(A) Any consumer may request the city to make a test of the accuracy of the meter then in use on their premises. In case a consumer requests an accuracy test of a meter, the consumer shall be required to deposit with the city the sum of $600 for a meter having a capacity of 415 cfh or less. Larger meters shall be tested at actual cost of the work.
(B) In the event such a meter is found by testing to register incorrectly at 20% full capacity, by more than 2% fast or slow as stated in this section, then another meter shall be substituted and the test deposit shall be refunded. Past gas bills shall be adjusted by refund or credit of such percentage of the amount of the gas bills for a period of not more than six months previous to such test as prescribed in this code.
(C) In the event that the meter is found to be within the limits and registering correctly, the consumer shall forfeit the test deposit and such funds shall be deposited in the gas operating funds of the city.
(1993 Code, § 38-2-11) (Ord. 640, passed 1-7-1980; Am. Ord. 726, passed 2-3-1986; Am. Ord. 845, passed 9-3-1991; Am. Ord. 1360, passed 12-19-2005; Am. Ord. 1651, passed 9-16-2013)