(a) Responsibilities Upon Damage to Main. A person who causes a service between the main and the curb cock to be broken or damaged shall be responsible for exposing the service line. Subsequently, repairs will be made by the Department of Public Service at the expense of the person causing such damage.
(b) Space for Meter Required. In roughing-in a plumbing job, sufficient space shall be provided for the required meter and the proper accessories for remote reading which shall be supplied and installed by the Department of Public Service. The property owner shall install a valve on the user's side of the meter.
(c) Cross Connections. No service pipe connected with the water supply shall be connected with pipes supplied with water from any other source.
(d) Restriction of Curb Stop Operation. Except in the case of an authorized plumber who is making repairs, only authorized personnel of the Department of Public Service may open or close curb stops or resilient wedge valves.
(e) Maintenance of Service Lines. The Department of Public Service is responsible for service lines from the main to the curb stop or to a private property line, whichever is least distant from the main line.
(f) Location of Curb Stop Valves. Curb stop valves shall be located in the area between curb and sidewalk on the side of the property facing the water main.
(g) Tap Charges. Tap charges shall be in accordance with regulations established by Council.
(h) Bypasses. A meter two inches or larger shall have a bypass installed around the meter, with a bypass valve sealed by the Department of Public Service. Any tampering with the bypass seal shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 1040.99.
(i) Meter Pits. The use of meter pits is discouraged and must be specifically approved by the Department of Public Service.
(Ord. 21-78. Passed 6-27-78.)