§ 52.05 TAP FEE: GOVERNMENTAL AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
   (A)   A tap charge shall be collected from each customer prior to connection to the water system, in an amount equal to the cost of labor and material necessary for tapping the main and installation of service from the main to the curb stop, and the cost of furnishing and installing a suitable water meter, as set forth in the Fee Schedule, Chapter 98. These rates are effective on the first full billing after adoption of Ord. 1340.
   (B)   The responsibility for making the tap and the costs associated therewith shall be borne by the owner in accordance with the standards established below in division (C). All taps to be done by a registered licensed contractor.
   (C)   Standards.
      (1)   All taps will be made using tapping saddles. No direct taps will be allowed on any water main. No taps less than 1 inch.
      (2)   Copper to be used from the corp. to the curb stop, 2 inch and under. Over 2 inch will be ductile iron.
      (3)   The Water Department will inspect before the site is covered up.
(1992 Code, § 9-47) (Ord. 554, § 1(e), passed - -1980; Am. Ord. 1050, passed 9-26-2000; Am. Ord. 1060, passed 12-19-2000; Am. Ord. 1176, passed 8-28-2007; Am. Ord. 1240, passed 4-26-2011; Am. Ord. 1340, passed 12-29-2016)