13-1A-7: APPROVAL BEFORE BACKFILLING:

   A.   Closing Curb Shutoff: Plumbers installing water service connections for any building shall close the curb shutoff and leave it closed upon completion of their work, and when pipes are laid to the curb only, they shall close the end of the pipe or fitting with a tight metal plug or cap.

   B.   Testing Pipes Under Pressure: After completion of the installation, all service pipes must be tested under pressure in the presence of an authorized representative of the city before being covered and a final written approval given, otherwise water will not be served through same. (2007 Code § 44-156)

13-1A-8: ALTERATION TO SERVICES:

After a service connection has been laid, no plumber or other person shall make any attachment or connection to it, or extend same for any use, unless such plumber or other person shall procure a written permit therefor from the city manager, specifying the particular additions, repairs or alterations to be made. (2007 Code § 44-157)

13-1A-9: SEPARATE CONNECTIONS:

   A.   Separate Connections To Each Building: There shall be a separate service pipe laid from the water main to each building or each side of a double house, unless the same party owns all the buildings to be supplied, in which case such party may install a single line, but must install only one meter and be responsible for the payment for all water passing through it. (2007 Code § 44-158)

   B.   Connection Between Services Prohibited: Where there are two (2) or more services on premises, the piping from each service must be kept separate, and no connection made from one to the other. (2007 Code § 44-166)

13-1A-10: WATER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICES:

   A.   Service Shutoffs And Valve Boxes: A curb box and shutoff for controlling the supply of water to consumers shall be placed on every service. When connections are made in streets, the stop box shall be placed twelve inches (12") inside from the back of the curb; if no curb exists, it shall be placed twelve inches (12") outside the sidewalk or sidewalk line. When made in alleys, it shall be placed twelve inches (12") outside the lot line. The cover of such box shall be maintained at the same height as the sidewalk or the surrounding ground. Property owners are not allowed to cover stop boxes with ashes, dirt or other material, and the same must be readily accessible at all times. (2007 Code § 44-159)

   B.   Curb Cock: The curb shutoff shall be inserted in the service pipe so that the tee head shall be parallel with the curb or alley line when the water is turned off. Such curb cock shall be what is known as inverted key, Minneapolis pattern, round way, having AWWA thread for flared copper tube at both ends. When a Buffalo type stop box is used, the curb cock must also be provided with a piece of pipe screwed onto the top of the cock, twelve inches (12") long, which will serve as a guide for the stop box key. When a Minneapolis type stop box is used, the bottom section of the box must be screwed to the top of the curb cock. (2007 Code § 44-160)

   C.   Stop Box: The stop box used shall be of a design as approved by the city manager and fitted with a substantial cover on which shall be marked the word "water" in raised letters. The stop box for use with three-fourths inch (3/4") and one inch (1") curb cocks shall have an unobstructed opening of at least one and one-half inches (11/2") in diameter. The stop box for use with curb cocks larger than one inch (1") shall have an unobstructed opening of at least two inches (2") in diameter. All stop boxes shall be installed perfectly plumb and be of such length as to conform to the required depth of cover on the service line, when the top section is halfway between the adjustable limits of the box (thus allowing the top section to be raised or lowered). (2007 Code § 44-161)

   D.   Gates On Large Services: All ductile iron service pipes or pipes two inches (2") or more in diameter shall be provided with two (2) gate valves, one at a point as near the main as possible and the other just inside the building wall. The valve box used on the outside valve must be of a standard pattern similar to those used by the city water department on the distribution system. (2007 Code § 44-162)

   E.   Stop And Waste Cock:

      1.   Every service pipe must also have a stop and waste cock placed in the building within two feet (2') of the point where the pipe enters the building and on the inlet side of the meter. Said stop must have a wheel attached to turn the same, and be kept in working order at all times so that the water may be shut off by the occupant of the premises.

      2.   There shall also be a valve placed on the outlet side of the water meter, not more than three feet (3') from the meter, so that the meter can be taken out or replaced without draining the pipe system of the building. (2007 Code § 44-163)

   F.   Interference With Shutoff: No one except a city employee, a person specially authorized by the city manager or the city manager's designee, or a person under the supervision of a licensed plumber shall turn on or shut off the water at the outside shutoff or stop box; provided, however, that licensed plumbers or persons under the supervision of a licensed plumber may turn on or off the water for testing plumbing or making repairs, provided permission is obtained in advance from the city, but, whenever so used, the shutoff must be left closed, if found closed, and open if found open by the plumber or person under the supervision of a licensed plumber who uses it. (Ord. 30-09, 6-15-2009)

   G.   Maintenance Of Shutoff By Owner: The curb box and shutoff must be kept in good condition and ready for use at all times by the owner. Should the owner neglect to maintain such box and shutoff in a proper condition to be used, and if the stop box is found to be filled up, or the stop box or shutoff found to be out of repair at any time, the city shall have the right to clean or repair the same when needed without giving notice, and charge the cost thereof to the owner, and if payment is refused, may turn off the water in the service until same is paid. (2007 Code § 44-165)

13-1A-11: REQUIRED DEPTH OF SERVICE PIPES:

Service pipes must be laid at least five and one-half feet (51/2') below the surface of the ground. No shutoff shall be placed less than five and one-half feet (51/2') nor more than six and one-half feet (61/2') below the surface of the established street grade. (2007 Code § 44-167)

13-1A-12: INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE AT EXPENSE OF OWNER:

   A.   Owner Liable For Expenses: All service connections, including the corporation cock, shall be installed and maintained at the expense of the owners of the property served.

   B.   Notify Owner Of Defects Or Leaks: If the city manager shall find that any such service connection has become defective or leaks, the city manager may give written notice to the owner of the property served by such connection, describing the defect and directing the owner to repair the same. If such defect is not promptly repaired by the owner, the water may be turned off until the repair has been made. If the defect is a leak and such leakage continues for more than three (3) days after such written notification, the property owner shall be charged a rate per day, as established by the city manager, after official publication, for each day thereafter that such leakage continues. (2007 Code § 44-168)

13-1A-13: CONNECTING CITY LINES TO PRIVATE SYSTEMS RESTRICTED:

   A.   Use Of Water From Sources Other Than City: All connections supplied with water from the city mains shall be supplied exclusively with such water and no connection shall be allowed with any other system drawing its supply from any other source, unless such connection is installed and maintained in accordance with the approval of the city manager, and no auxiliary or secondary suction pipe to any fire pump taking water from any other source will be permitted.

   B.   Double Check Valve System: Where such connection or duplicate system existed on February 9, 1959, the city manager may require the owner of the premises to install a modern double check valve system of the type generally known as the "factory mutual" fire service connection. Should the owner neglect or refuse to make the required changes within ten (10) days, the city supply shall be shut off. (2007 Code § 44-169)

ARTICLE B. WATER METERS

SECTION:

13-1B-1: Meters Required

13-1B-2: Meters Furnished By City Or Owner

13-1B-3: Unmeasured Flow Reducer Installed

13-1B-4: Location, Method Of Installation

13-1B-5: Remote Readers

13-1B-6: Services Larger Than Two Inches

13-1B-7: Installing Multiple Meters In Same Building

13-1B-8: Protecting Meter And Accessories From Damage

13-1B-9: Right To Repair Without Notice; Tampering Prohibited

13-1B-10: Check Valves On Water Heaters

13-1B-11: Accuracy, Testing

13-1B-12: Reading Meters