§ 53.036 RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION; OTHER POWERS OF CITY OFFICIALS.
   (A)   The City Engineer, the Water Superintendent, or other officer or employee of the City Water Department shall have the power to enter the premises or building of consumer at any reasonable hour for the purpose of reading, removing, installing, testing, or repairing meters or for examining piping. Customer shall make the meter accessible without interference from pets and/or physical barriers.
   (B)   The official or employee shall have the power to shut the water off to any premises for nonpayment of water bills or to enforce repair of service between water main and the meter, or to prevent waste of water.
   (C)   The officials shall have the right to shut off the water from any main or mains for the purpose of repairs or improvements.
(1975 Code, § 25-39) (Am. Ord. 1293, passed 1-7-2013)