(A) All service pipes shall be cast iron, ductile iron or type "K" copper from the water main to the meter setting or curb stop. To provide a stable meter setting for outside residential meters, the outlet from the meter box shall be a minimum of three-quarter inch ID type "K" copper for horizontal distance of three feet. No service pipe shall be less than three-quarters of an inch ID.
(B) The Utility reserves the right to determine the placement of each service connection so that the curb stop or meter box will, as a general rule, be located between the present or proposed sidewalk and curb, or at any other location which, in the judgment of the Utility, shall provide a safer, more convenient or more satisfactory location for the curb stop or meter box.
(C) The customer at his or her own expense shall be responsible for construction of the service tap in the water main, the meter box, lid and yoke and the service line from the main to the premises served.
(D) At the customer's expense, the service connection in the water main and the service line from the water main to the property line shall be installed by a licensed bonded plumber, approved by the Utility Manager, in accordance with specifications of the Utility.
(E) The customer, at his or her own expense, shall install the meter box, lid and yoke at the property line all in accordance with specifications furnished by the Utility. The customer shall also at his or her own expense install the service line from the property line to the premises served. Type "K" copper is recommended for that use.
(F) All tap connections two inches ID and greater shall have plans and specifications submitted along with the application for approval by the Engineering Department.
(G) Service pipes, curb stop, service boxes, meter pits, stop and waste valves and other fixtures used in the installation of, repairs to or additions to service pipes shall be of a type and quality approved by the Utility. The material and supplies of any manufacturer, which are in accordance with the Utility's standards specifications, may be approved.
(H) As a general rule, water service shall not be furnished through a single service pipe to more than one property. Under unusual or exceptional conditions, the Utility may waive this rule if the circumstances require.
(I) If service has been installed prior to March 18, 1980, and is not in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and if water is being taken through a single curb stop to supply two or more premises, each customer benefitting from that arrangement shall be responsible for the payment of his or her own water bills and other legitimate charges.
(J) Any violation of this section with respect to either or any of those premises shall be deemed an ordinance violation as to all. The Utility may enforce compliance with this chapter by shutting off the supply of water to all; however, that action shall not be taken until the customer not in violation of this chapter has been given written notice and a reasonable opportunity to attach his or her service pipe, at his or her own expense to a separately controlled curb stop.
(K) A new service pipe between the distribution main and a building shall be run in a direct line whenever it is practicable and possible without bends and at a depth of not less than four and one-half feet.
(L) No pipe having joints shall be driven. Service pipes shall not be laid in the same trench with sewers or any other conduit unless written approval has been given by the Utilities Engineering Department.
(M) New service lines shall be connected directly to a water distribution main, which is immediately adjacent to the property requesting service. If an adequate distribution main is not available immediately adjacent to the property requesting service the property owner shall petition for a water main extension in accordance with § 51.36.
(1985 Code, § 36-9-2-14(l)) (Ord. 4-1980, passed 3-18-1980; Am. Ord. 32-2006, passed 9-19-2006)