(A) Where large connections are made as a part of the initial installation of “on-site” mains, they may be installed by the developer. All other connections or taps shall be made by town personnel at the expense of the customer or developer. Charges for one-inch services will be at a standard rate of $800, established by the town and on file with the Town Clerk-Treasurer, and may from time to time be revised to reflect current costs. For sizes larger than one inch, the actual expense plus 20% for overhead will be charged. A tap order shall be obtained from the town for each service connection.
(B) Each connection to the distribution main shall be installed so that a line perpendicular to the long axis of the main at the connection will intersect the meter location. Under certain conditions, such as locations where mains are not laid in a straight line or where buildings are not parallel with the street, the connection may be located so a line perpendicular to the face of the building will intersect both the meter and the connection. A valve shall be install immediately adjacent to the main for connections larger than four inches. A corporation stop and tapping saddle shall be used on all one and one-half-inch and two-inch connections. Corporation stops shall be inserted in the water main for connections one inch or less, except that on mains less than four inches in diameter or transit pipe, where a tapping saddle will be required.
(C) For each service, a valve shall be installed near the property line in the public right-of-way. For services two inches and smaller, the town will furnish and install the service pipe from the main to the curb stop. The town reserves the right to locate the stop at:
(1) The curb line;
(2) Between the curb and the sidewalk; or
(3) At the property line, whichever, in the judgment of the town, will provide the most satisfactory location for the curb stop and service box. For connections larger than two inches, the customer or developer shall furnish and install the service stop and service pipe from the distribution main to the property line. All materials used shall conform to the requirements of the town’s material specifications. A representative of the town must be present when the construction is taking place and must have a minimum of four feet and six inches of cover.
(D) The customer shall, at his or her own expense, install and maintain the service pipe from the curb or service stop to the meter. Service pipes between the curb stop and meter shall conform to the requirements of the town’s material specifications. The town or its authorized representative shall inspect each service pipe before the trench is backfilled. As a rule, water service will only be furnished to one property through a single service pipe. A separate service pipe is required for each water meter installed.
(E) (1) Taps will not be installed until platting has been approved, rough grading has been completed and sidewalks, curbs and structures to be served have been located.
(2) If the service pipe from the house to the service stop is installed prior to the town installing the tap, the end of the pipe shall be plainly marked or the service pipe shall project above the surface of the ground to show its location. Sufficient pipe is to be installed to allow proper location of the curb (service) stop.
(3) The town will make the connection between the town’s service pipe and the customer’s service pipe if the pipe from the building is installed and available.
(F) The town will make every reasonable effort to assist the customer or developer in scheduling the tapping of the distribution main and installation of the service pipe.
(G) Any developer, general contractor or person responsible for disturbing or damaging water services or valve boxes, once the services have been properly installed, shall be liable for the cost of repairs.
(H) (1) In general, water on a flat rate basis will be available for residential construction only. The supply of water for other types of construction, including, but not limited to, commercial and industrial, will necessitate the installation of a meter set in temporary housing to provide sufficient protection to prevent freezing or vandalism. In lieu of a meter setting, a flat rate charge per month based on probable water use may be negotiated with the town. A refundable deposit will be required for each meter.
(2) Water service may be furnished to a residential developer or other home builder upon request at a cost of $30 for a period not to exceed three months, at which time, if temporary service is still required, a meter must be installed and a meter deposit paid. Water obtained under the above arrangements will be confined to use on the lot or premises for the purpose of house construction and worker convenience only. This fee may be reviewed and updated from time to time.
(3) The town will open all service stops. If, at the end of the three-month agreement period, the agreement has not been renewed or a meter has not been installed, the water will be turned off.
(I) The fee for disconnection/reconnection for all utility services shall be $75 during normal business hours, and the utility shall only perform reconnections during normal business hours.
(Prior Code, § 104.13) (Ord. 6-2006, passed - -2006; Ord. 6-2016, passed 7-25-2016; Ord. 13-2018, passed 2-25-2019)
Cross-reference:
Related form, see Ch. 52, Appx. B
Related form, see Ch. 52, Appx. E