(A) Location of pipe. The connections from the water main to the service cock shall be placed at least 5 feet below the level of the ground and shall be of lead or copper material. The pipe shall be so laid that it shall be at least 1 foot longer than if laid straight and placed in such manner as to prevent rupture or breakage from settling of the ground.
Diameter of Pipe Weight per Lineal Foot
5/8 inch 3 pounds
3/4 inch 3-1/2 pounds
(B) Joints. All lead pipe and all lead connections shall have wiped joints.
(C) Stopcocks.
(1) A stopcock, to be known as the “service cock,” shall be inserted in each connection at a convenient joint in the street, alley, public ground or place through which such connection passes, and whenever there are curb lines established, the service cock shall be placed not less than 1 foot nor more than 3 feet inside of such curb line with a cast iron stop box to grade. In all cases it shall be located under the direction of the Director of Public Works, and a record of the exact location thereof shall be kept.
(2) There shall be a stop and waste cock attached to every supply pipe at the point where it enters any building in such manner as to permit the water to be shut off in cold or freezing weather and the pipes to be emptied.
(3) All stopcocks used in connection with the waterworks system or plant shall be “round way” and made of good brass and shall be of a quality known as “standard.” They shall be strong enough to stand a pressure of 300 pounds per square inch.
(1997 Code, § 8.19) (Ord. 68-13, passed 10-24-1968)