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Municipal water supply

In order to control the flow of water from a public water supply main to a service pipe, which of the following is necessary
A. curb box
B. building shut-off valve
C. corporation stop
D. check valve

AnswerC. corporation stop, installed off the main, but before the curb box (curb box provides access to a water meter and the emergency control valve to the building).

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