§ 15.24.040. Meters—Required when.  


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  • A meter of the same size as the tap shall be installed in all cases where the connection made is used or is to be used for any purpose whatsoever, except for testing and except for extinguishment of fires; provided, however, that tanks connected to the automatic sprinkler system may be filled through the connection if and when the tank-filling pipe or bypass is provided with a meter approved by the director. Meters to measure water for tank-filling purposes shall be of the same size as the filling pipe or bypass; provided, that in large plants having complicated yard main system with private fire hydrants, meters may be required, at the discretion of the director; provided further, that in automatic sprinkler equipments not supplied with an alarm attachment, located in the base of each sprinkler riser, designed to ring a fire alarm gong inside or outside of the premises, a meter of the same size as the connection may be required, at the discretion of the director.

(Prior code § 40-1-80)