Certain terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings ascribed below:
APARTMENT: | A structure in which two or more separate units are constructed and designed so the occupants share common dining or restroom facilities and for which the occupants pay rent or other consideration. |
BACKFLOW: | The flow other than in the intended direction of flow, of any non-potable waters, foreign liquids, gases, or any other harmful or offensive substances into the City water supply as a result of reduced or reversed pressure. |
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: | A device which, when properly installed between the City water supply system and the terminus of the customer's water line or point of ultimate use, will prevent backflow. |
CITY: | The City of Heyburn, Idaho. |
CROSS-CONNECTION: | Any physical arrangement whereby the City water system is connected with any other water supply system, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, or any other source of water supply which contains or may contain contaminated water, sewage, or other waste or liquids which may be harmful to human health or which may deleteriously affect the City water supply. |
CUSTOMER LINE: | The pipe, valves, and fittings leading from the meter into the premises served, including the water meter attached thereto. |
METER: | A water meter and its enclosure, valve, and related appurtenances which measures the volume of water used by a customer of City water service. Meter includes the meter setter which allows of meter installation and replacement without disturbing the pipes. |
OPEN HOSE: | The use of water through a hose without a nozzle or other pressure limiting device. |
SERVICE LINE: | The water pipe, valves, and fittings laid from the main to the meter. |
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING: | All structures, except hotels, motels, rooming houses and apartments, which contain sleeping, restroom, cooking and dining facilities. |
WATER MAIN: | The publicly-owned water pipe laid in a street, road, alley, or easement conveying water for City water service.(Ord. 2020-624, 5-13-2020) |