(A) General. The minimum size of service lines shall be a pipe size of one inch inside diameter.
(B) Copper service pipe.
(1) For connections to mains where service lines are less than three inches in diameter, copper pipe, soft temper, Type K meeting the requirements of A.S.T.M. B88 standards shall be required.
(2) The maximum size of a tap in the main shall not exceed one-fourth the nominal inside diameter of the main. Where multiple taps are required due to tap size limitations, the taps shall be made a minimum of 12 inches apart.
(3) A tapping saddle is required at each point of connection to the main. The service saddle shall be a nylon-coated, double strap (stainless steel) manufactured by Smith-Blair Clamp and Coupling Products, Product 317 or approved equal.
(4) The corporation stop shall be a ball style valve manufactured by A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company, series 4701B or approved equal.
(5) The curb stop shall be a ball style valve manufactured by A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company, series 6100 or approved equal.
(C) Ductile iron service pipe. For connections to mains where service lines are three inches or greater in diameter, ductile iron pipe, Class 52 meeting all of the requirements of § 57.061 shall be provided. The connection to the main shall be by providing the appropriate manufactured and cutting-in fittings for the service line in the main where at all possible. Where, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, disruption of the existing main is not advisable, a tapping valve inserted under system pressure will be required.
(Ord. 07-57, passed 12-17-2007)