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.