§ 79-14. Placing of service pipes and meters.

A. 

Service pipes shall be laid at least 4 1/2 feet below the surface of the ground at all points. A curb cock and box shall be installed in the sidewalk space of the street close to the curb.

B. 

Unless otherwise permitted or directed, the meter shall be set in an underground pit placed upon the premises of the consumer close to the street line. This pit and the meter setting shall conform to a standard design or directions which shall be furnished by the Superintendent.

C. 

The meter may, by special permission, or shall, by direction, be installed within the building to be served as close as practicable to the point where the service pipe enters. The meter within a building shall be set with the inlet and outlet in a horizontal line with the register on top and shall be so located as to be readily accessible at all times for reading, inspection or repair. A stop valve shall be provided within the building on the inlet side of the meter. A stop or waste cock shall be provided within the building so located that all piping on the consumer's side of the meter can be drained whenever necessary. Provision shall be made to prevent hot water from reaching the meter.

D. 

No red or white lead or joint compound shall be used on joints, and no sweat joints shall be used, between the main and the meter. No tee or other fitting through which water can be taken will be permitted on the service pipe between the main and the meter.