All service line installations from all distribution mains within the Division of Water’s service area to approximately two (2) feet back of the curb line, or proposed curb line, including the stop cock or valve and stop cock or valve box, and all connections and taps made to the main, shall be installed by properly authorized employees or contractors of the Division of Water acting under the direction of the Commissioner of Water, except that, upon written application and prior approval by the Commissioner of Water, an applicant, his or her agent or contractor, or contractors acting under the authority of inter-governmental agreements to which the Division of Water is a party, may be authorized to make taps in service lines in accordance with the rules and regulations of the division. Upon payment of requisite fees and issuance of a permit or permits, applicants shall install the service line from the corporation of water main to the curb stop. The applicant, his or her agent, or contractor shall employ a trench safety system in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard 1926.650 or other applicable safety requirements, inclusive of appendices and amendments. All installations shall be inspected by the Division of Water prior to backfill of trenches.
(Ord. No. 246-06. Passed 4-10-06, eff. 4-13-06)