Charges for testing meters and fixtures.
Charlotte City Code § 23-135
in effectSec. 23-135. - Charges for testing meters and fixtures.
CMU shall test, or cause to be tested, and make a thorough examination of the water meter and all fixtures when so desired by the customer under the following conditions:
(1) Should the test or inspection prove the excessive bill to be caused by negligence of CMU, inaccuracy of the meter, or for any cause be the fault of CMU, the expense of the investigation shall be borne by CMU; or
(2) Should the test and inspection prove the excessive bill to be the fault of the customer or any person not connected with, or in the employ of, CMU, the actual cost of such investigation is to be borne by the customer requesting the test and inspection, as set forth in the schedule of current rates, fees and charges.
(Code 1985, § 23-89)
Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH23WASEINWADIRE_ARTIVWA_S23-135CHTEMEFIFetched: 10/27/2026
