531.01 Service Line Installations, Connections and Taps by the Division of Water and Authorized Contractors
531.02 Application for Installation of Service Connection
531.03 Charges for Installation of Service Connections, Tapping Sleeves and Valves
531.04 Lead Required for Tapping Sleeves and Valves – Repealed
531.05 Service Connection Extension and Inspection
531.06 Charge for Service Pipe beyond Curb
531.07 Abandoned Service Connections
531.08 Provisions for Additional Supply to Premises
531.09 Size of Service Connections
531.10 Tapping Mains with 16-inch Inside Diameter
531.11 Material for Service Pipes
531.12 Standard Weight of Lead Pipe – Repealed
531.13 Standard Dimensions and Weight of Copper Pipe
531.14 Length of Copper Pipe
531.15 Depth of Service Pipe
531.16 Service Pipe Not to be Laid in Sewer Trench
531.17 Backfilling Regulations
531.18 Regulations for Stop Cocks or Valves and Boxes
531.19 Temporary Service Connections; Deposit
531.20 Extension on Stop Cocks
531.21 Stop Cock or Valve Boxes in Flagging or Pavements
531.22 Regulations for Compression Stop and Waste Cocks and Valves; Space for Meter
531.23 Backflow Prevention Control Device Required
531.24 Qualification and Certification of Persons to Inspect and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices
531.25 Two or More Services for One Premises; Connecting Pipe Specifications
531.26 Applications or Changes in Fire Service Connections
531.27 Plans and Information to be Furnished for Fire Service Connections
531.28 Fire Service System to Comply with City’s Standards
531.29 Fire Service Pipe Use Restricted
531.30 Size of Fire Protection Connections
531.31 Location of Fire Service Connection Restricted
531.32 Check Valves for Sprinkler System Pipes
531.33 Tanks for Fire Purposes to Have Metered Supply Pipe
531.34 Overflow Pipe
531.35 Tank Supply Pipes
531.36 Drip or Blow-Off Pipes
531.37 Pumps for Fire Protection
531.38 Outlet Valves to be Sealed
531.39 No Connection Allowed Between Different Pressure Service Systems
531.40 Fire Service Pipes to be Accessible for Inspection
531.41 Use of Fire Service Water
531.42 Use of System by Division of Fire
531.43 Permit for Extension of Fire Service Connections
531.44 Plumber to Turn Water Off after Construction
531.45 Approval of Permit for Building Demolition
531.46 Permit and Written Return for Plumbing Work
531.47 Permit to Open Street, Lane or Alley
531.48 Permission to Let Water on Premises
531.49 Monthly Return
531.50 Persons Authorized to Make Connections – Repealed
531.51 Location of Service Pipes
531.52 Location of Boxes and Fixtures
531.53 Responsibility for Service Pipe Upkeep
531.54 Regulations for Connecting Two or More Service Pipes
531.55 Service Pipes Supplying Elevators or Large Motors
531.56 Inspection, Approval and Repair of Fixtures
531.57 Reserved
531.58 Connecting High and Low Service Systems Prohibited
531.59 Changing Fire Pipe System; Permit
531.60 Inspection of Fire Pipes
531.61 Permit for Special Use of Hydrants
531.62 Responsibility for Violations
531.63 Revocation of License
531.64 Interfering with Fire System
531.65 Removing Covers, Valves, etc. from Cisterns or Hydrants
531.66 Waste in Reservoirs; Bathing; Walking or Riding on Turf
531.67 Fouling or Tampering with Hydrants and Waters Fixtures
531.68 Obstructing Use of Water System Apparatus
531.69 Turning Valves on Stop Cocks
531.70 Obstructing Hydrants, Valves, etc.
531.71 Air Chambers for Motor Pipes
531.72 Water Supply from Other Sources Not to be Connected with City Water Supply
531.73 Repairs to Damaged Fire System Property; Costs
531.74 Procedure and Costs for Moving Hydrants, etc.
531.75 Access to Premises Where Water Is Supplied
531.76 Conditions When Water Shut off Without Notice
531.77 Refusal or Neglect to Pay for Service Connections or Repairs; Fee
531.78 Conditions When Connections May be Plugged; Fee
531.79 Additional Rules and Regulations
531.81 Fees for Engineering Services
531.99 Penalty
Note: The legislative history of this chapter, except where specifically noted at the end of a section, is as follows: Ordinance No. 63410-A, passed September 22, 1924.
Statutory Reference:
Compulsory water connections, RC 729.06, 743.23
Fluoridation, RC 6109.20
Management and control of water works, RC 743.02 et seq.
Power to provide and regulate water system, RC 715.08, 717.01, 743.01
Tampering with water hydrants, pipes or meters: unauthorized connections, RC 4933.22
Water pollution, RC 715.08, 743.23
Weekly deposit of water works money collected, RC 743.06
Compulsory water connections, RC 729.06, 743.23
Fluoridation, RC 6109.20
Management and control of water works, RC 743.02 et seq.
Power to provide and regulate water system, RC 715.08, 717.01, 743.01
Tampering with water hydrants, pipes or meters: unauthorized connections, RC 4933.22
Water pollution, RC 715.08, 743.23
Weekly deposit of water works money collected, RC 743.06