Charges collected for installation of services and meters shall constitute a service fee; and the service pipe, water meter and appurtenances installed shall remain at all times the property of the city. Such facilities shall be maintained, repaired and renewed by the city when rendered unserviceable through ordinary wear and tear; provided, that where replacements, repairs or adjustments are rendered necessary by an act, negligence or carelessness of the consumer or his representative, any expense caused to the city thereby shall be charged against and be collected from the consumer.
('64 Code, § 23-6(d)) (Ord. 496, passed 5-13-75)