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  1. Jaeger1

    Standards for 12" Water Main Parallel to Building

    Thanks, The water main had a 10' easement approx. 5' on each side of the main. The main has been in place since approx. 1970 the previous building that sat on the property had about a 40,000 square foot foot print and that was demolished and now they are proposing a 97,000 square foot building...
  2. Jaeger1

    Standards for 12" Water Main Parallel to Building

    The building is on slab on grade and the water main is in an easement on private property, however the water main will be owned by the utility not the owner of the building. So if the 12" water main breaks and causes harm to the building structure would it be the Utilities problem even though...
  3. Jaeger1

    Standards for 12" Water Main Parallel to Building

    A contractor is proposing to build a new warehouse approx. 5' from an existing 12" water main. having a hard time finding any standards or requirements to legally stop him from building the structure. I know this is just bad engineering to build so close to a 12" water main, however need some...
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