(a) All water services must use approved copper water line if 200 feet or less from the curb box. All services over 200 feet from the curb box may use either copper or as an alternative, plastic pipe as specified herein. If plastic pipe is used, a #12 insulated locating wire must be laid with the pipe per Water Department specifications.
(b) The Water Department specifications are as follows:
(1) All polyethylene pipe and tubing shall conform to all applicable requirements in the latest revision of the following standards, unless specified: SDR - 9 200 PSI.
(2) The dimensions and tolerances shall comply with copper tube size: SDR - 9 ASTM D-2737.
(c) Water service to a residential, commercial or industrial building must be installed within six months after the water tap installation. If not installed within six months, the current tap rate will be charged at the time of connection.
(Ord. 97-47 Passed 1-19-98.)