- (i) All pipes, special, fittings of whatever kind shall conform to the particulars prescribed and specification in accordance with Indian Standard Specification or British Standard Specification. As a general rule, all the fittings shall be capable of withstanding a pressure of 100 lbs. per sq. inch. Brass screw down Bid-Taps and stop-cocks preferably be used at fittings to avoid unnecessary leakings and water wastage.(ii)No materials which is not in accordance with the specification and descriptions mentioned in sub-rule (i) above shall be allowed to be used in the fittings. All such materials which is to be used as fittings shall have to be get approved by the authorised officer.(iii)All consumers pipes shall be laid in ground not less than 1'6" below the surface unless laid inside a building and they shall be laid or fixed as not to be exposed to the heat of Sun nor shall any consumer's pipe and fittings be laid in any position or manner which would involve risk or injury to the pipe or fitting or waste or contamination of water.(iv)No consumer's tap shall be fixed in an open yard, passage or outside any premises so as to be available for use by the public without special permission in writing from the officer-in-charge of the Water Works.(v)Every arrangement shall be made by the consumer to drain off the waste water, and the taps shall be fixed at such a level that the water may drain off easily.
