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CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND
PART ONE: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART TWO: HEALTH CODE
PART THREE: LAND USE CODE
PART FOUR: TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE: MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND SERVICES CODE
TITLE I: STREET AND SIDEWALK AREAS
TITLE III: ELECTRICITY
TITLE V: WATER SUPPLY
CHAPTER 531 - WATER AND FIRE SERVICE CONNECTIONS
§ 531.01 Service Line Installations, Connections and Taps by the Division of Water and Authorized Contractors
§ 531.02 Application for Installation of Service Connection
§ 531.03 Charges for Installation of Service Connections, Tapping Sleeves and Valves
§ 531.04 Lead Required for Tapping Sleeves and Valves - Repealed
§ 531.05 Service Connection Extension and Inspection
§ 531.06 Charge for Service Pipe beyond Curb
§ 531.07 Abandoned Service Connections
§ 531.08 Provisions for Additional Supply to Premises
§ 531.09 Size of Service Connections
§ 531.10 Tapping Mains with 16-inch Inside Diameter
§ 531.11 Material for Service Pipes
§ 531.12 Standard Weight of Lead Pipe - Repealed
§ 531.13 Standard Dimensions and Weight of Copper Pipe
§ 531.14 Length of Copper Pipe
§ 531.15 Depth of Service Pipe
§ 531.16 Service Pipe Not to be Laid in Sewer Trench
§ 531.17 Backfilling Regulations
§ 531.18 Regulations for Stop Cocks or Valves and Boxes
§ 531.19 Temporary Service Connections; Deposit
§ 531.20 Extension on Stop Cocks
§ 531.21 Stop Cock or Valve Boxes in Flagging or Pavements
§ 531.22 Regulations for Compression Stop and Waste Cocks and Valves; Space for Meter
§ 531.23 Backflow Prevention Control Device Required
§ 531.24 Qualification and Certification of Persons to Inspect and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices
§ 531.25 Two or More Services for One Premises; Connecting Pipe Specifications
§ 531.26 Applications or Changes in Fire Service Connections
§ 531.27 Plans and Information to be Furnished for Fire Service Connections
§ 531.28 Fire Service System to Comply with City’s Standards
§ 531.29 Fire Service Pipe Use Restricted
§ 531.30 Size of Fire Protection Connections
§ 531.31 Location of Fire Service Connection Restricted
§ 531.32 Check Valves for Sprinkler System Pipes
§ 531.33 Tanks for Fire Purposes to Have Metered Supply Pipe
§ 531.34 Overflow Pipe
§ 531.35 Tank Supply Pipes
§ 531.36 Drip or Blow-Off Pipes
§ 531.37 Pumps for Fire Protection
§ 531.38 Outlet Valves to be Sealed
§ 531.39 No Connection Allowed Between Different Pressure Service Systems
§ 531.40 Fire Service Pipes to be Accessible for Inspection
§ 531.41 Use of Fire Service Water
§ 531.42 Use of System by Division of Fire
§ 531.43 Permit for Extension of Fire Service Connections
§ 531.44 Plumber to Turn Water Off after Construction
§ 531.45 Approval of Permit for Building Demolition
§ 531.46 Permit and Written Return for Plumbing Work
§ 531.47 Permit to Open Street, Lane or Alley
§ 531.48 Permission to Let Water on Premises
§ 531.49 Monthly Return
§ 531.50 Persons Authorized to Make Connections - Repealed
§ 531.51 Location of Service Pipes
§ 531.52 Location of Boxes and Fixtures
§ 531.53 Responsibility for Service Pipe Upkeep
§ 531.54 Regulations for Connecting Two or More Service Pipes
§ 531.55 Service Pipes Supplying Elevators or Large Motors
§ 531.56 Inspection, Approval and Repair of Fixtures
§ 531.57 Reserved
§ 531.58 Connecting High and Low Service Systems Prohibited
§ 531.59 Changing Fire Pipe System; Permit
§ 531.60 Inspection of Fire Pipes
§ 531.61 Permit for Special Use of Hydrants
§ 531.62 Responsibility for Violations
§ 531.63 Revocation of License
§ 531.64 Interfering with Fire System
§ 531.65 Removing Covers, Valves, etc. from Cisterns or Hydrants
§ 531.66 Waste in Reservoirs; Bathing; Walking or Riding on Turf
§ 531.67 Fouling or Tampering with Hydrants and Waters Fixtures
§ 531.68 Obstructing Use of Water System Apparatus
§ 531.69 Turning Valves on Stop Cocks
§ 531.70 Obstructing Hydrants, Valves, etc.
