(A) The water system assumes responsibility for repair and maintenance of all water service lines and appurtenances, including fire services, from the main to the shut-off at or near the property line, beginning two years from the date of initial turn-on. For existing fire services without a shut-off at or near the property line, the city's responsibility shall end at or near the property line. This includes repair and maintenance of curb boxes and curb stops or meter installations and detector check valves when located on or near the property line. Maintenance and repair of sump pumps, jockey pumps, siamese connection and equipment necessary for their operation are the consumer's responsibility regardless of location. Repair and maintenance of water meters are the water system's responsibility regardless of the location of the installation.
(B) The consumer shall maintain, in good repair, that portion of the service line on the property side of the shut-off valve at or near the property line, and shall protect the same from frost or freezing.
(C) The consumer shall have installed and shall maintain his or her plumbing system where water meters are located inside a building, in such a manner that there shall be no tension, strain, or weight on the meter. Failure of the consumer or property owner to properly maintain plumbing systems, service lines, and appurtenances on the property side of the shut-off valve shall be cause for the water system to discontinue service or affect repairs at the owner’s costs, whichever the water system deems appropriate.
(‘97 Code, § 54.32) (Ord. 31-83, passed 11-7-83; Am. Ord. 20-12, passed 10-16-12; Am. Ord. 11-22, passed 11-1-22) Penalty, see § 10.99