§ 165-9. Service lines.

A. 

A "service line" will be defined as having an inside diameter of four inches or less.

B. 

No street or public place shall be opened by any person for the purpose of making a connection with the main or for the laying of water pipes or fixtures unless permission shall have been granted by the authority having jurisdiction therein. The Village Water Department must have two workday's notice prior to the start of any work.

C. 

Whenever any street or public place shall have been opened for the purpose of making a connection with the mains or for laying of water pipes or fixtures, the applicant shall have proper regard for public safety and convenience and shall notify the appropriate authorities of the excavation work. The backfill must be inspected, approved and completed so that the street or place may be restored to its original condition. Excavations shall be guarded with barricades and sufficient warning lights shall be displayed at night by the applicant. The street must be kept open to traffic during construction.

D. 

Service lines shall be laid at least 4 1/2 feet below the surface of the ground at all points, protected from frost or damage, at the owner's risk and expense. When the proper cover is not possible, the pipe will be insulated in accordance with the requirements of the Water Superintendent to protect from frost.

E. 

Each service line shall supply water to one and only one residence or building.

F. 

Service lines from the main to the meter, up to and including two inches in diameter, shall be of pure, seamless soft-tempered copper tubing with bronze fittings. Tubing shall be Type K, not less than 3/4 of an inch and the following thickness:

Nominal Pipe Size (inches)	Outside Diameter (inches)
3/4	7/8
1	1 1/8
1 1/4	1 3/8
1 1/2	1 5/8
2	2 1/8

G. 

Fire service lines must have a minimum inside diameter of six inches. Installation and maintenance of such lines must conform to the New York State Fire Prevention Code and the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson's specifications. The installation of hydrants and fire lines must conform to the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson's specifications. Installation and maintenance of fire lines and appurtenances shall be at the sole cost and expense of the owner.

[Added 11-28-1983 by L.L. No. 4-1983]

H. 

Owners of approved unmetered fire lines shall be charged an annual fee, which shall be established by the Village Board of Trustees.

[Added 11-28-1983 by L.L. No. 4-1983]

Amended 10-16-1995 by L.L. No. 7-1995