The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-03-24
4 thirty feet on either side of such service pipe
i in which case such branch service must have


thirty feet on either side OF such service pipe.
in which case such branch service must have
a service cock
Service pipes intended to supply two or
more distinct premises or tenementS where
only one stop cock is used. the person or per-
sons controlling the same must pay the water
separate water bills will not be made. s.
All service pipes connecting with the mains
shall have service stop cock at or near the
curb. or outer edge OF the sidewalk. The ser
vice stop cock and its protecting box and
cover must be of q pattern on exhibition In
the Office Of the superintendent. which is
made the city standard. n
&C. Persons taking water must keep their
service pipes and all fixtures connected
herewith in good repair and protected from
frost at their own expense. Hydrants. taps,
hose. water closets. baths. etc. must not be
lett running when not In actual use and
water will not be turned on IN any premises
CD No person, firm or corporation will be
allowed to put in hydrants, sprinklers or pri-
vate fire plugs without stop cocks attached
CD All service pipes. corporation cocks
and stop cocks from street and avenue mains
will be put in by the superintendent. from
the mains to the outer edge. OF the sidewalk
| Orcurb and the cost thereof charged to the
applicant and the length OF pipe used shall
be considered as one-half the width OF the
street or avenue reg ardless of the location of
the main. and the cost OF service pipe. stop
cock and corporation cock shall be twelve
$4,000 dollars when only one corporation
| cock is used. il more than one is used an addi-
each after the first.
HAND HOSE AND FOUNTAINS.
Section 6. (A} No hose OF any kind shall be
used unless a permit has been properly app
| piled for and allowed by the superintendent.
(R) Hose larger than three-fourths of an
inch will not be allowed, except on an addi-
tional charge therefor, and no hose shall he
used without nozzle or with larger open
ing than one-fOurth of an inch. For washing
buggies and carriages one-eighth inch nozzle
only is permitted, and using hose of any kind
for purposes other than named in the permit
are strictly forbidden. Arranging hose on
temporary or fixed supports, or devices of
any kind arranged to sprinkle automatically
Will be regarded as fountains and bJect to
charge at the same rates as fountains.
(C) In sprinkling streets each water taker
! must confine himself to the exact frontage
paid for. and to one half the width of the
street or avenue.
CD The use Of hose for sprinkling streets,
lawns. gardens and washing Sidewalks steps,
windows. etc, will be allowed only between
the hours Of six o'clock and nine O'clock
an a. and nd between the hours rs Ct five o'clock
ever there is an alarm Of fire the use Of hand
hose and fountains must be Immediately dis
continued, and the superintendent may order
the discontinuance Of the use Of such at any
time. when public welfare may REQUIRE such
d1scOntlnuance.
(E) Yard fountains shall not be used more
the hours named in paragraph D) of this Of
dinance. and only from April 18th to Noyem-
der 18th OF any year.
PLUMBERS
Section I. Any plumber or pipe filter
wishing to do any work or perform any SER
must first file in the Office of the City Clerk
his petition in writing, giving the name OF the
firm and each member Thereof, place of bust
ness and asking to become a licensed plumber
or pipe filter in connection with said city
water works. stating his willingness and con-
sent to be governed in all respects by the
rules and regulations of the water works de-
partment. or such as may there after be
made.
can't shall execute and deposit in the office of
the City Clerk bond with two or more sure
ties to be approved by the city council in the
indemnify and save harmless the said city of
Bemidji from all damages caused by any
negligence in properly protecting his work.
done by virtue of his license as such plumber
or pipe filter. and that he will replace and
restore any pavement or sidewalk that it
may be necessary to remove. and to properly
refill all excavations, and that he will pay all
fines that may be properly imposed upon him
for violating any provision of this ordin ance.-
such license shall be ten $4,000 dollars per
annum. payable to the City Treasurer.
(C) Any plumber or pipe filter who shall be
guilty of a violation Of any of the established
rules and regulations Of the department.. and
Sh all do, or cause to be done, poor or defec-5
tive work. shall forfeit his license and be
subject to a fine Of not less tn an ten dollars
nor more than one hundred dollars aud costs;
of prosecution.
T ,D) Within twenty-fo hours after COM
plotting any attachment or connection such
plumber. or pipe filter shall make true re-
port to the superintendent of the number of
rooms. water closets. bath tubs and other fix
lures used on the premises and the con-
templated use of water therein and the loca-
ton and length OF the service pipe. and no
water will be turned into or onto any premises
until such report is made
(E) No addition to or any alteration what
ever Of any tap. pipe or water cock or other
fixture in any premises shall be made by any
plumber except where the owner or tenant
shall first have obtained a permit therefor,
and no plumber Shall turn on the water IN or
testing pipes until he shall have reported as
directed in section {D) Of this section.
RUI ELS FOR PLUMBING.
Section s. (A) No service cor nection or
other attachment to any OF the water mains
shall be made except by lead pipe three
fourths inch in diameter and be made by
what is known as a plumbers wipe joint
and cock screwed into the main. and in no
case must lead pipe be used between the main
or stop cock weighing less than as follows:
Lead pipe n inch medium one pyund per
foot.
Lead pipe p inch medium, one pound per
Lead pipe x inch. strong. one pound twelve,
ounces per foot.
: Lead pipe rs inch strong two pounds, eight
ounces per foot
Lead pipe.A inch. strong three pounds per
foot.
Lead pipe one inch. extra strong. four
pounds twelve ounces per foot.
Lead pipe Il inch extra strong seven
pounds, nine ounces per foot.
All iron pipe must be made Of a quality
known as extra strong. lap welded and must
be coated inside and out with DR.. Smnhs
preparation, applied when both are heated to
a temperature OF 800 degrees r Fahrenheit.
(B) Each service pipe shall have stop
cock or service cock placed just inside the
curb line or outer edge OF sidewalk and be
the stop cock and it's protecting cover must
be of the pattern adopted by the city. and
which may be seen at the superintendents
Office.
co. Where any service pipe is intended to
supply two or more consumers there must be
a separate service cock for each.
All service pipes must be laid below the
frost line at least e1gnt feet deep. All ser
vice pipes must be laid sufficiently waving
to allow one and half feet extra length so as
TO prevent rupture thereof by settlement.
CD A four inch main must not receive