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(C) Abandoned services penalties. All service installations connected to the water system that have been abandoned or, for any reason, have become useless for further service shall be disconnected at the main. The owner of the premises, served by this service, shall pay the cost of the excavation, The city shall perform the actual disconnection and all pipe and appurtenances removed from the street right -of -way shall become the property of the city. When it is desired to increase the capacity of existing water service, a new permit shall be taken out and the regular tapping charge shall be made as if the improvements were a new service. It is unlawful for any person to cause or allow any service pipe to be hammered or squeezed together at the ends to stop the flow of water, or to save expense in improperly removing the pipe from the main. Also, the improper disposition thereof shall be corrected by the city and the cost incurred shall be borne by the person causing or allowing the work to be performed. (D) Service pipes. Every service pipe must be laid a minimum of seven feet deep and in such manner as to prevent rupture by settlement. The service pipe shall be placed below the surface and in all cases so arranged as to prevent rupture and stoppage by freezing. Frozen service pipes between the main and the building shall be the responsibility of the owner. Service pipes must extend from the curb stops to the inside of the building; or if not taken into a building then to the hydrant or other fixtures which they are intended to supply. A valve, the same size as the service pipe, shall be placed close to the inside wall of the building, ahead of the meter and well protected from freezing. Joints on copper tubing shall be flared and kept to a minimum. Not more than one joint shall be used for a service up to 70 feet in length. All joints shall be left uncovered until inspected. Minimum size connection with the water mains shall be one inch in diameter. Service line installations shall conform to the Minnesota Plumbing Code. Section 2: Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication of the attached summary according to law. SECTION 3. Summary for Publication. The attached "Exhibit A" entitled Summary of Ordinance Second Series, is hereby adopted and is hereby ordered to be published in the official paper. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of , 2011 by the City Council of the City of Centerville. Tom Wilharber, Mayor ATTEST: Teresa Bender, City Clerk P77