It is the intent of these specifications to
outline the minimum acceptable requirements governing the construction
of and materials used in water and sewer mains which will connect
with the Ithaca water and sewer systems, whether constructed for the
city, either by city forces under the direction of the Superintendent
of Public Works or by a contractor under an agreement with the city,
or constructed for private individuals, corporations or water districts
who may have received a permit to connect with the city system and
which water and sewer mains are to be built by themselves or by contractors
under an agreement with them.
No connections to any mains in the water or
sewer system may be made unless such connections are authorized by
the Board of Public Works and the plans for the water or sewer main
extension are approved by the Board of Public Works.
All work done on water and/or sewer main extensions
connecting to the Ithaca systems must conform to these specifications
and must be done under the supervision and inspection of the Superintendent
of Public Works of the Board of Public Works or under such inspection
as may be otherwise ordered by the Board of Public Works. The term
"inspector" hereinafter used will mean the duly designated representative
of the Board of Public Works.
The rules and regulations of the Board of Public
Works adopted January 28, 1970, and effective February 1, 1970, governing
the installation and use of service lines and mains, and the Plumbing
Code of the City of Ithaca[1] shall be considered a part of these specifications and
shall govern such conditions as are not herein specifically described.
