Pipes and equipment for water and sewer service belonging to the consumer shall be so arranged to permit the placing of a single water meter and a single sewer connection for that property convenient to the city. If the pipes and equipment belonging to the consumer are not arranged to permit such placement of a meter and sewer connection, and additional meters or connections are required, each such additional meter or connection shall be considered as an additional account and shall be so billed. The consumer must provide a cut-off valve near the meter and between the meter and any outlet. (1976 Code § 14-6-3)