A permit is required. One permit will be issued for both water and sewer hook-up. Permits for new construction and existing structures can be obtained by the plumber or the homeowner online at www.
One permit will be issued for both water and sewer hook-up, if necessary. Permits for new construction and existing structures can be obtained online at www. Skip to content. Hook Up. Water Hook-Up Procedures. Utility Extension Areas Only. No cross-connection between a potable water supply and any non-potable water supply is permitted.
Well and potable water shall be separate. Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC shall be run from the meter to the building. Please refer to guidelines setforth in the Water Supply Test, Section Dual check valve installed by City on meter must not be removed. Shut off valve must be installed where the water line enters the building. A vacuum breaker on the sprinkler system is required if the potable water is hooked to the sprinkling system.
An inspection of the water connection is required. After completion of the water hook-up, turn on water at the meter. Inspections may be scheduled by phone or by internet. Commercial, industrial, and multi-family 3 or more units sites are required to install an RPZ Backflow Preventer at the service connection immediately following the water meter. The units shall be maintained by the property owner at their expense.
Certification is required at the time of installation. Annual testing is required thereafter. Record keeping of the test reports will be maintained by the City of Cape Coral. All certification reports should be sent to Everest Parkway, Utilities Division, Collections and Distribution Construction Office, or faxed to the office at The permit issued must be posted in plain view.
