§ 8-2-13. Inspection of plumbing and fixtures prerequisite.

(a)

Water will not be turned on to any premises until the plumbing and fixtures have been inspected by the city and found to be in good and proper condition. No occupant of premises, upon which water has been introduced, shall permit water to be used, taken or received by any person other than the occupant or member or visitors of his family; provided, that this shall not be construed so as to prevent any person who has contracted for water on his own premises, and whose fixtures are out of order, from obtaining water from some other person, with the consent of the person occupying the premises. This arrangement shall be terminated after the fixtures have been repaired or within one (1) week. All plumbing fixtures shall be installed in accordance with the North Carolina Plumbing Code.

(b)

Failure to repair plumbing fixtures or water and sewer service lines, after notification to repair has been given, shall be grounds for terminating water services to premises until such repairs are made.

(c)

No persons other than the director of public services or his designated representative shall turn on the water to any premises.

(Ord. No. 97-102(2), § 1(2), 12-18-97)