A. Duration Of Service: Temporary service connections shall be disconnected and terminated within six (6) months after installation unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the district.
B. Deposit: The applicant shall deposit, in advance, the estimated cost of installing and removing the facilities required to furnish said service. Upon discontinuance of service, the actual cost shall be determined and an adjustment made as an additional charge, refund or credit.
C. Installation And Operation: All facilities for temporary service to the customer connection shall be made by the water department and shall be operated in accordance with its instructions.
D. Responsibility For Meters And Installation: The customer shall use all possible care to prevent damage to the meter or to any other loaned facilities of the district which are involved in furnishing the temporary service from the time they are installed until they are removed, or until forty eight (48) hours' notice, in writing, has been given to the district that the contractor or other person is through with the meter or meters and the installation. If the meter or other facilities are damaged, the cost of making repairs shall be paid by the customer.
E. Temporary Service From Fire Hydrant: If temporary service is supplied through a fire hydrant, a permit for the use of the hydrant shall be obtained from the proper authority and the district. It is specifically prohibited to operate the valve of any fire hydrant other than by the use of a spanner wrench designed for this purpose.
F. Unauthorized Use Of Hydrants: Tampering with any fire hydrant for the unauthorized use of water therefrom, or for any other purpose, is a misdemeanor, punishable by law.
G. Rates: The rates for temporary service shall be as prescribed by the board.
H. Credit: The applicant shall pay the estimated cost of service in advance or shall be otherwise required to establish credit. (Ord. 11-237, 11-10-2011)