(A) All new construction shall meet the minimum fire flow requirements of the International Fire Code, latest edition.
(B) No copper pipe, fittings or meter setter yokes and no PVC pipe and fittings shall be allowed for use in water service lines two inches or smaller.
(C) 3/4 inch and one inch diameter water service lines shall be blue high-density polyethylene (HDPE), 200 psi pressure rated, IPS-ID pipe meeting the requirements of AWWA C901 and ASTM D2239. 1-1/2 inch and two inch diameter water service lines shall be blue high-density polyethylene (HDPE), 200 psi pressure rated, CTS-OD tubing meeting the requirement of AWWA C901 and ASTM D2737. Fittings shall be compression type with stainless steel inserts.
(D) Water service lines shall be continuous to the water meter without a meter yoke.
(E) A Corp Stop is required on the service line at the water main connection with a polyethylene marker (HDPE pipe) placed by and extended two feet above the Corp Stop.
(F) A vertical dual check valve is required on the service side of the meter.
(G) No dual water meters and service laterals are allowed on one main line connection.
(H) Minimum 18 inch and 21 inch diameter meter boxes shall be used for 5/8" x 3/4" and 1" meters, respectively. Boxes for larger meters shall be as approved by the town. All meter boxes shall have a white interior. Rings and covers for meter boxes shall be cast iron equal to D & L Supply, Model L-2240 for 18 inch diameter meter boxes and Model L-2244 for 21 inch diameter.
(I) Fire hydrants shall be Kennedy Model K81D or approved equal.
(J) Unless otherwise approved by the town, locking joint restraint devices, equal to MegaLug®, shall be used wherever poured-in-place concrete thrust blocks are required, and shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
(K) Other town ordinances and regulations.
(1) The Colorado City Water Service Regulations shall apply, as applicable, and take precedence over these standard specifications.
(2) The Colorado City ordinances for the control of back-flow and cross connections shall apply, as applicable, and take precedence over these standard specifications.
(3) Arizona State Regulations - Title 18, Chapter 4, Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the Arizona Administrative Code shall apply, as applicable, to the design of municipal water systems.
(4) International Fire Code - the latest edition of the International Fire Code, Appendices B (Fire Flow Requirements), C (Fire Hydrant Locations), and D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) shall apply, as applicable, to the design of municipal water systems.
(Ord. 2017-02, passed 11-13-2017; Am. Ord. 2021-22, passed 12-13-2021)