CHAPTER 54: NATURAL GAS
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
§ 54.01 PROVISIONS COVERED BY ORDINANCE.
   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)
§ 54.02 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   CHAPTER. Chapter 54, the Natural Gas Ordinance.
   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)
§ 54.03 DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF GAS UTILITY DEPARTMENT.
   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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