Section 17: Damage to Meter And/or Service Connection by Hot Water

  1. The cost of repairs to any meter and/or service connections damaged by hot water shall be charged to the customer for whom such meter was installed. The deformation or warp of a meter disc of any meter shall be held to be prima facie evidence of such damage having been caused by the action of heat.
  2. The District shall have the right to order the installation of check and temperature relief valves on services where it is found necessary to protect the meter and/or service connection from hot water. The number, location, and type of valves to be used shall be fixed and approved by the District. The District shall have the right to discontinue water service if the installation of check and temperature relief valves shall not have been made within 10 days after written notice was given to the owner or tenant of the premises.