(A) There shall be no branches or connections off the pipe connecting the supply main with the meter.
(B) In the event that the consumer has a suitable place for a meter on his or her premises, the pipe extension to the meter shall be constructed of the same materials as the connection and shall be laid at a sufficient depth to prevent freezing.
(C) The water extension pipe shall be provided with a valve close to and on the connection side of the meter. This valve shall be round way, and shall be either of the gate type with operating wheel or of the inverted ground key type with tee handle or lever.
(D) In extension installations where the building does not have a basement, there shall be, in addition to the valve at the meter, a round way inverted ground key stop and waste valve with box and operating rod in the ground below the frost line.
(E) No part of the water main, connection, or extension between the Saginaw Branch Line and the meter shall be covered until inspected and approved by the Superintendent or the Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance and Service, who shall be notified when such construction is ready for inspection. A written permit from the City Engineer must be obtained.
(F) Failure to obtain the permit shall result in the permit fee being doubled.
(G) Failure to obtain the required inspection for approval of the work shall result in a fine, approved by City Council and available in the Engineering Office.
(Prior Code, § 52.54) (Ord. D-1010, passed 12-13-1971, effective 12-23-1971)