§ 12-4. Discontinuance or refusal of connection by gas company; extension of gas company mains, etc.  


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  • (a)

    Gas companies are hereby authorized to discontinue or refuse to supply gas for any gas piping or gas appliance which may appear to be defective, leaking or otherwise considered to endanger life or property; provided, that the gas company shall immediately give notice of discontinuance to the gas inspector and the occupant of the building or premises where such gas supply is discontinued or refused.

    (b)

    In all cases where the supplying of gas has been discontinued for safety reasons, the supplying of gas shall not be resumed until authorized by the inspector.

    (c)

    Gas companies shall not be required to secure permits to extend gas mains, gas service pipes or set meters or for any other utilization functions.

(Code 1974, § 11-10)