Individual water riser pipes and connections.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 29-100
in effectSec. 29-100. - Individual water riser pipes and connections.
(a) Individual water riser pipes shall be located within the area of the manufactured home stand and approximately 30 feet from the front of such stand.
(b) Water riser pipes shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation. The pipe diameter shall be at least ¾ inch. The water outlet shall be capped when a manufactured home does not occupy the lot.
(c) Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves and riser pipes. Surface drainage shall be diverted from the location of the riser pipes.
(d) A shutoff valve located at a sufficient depth to prevent freezing or otherwise protected from freezing shall be provided for the water riser pipe on each manufactured home lot.
(e) Underground stop and waste valves shall not be installed on any water service.
(Ord. No. 85-498, § 1, 4-10-85)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH29MAHOREVE_ARTIIIMAHOPA_DIV5MAHOPAST_S29-100INWARIPICOFetched: 10/26/2026