A. Installation: All water service lines from the water main tap to one foot (1') past the water meter vault on the premises served shall be installed by the city at the expense of the property owner, the developer or the applicant for the service. Such installations shall be under the direct supervision and inspection of the public works superintendent. Thereafter, the service line from the water main tap to one foot (1') past the water meter vault shall be under the exclusive control and jurisdiction of the city.
B. Repairs: All repairs to service lines from the water main tap to one foot (1') past the water meter vault shall be made by the city. The city will be responsible for costs of repairs if the repairs are necessitated because of normal aging and deterioration. Costs of repairs required because of all other causes shall be paid by the property owner or any person committing any act which makes such repair necessary.
C. Excavations; Permit: Excavations for installing water service lines or repairing the same shall be made in compliance with section 7-2-3 of this code.
D. Standard Specifications: Water service lines must be installed in accordance with the Idaho standards for public works construction (ISPWC) standards, as adopted by the city. (Ord. 2-2014, 5-12-2014)