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must extend from the curb box to the inside of the building; or, if not taken into a building, then to the hydrant or other fix- tures which it is intended to supply. Type K copper tubing shall be used up to and including two inch services. All underground joints are to be mechanical, unless otherwise approved by the Village Plumbing Inspector. Joints on copper tubing shall be kept to a minimum, with not more than one joint used for service to 70 feet in length. All joints and connections shall be left uncovered until inspected by the Village Plumbing Inspector and tested at normal water line pressure. All services over two inches shall be cast iron. Connections with the mains for domestic supply shall be at least 3/4 inch. (2) Four inch cast iron service connections with four inch gate valves and boxes shall be the smallest size permitted from the water main to the property line. Each cast iron service shall be rodded from the water main tee to the gate valve or as directed by the Plumbing Inspector. SECTION 11. Excavation and Construction Requirements. (1) No excavation shall be made until a permit for the connection has been issued by the Village. (2) No water service pipe or water connection shall be installed in the same trench, or closer than ten (10) feet horizontally to a sewer trench or drain laid, or to be laid, either in the street or in private property, except that the water pipe on private property may be in a common trench with a sewer drain which is made of cast iron soil pipe with caulked leaded joints or push on type joints with approved rubber gaskets, and provided further that the horizontal distances between the sewer pipe and the water service is at least ten feet at property line, and provided that the water service pipe approaches the sewer trench at an angle with the property line of not less than 45 degrees and having bends with not less than a three (3) foot radius. (3) Where it is desired to lay the water service pipe and the building drain or building sewer pipe in the same trench, or in separate trenches less than ten feet apart the water -service pipe shall be above the sewer pipe and unless impractical it shall be placed at least two (2) feet above the sewer and on a solid shelf excavated at one side of the trench. The sewer pipe shall be heavy cast-iron soil pipe with tested watertight joints. The water service pipe shall be watertight and corrosion -resistant. Copper pipe and cast-iron water pipe with specially protected joints is acceptable for this construction. Cast-iron pipe shall conform to the American Water Association Specifications for such pipe. Bell -joint clamps with rubber gaskets are provisionally