At all reasonable hours, meters, regulators, fittings fixtures and appurtenances connected with the system and located on private property shall be open to inspection by the proper officers and employees of the city. Any part found to be defective or not in compliance with the provisions of this code shall be immediately repaired or corrected. Service may be discontinued at any time when conditions of the privately owned facilities create danger or a hazard.
(1975 Code, § 17.16)