§ 15-63 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   On all new systems referred to in this division and on all such systems being renovated, the owner shall:

      (1)   Provide and install at his expense a fire line meter where it is anticipated that water for purposes other than fire water will be used. The make, design and size must be approved, before purchase, by the city;

      (2)   Provide and install at his expense a detector check or fire line detector meter where it is anticipated that only fire water will be used. The make, design and size shall be approved by the city;

      (3)   A double check valve system shall be installed between the sprinkler system and the city water supply to prevent backflow. The detector check may be considered one check valve.

   (B)   If, after installation of the system and a detector check or fire line detector meter, it is determined that other than fire water is being used, the property owner shall be required to provide and install at his expense a fire line meter within 60 days of notification by the city according to division (A) above.

(1989 Code, § 16-63) Penalty, see § 15-72

§ 15-71 ENFORCEMENT.

   It shall be the duty of the Distribution ORC, Backflow/Cross-Connection ORC, and/or Chief Building Official to enforce all provisions of this chapter, and to make all necessary inspections to determine whether or not the provisions of the chapter are being met.

(Ord. passed 2-16-16)

§ 15-72 PENALTY.

   Each violation of any provision of Divisions 1 through 3 of this Article shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500, as provided by G.S. § 14-4, as amended. Each calendar day during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. The provisions of this article may also be enforced through any equitable or other legal remedy authorized by § 1-16 of the City Code or as otherwise permitted by law. Violations of this chapter may also be punished by a civil penalty in the amount of $100 for each violation, which penalty shall be enforced as provided by § 1-16.2 of the City Code. This remedy shall be nonexclusive.

(Ord. passed 2-16-16)

DIVISION 5: CONSERVATION

§ 15-81 DEFINITION.

   The following term when used in this division shall have the meaning ascribed to it in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

   WATER SHORTAGE. Shall be deemed to exist when the ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers served by the city cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply to or below a critical level, the level at which the continued availability of water for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection is jeopardized. Situations also occur that can interrupt the availability of water supply or its distribution to our customers. This Water Shortage Response Plan has been developed to allow the City of Eden to adapt to these situations and continue to supply water to our customer. These situations can be cause by drought, storms, water line breaks, power failures, or harmful acts of human beings. This plan will set forth protocol for how the City Water System will respond to these situations.

(1989 Code, § 16-81) (Ord. passed 8-19-86; Am Ord. passed 5-18-10)

§ 15-82 WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PLAN (WSRP).

   Implementation of the WSRP.

   (A)   To avoid further depletion of the city’s water supply during a water shortage, The City Manager will authorize the implementation of what level of response is needed based on the criteria set forth in this plan. The current situation will be communicated to the Mayor and City Council.

   (B)   Whenever the City Manager finds a water shortage exists, he shall proclaim one or more water conservation stages. The City Manager’s proclamation shall be based upon a recommendation from the Water Plant Superintendent, the Distribution ORC, or the Public Works Director, and the Utilities Manager to the City Manager of what response is required to continue meeting the human consumption, sanitation and fire protection needs of our customers. Recommendations of the Water Plant Superintendent or the Distribution ORC shall be based on a review of factors such as current water supply, stream flow, drought conditions, presettling impoundment reservoir level, seasonal effect on water supply, condition of the distribution system, pumping capacity, and average current consumption rates.

   (C)   In the absence of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager will be authorized to implement the required response within the plan.

(1989 Code, § 16-82) (Ord. passed 8-19-86; Am. Ord. passed 11-19-02; Am. Ord. passed 5-18-10)

Editor’s note:

   Sections §§ 15-82 through 15-92 will constitute the City’s Water Shortage Response Plan as required under North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02E0.607 and General Statue 143-355(l)

§ 15-83 NOTIFICATION OF WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.

   When the WSRP is activated water users and city employees will be notified by the following means, as time will allow:

   (A)   Post information to the city’s website;

   (B)   Code Red - rapid dialing telephone alerts to affected zones;

   (C)   Department Heads and supervisor will brief their employees;

   (D)   Press release for the Local Newspaper if time appropriate for publishing;

   (E)   Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for TV and/or radio as appropriate; and

   (F)   Messages printed on the water bills.

(Ord. passed 5-18-10)