(a) The Utility will make and install the necessary water service tap as provided for in Section 934.02 "Tap and Service Line Installation" after required advance deposit and/or fees, see The "City of Coshocton: Utility Department Rates and Fees Schedule" (Exhibit 3) have been paid.
(b) The Utility will furnish the service line, curb valve and curb box, meter mounting connectors, meter, and remote reading device.
(c) The Utility will operate, maintain and repair at its expense, the tap, service line and appurtenances extending from the main to and including the curb valve and box, also the meter installation except that any repair due to Owner or Consumer's negligence shall be paid by the Owner. With the exception of the meter and remote reader, all piping, valves, fittings and appurtenances on the Owner's side of the curb box shall be furnished, installed, maintained and owned by the Owner.
(d) No person other than an authorized employee of the Utility shall tap a live water main or extend a service in the street from the main to the curb, provided however, that where a Developer is making a number of "dry" taps the Director may permit the Developer to make his own taps, provided such taps are made in accordance with the Rules and Regulations."
(e) Commencing with the effective date this chapter, all service lines from the main to the curb valve shall be not less than 3/4" (0.75 inch) inside diameter, of type K soft copper pipe, class 52 cement lined ductile cast iron pipe or approved polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe. In cases where existing, serviceable .50 tap and service lines are found, they may be used if approved by the Director. The size and material of all service lines shall be approved by the Director.
(f) Routine maintenance and repair of the meter will be done by the Utility at its expense. However, the cost of extraordinary maintenance and repairs caused by freezing, backup of hot water through the meter or by negligence caused by the Owner or Consumer, shall be paid by the Owner. Such cost shall be the City's total cost of all materials (including replacement of the meter if necessary) labor, insurance, transportation and other properly changeable overhead expenses. (Ord. 44-21. Passed 11-8-21.)