(A) All water and sewer lines and appurtenances shall meet the minimum standards of the county and the state if tied into the county system.
(1) All water sewer lines shall be designed by a licensed/registered engineer by the state and installed by a state licensed utility contractor.
(2) A hydraulic study shall be required on all water main extensions at the developer’s expense. The results of the study shall meet minimum flow and pressure as set forth by the county. The study shall include all of the following variables:
(a) Domestic water usage;
(b) Fire services; and
(c) Yard irrigation.
(3) The minimum size water line in any case shall be six inches.
(B) All water and sewer systems serving developments shall tie into the county system if any portion of the development is within 500 linear feet of any portion of the county system. All engineering and construction expenses shall be borne by the developer or individual seeking a tap. All other developments are encouraged to tap into the county system under the same arrangement.
(C) Before work commences the developer shall provide all construction documents, including but not limited to applicable state permits, construction drawings, and specifications. Work may commence only after the approval of the County Public Utilities Department and receipt of all applicable permits.
(D) Any new water and/or sewer system connected to the county system shall be immediately dedicated to the county upon completion of installation and all required inspections have been performed. The developer shall hold a minimum one-year warranty on the new system(s). Any defects in material, workmanship, and installation discovered within time period will be repaired at the developer’s expense. The developer shall provide the following information upon completion of the system(s):
(1) All required test results (required before system is activated);
(2) As-built drawings; and
(3) Cost of installation and length of system.
(1996 Code, § 52.04) (Ord. passed 9-20-1993; Ord. passed 10-2-2006)