A. When Permit Required: It shall be unlawful to construct a well or to overhaul a well without first securing a water well permit.
B. When Permit Not Required: Permits are not required for routine maintenance of preexisting wells, as determined by the plumbing inspector or his or her designee. It is the well driller's responsibility to notify the plumbing inspector or his or her designee of routine maintenance so a determination may be made on whether or not a permit is required.
C. Permits Not Transferable: Each permit issued under this chapter shall be personal to the permittee. No such permit shall be assigned or transferred to another person, and no person shall permit another person to obtain a permit in his or her name or permit any new well construction or overhaul work to be performed under his or her name other than a person authorized to do the same.
D. False Statement Or Bad Faith: Any person who shall wilfully make any false statement in order to obtain a permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be subject to the penalty provided herein. Bad faith or unreasonable delay in the performance of work under this chapter shall be deemed a sufficient reason for suspension of the permit of the well driller so offending and no further permit shall be issued until such act of bad faith or unreasonable delay has been corrected. Well drillers in violation of any ordinance governing contractor registration requirements may be suspended or have their registration revoked.
E. Issuance Of Permit: The building official or his or her designated representative shall issue all permits in accordance with the provisions and requirements of this chapter. Incomplete applications shall be rejected or denied. All applications for permits shall be on the approved application form and provide the following information:
1. Company name, address and telephone number of the well driller;
2. Well driller's license number and city assigned contractor registration number;
3. Name, address, legal description and telephone number of property owner;
4. Company name and city assigned contractor registration number of electrical contractor;
5. Company name and city assigned contractor registration number of plumbing contractor;
6. Plan, specifications and diagrams in detail to determine whether a proposed well meets the minimum standards as determined by this chapter;
7. A plan of the property that shows the location of the proposed well, all buildings, septic tanks, drainfields and other significant structures;
8. Description of what the well will be used for; and
9. Any other information deemed necessary by the city.
F. Duration Of Permits: Every permit issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire ninety (90) days after the date issued. In every case where a permit is expired, a new permit shall be obtained before any work is resumed.
G. Inspections And Test:
1. All authority personnel, agents or contractors shall have the right, at any time, to enter the property, as provided for by section 17-105 of this code, for the purpose to inspect a well and ensure compliance with this chapter. In addition, all authority personnel, agents or contractors or their designees shall have the right to enter the property at any time in the future, as provided for by section 17-105 of this code, for the purpose of inspection to ensure that there are no cross connections. Reasonable notice will be given to the property owner prior to entrance of the property.
2. A one hundred twenty (120) volt ground fault circuit interrupting ("GFCI") receptacle shall be installed immediately adjacent to the well equipment to allow for maintenance work on the equipment or the use of a freeze protection device.
3. When applicable, the following inspections shall be required on all wells drilled within the corporate limits of Duncan:
a. Plumbing final to verify the required physical separation of the private system from the approved water distribution system, as well as the completed connections to the well and private distribution system(s);
b. Electrical underground (EUG) to verify trench depth and proper wire is used (size and type);
c. Electrical final to verify disconnects are installed and appropriate panel box in place (weathertight);
d. Upon completion of the well, the well driller shall furnish the building official or his or her designee with a copy of the driller's report and a copy of the water analysis. Any well that is not completed shall be sealed and considered a plugged or an abandoned well in accordance with rules, regulations and status of the state of Oklahoma. (Ord. 1737, 4-28-2015)