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METERS AND WATERLINE SERVICE
The water mainline and water service line(s) shall be so arranged that there is a separate and independent water service line and meter to each individual building, place of business, or tract of land. A separate and independent water service line and meter shall be provided for every new building connecting to the water system of the city. Separate service lines and meters are not required for each trailer space in overnight trailer courts, nor for each cabin in cabin courts; however, separate water service lines and meters are required for trailer houses on individual lots or for long-term trailer rental units in mobile home courts.
(Ord. 4-3, passed 9-8-1992)
(A) All water users shall keep their individual water service lines in good repair and shall keep them in such good condition that they shall not allow any leakage from the city’s water system.
(B) All other property owners desiring water service whether for an existing dwelling unit, commercial facility, or a newly constructed facility, shall be required to obtain all permits, licenses, or the like required by this code and shall be required to installed by a city approved contractor at the owner’s expense.
(1) When a permit for a water service line has been granted, the water tap at the mainline shall be installed by a city approved excavator/contractor at the property owner’s expense. The actual service line and all associated excavation, backfill, street repair and piping shall be completed by the city approved contractor at the owner’s expense. Thereafter, or after the water service line has been installed, each water service line within the public right-of-way or easement shall be maintained by the city at its expense and kept within and under its exclusive control or jurisdiction.
(2) All water service lines within any public right-of-way or easement shall be constructed by a city-approved contractor hired by the property owner requesting the water service, and in any new subdivision they may be installed as part of the construction of the new water distribution system within said subdivision and provided further that said lines are constructed, inspected, tested and certified as being in conformance with the state’s public works standards governing the construction of water service lines.
(3) Water service lines may also be installed by a contract in conjunction with city-sponsored projects or when, in the opinion of the Water Superintendent, it is in the city’s best interests to have or allow said water service lines to be installed by someone other than city personnel.
(Ord. 4-3, passed 9-8-1992) Penalty, see § 51.999
It shall be unlawful to disturb, destroy, damage, adjust, molest, meddle, or otherwise interfere with any portion of the city water distribution or supply system or its appurtenances, located on either public or private property. Should any damage result, either intentionally or unintentionally, from handling or otherwise tampering with said water system, the violator shall pay for all costs incurred in connection with the repairs of said system and/or for any damages that may result from the tampering with said water system.
(Ord. 4-3, passed 9-8-1992) Penalty, see § 51.999
The Water Superintendent of the city is hereby empowered, and it is hereby made his or her duty, in all cases where there is a public water system within 300 feet, to notify every owner or person in charge of land or premises requiring a water service building connection to comply with the provisions of this code within 90 days or cease to use or occupy the land. A lessee of land shall be deemed to be in charge.
(Ord. 4-3, passed 9-8-1992) Penalty, see § 51.999
PLANNING; MATERIALS; INSTALLATION
All construction or reconstruction of public, private, and water service lines shall be in accordance with the state’s public works standards and subject to inspection by the city. Plan and profile drawings shall be prepared for all new water mains, whether public or private, and for all water main extensions, reconstructions, or renovations; and all such plan and profile drawings must be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and the state’s Division of Environment before any construction work on said waterlines is started.
(Ord. 4-3, passed 9-8-1992) Penalty, see § 51.999
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