Fire Service Line

Requirements


  • 24-hour notice required
  • Inspection before backfilling
  • Permit required from Community Development
  • Service is then ready for chlorination and testing results sent to Water Department and Building Department
  • Service then must be tested at 200 P.S.I. for two hours
  • Service to be flushed full bore until clean and witnessed by Plumbing Inspector
  • Tapping in sleeve and valve to in a 5' round manhole
  • To be installed by licensed plumber
  • To be installed in a plastic sleeve on a bed of 3/4" washed stone

Domestic Service


  • 1 1/2 inch Buffalo Box, as per Village of Wheeling Standard typical service tap
  • 24-hour notice required
  • Direct tap, no saddle unless directed by Water Department
  • Permit required from Community Development
  • Service to be tested and witnessed by Plumbing Inspector before backfilling
  • To be installed by licensed plumber