Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.04 Water
Article I. General Provisions
Section 13.04.080 Construction Specifications
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Every service pipe shall be provided with a ball valve for each recipient, easily accessible, placed inside the foundation wall, beyond damage from frost, and so situated that the water can be conveniently shut off and drained from the pipes.
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All water pipes in buildings shall be so arranged as to drain toward the stop and waste cock or drain cocks placed for that purpose.
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All water pipe shall be soft annealed Type K copper water pipe or approved equal as provided in the director's regulations. Use of HDPE is outlined in the City of Spokane Water Department Rules and Regulations for Water Service Installations.
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All service pipes inside property lines shall hereafter be laid to a depth of at least five and one-half feet below the surface of the ground.
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All service pipes laid inside the property line on any premises shall be left exposed in the trench until inspected by the water service inspector, and when they have passed inspection and have been approved the pipes shall be properly covered by the property owner.
Date Passed: Monday, August 18, 2014
Effective Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014
ORD C35137 Section 1
