Title 7 PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES
Chapter 7.68 WATER DIVISION
7.68.065 Stop and waste cock.
A special valve or stop and waste cock shall be installed on
the pipe leading from the meter into each property served and no branch pipe,
bibb or fixture of any kind shall be connected to the pipe between this valve or
stop and waste cock and the meter. This valve, or stop and waste cock, shall be
installed and maintained by the property owner or water user; it shall be for
his use in making extensions and repairs of the plumbing upon the property, and
it shall be accessible at all times and, where necessary, a suitable box and key
shall be provided. In case the water is shut off from any service which is not
provided with such a valve or stop and waste cock or with one which is not in
good condition, the property owner or water user shall make arrangements to
install, repair or replace such valve or stop and waste cock, and the water
shall not be turned on again until such valve or stop and waste cock has been
installed, repaired or replaced. (Ord. B-606 § 15, 1944).