Fire Service (2" or smaller)

WHAT TO SUBMIT:

  1. Completed Application Form(PDF, 812KB)
  2. A copy of your fire sprinkler plans approved by Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD)
    City of Long Beach – Development Services
    Phone: (562) 570-2568
    • Note that your approved plans must show a backflow prevention device approved by Long Beach Utilities Department (LBUD) Engineering Development Service Counter. Please visit Backflow Preventer Plan Check requirements and devices.
  3. For schools, colleges, and universities, please submit a copy of the fire sprinkler plans approved by the State Fire Marshal.

Portable Water Service Request Form(PDF, 812KB)

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

For applicable fees, see LB Utilities' Rules & Regulations(PDF, 868KB) (Appendix A). The installation fixed fee is based on the size of the meter being requested. Prepare a check for the required amount made payable to Long Beach Utilities. Payment, check or cash ONLY, shall be made in person at 1800 E Wardlow Rd or check mailed to the same address.

Submit Potable Water Service Request Form and design plan showing requested location of fire line service installation in person or via email at Water-ServiceCounter@lbutilities.org.

LEAD TIME & OTHER INFORMATION:

  1. The typical processing and installation time for your service is approximately 10-12 weeks.
  2. LBUD will prepare a design drawing for the proposed service installation based on the approved fire sprinkler plans. Prior to design drawing approval, a preconstruction meeting between you and LBUD will be scheduled. You will be required to sign off on the location of your meter at the pre-construction meeting.
  3. Once installation of the fire service is completed, backflow prevention device certification and turn on will be scheduled with LBUD Meter Shop. Allow 1-2 weeks from the request date.

For any questions related to your service installation request, please contact us at:

Email: Water-ServiceCounter@lbutilities.org
Phone: (562) 570-2419

 

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