(a) Only authorized employees of the Division of Water are permitted to make repairs to the tap or service connection. When deemed advisable by the Division of Water, the entire service connection will be replaced.
(b) Repairs to the tap and service connection two inches and smaller in size in all areas served directly by the Division of Water shall be assumed by the Division of Water unless the repairs are made necessary because of work done by, or for, the owner, in which case he shall pay the full cost thereof.
(c) Where the tap and service connection is damaged by a contractor or other utility, the full cost of repairs shall be charged to those responsible for the damage.
(d) The total cost of repairs of services four inches or larger in all areas is borne by the owner.
(e) Where the Division of Water determines that it is more economical to replace than repair a substandard tap and service connection (smaller than one inch in size) the owner may be notified, if practical, and be permitted to have a standard tap and service connection installed in accordance with the schedule of charges for such work, as stated in Section 911.405.
(Ord. 167-96. Passed 9-16-96.)