it is suggested that the Commissioner of Water and Wastewater Treatment be consulted before work is started.
Rule 10. Meters up to three-fourths inch diameter are classified as domestic meters and are furnished without cost to the consumer. Meters of one inch diameter and larger must be purchased through the Division of Water and Wastewater Treatment by the consumer. All meters of over two inches diameter shall be of the compound indicating type or single turbides type as determined by the Commissioner of Water and Wastewater Treatment. Size of meters shall be determined by the Commissioner.
Rule 11. Each meter of two inches diameter or larger shall be provided with a by-pass. The by-pass must be valved so that it can be sealed to prevent its use by any one except the Division of Water and Wastewater Treatment personnel.