§ 51.06. CONNECTIONS TO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM.

(A) Water connections; general. Water connections shall not be made unless:

(1) The water main extends across the total frontage of the lot to be served;

(2) The water main extends across the total frontage of the lot facing one street in the case of a corner lot; or

(3) The water main abuts the lot to be served.

(B) Tapping water mains; location; requisites.

(1) All connections to the Water Supply System shall be made by a state licensed contractor with the proper tools and equipment for performing connections to the Water Supply System's mains. All taps and connections to the water main shall be installed at the main.

(2) Before an owner, user or contractor installs a water service pipe, he or she shall obtain from the village the location for the making or connection of the water service pipe. The terminus of the water service pipe shall be located such that the water service pipe is installed to the water main in a straight line perpendicular to the water main, and there are no obstructions such as driveways, manholes, trees, fire hydrants or other obstacles.

(3) (a) Single corporation stops, or pipe saddles, will be used to supply service. Connection of water service pipes to the water main less than or equal to two inches in diameter shall be through a corporation stop approved by the village.

(b) Connection of water service pipes greater than two inches in diameter shall be through a pipe saddle approved by the village.

(c) On village-approved three-inch water service pipes, a four-inch connection at the water main and a four-inch valve shall be required. Approved water service pipes greater than or equal to four inches shall have the same size connection as the water service pipe.

(4) No permit holder shall turn water on or off at the corporation stop or curb stop to any water service pipe, except for testing and/or repairs upon written authorization of the village. No unauthorized person shall turn the water on or off at the corporation stop or curb stop.

(5) All service lines from the water main to the curb stop shall meet the requirements set forth in the Village Technical Standards.

(6) All holes or trenches dug in the public streets or roads shall be backfilled to a minimum of 95% density by thoroughly tamping Class 2 sand in layers not to exceed six inches. All excavated material shall be entirely removed from the street. Excavated material that is wet or otherwise unfit for backfill, shall be entirely removed and the backfilling done with suitable Class 2 sand hauled in for that purpose.

(7) Tunneling under streets is prohibited except by special permission of the state, county or local governmental agency having jurisdiction over the street. Open cuts shall be permitted in graveled streets with prior approval of the state, county or local governmental agency having jurisdiction over the street.

(8) Connections under hard surfaced paving, to the extent permitted by § 51.05(A)(2), shall be made only by jack and boring or directional drilling with the prior approval of the state, county or local governmental agency having jurisdiction over the street.

(9) When fire suppression is required, a separate line shall be encouraged. However, a single water line connection, sized for fire suppression requirements, with a “T” connection for domestic water can be permitted with approval of the Department of Public Works and Village Engineers.

(C) Service control valves; curb boxes.

(1) The user will provide and install a shut off valve in the form of a curb stop and curb box one foot outside of the outer sidewalk line, or as near the road right-of-way line as may be convenient.

(2) A curb stop meeting the requirements in the Village Technical Standards shall be installed on all one-inch, one and one-half-inch and two-inch water service pipes at a point as near the road right-of-way line as practical and permissible.

(3) Valves may be used for the larger size connections. The valves shall be approved by the village or its Engineer.

(4) A cast iron extension curb box of an approved type shall be centered over the curb stop so that it is readily accessible for turning on and off by village representatives. Curb boxes shall meet the requirements of the Village Technical Standards. The top of the curb box shall be so placed that it never is below the grade nor over three inches above grade and must be set on a foundation to prevent settlement. Curb boxes shall not be installed in any driveway, sidewalk or planter box unless approved by the village. Trees, shrubs and planting areas shall be located so as not to interfere with access to the curb box. If any curb box shall fail to meet the requirements of this subchapter, the village may, at its option, either:

(a) Correct the deficiency and recover all expenses thereof from the property owner; or

(b) Order the property owner to correct the deficiency at his or her expense.

(D) Water service pipe; installation requirements. Water service pipe connections shall be installed in accordance with state and local building regulations. Water service pipe connections shall also be installed in compliance with the following specifications:

(1) The connection of the Type K copper water service pipe to the corporation stop shall be made using an approved adapter fitting as specified in the Village Technical Standards;

(2) Water connections and water service pipes shall be installed in a separate trench from the sewer service. The water service pipe may not be placed in the same trench with the building drain. The water service pipe and the building sewer shall be at least ten feet apart;

(3) All water service pipes on either private or public property shall be laid on a solid bottom not less than five feet underground or below the established grade;

(4) The user shall continue the water service pipe connection from the water main to the curb stop and from the curb stop to the valve inside the building entirely at the user's expense;

(5) The water service pipe from the water main to the premises shall have an inside diameter no smaller than one inch. All water service pipes of two inches or less in diameter shall meet the requirements in the Village Technical Standards; other water service pipe materials must be approved by the village or its Engineer;

(6) The water service pipe shall be laid to provide for earth settlement and for contraction and expansion through arching or bending to form an expansion loop in the form of a half “S” bend and shall contain at least six inches of excess material to provide for settlement and flexibility;

(7) There shall be no joints from the corporation stop to the curb box and from the curb box to the meter unless commercial lengths are not available to allow for this provision (for example, because of excessive building setbacks). Pursuant to the Village Technical Standards, only compression fittings shall be used for connections in copper pipes. All other types of fittings are strictly prohibited;

(8) Plugged tees or other accessible outlets between the meter and the water main are prohibited. No connections or outlets shall be made in this line other than for sprinkler heads or fire fittings. It shall be unlawful for the user, or any employee or agent of the user, to make any connections on or use the sprinkler system for any other purpose or purposes other than for fire protection, and any other use thereof shall be and constitute a violation of this chapter and also the general ordinances of the village; and

(9) The maintenance of any water service pipe from the water main to and including the curb stop shall be the responsibility of, and shall be made at the expense of, the village. The maintenance of any water service pipe from the curb stop to the meter shall be the responsibility of, and shall be made at the expense of, the owner whose premises are served by the water service pipe.

(E) Completion of work; inspection required.

(1) Upon completion of any new water service pipe installation or repairs thereto, it shall be the duty of the holder of the permit to obtain all necessary approvals by the village and the Livingston County Building Department before covering same.

(2) The service trench shall not be covered or backfilled until the tap has been completed and the village and Livingston County Building Department have approved their respective portions of the installation. Clean earth or sand shall be carefully tamped every one foot above the top of the water service pipe. This material shall be carefully backfilled and compacted with proper tools. The use of clay for the purpose is prohibited.

(3) If any building drainage, plumbing system or part thereof which is installed, altered or repaired is covered, it shall be uncovered for inspection after notice to uncover the work has been issued either by the village or the Livingston County Building Department.

(4) A separate ball valve must be placed on the water service pipe just inside the building wall and also just after the meter so that the water may be turned off and drained from the water service pipe in the event of accident or in order to make repairs. The valves must be approved by the village.

(F) Repair.

(1) Repair of the water service pipe from the water main to and including the curb stop shall be the responsibility of the village. Repair of the water service pipe from the curb stop to the meter shall be the responsibility of the owner of the premises.

(2) Any plumber called upon by the owner to shut off water and drain pipes in any premise shall do so inside the building only.

(3) Persons taking water must keep their water service pipe and their meter protected from frost and hot water at their own expense. When the water service pipe or meter is damaged by frost or hot water, the water service pipe shall be repaired by a licensed plumber, to be employed and paid for by the owner. The water meter shall be repaired by the owner at the owner's expense.

(Ord. 69, passed 10-24-2005; Ord. 79, passed 2-25-2008) Penalty, see § 51.99