Section 3-13

Damage and Accessibility to Department's Property, Meter Damaged by Hot Water

  (a)    Any damage to water mains, service connections, valves, fire hydrants,
      or other property of the department shall be paid for by the person,
      persons, legal entity, or organization responsible for the damage.
  (b)    The consumer shall be liable for any damage to a meter or other
      equipment or property of the department caused by the consumer or his
      tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees, or permittees on
      the consumer's premises and the department shall be promptly reimbursed
      by the consumer for any such damage upon presentation of a bill therefor.
      In the event settlement for such damage is not promptly made, the
      department reserves the right to discontinue water service to such
      premises.
  (c)    When a meter is found to have been damaged by hot water or steam
      emanating from the premises served, the consumer shall pay for all
      costs required to repair the meter.
  (d)    No obstruction shall be placed on or around any water meter, fire
      hydrant, or valve so as to render it inaccessible.