(A) All meters shall be so placed and installed as to render the same accessible at the time for the purpose of reading and repairing. All meters shall be set outside of the buildings where practical. Indoor installations are prohibited. If found to be unavoidable, the installer must provide adequate vent extending to the outside and must be approved in writing by the Public Works Director prior to doing any such work.
(B) Meters, regulators, fittings, fixtures and appurtenances connected to the system and located on private property shall be open for inspection at all reasonable hours by the proper officers or 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 without notice at any time when conditions of the privately-owned facilities create danger or hazard or found not in compliance with §§ 38-2-16 and 38-2-17.
(1993 Code, § 38-2-9) (Ord. 726, passed 2-3-1986; Am. Ord. 845, passed 9-3-1991; Am. Ord. 879, passed 1-4-1993)