Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-19
WATER METERS.
Rules and Regulations Governing Their Tee
Approved by the Cemmi. .ioncr..

kuie> and Regulations Governing Their Tee
Approved by the Commits -ioncr-.
The Commissioners upon the rccommenda-
ton Of Capt LUX today approved the follow
ing rules and regulations governing the use Of
water meters in the District OF Columbia:
The supply OF water TO all manufacturing
establishments. hotels. livery stables and other
places requiring q large quantity shall be by
meters erected and maintained at the expense
OF the consumer; and the proper authorities
shall charge aud collect for the quantity 80 de-
termined q price not exceeding 8 cents por
hundred gallons"
i. All meters, before being placed. must be
sent, with a memorandum Of the owners OF
Purchasers name, residence and piace OF busi-
ness, TO the C-street pumping station. They
"il be tested within forty weight hours, aud
given back. upon the written order OF tho
owner. showing the name OF the plumber who
Is TO receive and set the meter.
Consumers are required 20 keep their
meters IN repair and protect them from frost
and injury OF any kind at their own expense.
3 All meters are 20 be placed under the
supervision and 10 the satisfaction of the Fngi-
neer Commissioner or such person a. he may
designate, 90 that they can be easily examined
and read.
1. Between each meter and the main stop
cock must be placed on the service pipes and
used on premises to be supplied by meter ex-
cept that which passes through the meter.
& IL placed on pipe leading TO steam
boiler or hot-water boiler. or in any other cdss
where IL is exposed to the back pressure Of
steam or hot water. the meter must be pro-
tectel by a check valve set between the outlet
OF the meter and the vessel u supplies
G. Before setting the meter the service pipe
leading to II must be well blown out IA order 10
clear away any accumulation of sand or graveL
hA ls nF raj NaaA aFa NAL Hrar ..usfa In.
pipes connected with meters is prohibited
D. No meter shall be set or maintained within
FIVE feet OF any sink. cesspool. manure heap or
pat, or IN any place which is unfit on account of
the presence of filth or other nuisance.
g. Registered plumbers Of the District and
employees of the water department Mt are the only
persons authorized to make connections with
water mains and to set or remove meters
10. No meter shall be removed or repaired.
except upon permit from tho water depart
ment. and whenever meter Is removed for
any cause the Engineer Commissioner may re-
quire another 10 be put ia its place.
III. III the consumer shall 80 desire and shall
deposit the estimated cost the water depart
ment will supply and set the meter.
IL. In case OF violation of any of the preccd-
ing requirements and regulations. OF II free
access 10 the meters, for examination or repair
| shall ut any time be danied to the inspector OF
such person or persons the Engineer Com
missioner may employ for that purpose; or IL
meter has been tempered with, the water sup
ply shall be stopped; nor will the supply be re-
sumed except upon payment of the expense of
shutting off and turning on. and upon satisfac-
tory understanding that no future cause of CON-
plant shall arise.
l3 The meters will be read monthly and
bills will be rendered quarterly. Payment will
be required within ten days from rendering
bill
IL When meter fails 10 register correctly
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with an average consumption will be charged
as the Commissioners may determine.
Is. Tho existing rate is cents per 1000
gallons.
l6. A minimum rate OF s10 per annum will
be charged on all premises using Potomac
water through meters.
IL. With each meter there shall be provided
suitable fish trap placed between the meter
and the main.
Is. Registered plumbers shall promptly no.
tify the water department of the time when the
meter will be set and ready for inspection and
sealing