(A) (1) Compound meters (as defined below) will be billed as follows unless it is otherwise determined by the town that the compound meter was installed and the larger meter included in the compound meter is necessary to provide for purposes other than fire protection only:
Smaller meter of compound meter | Billed in accordance with the monthly service charge, metered revenue and minimum charge rate schedules set forth in this Chapter 52 |
Larger meter of compound meter | Billed in accordance with the automatic sprinkler connection rate schedule set forth in § 52.023 |
(2) If it is determined by the town that the compound meter was installed and the larger meter of the compound meter is necessary for purposes other than fire protection only, then the user shall be billed accordance with the monthly service charge, metered revenue and minimum charge rates schedule set forth herein for both meters included in the compound meter. This division (A)(2) applies to customers of the town’s waterworks system having one master water meter including a positive displacement meter and a turbine meter (a “compound meter”).
(B) All private fire hydrants, including hydrants on private property that are connected to the town’s waterworks system will be billed for the fire protection service - hydrant rental set forth in § 52.022.
(C) All fire protection charges may be billed monthly or annually at the discretion of the town.
(Ord. 23-2009, passed 7-27-2009)