Ordinance 1739 - Laserfiche WebLink

i „tiosil:#0) yr- :ect ion 44: TE -TING METERS: In the event of a meter getting out of order and failing to reg- ister, the consumer shall be charged at the average daily consumption as shown by the meter when in order. When accuracy of record of a water meter is questioned, it shall be removed at the con- sumer's request and shall in his presence be tested in the shops of the Water Department, and a report thereon be duly made. Both parties to the test must accept the findings so made.if the test discloses an error against the consumer of more than 3 per cent. in the meter's register, the excess of the consump- tion in the three previous readings shall be credited to the consumer's meter account, and the Water Department will bear the entire ex- pense of tle test and the deposit required as hereinafter prescribed shall be returned; but where no such error is found the person who has requested the test shall pay the charge for making such test. Before making a test of any meter the per- son requesting such test shall at the time of filing his request with the Department, make a deposit with the City TresSurer of the - amount charged for such test, subject to'the conditions herein stated, which charges are filed as follows: For testing %-inch meters to %-inch meters, inclusive $1.00 For testing 1-inch meters to 1%/s-inch meters, inclusive 1.50 For testing 2-inch meters to 3 -inch meters, inclusive 2.00 For testing 4 -inch meters 4.00 For testing 6 -inch meters and larger 5.00 No meter shall be removed, or in any way disturbed, or the seal broken, except in the presence of the proper authorities. Upon any person applying for the installa- tion of a water meter, such applicant shall pay