Section
General Provisions
54.01 Provisions covered by ordinance
54.02 Definitions
54.03 Duties and function of Gas Utility Department
Regulations and Requirements
54.15 License
54.16 Permits
54.17 Temporary use of gas
54.18 Gas utility’s facility
54.19 Consumer service line
54.20 Meter and regulation facilities
54.21 Internal piping and gas-burning equipment and appliances
54.22 Emergencies
54.23 Rough piping inspection
54.24 Tests or final piping inspection
54.25 Inspection where gas not used for one year
54.26 Certificate of approval
54.27 Disconnection of dangerous or defective facilities
54.28 Gas utility’s refusal of service
54.29 Standards applicable
54.30 Vents as nuisances
54.31 Requirements of new or used gas appliances
54.32 Heating appliance conversion
54.33 Repairs or alterations
54.34 Devices for reducing gas consumption
54.35 Exceeding rated capacity
54.36 Effect of permit
54.37 Liability of the city
54.38 Revocation or suspension of authorization
Administration and Enforcement
54.50 Establishment of a service charge system
54.51 Natural Gas Service Fund
54.52 Administration
54.53 Discontinuance of service
54.54 Delinquent charges; lien, suit, interest
54.99 Penalty
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The city hereby establishes a natural gas ordinance that will:
(A) Regulate the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance and safety standards for new and existing gas facilities and gas appliances by:
(1) Prescribing installation, construction, operation, maintenance, and safety standards for new and existing gas facilities and gas appliances;
(2) Regulating the repair, alteration, extension, and improvement of gas facilities and appliances;
(3) Providing for the issuance of permits for the installation, extension, alteration, or repair of gas facilities and appliances and for the temporary use of gas;
(4) Providing for an authorization process for persons engaged in the business of constructing, installing, extending, altering, or repairing of gas facilities or appliances; and
(5) Prescribing penalties for the violation of its provisions.
(B) Establish a natural gas service charge system.
(Ord. passed 12-13-2016)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The City of Battle Lake.
CITY COUNCIL or COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Battle Lake, Minnesota.
CONSUMER. Any person, corporation, partnership, or any other entity using gas, including gas for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes or any combination of such purposes.
CONSUMER SERVICE LINE. The piping from the gas main up to and including the meter.
GAS. Artificial gas, natural gas, or mixed gas consisting of both artificial and natural gas.
GAS APPLIANCE. Any domestic appliance such as stove, heater, burner, water heater, or other appliance or device used for burning gas or using gas in its operation.
GAS FACILITY. Piping, fittings, meters, and other facilities used in the distribution, transmission, or delivery of gas or for use in gas appliances.
GAS FITTER. Any person who is registered with and bonded by the State Department of Labor and Industry to construct, install, extend, alter, or repair any gas facility or gas appliance (including any person licensed by the state as a master plumber).
GAS UTILITY DEPARTMENT or GAS UTILITY. Includes any officer representing the city who is charged with the responsibility of performing functions as herein prescribed, all as determined by the City Council.
PERMITTEE. The person (firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind) having a valid permit issued hereunder.
(Ord. passed 12-13-2016)
The Gas Utility Department shall, and is authorized and directed to, enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall promulgate and enforce reasonable rules and regulations for carrying out its provisions and intent. The Gas Utility Department, upon presentation of proper credentials, may enter any building or premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making inspections and ascertaining whether there has been compliance with the provisions of this chapter, in accordance with § 10.20. It shall be the duty of the Gas Utility Department to confer, from time to time, with the local Health Department and local Fire Department and otherwise obtain from proper sources all helpful information and advice regarding the safe and proper operation of gas facilities and gas appliances, and it shall present to the City Council recommendations for its consideration and reference thereto.
(Ord. passed 12-13-2016)
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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