All water meters are the property of the city and the city will maintain and repair them when in its judgment such repairs are needed.
(Code 1961 § 25-32)
There shall be at least one meter on each lot or parcel of real property which is improved with a dwelling or building thereon, except where one building occupies more than one lot, then only one meter for such building shall be required. More than one meter shall not be installed on any lot or parcel of real property without the approval and consent of the council.
(Code 1961 § 25-33)
No water meter larger than a two-inch meter shall be installed on any lot, or to any consumer, except upon approval thereof and consent thereto by the council.
(Code 1961 § 25-34)
When any plumber or any other person connecting a water service pipe to the property side of a meter uses water for testing the pipes, he must leave the service box in as good condition as found, and shall leave the water shut off, if found shut off, and shall so notify the city in writing at the time the connection is made. Any damage caused by the negligence or carelessness of any plumber or other person to any part of the meter box or connection must be paid by such plumber or person to the city on demand.
(Code 1961 § 25-35)
The water department may connect a meter to any water service or service pipe at any time it shall deem it expedient to do so, and render a corrected bill from the date of installation of such meter according to the meter rates and charges.
(Code 1961 § 25-36)
After the water meter is connected to the water service or service pipe, any damage to such meter resulting from malice, carelessness, or negligence of the consumer or any member of his family, or anyone employed by him, and any damage which may result from hot water or steam from a boiler, or otherwise, shall be paid for by such consumer to the city on presentation of a bill therefor; and in case such bill is not so paid, the water shall be shut off from the premises without further notice and shall not be turned on until all charges are paid.
(Code 1961 § 25-37)
It is unlawful for any person to interfere with or cut off or remove a water meter from any water service where it has been installed, without first receiving written permission from the water department. Such permission shall be granted only for the purpose of tests, replacements, repairs to meter or service pipes, readjustments of service or similar emergency.
(Code 1961 § 25-38)