Domestic (3" or smaller)

WHAT TO DO:

  1. To order your new water service, please call Utility Services at (562) 570-5991 or email UT-MeterRequest@lbutilities.org.
    The minimum meter size for fire‑sprinklered dwelling units is 1 inch; however, plans must still be submitted for a water‑demand review. The design flow rate for the water‑service line is determined by either the fire‑sprinkler demand (per fire code) or the domestic water demand plumbing‑fixture count (per the plumbing code), whichever is greater.
  2. For residential properties adding dwelling units such as ADUs and/or SB9 dwelling, a water demand review will be required, see Water Demand Review Requirements PDF for additional information: Water Demand Review Requirements(PDF, 174KB) .
  3. For cross connection and backflow requirements, see LB Utilities' Rules & Regulations(PDF, 868KB) and Backflow Preventer Plan Check.  
  4. For services combined with a residential fire sprinkler system, submit a copy of your sprinkler plans approved by Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD).

Long Beach City Hall Permit Center:
411 W. Ocean Blvd. 2nd Floor 
Long Beach, CA 90802

PAYMENT REQUIREMENT:

Pay your applicable fee(s) over the phone at (562) 570-5991 or pay in person at City Hall. For applicable fees, see LB Utilities' Rules & Regulations(PDF, 868KB). The installation fixed fee is based on the size of the meter being requested.

City Hall:
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor,
Long Beach, CA 90802

 

LEAD TIME & OTHER INFORMATION:

  1. The typical processing and installation time for your service is approximately 10-12 weeks.
  2. Mark the desired location of the meter and contact Long Beach Utilities Department's Operations Service Center at (562) 570-2390 or (562) 570-2389 to schedule the work.
  3. As applicable, your new water meter will be locked and kept off after installation until a backflow prevention device inspection and certification by Long Beach Utilities Department's Meter Shop is completed. Please schedule inspection by calling Long Beach Utilities Department's Operations Service Center at (562) 570-2390 or (562) 570-2389. Please allow at least 5 business days for scheduling.

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

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

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