Resolutions-1997-021

2. Three-way connections will have 2 valves. On looped systems, valves will generally be on the main line. Three valves may be required in specific instances. 3. Maximum valve spacing will be 300 feet. 4. A valve shall be placed two pipe lengths from all dead-ends to allow the extension of the pipe without shutting off the existing system. Do not tap services in the final two sections. 5. Auxiliary valves shall be provided for all fire hydrants. 6. Valves shall be located as close as possible to tees and crosses. 7. Valves should not be located within street, sidewalk, or driveway paving when ever possible. G. Location of Fire Hydrants 1. Fire hydrant maximum spacing will be a distance of 300 feet along the main. Fire hydrant spacing will be measured along a street route as it would be driven by emergency vehicles. Average spacing will generally mean one hydrant for every block in residential, commercial and industrial areas. A fire hydrant will be required at the end of every cul-de-sac regardless of the proximity of a hydrant on the intersection through street. A fire hydrant will be required at the end of all dead end lines. 2. The location of fire hydrants may be modified at the request of the local jurisdiction's fire department. 3. See Figure 7.2 for typical fire hydrant installation. H. Service Pipes: 1. Every occupied structure shall have a service connection to a public water main in accordance with Table 7.1. 2. No water consumer shall construct water service pipes across lots or buildings to adjoining premises, but all service pipes shall be laid within streets, alleys or public ground to the premises to be served, and enter at the front or rear of the building nearest the main. 3. Such service pipe shall be laid in a straight line at right angles to the water main, and connection made within two lines drawn parallel to the water main, and connection made within two lines drawn parallel to the sides of the building to be served or not more than three feet outside of these sides. 4. Multiple stop boxes shall be permanently marked to identify the correct individual metered services.