No connection with a water main shall be made without a permit being issued and twenty-four (24) hours notice having been given to the superintendent.

    All such connections shall be made by or under the supervision of the superintendent.

    Before connection is made with water distribution system, the premises to be served must be equipped with a meter and meter box properly installed on the service pipe. When the meter is located within a building, a copper service pipe shall be installed from the meter box to the meter and shall be at least three feet underground. No installation shall be covered until it has been inspected by the superintendent and found to be satisfactory. (Prior code § 38-1-6)