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C. Application after Installation: When service connections have been installed, application for water service may be made to the Chief Code Enforcement Officer either by the owner, agent, tenant or occupant of the premises. D. Size of Connection and Meters: The size of water service connection and meters shall be subject to approval of the Public Worlcs Director upon review of submitted engineering calculations for flow requirements. (Ord. 388; 4-22-63; amd. 1995 Code) E. Meter Spacer: A meter spacer with tailpiece couplings will be furnished to the contractor or plumber at the tiine a connection permit is issued. Meter spacers will be picked up when Department of Public Works installs meter after completion of water service installation. F. Notification: The plumber shall notify the Chief Code Enforcement Officer within twenty four (24) hours after piping is complete and ready for meter installation giving street address and permit number. (Ord. 409, 12-23-63) G. Water Billings: Water billings shall start at the time of installation of the water meter or, in the event the meter is not installed, seven days after completion of outside piping, and shall be calculated upon the minimum quarterly rate prorated on a monthly basis. (Ord. 455, 2-8- 65; amd. 1990 Code) 801.7 : LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF SHUTOFF BOX PRIOR TO EXCAVATION: Before any grading or excavation is started, the water shutoff box shall be located and checked for damage by the contractor. Location ties will be furnished by the Chief Code Enforcement Officer at the time connection permit is issued. If the shutoff box cannot be located or is found bent or in a damaged condition, the Public Works Director is to be called at once. The contractor assumes all responsibility for damage to shutoff box unless the Public Works Director certifies that damage existed before excavation or grading started. (1990 Code; amcl. 1995 Code) 801.8 : EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: A. Permit Required: No excavation shall be made until a permit for the connection has been issued. B. Separate Trenches; Exception: No water service pipe or water connection shall be installed in the same trench or closer than ten feet horizontally to a sewer trench or drain laid, or to be laid, either in the street or in private property, except that the water pipe on private property may be in a common trench with a sewer drain approved by the Public Works Director. The horizontal distances between the sewer pipe and the water service is at least ten feet at the property line and that the water service pipe approaches the sewer trench at an angle with the property line of not less than 45 degrees and having bends with not less than three foot radius. C. Conditions for Single Trench: Where it is desired to lay the water service pipe and the building drain or building sewer pipe less than ten feet apart, the water service pipe shall be above the sewer pipe and, unless impractical, it shall be placed at least two feet above the sewer and on a solid shelf excavated at one side of the trench. D. Sewer Pipe: The sewer pipe shall be constructed of substantial material which is corrosion- resistant and installed so as to remain watertight as approved by the Public Works Director. E. Water Service Pipe: The water service pipe shall be watertight and corrosion resistant of a material approved by the Public Works Director. F. Foundation and Backfill: In all cases precautions shall be taken to assure a firm foundation for the pipes. The intervening space between the pipes shall be backfilled with compact