City Code Section
- Whenever an application for water service and meter is received, the Chief Engineer may reject such application if, in the judgment of the Chief Engineer, the service and meter size requested is not sized appropriately for estimated use by the premises. Estimates of use must follow generally accepted engineering standards from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The Chief Engineer will specify the appropriate size of the Portland Water Bureau service and size and type of meter. The service size, as determined by the Chief Engineer, will not be a warranty of sufficiency for pressure or volume of water to be afforded the premises. No service and meter less than 1 inch in size may be installed.
- The installation of a backflow prevention assembly may cause the pressure or volume of water to be less than supplied previously by the City at the meter. It is the responsibility of the applicant to calculate the effect of installing a backflow prevention assembly in addition to sizing for domestic and fire needs.
- If larger waterflows are required for fire protection, the applicant must pay for that improvement.