All new sewer meter installations used for alternate metering must meet, without limitation, the following criteria:
A. The sewage meter shall measure all user discharge that enters the City sewer system.
B. The Division of Water Reclamation must approve all plans for piping connections, meter type, and location, involving a sewage meter. The sewage meter shall be installed to allow convenient access for reading and inspection.
C. The sewage meter must be supplied with a non-resetable totalizer. The totalizer must maintain the reading during power failures. If the reading is resetable in any way or method, then the totalizer must be placed in an enclosure that can be protected by a security seal(s). The enclosure must have a viewing window to allow reading. The Owner must provide the maximum number of digits the totalizer can display, and what units it is reading (Cubic Feet is preferred).
D. The user shall guarantee, in writing, to the Director that the sewage meter will be properly maintained to accurately measure the discharge.
E. The user shall allow inspection by the City of the piping system and meter installation during construction, and periodically thereafter, to ensure proper connections and usage.