(A) Placement of service pipes. Every service pipe shall be laid in a manner as to prevent rupture by settlement. The service pipe must be placed not less than seven and one-half feet below the surface and in all cases so arranged as to prevent rupture by freezing.
(B) Other requirements. Service pipes shall extend from the curb box in the inside of the building; or, if not taken into a building, then to the hydrant or other fixtures which it is intended to supply. A shut-off or other stopcock with waste valve, of the size and strength required, shall be placed close to the inside wall of the building, well protected from freezing. Joints on copper tubing shall be kept to a minimum, with not more than one joint used for service up to 70 feet in length. All joints shall be left uncovered until inspected. Connections with the mains for domestic supply shall be at least three-fourths of an inch.
(C) Maintenance, repair and replacement.
(1) The city shall maintain and repair or replace all service pipe from the main to the curb box when rendered unserviceable through ordinary use. However, when replacement, repair or adjustment of any service pipe or curb box is rendered necessary by the act, neglect or carelessness of the owner or occupant of any premises, any expense caused by the city thereby shall be charged against and collected from the owner or occupant of the premises.
(2) Water service may be discontinued until the cause is corrected and the charge is collected.
(D) City property. All service pipe between the main and curb box, as well as the curb box, shall remain the property of the city. All service pipe from the curb box to the building is the responsibility of the property owner.
(Ord. 2001-2, passed 4-10-2001) Penalty, see § 52.999