§ 32-404. Use of electric welders to thaw frozen connections prohibited.

(a)

Electric welders shall not be used to thaw frozen service connections.

(b)

Separate meters shall be installed on newly constructed irrigation systems that include buried piping or appurtenances. Irrigation system meters shall be installed in accordance with department requirements. The owner shall pay the department for the cost of irrigation system meters, including meter replacement, regardless of the reason for the replacement.

(c)

Meters shall be installed according to department specifications available at the department's office. The department shall determine the size of the meter after a review of the information submitted by the owner on the service application data form. A properly valved and sealed bypass shall be provided by the owner around meters that are 1½-inch diameter and larger. The bypass shall not be used or tampered with by the owner for any reason. The owner shall provide a meter horn setting which may be purchased at the department's office, for meters of five-eighths-inch to one-inch diameter in size.

(Comp. 1988, § 12-354; Ord. of 4-1-1983, § 229; Ord. No. 2006-01, §§ 214, 231, 241, 2-6-2006)