Guide to New Construction
The City of Ames has a Reference Guide for Obtaining Permits and Utility Services for New Construction(PDF, 2MB). This guidebook includes how-to information on the following topics for new construction.
- Temporary and Permanent Electric Meters
- Trench Inspection
- Service Connection
- Electric Service Location and Sizing
- Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permits and Inspections
- Street and Right-of-Way Permits
- Driveway and Sidewalk Forms and Subgrade Inspection
- Water Main Tapping
- Application for Utility Service
- Account Billing and Information
- Construction and Permanent Water Meters
- Yard Meters
- Backflow Prevention - Containment
- Application for Hydrant Meter
- Application for Using Water without a Meter
The guidebook also includes water meter installation diagrams and quick reference utility telephone numbers.