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If drop boxes, distribution boxes, or valve boxes are used, items A. to D. apply:

A. The invert of the outlet pipe to the next drop box shall be no greater than 2 inches higher than the crown of the outlet pipe of the trench in which the box is located;

B. The box shall be covered by a minimum of 6 inches of soil. If the top of the box is deeper than 6 inches, access must be provided above, at or within 6 inches of finished grade;

C. The box shall be placed on firm and settled soil; and

D. Distribution boxes must not be connected to one another if each box has distribution pipes.

(Ord. 5794, 2012)