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Private sub-meters may be purchased and set by the Owner of the Premises wherever the Owner wishes, at the Owner's expense, for the purpose of determining the amount of Utilities Services used in certain areas of the Premises and not for profit, as determined by the Department, from the Resale of Utility Services. The Department will not read these meters, nor be responsible in any way for their accuracy, mode of installation, or maintenance.
A. The water service at all Premises shall be maintained in such physical condition that meters can be installed, exchanged, or tested as required. Any repairs necessary to maintain the service properly shall be the obligation of the Customer, including the full cost of any necessary plumbing repairs.
B. A determination of the meter and service size required for a service shall be made by the Customer and shall be based upon written documentation supplied by the Customer.
C. Meters used on waterworks services shall be installed only by the Department. Any exception must be approved by the Director.
A. Threaded valves shall be provided on both the inlet and outlet sides of the meter and as close thereto as possible, in accordance with the Division of Water Distribution standards. These valves, which must be installed at the Owner's expense, shall be as follows:
1. For services up to and including two inches (2") - The valve on the inlet side shall be the locking type ball valve as specified in these Rules and Regulations. The valve on the outlet side shall be a ball type valve. The valves shall be the same diameter as the service pipe which, in the case of the smallest service, is required to be one inch (1"). For meters that are smaller than one and one-half inches (1 1/2 "), tail-pieces and/or bushings shall be installed at the inlet valve before the meter will be set. Only brass valves and bushings shall be used in the meter setting.
2. For services over two inches (2") - The valve on the inlet and outlet side shall be of the gate type; either resilient seat or double disc with non-rising stem, wheel handle and brass or cast-iron body, suitable for working pressures up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds. The valve shall be the same diameter as the service pipe. Dresser couplings shall be required on all settings of two inches (2") and larger before the meter will be installed.
B. Meters are required to be set with the register in a horizontal position at a point on the incoming service pipe as close as possible to the point of entry through the building or foundation wall on the inside of the building. In buildings without basements, the meter shall be set in a utility room or kitchen located adjacent to an outside door. Approved prints are on file at the Department for both types of settings.
C. Such settings shall at all times have unobstructed, reasonable and safe access for the purpose of reading and servicing the meter. Under no condition shall a meter be placed under a sink, in a closet, a crawl space, or a secluded location.
D. A specially designed protected enclosure, removable by the Department without removing screws, bolts, or latches may be placed over a meter in an unprotected position.
E. The Department shall not be responsible for damage to floor coverings which are placed in such manner that it is necessary to walk over them to read or service a meter.
F. Meters may be placed in an attached garage, if heated; otherwise, meters must be placed in insulated enclosures of a design approved by the Division of Water Distribution to prevent freezing.
G. No one shall be permitted to install anything other than brass meter connections approved by the Division of Water Distribution.
H. Where a building is located more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from the property line, the meter shall be located in a vault or meter box. This box or vault shall be of a type similar and equal to Ford or Mueller meter boxes in use on small services. Plans for vaults or boxes for meter settings are on file at the office of the Division of Water Distribution and shall be constructed as shown. No obstruction shall be placed at any time on the cover of such vaults or boxes, and the covers shall be kept free from snow and ice. The vault cover shall be as specified on the Division of Water Distribution print. These vaults shall be maintained in a manner so that the meter may be read and serviced by the Division of Water Distribution.
I. A drain with sufficient capacity to carry off all water that can leak from a meter or meter setting, or seep into the vault due to a high water table, is required to be installed in such a manner that damage to the property and/or furnishings from such leaks is prevented. The Department is not responsible for damage caused by water leaking from a meter or meter setting.
J. Water service will not be provided to Premises until the requirements of this section are complied with, regardless of the extent of corrective alterations needed.
Meters shall be removed only by the Department except as otherwise provided for in these Rules and Regulations. Violation of this regulation may result in a charge being added to the Customer's account for expenses incurred, in addition to charges for damage to or loss of meters, and charges for the amount of un-metered water estimated to have been used.
A. If the need for repairs to or replacement of meters owned by the Division of Water Distribution is caused by, without limitation, freezing, hot water, neglect or malicious damage, a charge based on average costs will be made for the repair or replacement of the meter.
B. The cost of repairs to five-eighths inch (5/8"), three-fourths inch (3/4"), one-inch (1") and one and one-half inch (1 1/2") meters, owned by the Division of Water Distribution, made necessary because of normal wear and deterioration will be assumed by the Division.
C. Cost of repairs to privately owned meters shall be charged to the Customer.
A. Privately-owned water or sewer meters shall be tested regularly at intervals as determined by the Department, but such intervals may not be more stringent by those proposed by the AWWA. Two-inch (2") water meters shall be tested every five (5) years. Meters over two inches (2") in diameter shall be tested every three (3) years. Such tests shall be conducted by a qualified meter testing company which is certified by the Department, and at the expense of the Customer. Written certified test results shall be provided to the Department within thirty (30) days of the test.
B. In addition, if the Director has reason to believe that a private water or sewer meter used for billing purposes is sufficiently in error, a certified meter test may be required at the expense of the Customer. This test shall be completed and the results certified to the Department within sixty (60) days of notification.
C. If such test produces evidence that said meter does not meet AWWA accuracy standards, the Customer shall have thirty (30) days from the date of notification of meter malfunction to effect repairs. Failure to comply within this period may result in termination of service. Repair of privately-owned meters shall be the responsibility of, and at the expense of, the Customer.
D. Failure to comply within sixty (60) days with the required certified testing after being notified of this requirement may result in termination of service. To have Utility Service reinstated, the Customer will be required to provide a certified test result of meter accuracy, and a turn-on fee established by the Director will be charged.
E. The Department reserves the right to require periodic testing and/or replacement of meters measuring water pumped from private wells as well as the annual testing of sewer meters.
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