(A) Tapping water mains. No person, except an employee of the village or its duly authorized agents, shall be permitted to tap or make any connection with the mains or distribution lines of the village. Where a water main is in the street right-of-way, the service line will be extended from the main to the property line.
(B) Broken services. Any 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, the Water Department at the expense of the person causing said damage will make repairs.
(C) Outside meter settings. Outside meter settings (meter pits or vaults) are preferred by the village and shall be installed whenever possible. Inside settings shall only be installed as per § 51.06(B) when no other option is feasible.
(D) Inside meter settings. In roughing in a plumbing job, sufficient space shall be provided for the required meter. The property owner shall install a valve on the user’s side of the meter.
(E) Cross-connections not permitted. No service pipe connected with the water system of the village shall be connected with pipes supplied with water from any other source.
(F) Operation of curb stops or gate valves. Only authorized personnel of the village shall be permitted to open or close curb stops or gate valves. The only exception shall be an authorized plumber who is making repairs.
(G) Theft of water service. Anyone who has committed theft of water service shall be penalized according to the provisions of this chapter and/or under R.C. §§ 2913.01, 4905.03, 4933.19, and 4933.22.
(Ord. 24-05, passed 3-4-2024) Penalty, see § 51.99