Any chance that will be fixed one day? Seems like it's been going on for a while.write again and do not use the preview function, it is defective.
Alburnett, Iowa - This is not a town house, nor do the houses share a property. The only shared item is an easement that became the driveway. My house was build in 1910 and had a well. The house behind me was built later and shared the well until the city added the water lines in the 50's. The water line comes in on the south wall of the basement and gos back out. It is currently sitting on bricks and I have had plumbing issues with old pipes since I moved in.it would truly help if you gave more info like the number one thing WHAT STATE are you in ? ( your city name can help to) and other info like is this one of them older row style houses ? is this where the main line comes into the basement for the whole structure ( in to your basement) is it just a side by side two family unit ? what year was it built ? have you called your city to learn if this is acceptable or under what conditions it must be changed ?
The city is aware of the situation and agree that the line must be taken out, but they believe the owner of that line should do it. Not the city or myself. Basically it comes down to liability issues. IF the pipe freezes (it is IOWA!) and bursts , my insurance will not cover damage caused by a water pipe that is not mine. If it starts to leak who is responsible for paying to get it fixed. Etc.Alburnett, Iowa - This is not a town house, nor do the houses share a property. The only shared item is an easement that became the driveway. My house was build in 1910 and had a well. The house behind me was built later and shared the well until the city added the water lines in the 50's. The water line comes in on the south wall of the basement and gos back out. It is currently sitting on bricks and I have had plumbing issues with old pipes since I moved in.
http://www.state.ia.us/government/com/util/rulemaking/index.htmlAt the time of attachment to the utility-owned equipment or facilities, the applicant shall transfer ownership of the extension to the utility and the utility shall book the original cost of construction of the extension as an advance for construction, and refunds shall be made to the applicant in accordance with 21.3(5) “c.” The utility shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the extension after attachment.
if you are going to claim the city is responsible to install a new extension, you might want to quote that section of the rules.I suggest you read 21.3.5, which indicates the utility is responsible to pay for a change to an existing extension. It appears you need to file a complaint with the state utility commission and force the water department to alter their extension around your home.
http://www.state.ia.us/government/com/util/rulemaking/index.html
we aren't talking about a distribution main extension here. We are speaking of a service connection here.“Extensions” means a distribution main extension
that says nothing about the city building the service connection.21.3(6) Service connections. In urban areas with well-defined streets, the utility shall control
(supervise the installation and maintenance of) that portion of the service pipe from its main to and
including the customer’s meter. A curb stop shall be installed at a convenient place between the property
line and the curb. All services shall include a curb stop and curb box or meter vault. In installations
where meters are installed in meter vaults incorporating a built-in valve, and are installed between
property line and curb, no separate curb stop and curb box is require
I agree with you, however, I have already replaced many pipes in my home because they are old and cracking since it was built in 1910. My question then is who is responsible for any damage to my property, inside and out, that may be caused by a broken or cracked pipe that belongs to the neighbors and is in my house. Remember, I live in Iowa and winter is COLD!!!!!!Somewhere along the line, the owner of op's house had to have granted permission for the installation as it is, even though it would appear to be a very dumb design. Due to that, I suspect the op is going to get a reply of: not our problem.
I believe op is either going to have to sue neighbor or risk being jailed (or worse depending on how the neighbor reacts) and turn off the water and refuse to turn it back on. I am not suggesting the latter given the previous experience suggests it will not be a fun time for any involv
Somewhere along the line, the owner of op's house had to have granted permission for the installation as it is, even though it would appear to be a very dumb design. Due to that, I suspect the op is going to get a reply of: not our problem.
I believe op is either going to have to sue neighbor or risk being jailed (or worse depending on how the neighbor reacts) and turn off the water and refuse to turn it back on. I am not suggesting the latter given the previous experience suggests it will not be a fun time for any involv