(A) Upon completion of the application process, payment of all applicable charges, and subject to the other provisions of these rules, the village will install the street lateral and curb box within the public right-of-way or on a water easement and furnish the water meter and remote meter reader if such facilities have not been previously installed. The street lateral and curb box shall include the street lateral from the connection at the watermain to, and including the curb box and curb stop located at or directly adjacent to the right-of-way or easement line.
(B) A water street lateral and curb box, including a curb box and curb stop, shall be required for each premises where the total quantity of water delivered and furnished is to be billed and metered to a single customer. If the quantities of water furnished to the premises are to be separately and individually metered and billed by the village to several occupants thereof, then a separate water street lateral and curb box, including a curb box and curb stop shall be installed for the delivery of water to each meter. The provision by the village of separate services at the request of the property owner shall not relieve a property owner of ultimate liability for the charges therefore as provided by law.
(C) The owner will be responsible to install the water service from the curb stop into the premises. A valve shall be located just inside the structure, at the point of entry of the street lateral, adjacent to and ahead of the meter to permit control of the water supply.
(D) As part of the tapping fee, the village will provide the owner with a meter and remote meter reader which the owner must install prior to receiving water. The village will inspect this installation prior to turning on service.
(1) A separate curb box must be installed for each meter.
(2) The size, type, make and location of the meter and remote reader to be utilized on any connection shall be determined by the village.
(3) Meter bypasses shall not be allowed unless otherwise approved by the village.
(4) Whenever possible, the water meter shall be set in the basement or utility room. The meter shall be located at a convenient point approved by the village so as to protect the meter and to measure the entire supply of water through the connection. When a meter cannot be set in the basement or utility room, it will be set inside the property line or in a place designated by the village, and all expenses incurred by the village in connection with its proper housing shall be reimbursed by the owner to the village.
(5) All meters and meter appurtenances shall at all times remain the sole property of the village, and shall not be interfered with in any respect. All meters shall be maintained by and at the expense of the village so far as ordinary wear and tear are concerned, but the customer will be held responsible if damaged due to freezing, hot water, or other external causes. In case of damage, the village will repair the meter, or replace it if required, at the sole expense of the customer.
(6) The village reserves the right to remove and replace any meter at any time as part of a maintenance program or for any other reason.
(E) If a water easement is determined to be necessary in order to service a property, the owner shall obtain and cause to be recorded by the Cattaraugus County Clerk such easement on a form acceptable to the village to show the right of permanent access to the public water system before a permit will be issued.
(F) The owner shall, at his sole expense, construct, maintain and, when necessary as determined by the village, replace the building lateral extending into the serviced building. This installation and maintenance shall be performed by a qualified person and all work shall be constructed in a manner satisfactory to the village. The minimum size, the materials, depth of cover and method of construction shall be in conformance with village standards. If any defects in workmanship or materials are found or if the owner's building lateral has not been installed in accordance with such specifications or with requirements of the village, water service will either not be turned on or will be discontinued if such defects are not remedied.
(G) All street laterals shall be installed throughout their length as nearly as possible at right angles to the structure to which service is to be rendered.
(Ord. 2-2009, passed 3-23-2009)