90.12 CURB STOP.

There shall be a curb stop in every water service pipe connection to the water main, or party service line in streets and alleys which shall be located approximately one foot outside the sidewalk or in an alley within one foot of the alley line, provided that where a two-inch or larger water service pipe is used there shall be a street valve box over the valve at the water main. The curb stop to be used for water service pipes shall conform to requirements of the Water Department, and be provided with a Tee handle and approved by the Water Department. The curb stop shall be covered by an extension stop box extended to or slightly above grade and provided with a tight fitting cover.

90.13 INTERIOR STOP.

There shall be installed a shut-off valve on every water service pipe inside the building as close to the entrance of the water service pipe within the building as possible and so located that the water service can be shut off conveniently and the pipes drained. Where one water service pipe supplies more than one customer within the building, there shall be separate shut-off valves for each such customer so that water service may be shut off for one without interfering with water service to the others.

90.14 INSPECTION AND APPROVAL.

All water service pipes and their connections to the water system must be inspected and approved by the Building Official before they are covered, and the Building Official shall keep a record of such approvals. Upon completion of a water service pipe installation, before being covered, the licensed plumber shall request an inspection by the Building Official, and the Building Official shall, within forty-eight (48) hours, approve or disapprove said water service pipe installation. If the Building Official refuses to approve the work, the plumber or property owner must proceed immediately to correct the work so that it will meet with the Building Official’s approval. Every person who uses or intends to use the water system shall permit the Water Department to enter the premises to inspect or make necessary alterations or repairs at all reasonable hours and on proof of authority.

90.15 COMPLETION BY THE CITY.

Should any excavation be left open or only partly refilled for twenty-four (24) hours after the water service pipe is installed and connected with the water system, or should the work be improperly done, the Water Department shall have the right to finish or correct the work, and the Council shall assess the costs to the property owner or the plumber. If the plumber is assessed, the plumber must pay the costs before receiving another permit. If the property owner is assessed, such assessment may be collected with and in the same manner as general property taxes.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12 [3a & h]

90.16 SHUTTING OFF WATER SUPPLY.

After giving 48 hours’ notice, the Water Department may shut off the supply of water to any customer because of any substantial violation of this chapter, or valid regulation under Section 90.02 that is not being contested in good faith. The supply shall not be turned on again until all violations have been corrected and the Water Department has ordered the water to be turned on.

90.17 PROPERTY OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY.

All costs and expenses incident to the installation, connection, and maintenance of the water service pipe from the water main to the building served shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the City from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation or maintenance of said water service pipe.

90.18 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN.

Whenever any part of the water service pipe between the water main and the meter requires repair for any reason, the Water Department shall notify the customer, occupant, or owner of the property or the legal agent of any of them of such defects and if the defect is not repaired within two days after such notice, the Water Department may discontinue City water service to the premises until satisfactory repairs are made. Where there is more than one patron on a water service pipe, and one or more refuse or neglect to make such repairs as may be necessary, the City may, after two days’ written notice to the property owners, proceed to make such repairs and assess the cost thereof to the respective property owners to be collected as general property taxes.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12 [3a & h]