(a) Mains are property of city. Water and wastewater mains, pipes and appurtenances laid in streets, alleys or other public rights-of-way within the city immediately become property of the city upon their acceptance, except for mains, pipes and appurtenances laid within the city by a governmental entity pursuant to a license granted by the city. Water and wastewater mains, pipes and appurtenances laid within the city and connected to the water or wastewater systems must be constructed under department supervision and in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the director.
(b) Nonconforming mains. The director may refuse application for service to premises inside or outside of the city if, upon examination, the mains, private water lines or laterals, valves, appurtenances, fire hydrants or other equipment serving the premises are of such quality, size or installation as will not comply with the general standards and specifications of the department.
(c) Substandard laterals or water lines. The director may require the customer, as a precondition of continued service, to replace or repair private plumbing found to be in a substandard condition according to the Dallas Plumbing Code, if the substandard plumbing may cause:
(1) a hazard to public health;
(2) damage or contamination to the water or wastewater systems;
(3) a substantial waste of water; or
(4) introduction of extraneous water into the wastewater system. (Ord. Nos. 19201; 20653)