§ 531.13 Standard Dimensions and Weight of Copper Pipe

   Weights of copper pipes or tubes shall be not less than the following:

 

3/4 in. bore	thickness .065 inch, weight per foot 0.640 lb.
1 in. bore	thickness .065 inch, weight per foot 0.838 lb.

 

(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)

§ 531.14 Length of Copper Pipe

   The copper service pipe shall be made at least one and one-half (1-1/2) feet longer than the length required to connect the tap in the main and the stop cock at the curb. The pipe shall be laid in the trench so that the stop cock shall be at least one (1) foot back of the curb line. The extra length shall be at the main.

(Ord. No. 1195-16. Passed 10-31-16, eff. 11-2-16)

§ 531.15 Depth of Service Pipe

   Service pipe between the main and the street line shall be laid not less than six (6) feet below the established grade of the street, and between the street line and the building, shall not be less than five and one-half (5-1/2) feet below the surface of the ground.

(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)

§ 531.16 Service Pipe Not to be Laid in Sewer Trench

   Service pipes between the main and the meter shall not be laid in a sewer trench except in rock excavation, in which case the service pipe may be put in on a shelf not less than eight (8) inches wide, cut in on the side of the trench. In all other cases there shall be not less than five (5) feet between centers of sewer pipe and water service pipe.

(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)

§ 531.17 Backfilling Regulations

   Backfilling of earth into any water service trench in any street or other public way or place shall not be commenced until the pipe has been inspected and approved by the Commissioner of Water, or his or her authorized agent. Backfilling over the service pipe with cinders, slag or rubbish shall not be permitted.

(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)