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OR BK 9999 PG 2136 Page 17 of 21 C. Newly installed reclaimed water distribution mains shall be color coded purple. D. Newly installed reclaimed water service laterals shall be color coded purple. E. A polyethylene marking tape shall be installed continuously in the backfill along the length of all newly installed reclaimed water transmission mains and distribution mains according to the following: ( The reclaimed water main's tape shall have a purple color throughout.The color shall be fade resistant and shall be printed on one side in black letters as follows and there shall be a maximum of 12"between printed phrases: CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION RECLAIMED RECLAIMED RECLAIMED The polyethylene tape shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 1248type I,class A,grade E-1,for polyethylene plastics,molding and extrusion materials and shall have a minimum nominal thickness of 0.004 inches(four mils),a minimum tensile strength of 1,750 psi and a minimum elongation of 250%. The tape shall be placed in the trench backfill with the printed side up,one foot above the center of the top of the pipe. F. The reclaimed water connection shall be at least ten feet center-to-center from any water meter.In unusual circumstances,with prior approval of the Utilities Superintendent,the service location may be less than ten feet but shall not be closer than five feet from any water meter. G. At all times,a minimum horizontal center-to-center distance of five feet and a minimum horizontal surface-to-surface distance of three feet shall be maintained between reclaimed t �: LTL water lines and potable water lines,sewers,or force mains. H. At all times,a minimum vertical distance of one foot,six inches shall be maintained between the outside surfaces of reclaimed water lines and potable water lines,sewers,or force mains. I. Inability to satisfy the minimum horizontal or vertical separations described in sub- Ordinance 20.10.H will require the reclaimed water line to be installed in a steel casing pipe or to be encased in concrete. J. Valve box covers,other than those required for locked underground hose bib access,shall be labeled"reuse".The valve box shall be mounted in a concrete pad.A three-inch bronze disc labeled"reuse"and describing the size,type,and number of turns to open the valve shall be anchored in the concrete pad. K. On newly developed property,reclaimed water service laterals shall be installed on the opposite side of the lot of the potable water service lateral. k` L. All service laterals shall terminate in a belowground meter box provided by the City with a lockable valve provided by the developer or customer.Connection of the customer's reuse system to the service lateral shall occur in this meter box. M. For retrofit of existing structures/irrigation systems,the City shall be responsible for construction of reuse distribution systems to the point of connection with the customer's internal distribution system.After the system is placed into service,the maintenance of the system shall follow sub-Ordinance 20.15. 56.19.11 RESTRICTIONS -17-