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CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND
PART ONE: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART TWO: HEALTH CODE
PART THREE: LAND USE CODE
PART FOUR: TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE: MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND SERVICES CODE
TITLE I: STREET AND SIDEWALK AREAS
TITLE III: ELECTRICITY
TITLE V: WATER SUPPLY
CHAPTER 531 - WATER AND FIRE SERVICE CONNECTIONS
§ 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§ 531.04 Lead Required for Tapping Sleeves and Valves - Repealed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§ 531.12 Standard Weight of Lead Pipe - Repealed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
CHAPTER 533 - WATER METERS
CHAPTER 535 - WATER RATES AND BILLINGS
TITLE VII: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TITLE IX: MUNICIPAL SERVICES
TITLE XI: PORT CONTROL
PART SIX: OFFENSES AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CODE
TITLE VIIA: CLEVELAND NEIGHBORHOOD FORM-BASED CODE
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§ 531.70 Obstructing Hydrants, Valves, etc.
   No person shall place or deposit any dirt or material in a fire hydrant or in a valve box or stop cock box, commit an act tending to obstruct the use thereof; fail to remove any snow or ice from or on a hydrant situated on a tree lawn immediately adjacent to property which the person owns, occupies or is in charge of; or injure in any manner a fixture connected with the system of the Division of Water.
(Ord. No. 448-81. Passed 5-4-81, eff. 5-7-81)
§ 531.71 Air Chambers for Motor Pipes
   All service pipes for supplying hydraulic elevators or other large motors must have suitable air chambers attached thereto for the purpose of preventing water ram in the pipes. The owners or users of such elevators or motors must keep the same in good repair so as to prevent all leakage or waste of water.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
§ 531.72 Water Supply from Other Sources Not to be Connected with City Water Supply
   (a)   No arrangement shall be allowed whereby there may be any possibility of rain, river or other polluted water flowing into the City’s mains.
   (b)   No service pipe connected with the City’s mains shall be connected with any pipes supplied with water from any other source.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
§ 531.73 Repairs to Damaged Fire System Property; Costs
   In all cases where fire hydrants, meters, covers, vaults or other fixtures or property belonging to the Division of Water have been broken or injured in any way or manner, the person causing such break or injury shall pay to the Division the cost of making all necessary repairs of replacements.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
§ 531.74 Procedure and Costs for Moving Hydrants, etc.
   Upon request of a customer or owner of premises, for the removal or change in location of a fire hydrant, meter vault or other fixture connected with the water supply system, such work shall be done by the Division of Water at the expense of the party making the request. The estimated cost of such work shall be paid in advance, subject to adjustment after the work is completed.
(Ord. No. 101523. Passed 5-28-34)
§ 531.75 Access to Premises Where Water Is Supplied
   The Commissioner of Water or his or her authorized agent shall have free access at all reasonable hours of the day to all parts of the premises to which water is supplied.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
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