[CC 1997 §17-1; Ord. No. 1216 §4, 6-25-1998]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to take any water from any cock, faucet, or hydrant connected with the waterworks of the municipal Water Department or to tap or surreptitiously connect with the water pipes of said department or to receive any water other than through a water meter installed by said department.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to connect to City water lines while connected to a private water supply, in such a way that water from the private source could occupy the same lines or the waters could otherwise commingle.
C. 
It shall be unlawful to fail to comply with mandatory water connection within City limits as set forth in Section 700.020.
D. 
Violation of this Section is a misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of violating any Subsection of this Section, in addition to criminal penalties, the municipal Water Department shall discontinue water service to such person until any fine, cost, or charges are fully paid and the condition resulting in the conviction has been remedied.
[CC 1997 §17-2; Ord. No. 1119 §1, 4-18-1996; Ord. No. 1157, 1-24-1997]
A. 
Installation. All service pipes from the mains to the premises served shall be installed by, and at the cost of, the owner of the property to be served or the applicant for the service. No service shall be installed unless it conforms to the minimum requirements of the Missouri Division of Health, a copy of which shall be kept on file by the City Clerk and shall be open to inspection by any person interested. Shutoff boxes or service boxes shall be placed on every service line. Such boxes shall be so located that they are easily accessible and shall be protected from frost.
B. 
All distribution lines for water being served or to be served by the City shall be properly bedded according to the following specifications:
1. 
A six (6) inch layer of granular stone material shall be laid in the bottom of the trench after said trench has been dug to the proper depth.
2. 
Granular stone material shall be crushed limestone consisting of aggregate particles meeting the requirements of ASTM C-33, latest revision, gradation 67, one (1) inch pipe to No. 8 size as follows:
Sieve Size
Percent Passing
1 inch
100
¾ inch
90 — 100
3/8 inch
20 — 55
No. 4
0 — 10
No. 8
0 — 05
3. 
The pipeline is to be assembled on top of the granular stone material. The pipeline shall be bedded on both sides and on the top with six (6) inches of granular stone material after it is assembled. The trench shall then be filled with suitable backfill material and properly compacted.
4. 
The City representative shall inspect installation of water lines to ensure compliance with these specifications prior to any use of the line.
C. 
Repairs. All repairs for service pipes and plumbing systems of buildings shall be made by and at the expense of the owners of the premises served. The City may, in case of an emergency, repair any service pipes and if this is done, the cost of such repair work shall be repaid to the City by the owner of the premises.
[CC 1997 §17-3; Ord. No. 1230 §1, 7-13-1999]
Any water line installed shall be buried at a depth of at least thirty-six (36) inches.