(a) The design of all public water system improvements, that are to become a part of the City of Claremont's water distribution system, shall be in accordance with Title 15A Subchapter 18C of the North Carolina Administrative Code and the rules and policies of practice of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Public Water Supply Section. These rules and policies are consolidated in the publication “Engineering, Planning and Development Guidance Document”.
(b) Engineer/developer shall prepare and submit all applicable permit applications required by federal, state and local authority. Engineer shall be a licensed NC Professional Engineer. All fees are the responsibility of the developer.
(c) Water lines shall be installed in street rights-of-way or permanent easements. Minimum easement width shall be 20 feet with water line centered within the easement.
(d) Main line valves shall have the following maximum spacing:
Main Size | Maximum Spacing |
2 inches | 400 feet |
4 inches | 500 feet |
6 inches | 600 feet |
8 inches | 800 feet |
12 inches | 1,200 feet |
16 inches | 1,600 feet |
(e) Air valves shall be located at all high points along the water lines and at a spacing of approximately 2,500 feet on horizontal pipelines. Final locations to be approved by the city.
(Ord. of 11-7-16; No. 10-16)