(a) The Owner shall install, own, operate and maintain at his expense the building water line(s) extending from the curb valve(s) into the structure with the exception of the meter(s).
(b) Unless otherwise specified by the Utility, all water service lines shall be located in front of the building or premises to be served. To protect against freezing, all water lines shall have not less than forty-eight (48) inches of cover and shall be located so as to avoid driveways, large trees or other obstructions.
(c) Any Owner wishing to discontinue water service shall notify the Utility to have the meter read, the water service turned off and to have a final billing computed. If such notice to discontinue service is not given by the Owner to the Utility, the Owner will be responsible for payment for all water used on the Served Premises.
(d) The Utility shall not be responsible to drain piping or otherwise protect any fixtures at the Served Premises upon termination of water service. Draining the piping system and protecting the property from freezing damages is the sole responsibility of the Owner.
(e) As specified under Section 934.03 at the option of Utility the meter may be installed indoors or outdoors. If the Utility elects to install the meter within the Served Premises, the Owner shall provide suitable space at the location to be approved by the Utility. All meter installations shall conform to the Water and Wastewater pipe standards of the City.
(f) The location and/or routing of the building water line(s) and meter(s) to be installed by the Owner shall be approved by the Utility before work is commenced.
(g) Except as provided Section 934.01, only authorized employees of the Utility are permitted to make water taps and connections of service lines water mains.
(h) The Utility may discontinue service once established whenever the Owner's installation is of such nature that it could jeopardize, contaminate or otherwise adversely affect water service to other consumers. (See Section 933.03).
(i) The Owner's installation shall conform to the Coshocton County Plumbing Code if applicable or otherwise it shall conform to such other governmental authority having jurisdiction over same and/or the Water and Wastewater pipe standards of the City. Water service shall not be established until the Owner's installation is inspected and approved by the Utility.
(j) All new building lines or any meter replacement shall include Isolation Valves installed within the Served Premises at Owner's expense, on both sides of the meter installation to enable the shut off of the entire water supply in the event of problems with the piping system. The location of the Isolation Valves shall be specified by the Utility and they shall be installed before Permanent Water Service is established. No other connections or drains may be made between the Isolation Valve(s) and the meter(s).
(k) The Utility may refuse to re-connection of water service unless and until Isolation Valves have been installed and approved by the Director. The required Isolation Valves and an adequate number of valves and drain valves shall be installed in any piping system so that water can be drained to prevent freezing of the meter. The Utility shall conform to EPA requirements and may require Owners to install an EPA approved backflow prevention device in accordance with Rules and Regulations, the location of which shall be approved by the Utility. In addition, an approved pressure relief device may be required as per applicable rules and regulations.
(l) If the water meter is damaged by hot water, steam, rough use, or any cause other than natural wear and usage, the Owner will be charged the amount of repair or replacement. The amount of such charges shall be placed upon the water bill for the succeeding month. The failure to pay such charge shall be cause for termination of service.
(m) Owner shall be responsible for the payment of all costs for a request for the enlargement, moving or relocation of any water main, service line, meter or other water system appurtenance.
(n) When the Utility determines that a change in the size of an existing building water service and/or meter is necessary for proper metering accuracy and/or meter longevity, the Utility shall determine the size or meter type that is adequate based on history of the usage and meter repairs. Owner shall be responsible for all costs for plumbing and piping changes from the curb valve to the meter. If it is an upgrade, the Utility will enlarge the service from the main to the curb valve with the Owner paying the difference between the old tap fee and the new connection and meter fees. If the Owner does not pay upgrade his building water service to the size determined by the Utility within ninety (90) calendar days of the date of written notice from the Utility to do so, the water service may be terminated.
(o) In order to avoid possible contamination of the Utility's water supply, no cross connections will be permitted between any piping of the Owner and any foreign source of water or drainage. When any such cross connections exist, the Utility may immediately shut off, without notice, its water service to the Owner involved, in which event service will not be re-established until the condition, at the Owners expense, is corrected to the Directors satisfaction.
(p) No person without approval of the Director shall turn a curb valve, hydrant or valve except members of the Fire Division in the official performance of their duties. In case trouble occurs between the main and the curb valve or in the meter, the Water Department should be notified. If the trouble is in the Owner's building water piping system, the building main shut off valve should be turned off by the Consumer and a plumber called to correct the problem. If the trouble is in the building water line, the Utility should be contacted to shut off the curb valve
(Ord. 44-21. Passed 11-8-21.)