(a) The customer's branch shall be installed in a direct line from the location of the existing or proposed curb valve to the house, and at right angles to the street when lateral adjustments are needed. If the branch enters the building from the side, it shall be installed at right angles to the street and no further than three (3) feet from the building. If local conditions do not permit, a deviation may be permitted; however, the location must be approved by the Director of Utilities. The customer's branch shall not be laid closer than four (4) feet to any drain, gas line, or other underground facility.
(b) A minimum of six (6) inches of the customer's service line pipe shall extend beyond the point where the curb box is set.
(c) The customer's branch must be properly marked, and approved by the Engineering Department and the Utilities Department before the Water Distribution Sub-Department shall install the service connection. The owner and/or the customer or his representative shall notify the Division of Water at the time that the application for the tap is made, that the customer's branch is properly marked. The priority of the tap installation will be as of the date the application is approved and permitting fees are paid to the City by applicant.
(d) The customer's branch shall be valved and/or controlled as such that after it is connected to the city-owned service connection, the curb stop valve can be left open. If, for any reason whatsoever, the curb stop valve cannot be left open without the loss of water, the owner and/or customer must rectify the situation and pay the established charge for turn on of water before service to premises will be started.
(Ord. 151-23. Passed 7-17-23.)