A. The construction of a standard new service connection by the city for water shall include all labor, pipe and fittings up to the property line. The charges for the labor and materials, including the meter and its installation, shall be established by resolution of the city council.

B. No water connection shall be made until the person desiring the same has signed an application at the office of the city water department, and paid the charges imposed. The payment of such connection charges shall be in accordance with Chapter 13.02 LMC.

C. As a condition of service, all service lines from the building to the water meter shall be inspected by the building department to insure compliance with all the requirements of the Plumbing Code as adopted in Chapter 14.08 LMC, or Chapter 19.27 RCW, if not within the city limits. No part of the water piping shall be covered, concealed or water meter installed until it has been tested, inspected and accepted. (Ord. 1208 §8, 2003; Ord. 1094 §7, 1998; Ord. 877 §5, 1990; Ord. 666 §26, 1982; Ord. 532 §1, 1979; Ord. 483 §3, 1978; Ord. 341 §1, 1974; Ord. 151 §1, 1970; Ord. 118 §1, 1969; Ord. 104 §1(B), 1968).