(A) Depth; protection from freezing. All surface pipe from the curb box to the building shall be laid not less than four and one-half feet below the surface of the ground. In all cases, service lines must be so protected as to prevent rupture from freezing.
(B) Distance from sewer. All water service lines shall be installed so as to be at least five feet away from sewer lines unless this distance is impractical, in which case the plumber shall obtain from the Plumbing Inspector, a written waiver of the requirement.
(C) Material; within building. Service pipes shall consist of the following:
(1) From the meter or valve within the building to the curb stop shall not be less than three-quarter inch outside diameter copper-type K pipe, cast iron pipe, 150 psi DR18 C-900 polyvinyl chloride pipe or not less than one-inch outside diameter 200 psi SDR9 polyethylene pipe; and
(2) From the meter or valve within the building shall be brass pipe, copper pipe, galvanized iron pipe, galvanized steel pipe, or PEX polyethylene pipe, which must meet ASTM Standard F876/877.
(Prior Code, § 150.081) (Ord. 1678, passed 12-11-2000)