§ 531.71 Air Chambers for Motor Pipes
§ 531.72 Water Supply from Other Sources Not to be Connected with City Water Supply
§ 531.73 Repairs to Damaged Fire System Property; Costs
§ 531.74 Procedure and Costs for Moving Hydrants, etc.
§ 531.75 Access to Premises Where Water Is Supplied
§ 531.76 Conditions When Water Shut off Without Notice
§ 531.77 Refusal or Neglect to Pay for Service Connections or Repairs; Fee
§ 531.78 Conditions When Connections May be Plugged; Fee
§ 531.79 Additional Rules and Regulations
§ 531.81 Fees for Engineering Services
§ 531.99 Penalty
CHAPTER 533 - WATER METERS
CHAPTER 535 - WATER RATES AND BILLINGS
TITLE VII: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TITLE IX: MUNICIPAL SERVICES
TITLE XI: PORT CONTROL
PART SIX: OFFENSES AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CODE
TITLE VIIA: CLEVELAND NEIGHBORHOOD FORM-BASED CODE
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§ 531.77 Refusal or Neglect to Pay for Service Connections or Repairs; Fee
   If any person refuses or neglects to pay for a service connection put in, or for repairs made on service pipes or private meters, or permits any waste or use of water contrary to the provisions of these rules or ordinances for the management and protection of the Division of Water, the water shall be immediately turned off without any preliminary notice, and not turned on again until all charges and damages have been paid. In case the water has been turned off on account of waste or unauthorized use of the same, the Commissioner of Water may charge and collect the further sum contained in Section 535.06 of the Codified Ordinances for turning it off and on.
(Ord. No. 778-06. Passed 6-5-06, eff. 6-9-06)
§ 531.78 Conditions When Connections May be Plugged; Fee
   In cases where the water has been turned off for nonpayment of water rent or for any other cause, and it is found turned on again, or when in the opinion of the Commissioner of Water the turning off of the water at the stop cock is not a sufficient protection against the use or waste of water, the Commissioner may cause the ferrule to be drawn or the corporation cock to be turned off and disconnected. On a re-application for water where the service pipe has been so disconnected, the charges set forth in Section 535.06 of the Codified Ordinances will be made together with all additional expense for opening and closing the street and repaving.
(Ord. No. 778-06. Passed 6-5-06, eff. 6-9-06)
§ 531.79 Additional Rules and Regulations
   The right is further reserved to the Director of Public Utilities to make such further rules and regulations not in conflict with those herein established as he or she may deem necessary for the safe, economical and efficient management and protection of the water works.
(Ord. No. 99566. Passed 5-22-33)
§ 531.81 Fees for Engineering Services
   The Division of Water shall charge for engineering services it performs, such as plan reviews, hydraulic calculations, provision of copies of engineering drawings. processing of backflow device test and maintenance forms, conducting testing to certify contractors to perform backflow device testing and processing as-built drawings. A deposit for as-built drawings shall be collected prior to construction and shall be refunded, less the processing fee, when as-built drawings have been approved by the Division of Water. The deposit will not be refunded when the as-built drawings are incomplete or have not been submitted, Fees for processing as-built drawings shall be charged based upon the submittal format. All charges shall be under Section 535.06 of the Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 462-11. Passed 5-23-11, eff. 6-22-11)
§ 531.99 Penalty
   (a)   In case any person guilty of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any other ordinance for the management and protection of the City water system cannot be reached or compelled to comply with these provisions, by a stoppage of the supply of water, such person shall be fined not more than fifty dollars ($50.00), with the costs of prosecution, and all damages that may accrue to the Division of Water by reason of such violation.
   (b)   Whoever violates Section 531.63 or 531.64 shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both.