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Municl al Utilities and Service Lines Rules and' 4 t onss, otherwise approved by the Utility. Standard drawings of service line and tap installation are available at the Utility engineering department. 3. Licensed &, Bonded Plumber Re c vuired Any customer wishing to install a service line or tap into a main shall, at their own expense, hire a licensed bonded plumber. The plumber shall act as the customer's agent in such contacts with the Utility. The plumber shall guarantee new service lines for at least three (3) years from the service start date. The Utility and local plumbing inspector reserve the right to inspect each line for proper material, depth, and workmanship prior to backfill. Detailed As -Built must be provided by plumber prior to start of service. 4. rl St�r& Valves and Boas, Each service line shall have an operable valve for the purpose of turning water on and off at the premises served. The valve should be accompanied by an approved box. The top of the box shall be set level with the grade of the surrounding street, sidewalk, or ground. The curb stop valve and box shall be located in the uncovered ground adjacent to the curb and shall be in front of the structure served. In the event a sidewalk abuts directly to the curb, the curb valve and box should be located as close as possible to the curb, but not in the street or beyond the easement or public right of way. For streets with no curbs or with no sidewalks, two (2) feet beyond the edge of the street shoulder shall be interpreted as the curb. Curb valves should not be installed more than 2 feet back of the street. There should not be any obstruction within a one and one half (1 1/2) foot radius of each stop box that would inhibit valve operation. For new service lines four inches (4") and larger, the stop valve and box must be located in the street within one (1) foot of the main. The stop box must be per Utility engineering specifications so as to allow for future height adjustments due to street work. In no event shall any service stop be placed in any vault underneath the sidewalk. No person other than an authorized representative of the Utility or a plumber with the Utility's permission shall operate this valve. Utility personnel will not open or close valves for irrigation lines except for emergency shut -offs and only if the valve is accessible and functional.