The owner and occupants of any building or premises where a meter is located shall see that the meter is kept and remains free from obstruction on or around the same and is conveniently accessible at all times for the purpose of reading, inspecting and repairing. The water shall be turned off from any meter that shall not be so kept, and shall not be turned on again until this section is complied with and the costs of turning off and on paid.
(1975 Code, § 25-77)