§ 15-9-155. METER TESTS.

(A)

The City may periodically test its utility meters on a sample basis and maintain registration accuracy as prescribed by established industry standards. The City shall test its water meters based on American Water Works Association guidelines, and shall remove water meters from service that do not meet the guidelines.

(B)

At the request of a customer, the City shall perform a meter accuracy test of the customer's utility meter.

(C)

The City may require a customer to pay the cost of a meter accuracy test if:

(1)

the City performed a meter accuracy test at the service address during the preceding 36 months; and

(2)

the current meter accuracy test indicates that the meter does not over-register in excess of established industry standards.

Source: 2003 Code Section 15-9-215; 1992 Code Section 18-4-304; Ord. 040805-02; Ord. 20060727-006.