Chapter 12.12 WATERWORKS


Section 12.12.090 Taps.

    1. No tap shall be made to the mains until the applicant for whom such connection is to be made has obtained a plumber's permit authorizing a plumber to lay such pipe and connection as shall conform to the application and this chapter.
    2. All such taps 2” and smaller shall be made by licensed plumbing contractors or utility contractors utilizing city-owned tapping equipment in order to assure uniformity in the quality and type of tap.  The applicant shall submit with his application a contract in the form approved by the field services department setting forth the conditions and obligations of the plumber or utility contractor in using city-owned equipment.
    3. The fee charged for using city-owned tapping equipment for 2” and smaller taps shall be $75.00.
    4. All taps to any private, public or city mains shall require the approval of the field services department whether using city-owned tapping equipment for small taps (3/4” to 2”), large taps (4” to 12”), or using privately owned equipment for larger taps (14” & up).  All taps shall be done under the inspection of field services department personnel who shall have the power and authority to determine if such tap is performed correctly and stop work, if necessary, to protect public health or to prevent damage to city equipment or the water main.
    5. The maximum size of tap on cast iron pipe without the use of an approved saddle is as follows:
        a. On 4 inch pipe . . . . . . .  . . . 3/4 inch tap
        b. On 6 inch pipe or larger    . . . 1 inch tap
    All other taps require the use of an approved saddle.
    6. Corporation cocks, curb stops, stop boxes and all other materials needed to make a tap and install a customer's service line shall be furnished by the customer or his agent.  Materials used shall meet the specifications of the field services department.
    7. Effective May 8, 2004, the fee charged by the field services department for a 4” to 12” tap shall be $600.  This fee includes labor only.  The contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary material to complete the tap including saddle, valve, gaskets, nuts, bolts and valve box.  Materials and methods used shall meet the specifications of the field services department. (Ord. 2004-0394; 99-7746; 98/U-6424; 95/U-3561; 95/U-3462; 89/T-7553)