By-passes around meter settings shall be required for two-inch (2") and larger meter installations not used for fire prevention. By-passes shall not be permitted on meter installations less than two inches (2"). Such by-pass installations shall be in accordance with the Division of Water Distribution specifications. By-pass valves shall be sealed by the Department or its authorized agents. In the event that meter settings are downsized to less than a two-inch (2") meter size, the by-pass shall be removed and capped by the Customer.