Chapter 14.50
WATER METERS
Sections:
14.50.030 Testing--Deposit--Adjustment of charges.
14.50.050 Connecting to meter to test pipes.
14.50.010 Sealing required.
All water meters shall be sealed at the time of installation, and no seal shall be altered or broken except by an authorized employee of the water system. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.50.020 Maintenance.
A. The city shall maintain, repair and replace water meters.
B. If a replacement or adjustment of a meter is necessary due to the act, neglect or carelessness of the owner or occupant of a premises, the expense to the city shall be charged against and collected from the customer. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.50.030 Testing--Deposit--Adjustment of charges.
A. Each customer may request the water system to make a test of the meter serving his premises. The water system shall arrange for the test within five working days after receipt of the request and shall notify the customer twenty-four hours before the time set for the test. When the customer makes the request he shall deposit in cash an amount as follows:
|
Size of Meter |
Amount of Deposit |
|
5/8" or 3/4" |
$ 3.00 |
|
1" |
5.00 |
|
11" |
10.00 |
|
2" |
15.00 |
|
4" |
25.00 |
|
6" |
40.00 |
|
larger |
75.00 |
B. If the meter test shows that the meter is:
1. Registering not more than two percent faster or slower than the actual quantity of water passing through it, the city shall keep the deposit;
2. Registering more than two percent over registration, an accurate meter shall be installed, the deposit refunded and the water bills adjusted to correct the error discovered;
3. Registering more than two percent under registration, an accurate meter shall be installed, the deposit refunded and the customer billed for the amount of the undercharge.
C. The adjustment for overcharge or undercharge shall be for a period of six months or the period during which it was measuring service to the customer, whichever is shorter. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.50.040 Erroneous meters.
When a meter does not register correctly, the city shall charge the customer for a minimum service charge or for an estimated amount of water used, based upon the customer’s previous consumption during the same season of the year if conditions are the same or upon a reasonable comparison with use of other customers during the same period receiving the same class of service under similar circumstances. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)
14.50.050 Connecting to meter to test pipes.
When a person connecting service pipes to the property side of the meter uses the water for testing pipes, he shall shut the water off from unoccupied premises before leaving the work site and shall leave the meter box properly installed to full depth in the ground or sidewalk, with the cover securely fastened in place. No work is authorized under this section without first procuring all necessary permits from the city. (Ord. 273 (part), 1985)