12.3.202: REGULATIONS; PRIORITY OF:

   A.   The use or connection to the natural gas supply system of the City by any person except a public utility shall be subject to one or more of the following as applicable:

      1.   All ordinances and resolutions of the City;

      2.   The provisions of the currently effective tariff sheets governing natural gas service for the various classes, including regulations set forth herein;

      3.   The most current edition of relevant service standards and specifications;

      4.   Applicable provisions of the United States Department of Transportation as published in the Federal register concerning natural gas; and

      5.   Applicable provisions of the Mechanical Code as adopted by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department 1 .

   B.   In the event of any inconsistency or conflict amount or between any of the foregoing sources of regulation, precedence shall be given in the order in which the sources of regulation are set out herein.

   C.   Where the PUC retains jurisdiction of a utility matter, applicable decisions or rules of the PUC shall take precedence over the sources of regulations set out herein. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 05-135)

 

Notes

1	1. See the City's Zoning Code, chapter 7 of this Code.

12.3.203: SERVICE; EXCAVATIONS FOR 1 :

All excavations for natural gas service installation or repair shall be performed in accord with this Code and the rules and regulations of Utilities as applicable. The excavations shall meet all applicable safety standards, including any requirements as to barricades and lights. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the Department of Public Works of the City. (Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42)

 

Notes

1	2. For excavation regulations, see chapter 3, article 3, part 2, of this Code.

PART 3 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM 1

SECTION:

12.3.301: Connection To System

12.3.302: Main Lines; Installation

12.3.303: Service Lines; Installation And Utility Service Installer Licensing

12.3.304: License Required

12.3.305: Penalties

12.3.306: Suspension And Revocation Authority

12.3.307: Grounds For Suspension Or Revocation

12.3.308: Suspension And Order To Show Cause For Revocation

12.3.309: Hearing Procedure

12.3.310: Decision

12.3.311: Appeals

12.3.312: Extension And Installation; Conformance With Rules And Regulations

12.3.313: Gas Distribution Facilities; Compliance With Subdivision Requirements

 

Notes

1	1. Prior ordinance history: Ord. 98-173; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 02-19.

12.3.301: CONNECTION TO SYSTEM:

   A.   It shall be unlawful for the owner, lessor or occupant of any premises within the City to accept service from any natural gas utility other than Utilities without the express, written consent of the Chief Executive Officer, unless the premises are being so served either on June 28, 1988, or at the time of annexation by the City.

   B.   The owner or developer of premises shall notify Utilities when the premises are ready for connection to the natural gas distribution system. No premises shall be supplied with permanent natural gas from the natural gas distribution system unless the same shall be designated by official street name and number and the official number shall be placed and maintained conspicuously thereon in accord with the addressing requirements of this Code, and in particular, Building Code provisions pertaining to enumeration and section 8.4.105 of this Code. Connections of the premises shall only be performed upon approval by Utilities. The City and Utilities shall not be subject to any liability for any deficiency or defect which is not discovered by inspection nor shall the owner or developer of the premises be absolved from liability for the deficiency or defect and any resulting damage or from responsibility to correct the deficiency or defect. (Ord. 06-241; Ord. 18-42)

12.3.302: MAIN LINES; INSTALLATION:

The Chief Executive Officer shall determine the location, type and capacity of all main lines. Easements may be required where deemed necessary by the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the safety or efficiency of the operation or maintenance of the natural gas supply system. (Ord. 06-241; Ord. 18-42)