All repairs on that portion of the service pipes between the water main and the inlet side joint of the curb stop shall be made by and at the expense of the city. All repairs to that portion of the service pipes from, but not including, the inlet side joint of the curb stop to the premises served and the plumbing system of the building shall be made by and at the expense of the owner of the premises served. All meters shall be maintained, repaired, and replaced at the expense of the owner of the premises served.
('69 Code, § 20-17)