A. Domestic services two inches (2") and smaller
1. The tap and tap branch in sizes one inch (1"), one and one-half inch (1 1/2"), and two inches (2") shall be installed only by the Department. Installation will be made only after the Customer's Branch has been installed, stubbed one foot (1') beyond property line and properly marked, and the Department has been notified as required. No tap, new or replacement, smaller than one inch (1") shall be installed. In order for the tap to be made, the address of the property must be clearly displayed on the street side of the structure. Work performed by the Department may include excavation, making the tap, installing the corporation stop, laying the water service to the property line, installing the curb stop and curb box, backfilling, compaction, and site restoration.
2. Fire Lines - The tap and tap branch in sizes one inch (1"), one and one-half inches (1 ½"), and two inches (2") shall be installed only by the Division of Water Distribution. Installation will be made only after the Customer's branch has been installed to within 5 feet (5') of the tap, the Department has been notified as required, and the Customer has excavated for the tap. Work performed by the Division of Water Distribution shall include making the tap, installing the corporation stop, installing up to five feet (5') of copper, and installing the curb stop and curb box. Excavation, backfill, compaction, and restoration shall be the responsibility of the Customer.
3. When a single tap is used to service more than one unit and individual meters are required, each of the services taken off the water main tap shall have a curb box turn off located within ten feet (10') of the water main service turn off. In cases where more than three (3) services are being split off, these curb box locations may be relocated pending approval of the Division of Water Distribution. In order to request approval, a full set of plans showing the individual units and the exact locations of their curb boxes shall be submitted to the Division of Water Distribution prior to construction of the project.
4. Multiple taps shall not be allowed on a single property and Splits between adjacent properties shall not be allowed without the specific permission of the Director .
5. A locking-type ball valve, as approved by the Division of Water Distribution, shall be installed at the service side (street side) of the meter as close as possible to the point where the line passes through the foundation wall. The Division of Water Distribution will install a lock or seal on the valve in the off position prior to the installation of the tap. This valve shall not be opened until the meter is set. Until such time as the meter is set the curb stop will remain in the off position.
6. Removal of the lock or seal, removal of the valve once locked, or any other incidents of noncompliance with the above regulation may result in a service charge for tampering with the Division of Water Distribution property in addition to other remedies for tampering. In addition, the Customer may be backbilled at three (3) times the minimum rate for the size service installed to the date the tap was made.
B. Domestic services four inches (4") and larger
1. Existing, active public water mains and existing, active fire lines or branches off fire lines - The property Owner shall be responsible for installation of the service from the public main to the point of application. The Department will furnish the tapping sleeve and valve for public water mains up to and including twelve inches (12"). Only the Division of Water Distribution shall install the tapping sleeve and valve. Installation will be made only after the Division of Water Distribution has been notified as required, and the Customer has excavated for the tap. Work performed by the Department may include making the tap, and installing the tapping sleeve and valve. Excavation, backfill, valve box, compaction, and restoration shall be the responsibility of the Customer.
2. Where a new public water main or new fire line has been installed and tees with valves, four inches (4") and larger, have been designed and installed to serve the property, the Customer's licensed contractor may connect the new pipe to the valve and install the large domestic service to the building. Excavation, backfill, valve box, compaction, and restoration shall be the responsibility of the Customer. The Customer shall apply for Utility Services pursuant to the TMC and these Rules and Regulations.
3. Termination of underground construction of the service will be at the first joint above the floor line. The Customer will be responsible for construction to this joint.
4. Customer shall notify the Department at least three (3) days prior to starting construction to schedule inspection. Any underground work completed without being inspected or without the Department previously being notified, shall be subject to complete exposure or any checks which the Department may deem necessary before water is furnished through the service.
C. Fire Protection Services
1. Where a new public water main has been installed in a public right-of-way and tees with valves have been designed and installed to serve the property, the Customer may connect the new pipe to the valve and install the fire line to and within the property. Excavation, backfill, valve box, compaction, and restoration shall be the responsibility of the Customer's. The Customer shall apply for Utility Services pursuant to the TMC and these Rules and Regulations.
2. Where a new or existing public water main has been installed in a public right-of-way but tees with valves have not been provided, the property Owner shall be responsible for installation of the fire line from the public water main to and within the property. The Division of Water Distribution will furnish the tapping sleeve and valve for fire lines up to and including twelve inches (12"). Only the Division of Water Distribution shall install the tapping sleeve and valve. Installation will be made only after the Division of Water Distribution has been notified as required, and the Customer has excavated for the tap. Work performed by the Division of Water Distribution shall include making the tap, and installing the tapping sleeve and valve. Excavation, backfill, valve box, compaction, and restoration shall be the responsibility of the Customer.
3. Inspection of fire services shall be in accordance with Chapter 202 of these Rules and Regulations.
D. Branches for Fire Protection Services Off Private Fire Lines
1. Where tees with valves have been designed and previously installed to serve buildings within the property, the Customer may connect the new pipe to the valve and install the branch fire line to the building. Excavation, backfill, valve box, compaction and restoration shall be the responsibility of the Customer.
2. Where tees with valves have not been designed and previously installed to serve buildings within the property, the property Owner shall be responsible for installation of the branch fire line to the building. The Division of Water Distribution will furnish the tapping sleeve and valve for fire lines up to and including twelve inches (12"). Only the Division of Water Distribution shall install the tapping sleeve and valve. Installation will be made only after the Division of Water Distribution has been notified as required, and the Customer has excavated for the tap. Work performed by the Division of Water Distribution shall include making the tap, and installing the tapping sleeve and valve. Excavation, backfill, valve box, compaction and restoration shall be the responsibility of the Customer. If the property Owner desires, the fire line may be turned off at the connection to the public water main and tees with valves may be installed by the Customer off the private fire line. Excavation, backfill, compaction and restoration shall be the responsibility of the Customer.
3. Inspection of fire services shall be in accordance with Chapter 202 of these Rules and Regulations.
E. Taps twelve inches (12") and smaller, on water mains larger than twelve inches (12"), will be performed by the Division of Water Distribution; however, the tapping sleeve and valve shall be provided by the property Owner. Taps larger than twelve inches (12") may be installed by Customer using a City approved contractor.
F. The Department reserves the right to impose, in addition to all other usage charges, an access charge to all properties with access to a water main.