§ 40-243. Water supply system.  


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  • (a)

    Water mains properly connected with the community water supply system or with an alternate supply approved by the parish health officer shall be constructed in such a manner as to serve adequately for both domestic use and fire protection for all lots shown on the subdivision plat. Fire hydrants shall be installed by the subdivider in accordance with the parish engineering authority.

    (b)

    The size of water mains, the location and types of valves and hydrants, the amount of soil cover over the pipes, and other features of the installation shall be approved by the engineering authority and shall conform to accepted standards of good practice for parish water systems.

(Ord. of 6-30-1969, § 9.6)