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- Water service line must be C.T.S. plastic pipe with a 250 PSI minimum rating unless otherwise specified. NO COPPER IS PERMITTED. The size of required service line will be determined by ICMSA at the time of request for service.
- All underground connections will be compression fitting only. Solder and glue connections are not permissible underground.
- Service lines should be installed in a trench 40” – 42” deep, with a #10 or #12 tracer wire run in the ditch. Leave extra wire so it can be run into the curb box.
- Every ditch must be dug out to the curb box. (DO NOT dig on the road side of the curb box)
- The ditch in front of the curb box needs to be 3’ wide by 5’ long so that the crew member can make the connection.
- Ditch must be pumped free of water.
- If using a well prior to installing city water, the well must be disconnected at the time of the inspection.
- A shut off valve is to be installed immediately after the line enters the basement. (We require a ¾” brass ball valve). A PRV (pressure reducing valve) will need to be installed after the shutoff. All Non-Residential properties must install a testable backflow preventer. These items must be completed prior to inspection.
- Service lines MUST be inspected before covering. Trench backfill for covering the line should be clean fill with no large stones. Sand and/or 2A stone make a good bedding around the pipe.
- During the inspection the inspector will make the connection to the curb stop, flush the line, and then set the meter.
- Once the meter has been installed, you may connect your plumbing to the service line.
- A reminder that the tap in fee must be paid prior to scheduling an inspection. A security deposit may be required of the homeowner and will be required if the homeowner requests bills be sent to a tenant.
- If any of the above criteria are not met, the inspection will fail and have to be rescheduled. There will be a $50.00 service fee charged for each rescheduled appointment.
- Call the I.C.M.S.A. office at 724-349-6640 to schedule an inspection appointment. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A 24-hour notice is required to schedule the inspection.
