It is the intent of these specifications to outline the minimum acceptable requirements governing the construction of and materials used in water and sewer mains which will connect with the Ithaca water and sewer systems, whether constructed for the city, either by city forces under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works or by a contractor under an agreement with the city, or constructed for private individuals, corporations or water districts who may have received a permit to connect with the city system and which water and sewer mains are to be built by themselves or by contractors under an agreement with them.
No connections to any mains in the water or sewer system may be made unless such connections are authorized by the Board of Public Works and the plans for the water or sewer main extension are approved by the Board of Public Works.
All work done on water and/or sewer main extensions connecting to the Ithaca systems must conform to these specifications and must be done under the supervision and inspection of the Superintendent of Public Works of the Board of Public Works or under such inspection as may be otherwise ordered by the Board of Public Works. The term "inspector" hereinafter used will mean the duly designated representative of the Board of Public Works.
The rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works adopted January 28, 1970, and effective February 1, 1970, governing the installation and use of service lines and mains, and the Plumbing Code of the City of Ithaca[1] shall be considered a part of these specifications and shall govern such conditions as are not herein specifically described.
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 146, Building Construction, Art. IV, Plumbing.