A. Gas companies are hereby authorized to discontinue or refuse to supply gas for any gas piping or gas appliance which may appear to be defective or leaking, or otherwise considered to endanger life or property; provided, however, that the gas company shall immediately give notice of discontinuance to the inspector and the occupant of the building or premises where such gas supply is discontinued or refused.
B. In all cases where the supplying of gas has been discontinued for safety reasons, the supplying of gas shall not be resumed until authorized by the inspector.
C. Gas companies shall not be required to secure permits to extend gas service pipes or set meters or for any other utilization functions. (2000 Code § 5-310)