CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES

 


ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1

15-101.  Definition. 1

15-102.  Delinquent accounts. 1

15-103.  Notice; hearing. 1

15-104.  Same; finding. 1

15-105.  Utility deposit. 2

15-106.  Delinquent accounts; refusal of service; termination of service; lien against property. 2

15-107.  Landlord liability. 2

15-108.  Petty cash fund. 3

15-109.  Same; deposits. 3

15-110.  Same; vouchers. 3

15-111.  Administrative fee imposed. 3

ARTICLE 2. WATER.. 4

ARTICLE 3. GAS. 5

15-301.  Application for service. 5

15-302.  Gas service lines; maintenance. 5

15-303.  Meters; location and ownership. 5

15-304.  Damage to meters; liability. 5

15-305.  Accuracy of meters; complaints. 5

15-306.  Meter failure; bill estimation. 6

15-307.  Fixtures; consumer liability. 6

15-308.  Unlawful connections. 6

15-309.  Right of entry. 6

15-310.  Repairs; disrupted service. 6

15-311.  Discontinuance of service; notice. 6

15-312.  Unlawful acts; damage to fixtures. 6

15-313.  Installing pipes, fixtures and appliances; notice. 6

15-314.  Same; inspection required. 7

15-315.  Tightness; testing. 7

15-316.  Installation and repair; rules and standards. 7

15-317.  Thermal treatment. 8

15-318.  Customer gas service; definitions. 9

15-319.  Same; customer credit information. 9

15-320.  Same; non-discrimination. 9

15-320.  Same; deposit required. 10

15-321.  Same; records of deposits. 10

15-322.  Same; refund of deposit upon termination. 10

15-323.  Same; guarantee in lieu of deposit. 11

15-324.  Discontinuance of utility service; grounds. 11

15-325.  Nonpayment of utility bills; notice and hearing. 12

15-326.  Discontinuance of utility service. 13

15-328.  Lien upon customer’s property. 13

15-329.  Landlord liability. 13

15-330.  Late payment charges and reconnection fees. 13

15-331.  Municipal gas committee; appointment. 14

15-332.  Gas superintendent; appointment. 14

15-333.  All gas system customers. 14

15-334.  Rates. 14

ARTICLE 4. SEWERS. 15

15-401.  Definitions. 15

15-402.  Unlawful acts; sewer connection required. 16

15-403.  Private sewer system. 16

15-404.  Permit required. 17

15-405.  Prohibited discharge. 19

15-406.  Damage to sewage works. 22

15-407.  Right of entry. 22

15-408.  Penalties. 23

15-409.  Sewage works; superintendent. 23

15-410.  Same; definitions. 23

15-411.  Same; user charge system. 24

15-412.  Same; billing procedure. 25

15-413.  Classes of users. 25

15-414.  Billing procedures for sewer users only. 26

15-415.  Sewer service charges. 26

15-416.  Sewage collection services outside city limits; annexation required. 27

ARTICLE 5. SOLID WASTE.. 28

15-501.  Definitions. 28

15-502.  Collection. 28

15-503.  Contracts. 28

15-504.  Duty of owner, occupant. 28

15-505.  Bulk containers. 29

15-506.  Enter private premises. 29

15-507.  Ownership of solid waste. 29

15-508.  Heavy, bulky waste. 29

15-509.  Hazardous materials. 29

15-510.  Prohibited practices. 30

15-511.  Objectionable waste. 30

15-512.  Unauthorized disposal. 30

15-513.  Closed vehicle. 30