City new water service lines

[Jerry N.]

Hoping for some insight perhaps from contractors or big developers who may read this forum.  We have two adjacent properties, one of which will be undergoing major rehab and will require a new water service line (due in part to demand but also due to the idea that Chicago is pushing homeowners to bear the cost of replacing the lead pipes...).  The hydrant is on the other side of the street so we'll have to pay to break up the street, etc.  Since we need to pay for this both in permit costs and with contractor costs, we'd really like to know if we have any option to perhaps run just to the b box (buffalo box where water can be shut off in the parkway) for the other property.  Eventually we'll be undergoing a similar project at the other property.  

Any ideas on how to approach this with the city?  I"m sure we could find a contractor willing if we can get it permitted.  

Thanks for reading. 

[Robert Leach]

Hi Jerry,

We had a similar situation come up recently and the answer was no. According to the city regarding the two properties I am referring to, each property required a separate service however, it was less expensive doing them both at the same time. The idea of "stubbing out" your second property if I am understanding you correctly will likely get shot down by the inspector. Just my two cents hope it helps.