§ 13.04.200. Responsibility for owner's equipment.

A.

The city shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature whatsoever, caused by any defect in the owner's lines, plumbing or equipment. The city shall not be liable for loss or damage due to interruption of service or temporary changes in pressure.

B.

The owner shall be responsible for valves on his premises being turned off when the water service is on.

C.

City equipment on the owner's premises remain the property of the city and may be repaired, replaced or removed by the city at any time without the consent of the owner. No payment will be made to the owner for the right to install, maintain, replace or remove city equipment on his premises. The owner shall keep vicious dogs or other animals secured or confined to avoid interference with the utility operation and maintenance.

D.

The owner shall be liable for any damage to equipment, owned by the city, which is caused by an act of the owner, his tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or permittees. Damage to equipment shall include, but not be limited to, breaking of seals or locks, tampering with meters, or injury to meters including but not limited to damages caused by hot water, steam or freeze-up.

(Ord. 01-1 § 2 (part), 2000).