(A) General requirements.
(1) Water distribution facilities shall be installed in a manner prescribed by the city construction standards and specifications. All plans shall be designed in accordance with the rules, regulations and standards of the city and other appropriate state and federal agencies. In addition, the design shall meet or exceed the minimum standards described in the latest edition of Recommended Standards for Waterworks.
(2) The plans of the water mains for proposed development shall be prepared and stamped by a registered professional engineer.
(3) Water mains shall be designed and installed to serve each lot required by the approving officials and agencies. Water main distribution systems, including fire hydrants, shall be subject to the specifications, rules, regulations and guidelines of the city construction standards.
(4) Water mains installed within a proposed development will be required to loop the water mains in a manner approved by the Water Utility. The Water Utility may require that new water mains be looped with existing water mains adjacent to the proposed development site.
(5) The builder or contractor will also be required to pay a tap-on fee in the amount of the current rate reference of non-recurring charges.
(6) After the water mains have been installed, tested and approved, and after one year of maintenance-free service, the city may assume responsibility.
(7) Water meter pit installation. The contractor shall be responsible for the installation of the water meter pits. The city shall supply the water meter pit, check valve and yoke to the contractor for installation. The city will supply and install the water meter. Please see Design Standards Manual for additional details.
(8) This chapter shall be used in conjunction with the city Design Standards Manual.
(B) Design criteria.
(1) All water mains shall be a minimum of 8 inches in diameter for residential developments and 12 inches in diameter for industrial and commercial development unless otherwise approved in writing by the Water Utility.
(2) All new water main pipe shall be polyvinyl chloride pipe meeting the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C900, Class 150/DR18.
(3) Fire hydrants shall be provided at each street intersection and at intermediate points between intersections and at the ends of cul-de-sacs. Generally, hydrants shall be placed at least every 400 feet. Hydrant placement must be approved by the Water Utility and the Fire Department.
(4) For detailed design and construction information on water distribution system, refer to the city Design Standards Manual Section 02660 and the city Rules and Regulations.
(Ord. 2002-4, passed 3-4-02)