(a) Installation. All service pipes from the curb to the premises to be served shall be installed by and at the cost of the owner of the property to be served or the applicant for the service. Such installation shall be under the supervision of the Superintendent of Public Works.
(b) Specifications. All water service pipes from the main to the meter shall be not less than three-fourths of an inch in size. Only extra-strong lead or extra-strong heavy copper alloy pipes shall be used to connect the meter with the mains. All fittings and connections shall be uniform and shall comply with the specifications established by Council.
All service pipes shall be buried at least four and one-half feet deep in the ground.
(c) Repairs. All repairs on service pipes from the mains, and on the plumbing system of the building, shall be made by and at the expense of the owner of the premises served.
The City may, in the case of an emergency, repair any service pipe, and the cost of such repair work shall be repaid to the City by the owner of the premises served.
(d) Excavations. Excavations for installing or repairing service pipes shall be made in compliance with the ordinance provisions relating to making excavations in streets.
(e) Shut-off Boxes. Shut-off boxes or service boxes shall be placed on every service pipe and shall be located between the curb line and the sidewalk line where this is practical. Such boxes shall be so located as to be easily accessible and shall be protected from frost.
(1942 Code Chap. XLIII, Art. II)