§ 51.18 SERVICE PIPES.
   (A)   (1)   The water service pipe extends from the public water main to, and includes the curb stop, which shall be located in a public street or an easement as directed by the Director of Public Works. The pipe, valves and fittings used for the service pipe shall be as specified or as provided by the village.
      (2)   The village may also make the tap to the water main.
      (3)   The permittee shall pay all costs of installing the service pipe, including material and services provided by the village.
      (4)   The village will not maintain the water service pipe.
   (B)   (1)   The building service pipe extends from the curb stop to the building and shall be installed by the user at his or her expense, using state licensed plumbers. The building service pipe shall be the same size and material as the water service pipe and shall be inspected by the Director of Public Works.
      (2)   Persons taking water must do so at their own expense and must keep the building service pipe in good repair, protect it from frost or damage in any other manner and prevent all waste of water.
      (3)   It shall be the duty of the user to maintain the building service pipe from the curb stop to the house. If the user fails to properly maintain the building service pipe, the Director of Public Works shall have the authority to enter onto to the property and provide maintenance on the next water bill for the cost of the maintenance on the next water bill or, at the direction of the Village Administrator, shut the water off until proper maintenance is completed.
   (C)   A separate water service pipe is required for every building or residence. Where a building contains more than one commercial or industrial user or where the building contains a combination of commercial or industrial and residential users, there shall be separate services for each use.
(1981 Code, § 6.07)