Water meters shall be placed in a substantial frostproof meter housing or pit to be located at or near the inner line of the sidewalk on the applicant's property, provided, however, that water meters may be placed in basements or inside residences or business buildings on premises of the consumer, if the City Manager is convinced that the water meters so placed will be properly protected and conveniently set for reading the same. Water meters required for measuring water used by the applicant or consumer shall be furnished by the City and all meters so furnished shall be the property of the City.
(Ord. 358. Passed 1-6-50.)