HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1213 - Requirements for Water Main Installation and Extension (Repealed by Ord 1766) COUNCsL ACTION
MEETING DATE I Af ITEMI ACTION
CITY of TUKWIL
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ORDINANCE NO.. 4 J3
AN OP.DINXiCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWAILP, â–ºWASHINGTON,
RELA.TING TO SIZES, DESIGN STANDARDS, CONSTRUCTION,
AND QUALITY OF MATERIALS FOR WATER MAIN INSTALLA-
TION AND EXTENSION: AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE
#,1134, SECTIONS (a), (b), and (c).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF TUK''ILA, WASH IriGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 6 of Ordinance ;1134 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 6. The current requirements of The Tukwila Nunicipal
Code, The Tukwila Public Works Department, The Tukwila Fire Department, The
Rules and Regulations of the Washington State Department of Social and Health
Services, The Seattle /King County Plumbing Code, American Water Works
Association Standards, The American Public Works Association Standards shall
be met and apply to any and all water main installations, extensions, service
connection, irrigation sprinkler connections, hydrant connection, fire
sprinkler and fire main connections, and branches hereinafter installed
in the City of Tukwila. The following minimum sizes, standards of design,
construction and quality of material shall apply:
(a) Residential water service connections shall use standard
galvanized pipe, copper tubing, or p4ast }e- p}pe- er -404p9 PVC and polyethylene
(ultra high molecular weight) pipes as approved by the current Seattle /King
County Plumbing Code for sizes up to and including 3/4 inch in size.
(b) Water service connections to other than single family
residential shall be a minimum of 1" and shall use standard galvanized iron
or steel pipe, copper tubing or pipe, or class 52 ductile iron pipe, or
PVC and polyethylene (ultra high molecular weight) Dines in line not used
for fire or fire sprinkler lines.
(c) All pipe and fittings shall be rated far a for pressure
of twice the minimum working pressure of 150 pounds per square inch plus
a surge allowance of 100 pounds per square inch.
(d) All mains, extensions and appurtenances thereto shall be
constructed of a minimum class 52 ductile iron pipe and approved fittings.
(e) In areas zoned for industry or commerce, mains shall be
a minimum of 3 inches in diameter (I.D.) unless a larger size is required
by the Public Works Director.
(f) In areas zoned residential, mains shall be a minimum, of
6 inches of diameter (I.D.) unless a larger size is required by the Public
Works Director.
(g) All plans and specifications for water main extensions
and branches must be presented to the City of Tukwila Public Works Department
for review and approval.
(h) Permits to install water mains, extensions, valves, hydrants,
fire sprinkler connections, fire main, irrigation sprinkler connections and
branches shall be secured from the City of Tukwila Public Works Department
before commencing any installation.
(i) A street repair bond to assure restoration may be
required by the Public Works Director prior to issuance of a permit.
(j) Application for water service connections shall be
filled with and approved by the Public Works Director before the installation
of a water service connection is made.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a regular meeting thereof this /9 day of .7 1981.
App'oved as to Form:
Ordinance No. 1134 is hereby amended.
ATTEST:
City Attorney, Lawrence E. Hard
Publish Record Chronicle May 24, 1981
MAYOR FRANK TODD
CITY CLERK MAXINE ANDERSON