(A) (1) No person shall be permitted to do any of the following, on public or private premises, unless that person is a licensed plumber:
(a) Make any connection with any water main,
(b) Insert any fixture, hydrant, or attachment which allows water to be taken from a line into any service line, or
(c) Change, alter or enlarge any opening or attachment to any main or service line.
(2) No plumber or other person shall make any opening or any extra attachment into a water mains without first notifying the Superintendent of the Waterworks. The Superintendent of the Waterworks or his designee shall personally supervise the making of the opening. No attachment of a service pipe or other fixture shall be made to the mains except under the direction of the Superintendent or his designee. No attachment to or opening of a water main shall be covered until approved by the Superintendent or his designee.
('74 Code, § 50.10)
(B) When it is necessary to cross over or enter upon the property of another for the installation or repair of water service lines, the user requesting the installation or repair, shall obtain the necessary easements or consents authorizing the installation and maintenance of the piping or equipment that may be necessary or convenient for the supplying of water service. ('74 Code, § 50.23)
(C) When a street opening or closing is required, the customer or a person lawfully designated by him or her, shall obtain all necessary permits prior to such opening or closing.
(Ord. 1357, passed 4-1-46; Am. Ord. 98-5, passed 4-13-98) Penalty, see § 10.99