Chapter 15.48
WATER METERS
Sections:
15.48.020 Damage by hot water – Repair costs – Preventive measures.
15.48.010 Size.
The minimum size of water meters hereafter installed for servicing single-family residences and multiple living units shall be as follows:
Single residence – One 5/8-inch by 3/4-inch meter;
Duplex through 6-plex – One one-inch meter;
7 through 12 units shall have a one and one-half-inch meter;
13 through 24 units shall have a two-inch meter;
Meters above this size as allowed by the manager. (Ord. 1388 § 1, 1968).
15.48.020 Damage by hot water – Repair costs – Preventive measures.
(1) The repairs of any meter damaged by hot water shall be charged to the owner of the property for which such meter was installed. The deformation or warp of a metered disc or a register figured disc of any meter shall be held to be prima facie evidence of such damage having been caused by the action of heat.
(2) The city shall have the right to order the installation of check and temperature relief valves on services where this is found necessary to protect the meter from hot water. The number, location and type of valves to be used shall be fixed and approved by the manager. The city shall have the right to discontinue water service if the installation of check and temperature relief valves shall not be made within 10 days after written notice to the owner or tenant of the premises. (Ord. 426 § 20, 1943).
15.48.030 Protection.
(1) Whenever a meter is to be or has been installed within any portion of a street, alley or private property, suitable bases, supports or barriers shall be installed as will reasonably secure the meter and pipes connected therewith against any damage or strain or settlement. The cost of the erection of such bases, supports and barriers shall be charged against the property for which the meter was installed and to the owner thereof.
(2) The manager shall, as soon as practicable hereafter, carry out the provisions of this section with reference to all meters within the city which are not protected by the provisions herein set forth.
(3) Owners of property must reasonably protect the city’s meter used for service on their premises from damage or theft. The owner of such premises shall pay for any damage to or theft of any such meter caused or resulting from his neglect or carelessness. (Ord. 426 § 24, 1943).