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NW��r� pa Ufliif es and Service Lines Rules and Ctions _._. __._.________.t require its demolition at the customer's expense after giving a ninety (90) day notice. Water service may be discontinued prior to ninety (90) days as described herein, Section VIII. - DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE. It is the customer's responsibility to notify the Utility prior to any modifications of the customer's utility facilities. When service connections are made as a part of the initial installation of "on site" mains by a developer's plumber, or when service connections are made to existing mains by the developer's plumber, the Utility will allow such connections provided the developer and their plumber abide by the Utility's requirements as herein described and specifications determined by the Utility's engineering department. The developer shall guarantee in writing their work for a period of not less than three (3) years. Specifications for sewer service lines shall conform to the Municipal Building Code and City Engineering Department Standards. Customers desiring to install or to make modifications to their sewer service facilities should contact the City engineering department. B. Installation Requirements 1. Size and Material The minimum inside diameter of all newly laid service lines shall be one inch. Nonmetallic, lead or galvanized steel pipe are prohibited whether on public or private property. Service lines shall be ductile cast iron or Type K copper from the main to the front of the building. The water line shall have one (1) foot extra length, or waviness, to allow for ground movement. 2. Location The Utility reserves the right to determine the location or to order relocation of water service lines and appurtenances if noncompliant with these Rules. Each premise to be served shall have a separate water service line. However, two lines for adjacent properties may be run in the same trench provided they are at least four (4) feet apart. Water service lines shall, where possible, run straight and perpendicular to the long axis of the main. Lines shall be at least ten (10) feet horizontally from any sanitary sewer line, and at least one (1) foot above the sewer line if they cross. The water line shall have a minimum earth cover of five (5) feet and a maximum of six (6) feet. Backfill and tamping shall conform to AWWA specifications and the Municipal Code. Service lines may not be placed under driveways or parking lots where possible. Leaks on such lines will not be covered by the water service fund. Residential service lines shall be located approximately four (4) feet laterally from the side property line on either side of the parcel unless M