The City shall not be liable for any damages or injury whatsoever for leaking or the running of water on premises or buildings from pipelines, plumbing fixtures, open faucets, valves, fixtures and hoses beyond the City’s service meters, or for any damage or injury whatsoever for the malfunction or improper maintenance or installation of customer’s system.

All leakage occurring beyond the meter installation shall be at the expense of the customer, who shall be responsible for the proper maintenance and repair of their own lines, stop and waste valves, gate valves, pressure regulators, plumbing fixtures, etc., within their own premises.

As previously indicated, customers shall install, maintain and repair all piping between meters and premises served in accordance with good engineering practice. Pipes must be laid not less than thirty (30) inches deep and provided with stop and waste drainage; all standpipes or fittings of any kind must be so located, anchored and installed as to not interfere with or endanger the meter. All pipe must be well protected from freezing. (Ord. 4-1982 § 13, 1982.)