When a new house sewer is installed in NYC there are 6 basic types of house sewer connections. All 6 types meet NYC DEP code requirements. The most commonly used connection is the spur connection. It is likewise the least costly to connect to when it is available....
An OS&Y valve is the type of valve required by code for NYC water main service lines that provide fire protection. When installing a new water main for fire protection it is vitally important to use the correct main control valve inside the building. Even on a...
A wet tap connection refers to the connection made into a New York City water main (or any public water main) for a water service line installation. Usually such a connection is for one individual property. In New York City, before the advent of cast iron water main...
Believe it or not a house sewer trap on your home sewer line is vitally important. Probably in many ways that you would probably never think of. That "thing" you see in the bottom of a pit in your basement can cause an awful lot of aggravation or damage. That is...