For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The City of La Salle, Illinois which furnishes water and services under these rules and regulations.
CONSUMER. A person, firm or corporation using water and services supplied by the city.
CONTRACTOR. A person, persons, firm or corporation engaged in the business of the plumbing craft having a valid state license; City of LaSalle registration certificate; valid manufacturer’s or contractor’s insurance policy and have on file, with the City Clerk, a good and sufficient surety bond in the penal sum of $10,000, with securities in full force and effect, prior to the start of work. Also, insurance requirements shall be as per section 7-2 of the “Specifications for Water and Sewer Construction in Illinois,” current edition. Such bond must be in effect for a minimum of 1 year.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. The department within the city which consists of the office of City Engineer, the Superintendent of Public Works, the Building Inspector, Buildings and Grounds, the Water and Street Departments and the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants.
EXCAVATIONS. Disruption of the existing conditions of the soil grades on city property. The contractor and/or owner making the EXCAVATIONS shall be completely responsible for any and all damages causes in making the EXCAVATIONS.
OWNER. A person, persons, firm or corporation whose property is serviced by the public water supply.
OWNER’S BOND. The bond required of the owner or customer who desires to perform work on property owned by the city. Such surety bond must be valid and filed with the City Clerk in the penal sum of $10,000, with securities in full force and effect, prior to the start of work. Such bond must be in effect for a minimum of 1 year.
WATER METER. A city WATER METER shall be a mechanical device properly installed on a water service line or other approved installation to measure the volume of water flowing between 2 given points.
WATER SERVICE LINE. All pipes, corporations, valve boxes, curb stops, tapping sleeves, strainers, tapping valves, meters or any other accessories supplying water to the owner, from the water main to the output side of the water meter.
(Ord. 2237, passed 7-26-2010)