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All shutoff valves are installed by and for the use of the city. Except in the case of any emergency, the consumer shall not use, operate or tamper with such shutoff valves. The consumer shall install for his ordinary usage a shutoff valve on the property side of the meter. Such valve must be so placed as to be readily accessible for use and must be kept in a good working order at all times.
(Ord. 246 §1(part), 1977).