6-5-15: UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

When an abnormally large quantity of water is desired for filling a pond, or for other purposes, arrangements must be made with the city prior to taking such water.

Permission to take water in unusual quantities will be given only if the city facilities and other consumers are not inconvenienced. (Ord. 202, 5-26-1992)

6-5-16: ACCESS TO PROPERTY:

All duly appointed employees of the water department, under the direction of the water superintendent, shall have free access, after reasonable notice to the customer is given, at all reasonable hours of the day to any and all parts of structures and premises in which water is or may be delivered for the purposes of inspecting connections, the conditions of conduits and fixtures, and the manner and extent in which the water is or may be delivered for the purposes of inspecting connections, the conditions of conduits and fixtures, and the manner and extent in which the water is being used. The water department or city does not, however, assume the duty of inspecting the customer's line, plumbing and equipment, and shall not be responsible therefor. (Ord. 202, 5-26-1992)

6-5-17: RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT:

   A.   Responsibility For Customer Equipment: The city shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature whatsoever caused by any defect in the customer's line, plumbing or equipment, nor shall the city be liable for loss or damage due to interruption of service or temporary changes in pressure. The customer shall be responsible for valves on his premises being turned off when the water service is turned on.

   B.   Responsibility For Water Department Equipment: Water department equipment on the customer's premises remains the property of the city and may be repaired, replaced or removed by the water department employees at any time without consent of the customer and the city and water department shall not be liable for any damage resulting therefrom. No payment will be made to the property owner for the right to install, maintain, replace or remove city equipment on his premises. The property owner must keep vicious dogs or other animals secured or confined to avoid interference with the water department operations and maintenance.

   C.   Damage To City Equipment: The customer shall be liable for any damage to equipment owned by the city which is caused by an act or negligence of the customer, its tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or permittees. Damage to equipment shall include, but not be limited to, breaking of seals and locks, tampering with meters, injury to meters, including, but not limited to, damages by hot water, steam, and damaged meter boxes, curb stops, meter stops and other appurtenances. (Ord. 202, 5-26-1992)

6-5-18: FIRE HYDRANTS:

   A.   Operation: No person or persons, other than those designated and authorized by the water department shall open any fire hydrant belonging to the city, attempt to draw water from it or in any manner damage or tamper with it. Any violation of this regulation will be prosecuted under applicable state and federal law. No tool other than special hydrant wrenches shall be used to operate a hydrant valve. In cases where a temporary service has been granted and the temporary service received water through a fire hydrant, an auxiliary external valve will be provided to control the flow of water.

   B.   Moving A Fire Hydrant: If a property owner or other party desires to change the size, type, or location of the hydrant, the property owner shall bear all costs of such changes. Any changes in the location of a fire hydrant must be approved by the city, which shall obtain consent from the local firefighting authorities. (Ord. 202, 5-26-1992)

6-5-19: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES:

Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with, or resists the enforcement of, any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations as adopted by this chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall for each offense be punished by a fine as provided in Idaho state code. (Ord. 636, 11-24-2009)

6-5-20: SUSPENSION OF RULES:

No employee of the water department is authorized to suspend or alter any of the policies, rules and regulations cited herein without specific approval or direction of the city council, except in cases of emergency involving loss of life or property or which would place the water system operation in jeopardy. (Ord. 202, 5-26-1992)