A. Threaded valves shall be provided on both the inlet and outlet sides of the meter and as close thereto as possible, in accordance with the Division of Water Distribution standards. These valves, which must be installed at the Owner's expense, shall be as follows:
1. For services up to and including two inches (2") - The valve on the inlet side shall be the locking type ball valve as specified in these Rules and Regulations. The valve on the outlet side shall be a ball type valve. The valves shall be the same diameter as the service pipe which, in the case of the smallest service, is required to be one inch (1"). For meters that are smaller than one and one-half inches (1 1/2 "), tail-pieces and/or bushings shall be installed at the inlet valve before the meter will be set. Only brass valves and bushings shall be used in the meter setting.
2. For services over two inches (2") - The valve on the inlet and outlet side shall be of the gate type; either resilient seat or double disc with non-rising stem, wheel handle and brass or cast-iron body, suitable for working pressures up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds. The valve shall be the same diameter as the service pipe. Dresser couplings shall be required on all settings of two inches (2") and larger before the meter will be installed.
B. Meters are required to be set with the register in a horizontal position at a point on the incoming service pipe as close as possible to the point of entry through the building or foundation wall on the inside of the building. In buildings without basements, the meter shall be set in a utility room or kitchen located adjacent to an outside door. Approved prints are on file at the Department for both types of settings.
C. Such settings shall at all times have unobstructed, reasonable and safe access for the purpose of reading and servicing the meter. Under no condition shall a meter be placed under a sink, in a closet, a crawl space, or a secluded location.
D. A specially designed protected enclosure, removable by the Department without removing screws, bolts, or latches may be placed over a meter in an unprotected position.
E. The Department shall not be responsible for damage to floor coverings which are placed in such manner that it is necessary to walk over them to read or service a meter.
F. Meters may be placed in an attached garage, if heated; otherwise, meters must be placed in insulated enclosures of a design approved by the Division of Water Distribution to prevent freezing.
G. No one shall be permitted to install anything other than brass meter connections approved by the Division of Water Distribution.
H. Where a building is located more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from the property line, the meter shall be located in a vault or meter box. This box or vault shall be of a type similar and equal to Ford or Mueller meter boxes in use on small services. Plans for vaults or boxes for meter settings are on file at the office of the Division of Water Distribution and shall be constructed as shown. No obstruction shall be placed at any time on the cover of such vaults or boxes, and the covers shall be kept free from snow and ice. The vault cover shall be as specified on the Division of Water Distribution print. These vaults shall be maintained in a manner so that the meter may be read and serviced by the Division of Water Distribution.
I. A drain with sufficient capacity to carry off all water that can leak from a meter or meter setting, or seep into the vault due to a high water table, is required to be installed in such a manner that damage to the property and/or furnishings from such leaks is prevented. The Department is not responsible for damage caused by water leaking from a meter or meter setting.
J. Water service will not be provided to Premises until the requirements of this section are complied with, regardless of the extent of corrective alterations needed.