The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
VERY IMPORTANT
 ORDER ISSUED
 BY COMMISSION

One of the most important orders issued by the Public Utilities Com mission in some time is that in rela- ton to the installation of service pipes l for water connections. The order is | rather sweeping in that it specifical- | 1y determines the depth at which | service pipes shall be laid, the char 1 acter and the size of such pipes and | charges that unless the services are | laid in accordance with the rules that | the water company shall not turn on the service.
 The order also makes general pro vision in relation to the installation of meters. The complete order is as follows:
 "After considering all the facts in the case, we are of opinion that the subjoined rules to the existing rules of Order c. Docket No. HAY, should be and the same hereby are approved and adopted:
 "Order c. of Docket No. HAY, dat ed June 30, 1915, is therefore amend ed by adding thereto, under the head ing Special" the following rules and regulations, subject to the general provision of said Order c, to wit: "Rule W-6. All new services and renewals of services shall be at a
 
 (4 1-2) feet, from the main to the inside of the cellar wall of the prem ises.
 Rule WI In relation to the char acter of such services where other than lead pipe (which is recognized 1 as the most durable and satisfactory material for such purpose) is used, only genuine wroug ght iron pipe, gall vanized, of not less than 1 1-4 inches in diameter, or steel pipe of estaib- Eshed good quality, of full or stand- ard weight, thoroughly galvanized by the hot process and unwiped and Of not less than 1 1-4 inches in>id'A meter, shall be laid from the connection ai i the main to inside the cellar wall. The l connection at the main, excepting for 1 wrought iron main of 1-2 inches in 1 diameter or less, shall be by means 1 of a goose neck not less than 3-4 inch | A lead pipe for pressures up 70 100 pounds, and 3-4 AAA lead pipe for l higher pressur es, and at least 30 inches lin length. Size of diameter of gal. vanized pipe may be changed by the Commission for any water company for sufficient cause shown
 Rule W-9. Where lead pipes are used for such services they shall not be less than 24 inch AA lead pipe from the main to the cellar wall of ! family is to be supplied, in which case a 5s inch A pipe may be used where the pressure is 100 pounds or less, and in all cases where the pres ! sure exceeds 100 pounds, AAA lead pipe shall be used.
 Rule W-9. All such services shall be provided with a full way shut off and curb box at or near the curb line and a full way stop and waste inside the cellar wall. all to be of a pattern approved by the water company.
 Rule W-1o. All maintenance charges including the thawing of frozen services shall be paid for by the party owning the service, Where joint ownership or maintenance of service pipes exist, 1t shall be the duty of the water company to thaw out the service frozen and the cost divid- ed equally between the subscriber and the company.
 "Rule Vii. Where meters are , used the subscriber shall provide a
 suitable place for the meter as close = as possible to the entrance of service
 into building, subject to the approval of the water company and shall be 8 responsible for all damage to meter from frost or hot water. If required
 by the water company a meter vauI
 shall be constructed by the sub.
 scriber, subject to the approval o,
 the water company, outside tht d building, and in this. ease the sub e scriber shall be responsible by ho l. water only.
 l. Rule Wa If service pipes art y not laid by the water company, al 5 inspection shall be made by the com l. pany at the time of installing tn y connection at the main, to insure tn e carrying out of the foregoing rule l. and regulations and water shall no 1t be turned on until they shall hay been complied with.