(A) (1) In the event it is necessary to replace a service line, and a new water tap is required on the distribution line, the property owner requiring such a new water tap shall be required to cut the service pipe of the old tap at the curb stop and turn the curb stop to the off position.
(2) The act of disconnection such abandoned service, as herein required, shall be performed at the time the new service is installed, or within five days thereafter, and in the presence of the Public Works Director, or a representative of the city.
(B) In case of a leak in any private service line, the property owner must initiate the repair of said service line within five days after notice to repair the same, said notice given by the Public Works Director, or a representative of the city, and if no action is taken to repair said service line after said notification by the Public Works Director, or a representative of the city, the water service will either be repaired by the city, with full charges to the property owner, or discontinued.
(Prior Code, § 51.010)