Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-04
GENERAL BOND.

RULE l. All persons or firms carrying on a
plumbing business. before they can do any work
upon any Of the pipes or appurtenances OF the
Lewlstown City Water Works, or upon work con-
nected herewith. must give bond In the sum of
one thousand dollars 0l.0O.W with two good and
sufficient ~sureties. holders Of unincumbered real
estate In the City Of Lewistown. to be approved by
the Water mmit conditioned tnat they will
have all the work done by them. or under their
control, executed In a workmaniike manner, and In
accordance with these Rules and Regulations: and
that they will indemnify and save the City Of Lew
istown harmless OF and from all accidents and
damages caused by any negligence In doing y. pro-
tecting their work, or by any unfaithful or made
quate work done by themselves or their employees.
SPECIAL BOND.
When any such person or firm have not filed
bonds to cover general work to be done. bonds may
be filed In the case Of special attachments. con-
ditioned as the general bond above stated, for the
sum OF Ave hundred dollars a5no) In each case.
which shall be approved by the Water Committee.
AUTHORITY TO DO PLUMBING.
RULE I. Authority to do work on pipes and
appurtenances connected with the water works will
be granted by the City to all reliable and practical
plumbers who have had experience In their bust
ness. Upon application for such authority, which
must be made in writing. the must furnish the City
satisfactory evidence Of their ability to do first
class work. Such authority granted to any
plumber may be revoked by the City. for cause.
OF THE WORE
RULE Any person or firm carrying on q
plumbing business who shall interrupt or resist an
inspection OF his or their work done upon the
pipes or appurtenances of the Lewistown City
Water Works or Its consumers. shall be liable to
q forfeiture OF his license and bond and may. on
conviction. be fined in any sum not less than
$1,000 nor more than $4,000.
APPLICATION FOR PERMITS.
HULE T. Any person or nrm carrying on a
plumbing business. DESTROYS OF introducing water
from the works to any premises, or Of making any
alterations. additions or extensions for consumers.
shall first procure a permit from the Water Com
mittee for such purpose. and for each and every
opening, excavation or change required. All ap-
p~lications for permits must be made in writing
upon blanks furnished by the City. stating the full
name OF the owner Of the property and the pur-
pose or purposes for which the water is to be
used.
RULE s. No person. except the Taper employ
ed by the City. shall under any circumstances tan
the distributing pipes. or insert pipes therein. or
lay pipes In the streets. and any violation shall
subject the offender on conviction Of fine of not
less than 5000 and not exceeding 10000
KIND OF THAT MI BE USED.
RULE All pipes placed In connection with
the Lewistown City Water Works. and the pat
tern Of all water closets. hydrants. stop-cocks and
other appurtenances that are proposed to be used.
shall be submitted to the inspection and subject to
the approval Of the Water Works Committee.
The water pipe laid In trenches shall be laid
not less than i've feet below the surface Of the
ground and In such a manner as to prevent rupture
by settlement.
as extra strong" and shall weigh per iIneai foot
for yartOug dlameterN an followa.