B.8 - Service Lines.  


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  • The service line from the main to the property line shall be 4-inch minimum size for a single residential customer and 6-inch minimum size for dual service connections and commercial customers.

    The minimum slope allowed for service lines is 1.0% (1/8-inch per linear foot). Grade breaks should be made with standard fittings and not exceed 45 degrees. Minimum service line depth of cover at the curb line is 36 inches.

    Service line connections to proposed mains shall be made with wye fittings. Service line taps to existing mains shall be made using a saddle type connection designed to join the types of pipe that are to be connected. Service taps shall be watertight and shall not protrude into the sewer main.

    Service connections are not allowed on sewer mains larger than 15-inch diameter.

(Ord. No. 2016-61, § 1(Exh. A), 10-13-16)