2434 ORD PROVIDING CODE OF ORDINANCES BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 24-1 TO ADOPT 1977 TX MUNICPAL LEAGUE PLUMBING CODE

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(28) Paragraph 22. 2. 9 shall be changed by adding to the end of said paragraph the following sentence: "Polyethylene pipe shall terminate underground at meter locations with 1 inch or larger ap- proved riser bends and support posts. " (29) Paragraph 22. 2. 10 shall be deleted. (30) Paragraph 22. 2.11 shall be changed to read as follows: "22.2. 11 House Piping First Opening: House piping shall be no less than 1 inch in size from the meter to the first opening, provided the meter sets at the building and no less than 1-1/4 inch when the meter is located at the curb or property line, provided the size is sufficient for capacity requirements. " (31) Paragraph 22. 2. 13 shall be changed to read as follows: "22. 2. 13 Underground House Pipe: When it is necessary that a house pipe be laid under- ground, the underground black steel portion in- cluding joints and risers shall be protected against soil corrosion with an approved type pro- tective coating sacriticial anode or polyethylene with tracer wire. Polyethylene pipe shall not extend above ground level or under any buildings or into any building or other structure. Metal casing may be used in lieu of tracer wire. " (32) Paragraph 22. 2. 15 shall have added thereto the following: "Polyethylene pipe shall be installed underground on undisturbed or well compacted soil. Bed polyethylene pipe in sand or suitable existing backfill, free of rocks or other objects which would damage the piping. Underground custo- mer piping shall be buried a minimum of 12 inches with depth increased to 18 inches at connection point with the Gas Company -owned service. " (33) Paragraph 22. 2. 17 shall be changed to read as follows: "22. 2. 17 Joint Compound: Manufacturer's specified joint compounds shall be used sparingly and applied only to the male threads in making up joints on house piping. "