The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-16

run down on the outside Of and under
the area wall, and the curb stop placed
the proper depth under ground in the
area, with extension rod attached to
It. A suitable iron box or pipe shall be
placed over this rod to connect with the
bottom of the stop box and SO secured
that the curb stop cannot be operated
from the inside.
Is. on paved streets where areas ex-
tend out to the curb line, stop boxes may
be placed outside of the curb line, but
they must be extra large or what are /
known as roadway boxes.
1e. A lever handle. brass stop and waste
cock will be placed in every service pipe
as near as practicable, Immediately with
in the wall Of the building to be supplied.
It should be easy of access, and so placed /
that it shall thoroughly drain the pipes
and otherwise accomplish the purposes
for which It is intended The pipe should
not remain in contact with the wall, but
should be incased in a wooden box 70
protect it from frost, and properly graded
to the stop and waste cock
20. All outlets in service pipes must pc
provided with air chambers securely
capped, not less than eighteen inches long
/ on the ground floor and twelve inches
long on the second floor, when such out
| let's are connected directly with the main.
u Inside fountains auuariums and
tuTnbler washers shall be supplied through
/ openings varying from one-sixteenth to
three sixteenths of an inch in diameter.
The supply pipes to all outdoor fountains
viii be provided with stock cocks, under
the control of the water department.
= Al faucets placed over nand-oals SIN.
| Der shops, and other premises of a pub
lie kind, together with all urinals and
water closets, wherever situated, shali pc
operated with self-closing valves Of a pat
tern approved by the company with
! openings from one-sixteenth to fve-six-
teenths of inch in diameter), except
over bath tubs and stationary laundry
I trays, where compression work may be
| used. Self-closing faucets with hose at
tachments will not be allowed.
%. Street washers must invariably be
placed within the property line Except
when the building is set out to the street
llne) and decidedly in front OF the prem
| ises to be supplied. Attachments thereto
/ 70 De by means OF lead connections, ana
/ the service regulated by a disc in branch
/ pipe not exceeding hve-siXteenths OF an
/ men opening They viii not be allowed
1 on business streets, except the pipes are
/ extended into the building with place
4 to draw water inside. and a branch to
| suDDIv the street wa sber is connected in
/ side of the stop and waste cock, so as to
control this as well as the other fixtures.
"a Where premises are already sup
/ piled with water, separate connection
| with the water main must not be made
| TO supply a street washer or yard ny
| drant. but such fixtures must be attached
/ to service already connected
% Yard hydrants shall not be placed
/ over sewer connections, or within twenty
feet Of the front or rear property lines,
nor in open areas, or within easy access
/ Of adjoining premises. either on the sides,
/ front or rear. Attachments thereto must
/ be by means of lead connections. Hose
! connections must be removed therefrom
/ before the permit is returned in cases
where such connections have not been
/ provided for
] 70. NO BOOSeneCE or other device Tor at
| tachment to street washer having CON
nection with the water supply, shall be
attached or knowingly sold for such pur-
| pose by any licensed plumber without
| permit from the office of the company.
p. Hereafter all new services must be
| provided with meter connections and in
preparing for placing meters in cellars
1 where the pipe is below the surface a
/ wood or brick box with cover must be
| provided, to prevent covering the meter
! with dirt.
IS. Plumbing work will be subjected to
such inspection as the board may direct.
And any plumber violating the rules and
regulations governing the introduction,
supply and consumption of water, or who
shall introduce any pipe, hydrant, bath,
closet, urinaI, or any other device
or fixture which is prohibited, or has not
been permitted by the board of water
/ commissioners shall forfeit and pay to
the said board the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS, which may be recov-
cred on his bond. or by q direct action,
and in addition, his license shall be for
felted and not be renewed nor he be al
lowed to do business either for himself
or Tor other plumbers, IN connection with
the city water works until after the ex-
piration Of thirty days. and the payment
of such fine.
An ordinance providing for the condem-
nation and appropriation of a certain
tract of land, known as Garfield Park -
park of the city of Topeka, establishing a
benefit district to pay for the same, and
providing for the appointment of apprais-
ers therefor and prescribing their duties
introduced by Councilman Ryder, Decem-
Der 4, and referred to judiciary committee
ana properly reported back, was placed
upon its final passage. Each section was
read and on separate motion adopted.
The ordinance was then placed upon it's
final passage and was adopted by the
following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Ryder,
Sinms, Griley, Holiday, Nipps, Green,
Rice, Horn, Howe, Sinner, SWendsOn and
Hughes-12.
Councilman Holiday introduced an or
dinance prohibiting the keeping and main
tanning OF bees in the city of Topeka and
providing penalties for the violation
thereof. This ordinance was referred to
committee on health and sanitation.
Councilman Howe introduced an ordi-
nance relative to the salaries or compen-
sation of city officers and employees of
the city of Topeka, etc, which was re-
ferred to the committee on ways and
Councilman Sinner offered the follow
ing resolution, which was on motion
Resolved, That the city clerk be and is
hereby instructed to advertise for bids
for the construction of detention hospi-
tai according to the plans and specifica-
lions.
Councilman Hughes offered the follow
ing resolution, which was on motion
Resolved. By the mayor and council.
that the superintendent of the A. T. & S.
F. Hy. be requested to put up wooden
of the street under their Kaw river
Councilman Griley offered the following
| resolution, which was referred to com
mittee on gas and electric lights:
Resolved, That an electric light be
placed at the intersection of 5th and Law
renee streets
Councilman swendson offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
Be it resolved, BY the mayor and coun-
ell of the city of Topeka, that it is neces-
sary and for the best interests of said
city to curb Lincoln street from the south
line of Eighth street to the north line of
Tenth street and pave the same thirty
900 feet wide with vitri1ed brick on sand
foundation.
The resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote: Ayes, Councilmen Ryder,
Simms, Grlley, Holiday, Nipps Green,
Rice, Horn, Howe, Sinner, Swendson and
Hughes-12
The following resolution offered by
Councilman Sinner, was referred to the
committee on streets and walks:
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