Meters shall be set in an accessible location and in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Public Services. Where the premises contain no basement, cellar or other satisfactory inside location, the meter shall be installed outside in a meter pit or box, the location of which pit or box shall be approved by the Director. Where it is necessary to set the meter in a pit or box, such pit or box shall be built at the expense of the owner, as directed by the Director.
(1974 Code § 2.24)