(A) All water service pipe on either public or private property shall be laid on a solid bottom not less than five feet below the established grade. Service pipe laid in the same trench with sewer shall be at least three feet distant from the sewer horizontally, and if the sewer is laid at a greater depth, shall be shelved into the bank to a solid bottom.
(B) All water service pipe, on either public or private property, shall be of type “K” copper or approved equal by the Village Manager, not less than 3/4 inch in diameter extending from the main to the meter. All stop or service cocks shall be at least 3/4 inch extra heavy round way stops placed outside of the property line. The stop box shall be so placed that the cover is not below grade and must be set on a firm foundation to prevent settlement.
(C) A separate stop and waste cock, or valve and waste, shall be placed on the water pipe just inside the building wall so that the water may be turned off and drained from the top pipe in case of accident, or in order to make repairs. A valve shall also be installed on the house side of the meter.
(D) The water service pipe from the main to the curb stop, and also curb stop and the curb box will be provided in place by the village under the fee for water permits hereinafter provided. Water service pipe from the curb stop to the building on private property shall be installed and maintained by the owner of the premises. If the owner fails, after due notice, to maintain such service, the village is hereby authorized to turn off the water at the curb stop.
(E) The owner or his agent shall not interfere with the water service pipe installed by the village in any way and shall not be permitted to turn on or off the water at the curb stop for any reason. Any person called upon to shut off water and drain pipes in any premises shall do so inside the building only.
(Ord. 18.04, passed 10-23-78)