A Good Repair: All users of water services shall keep their service pipes and connections and other apparatus in good repair and protected from frost at their own expense. Except under the direction of the public works manager, and unless an encroachment permit has been obtained, no person shall be allowed to dig into the street for the purpose of laying, removing or repairing any service pipe. (1978 Code § 14-126; amd. 1996 Code)
B Quality Of Service Pipe: All service and other pipe used in conjunction with the water services of the city shall be of such material, quality, and specifications as the city council may from time to time by resolution provide, and shall be installed at such distances below ground as may be specified by regulations relating to the water department. All work, alterations, or extensions affecting water pipes shall be subject to the acceptance of the public works manager, and no connections with any water mains shall be made without first obtaining a permit therefor from the city. (1978 Code § 14-127A; amd. 1996 Code)