(a)
The city reserves the right to inspect any premises, including buildings, to which the city provides services. Inspections shall be at reasonable hours. Access shall include the right of the city to enter upon premises to read the meters, examine the location or condition of metering devices, lines or pipes, fixtures, and equipment used in connection with the service.
(b)
If any customer or owner of any property receiving services shall refuse entry to prevent or interfere with the inspection provided for in this article, the city may hereby discontinue the service to such premises if the possibility of health, welfare, or safety of any person or the public is in danger. Water and/or gas service shall not be reconnected to such premises until the inspection is completed.
(Ordinance 169-05, sec. 17, adopted 2/24/05)