The superintendent and every person authorized by him and all meter inspectors shall have ready access to the premises, place or buildings where such meters are located for the purpose of reading, examining, testing and repairing the same, and examining and testing the consumption, use and flow of water, and it shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to interfere with, prevent or obstruct the superintendent or such person or inspector in his work. Every consumer of water shall take the same upon the conditions prescribed in the provisions of this chapter. (4-27-65)