All gas service connections made to the gas mains of the distribution system of the city shall be substantially as follows.
(A) The connection at the main shall consist of a valved service tee for three-fourth inch ID field pipe. Valve tees shall be welded in a workmanlike manner to the main. The connection with the service tee shall be made with a black iron street ell, nipple and insulated union. Service lines shall consist of three-fourth inch black iron pipe, coated and wrapped to protect it against corrosion, which shall be laid approximately 18 inches below the ground surface approximately one foot at or near the building to be serviced and fitted with a three-fourth inch black iron stop cock. Prior to drilling the main for gas service, the aforementioned service line shall be tested at 100 pounds pressure. The regulator and meters shall be capable of handling a sufficient volume of gas to serve the needs of the customer. All materials and construction procedure shall conform to the latest standards of the American Gas Association.
(B) Wherever it is necessary for service lines to cross under high-type pavements, the service line shall be installed by boring or jacking the service line through underneath the pavement from a point three feet outside of the pavement to three feet beyond the edge of the payment.
(C) All lines and fittings shall be capable of withstanding a working pressure of not less than 125 pounds per square inch and shall be so rated by the manufacturer. One fitting of the meter swivel shall be insulated.
(D) Service connections, where the gas consumption will be in excess of the capacity of the above specifications, shall be made in the manner specified by the engineer or Superintendent.
(1975 Code, § 17.13) (Ord. 280, passed 2-15-1955)