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(A) If cross-connection control assemblies are found to be necessary, the owner of the property served must apply to the city for a specific installation permit. Private system users are to utilize cross-connection standards pursuant to UPC.
(B) The city shall be responsible for correcting non-service type cross-connections and the city is responsible for installing suitable assemblies on non-service type cross-connections that must be tested initially and annually by a state-certified tester. Installation, modification, and amendments to the public system must be done in accordance to IDAPA 58.01.08.
(C) All installations, modifications, and amendments to any water service line shall be performed in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code, as amended or adopted by the state.
(Ord. 2018-02, passed 8-29-2018)
In the event an improper cross-connection is not corrected with the time limits set by the city or in the event the city is refused access to any property for the purpose of determining whether or not cross-connections exist, the city shall cease delivery of water to the property until the deficiency is corrected to the city’s satisfaction. In addition, the city, without waiving any terms of this subchapter may, but shall not be required to, effect the necessary repairs or installations at the expense of the property owner and refuse delivery of water to the property until the cost thereof shall have been paid. Violations of this subchapter are hereby declared to be a nuisance, and the city, after notice to the customer or property owner to remove or correct the violation, may prevent, remove, and abate the same at the expense of the party creating or maintaining the same, in which event the city may levy a special assessment as provided in the Idaho Code § 50-1008 on the land or premises whereon the nuisance is situated to defray the cost or to reimburse the city for the cost of abating the same.
(Ord. 2018-02, passed 8-29-2018) Penalty, see § 51.999
PERMITS
(A) It shall be unlawful to install or alter any water system or service line within the city, or to tap onto or connect to any waterline whether lateral or main, without having first obtained from said city a permit therefor.
(B) An application for a connection to the city water system shall be made at the office of the Water Superintendent and no connection shall be made to any water main without a valid permit therefor having been issued by the Water Superintendent.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to uncover, make any connection with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public water mainline or appurtenance thereof, without first obtaining a written permit to perform said work from the Water Superintendent.
(Ord. 4-3, passed 9-8-1992) Penalty, see § 51.999
(A) When any water service line or private water system connected with any public water main is leaking, broken, or out of order, on private property (outside of any public right-of-way or easements) the owner, agent, or tenant of such premises shall repair the same at his or her own expense. No person shall construct, re-lay, repair, or extend any water service connection or private water system until the person doing said work has obtained the appropriate water permit for the same.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to extend any private service line beyond the limits of the building or property for which a permit has been given without obtaining a new permit for the desired extension. The existence of a water permit shall in no way be construed as making permissible any work for which an Excavation Permit may be required by the city.
(Ord. 4-3, passed 9-8-1992)
Permission given to connect to the water main shall be upon the express condition that the Water Superintendent may for good cause revoke the same and the person making such connection, or his or her successor in interest, shall have no right to claim any damage in consequence of such permission being revoked.
(Ord. 4-3, passed 9-8-1992)
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