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Applications for taps two inches (2") or smaller, involving property outside the City corporate limits, shall be accompanied by a tap permit issued by the political subdivision in which the property is located. No building permit will be issued until the appropriate utility taps are purchased.
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.
Water mains sixteen inches (16") in size or larger are considered trunk mains and are not to be tapped for water service, except when approved by the Division of Engineering Services or the Director after an engineering study of the affected part of the distribution system.
It is the Customer's responsibility to determine the water service size needed to adequately provide for fire and domestic service. A flow test is recommended per these Rules and Regulations, to determine the available flow and pressure of the water system.
A. Services two inches (2") and smaller shall be type "K" soft copper. No other type of material such as iron, steel, galvanized iron, or plastic shall be used from the curb stop or control valve to, and including, the meter setting.
B. Services larger than two inches (2") shall be ductile cast iron. All ductile cast iron and fittings shall conform to Division of Engineering Services specifications. No other type of material shall be used from the public water main to, and including, the meter setting.
C. Existing services of less than one inch (1") and/or of material other than type "K" soft copper shall not be used for connecting a new or rehabilitated structure or site to the water supply. A new one inch (1") tap shall be purchased. At the time the replacement tap is made, the existing tap shall be Killed.
A. Only the Division of Water Distribution is permitted to make repairs to the tap or tap branch. When deemed advisable by the Division, the entire tap branch shall be replaced.
B. Repairs to the tap and tap branch two inches (2") and smaller in size within the City's service territory shall be assumed by the Division of Water Distribution. Outside the City's service territory the Division of Water Distribution shall perform the repairs at the cost of the political subdivision that owns the distribution system. However, when the repairs are made necessary because of actions by or for the Owner of property, said Owner shall pay the full cost thereof.
C. Where the tap and tap branch is damaged by a contractor or other utility, the full cost of repairs shall be borne by the party responsible for the damage.
D. The total cost of repairs of services larger than two inches (2") in size shall be borne by the property Owner.
E. The Division of Water Distribution may require Owners of Split services to purchase a conventional tap in instances where this type of service becomes a source of problem and dispute. These taps will be replaced at cost to the Customer, but not to exceed the standard tap charge. Any repairs between the King box, or principal turn off and the Branch, will be a joint responsibility of all the involved Customers.
F. Where the Division of Water Distribution determines that it is more economical to replace than repair a substandard tap and tap branch (smaller than a one inch (1") in size), the Owner will be notified, if practical, and be required to have a standard tap and tap branch installed in accordance with the schedule of charges for such work. The minimum standard tap size shall be one inch (1").
A. When it is not applicable or not feasible, as determined by the Division of Engineering Services, to construct a water service main in the street in front of a Premise, water service may be obtained from other water service mains twelve inches (12") and less in size on a temporary basis at the Customer's own full expense. This type of service is known as an accommodation tap.
B. Before application for a temporary water service (including accommodation tap) may be granted, the applicant shall execute an agreement approved by the Director. The Waiver of Assessment Agreement shall be recorded with the County Recorder with a copy on file with the Division of Engineering Services and the Division of Utilities Administration. At a minimum, this agreement shall contain the following provisions:
1. The service shall be installed in accordance with instructions from the Division of Engineering Services. Only the Premises stipulated in the agreement shall be served.
2. Temporary water service pipe shall be laid in the public right-of-way whenever possible or in recorded permanent easements only. Water service will be discontinued whenever the status of permanent easements is changed.
3. When a water service main is constructed in the street in front of the Premises serviced by the temporary service, the temporary service may be discontinued and a connection made to the new water service main within ninety (90) days. Costs to discontinue (e.g. Kill) and re-connect shall be paid by the Owner.
4. If a water service main is petitioned for, all eligible Premises served by temporary service shall be counted as signers of the petition; the Customer receiving the temporary service agreeing before-hand to sign and support such petitions for water service mains.
A. Installation work on Customer's Branches shall be in accordance with the best journeyman practice and these Rules and Regulations and ordinances of the City.
B. The Customer's Branch shall be without joints to a point one foot (1') outside the property line using copper tubing. The pipe shall have a constant internal diameter from the tap through and including the locking ball valve. The pipe shall have a full waterway throughout, equal to the inside diameter of the pipe. Pipe ends shall be reamed to remove any obstruction to the flow of water. Where joints are needed, they shall be of the flare type only. Any exception requires the written approval from the Division of Water Distribution.
C. Where two incompatible metals are used in a service, a dielectric union between said metals shall be required.
All service pipe outside buildings, from the water Main to the meter, shall have a minimum cover of four feet (4') for pipe smaller than four inches (4") and a minimum cover of five feet (5') for pipe four inches (4") and larger. The cover shall be of earth and/or granular material. Service Lines in crawl spaces and unheated buildings shall be insulated from the point the Service Line starts an incline from this cover to the floor material where the meter setting is installed. The use of heat tape or similar products shall not be allowed.
A. The Customer's Branch shall be installed in a direct line from the house to the street, and at right angles to the street. The Service Line shall enter the structure at a point on the foundation wall closest to the tap. If the Branch enters the building from the side, it shall be installed at right angles to the street and no further than three feet (3') from the building. If local conditions do not permit, a deviation may be permitted; however, the location must be approved in writing by the Department. The Customer's Branch shall not be laid closer than ten feet (10') from a leach field/Septic system, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, nor closer than four feet (4') to any drain, gas line or other underground facility for the entire length of the Branch line.
B. At least one foot (1') of the Customer's Branch pipe shall extend above ground beyond the point where the curb box is set which is one foot (1') toward the water main from the property line.
C. The Customer's Branch must be in place before the Division of Water Distribution will install the tap branch. The Owner, Customer or representative shall notify the Division of Water Distribution that the Customer's Branch is in place. The priority of the tap installation will be as of the date and time of approval of the Customer's Branch.
D. The Customer's Branch shall be so valved and/or controlled that after it is connected to the tap branch, the curb stop valve could be left open. The Department will not be held responsible for any damages which occur due to improperly installed Customer Branches.
E. Water mains will be tapped before building construction (pre-tapped) when, in the opinion of the Division of Water Distribution, savings in time and construction expenses or hazards will be the result. Procedures, rules and authority shall be established by the Division of Water Distribution.
F. On corner lots, the Customer shall contact the Division of Water Distribution to determine in which direction to install the Customer's Branch. It is the intent of the Division to require the tap to be made from the direction of the shortest distance from the water main.
G. Taps that are not located in accordance with this section will result in any additional costs necessitated by the improper placement being assessed to the builder.
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