(A) All buried valves shall be provided with adjustable valve boxes approximately five inches in diameter with a minimum thickness of 3/16 inch and constructed so that the removable cover will not be thrown out by travel over it.
(B) All valve boxes shall be cast iron, extension type with slide or screw type adjustment to permit movement of the top section without transmitting forces onto the valve body.
(C) The valve box shall rest on brick or masonry units and be centered over the valve, and the top of the section shall be approximately on line with nut at top of valve stem. The entire assembly shall be plumb.
(D) Covers for valve boxes on water service valves shall be marked "WATER."
(Ord. 2002-5-1, passed 5-14-02)