§ 52.096 APPROVAL STANDARDS.

   (A)   Any backflow prevention assemblies required herein shall be of a model and size approved by the Director of Public Works. The term APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY shall mean a device that has been manufactured in full conformance with the standards established by the American Water Works Associations (AWWA) entitled: Current AWWA C506-69 Standards for Reduced Pressure Principle and Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Devices.

   (B)   The standards and specifications have been adopted by the Director of Public Works. Final approval shall be evidenced by a certificate of approval issued by an approved testing laboratory certifying full compliance with the standards and specifications.

   (C)   The Director of Public Works shall keep a current list of all certified suppliers and their appropriate list of makes and models of backflow prevention devices which the Director of Public Works has deemed approved.

   (D)   (1)   The Director of Public Works may require a strainer and a manufacturer’s air gap device of approved type and size to be installed in conjunction with required backflow prevention devices.

      (2)   The installation of strainers shall preclude the fouling of backflow device(s) due to foreseen and unforeseen circumstances occurring to the water supply system such as water main repairs, water main breaks, fires, periodic cleaning and flushing of mains causing fouling of backflow device(s).

      (3)   A manufacturer’s approved air gap device will ensure that the proper air gap maintained at all times.

(Prior Code, § 52.087) (Ord. 95-38, passed 12-18-1995) Penalty, see § 52.999

REGULATIONS

§ 52.110 SERVICE PIPES; TAPPING.

   No person shall be permitted to make or have made any taps or connection with any water service pipe between the water meter and the water mains.

(Prior Code, § 52.100) (Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003) Penalty, see § 52.999

§ 52.111 CORPORATION STOPS.

   The city or any licensed plumber will furnish the corporation stops and place same in the mains and charge a fee of time and cost of materials.

(Prior Code, § 52.101) (Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003)

§ 52.112 CURB STOPS; STOP BOXES.

   (A)   Unless otherwise permitted, curb stops shall be placed in the service pipe within six inches of the property line and protected by a valve box reaching from the top of the curb stop to the surface of the ground, of suitable size to admit a valve key for turning on and off the stop, and with a cast iron cover, having the letter “W” marked thereon, visible and even with the pavement, sidewalk or top of the ground. The valve box shall be kept closed and in good repair by the water consumer.

   (B)   In case a consumer refuses to keep the valve box in good condition, the Department of Public Works shall put the same in good order, at the expense of the owner of the premises.

(Prior Code, § 52.102) (Ord. 3060, passed 10-7-1985; Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003) Penalty, see § 52.999

§ 52.113 PIPES; DEPTH LAID.

   All service pipe must be laid as far under the surface of the ground as the main pipe in the street, and in no case less than five feet in depth, and in all cases to be protected as to prevent rupture by freezing.

(Prior Code, § 52.103) (Ord. 03-40, passed 11-17-2003) Penalty, see § 52.999