Engineering:Buffalo Box
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A curb box (also known as a valve box, buffalo box, or b-box) is a vertical cast iron sleeve, accessible from the public way, housing the shut-off valve (curb cock or curb stop) for a property's water service line. It is typically located between a building and the district's water main lines and usually consists of a metal tube with a removable or sliding lid, allowing access to the turn-key within. It typically serves as the point denoting the separation of utility-maintained and privately-maintained water facilities.
A curb box is often called a "Buffalo Box", because it originated in Buffalo, New York.
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