(a) Distribution mains shall be not less than eight (8) inches and no more than sixteen (16) inches in nominal diameter.
(b) The distribution water mains shall be laid out in a properly segmented grid system, so that the interruption of service to consumers is kept to a minimum in case of breaks or repairs.
(c) The Commissioner of Water shall determine the size of and materials used for all water mains with the following minimums as to sizes for new improvements or replacement of existing distribution water mains:
(1) Streets within residential areas, eight (8) inches size, provided such streets do not exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet in length between intersecting streets improved with water mains;
(2) In county roads, crossings under freeways and railroads, crossing in bridges and in streets adjoining commercial or industrial developments, twelve (12) inches in size;
(3) In streets extending through several municipalities and designated as State or county streets, roads or highways, sixteen (16) inches in size.
(Ord. No. 1824-68. Passed 9-30-68, eff. 10-1-68)