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9-2-1: DEFINITION OF PREMISES:
A "premises", as contemplated in this chapter, is defined as follows:
   A.   A building under one roof owned by one party and occupied as one business or residence:
   B.   A combination of buildings owned by one party in one common enclosure occupied by one family or business:
   C.   The one side of a double house having a solid vertical partition wall;
   D.   Each floor of a house where each such floor is tenanted as a separate residence; or
   E.   A building owned by one party having a number of apartments or offices and using halls and entrances in common. (1977 Code § 13.60.120)
9-2-2: WATER TAPS AND FEES:
There are hereby established fees for tapping into the water mains of the City of Marion, Illinois, where its mains are now or may hereafter be laid in a street or alley adjoining property where water service is desired, and a service pipe is required for immediate and continuous service.
   A.   For a fee, paid in advance, the Water Department will make a tap three-fourths inch (3/4") and one inch (1") in diameter into the main, extend the service pipe from such tap to the property of the consumer, and install a meter box ready for a meter to be set.
   B.   For a fee, paid in advance, the Water Department will make a tap two inches (2") in diameter into the main, and install a valve and valve box just off the water main. Customer is responsible for extending the service pipe from such tap.
   C.   For a fee, paid in advance, the Water Department will grant permission to make a tap in excess of two inches (2") in diameter provided any person receiving permission to make such tap will make the tap, furnish all materials and labor necessary in connection therewith and provide a meter approved by the Water Department Superintendent.
   D.   Placement of all water meters and taps shall be approved by the City Water Department prior to construction or placement.
   E.   Persons desiring a fire line or main extension from a city main line will pay five hundred dollars ($500.00) in advance for a connection at the main and such persons will extend the fire line or main extension from the city main line at their expense. A tap to a fire line or main extension must be done by a licensed plumber and the tap, sleeve, and valve to the City line shall be per City specifications. Taps made off such lines and extensions will come under the provisions set out in this section. All lines must meet the approval of the Water Department Superintendent as to size and other specifications such as approved materials.
   F.   Fire line taps:
      1.   Domestic taps on fire lines shall be assessed a fee as established by the Water Department.
      2.   Domestic taps on the fire lines in excess of two inches (2") is one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus labor and material and shall be furnished by the owner including the shut off valve for the City. The owner is responsible for the fire line. The City's responsibility stops at the valve on the City main.
      3.   The materials listed below will be furnished by the City for domestic taps on fire lines. All labor will be required of the owner.
3/4" and 1"
Meter (copper) setter
Adapter nuts
Meter base
 
Register
 
Ring and lid
 
Meter well
2"
1 curb stop valve
2 male adapters
Top hat (valve box lid)
6" PVC pipe for valve box
 
Three-fourths inch (3/4") and one inch (1") tap on new construction with a fire line - the meter must be outside the building and accessible to the City. The only part the City is responsible for is the meter well and its contents. All lines to and from the meter are the responsibility of the owner. For a two inch (2") or larger tap a shut off valve must be located outside the building and accessible to the City at all times.
   G.   The Water Department will furnish meters for one inch (1") and three-fourths inch (3/4") taps as herein above indicated. The property owner will furnish all meters of larger dimensions approved by the Water Superintendent.
   H.   Any apartment complex, commercial business, new subdivision, or development with more than twenty (20) taps will make their own taps and supply their own material and labor per City specifications. For ¾" and 1" taps a tap fee for tapping onto the City main will be one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus the cost of the meter, per tap service or meter, and the City will provide and install the meter. For 2" taps a tap fee for tapping onto the City main will be one hundred dollars ($100.00), per tap service or meter, and the customer will provide and pay for the purchase and installation of the meter, all of which must be approved by the Water Superintendent. After the meter is installed, it will be connected to the City water billing system.
   I.   In the event of a multi premises complex, each premises will be required to have an individual meter. This includes all duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, strip malls, etc.
   J.   No back filling will occur until the excavation has been inspected by the City. All plumbing shall be required to be done by a licensed plumber. (Ord. 3402, 9-11-2017, eff. 11-1-2017)
9-2-3: APPLICATION FOR SERVICE; CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR OCCUPANCY:
   A.   No connections with the waterworks system shall be made without a permit issued by the City of Marion. All such connections, except to fire lines or main extensions, that are up to two inches (2") shall be made by City of Marion personnel. Connections two inches (2") and over shall be made by a licensed plumber at the property owner's expense and responsibility.
   B.   Application For Service: All persons, firms or corporations desiring water service must make written application in person at the Office of the Water Department on printed forms provided therefor, setting forth in said application all purposes for which water may be used upon their premises in order that proper rates and assessments can be made.
   C.   Change Of Ownership or Occupancy; Liability For Service: In the event of a change in ownership or occupancy of any premises, each subsequent owner or occupant of said premises must make application for service at the Office of the Water Department, but the former applicant or consumer of water shall remain liable for water furnished to said premises until he has given notice to the department to discontinue the supply. (1977 Code §§ 13.60.010 and 13.60.070; amd. Ord. 3800, 4-25-2022)
9-2-4: INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE:
   A.   Available Mains: Where its mains are now or may hereafter be laid, the Water Department will install the service pipe and appurtenances up to and including one inch (1") between the water main and the property line stop box; provided, however, that the water main is in a street or alley adjoining property where water service is desired, and provided also, that the service pipe is required for immediate and continuous service. The Water Department will, at its expense, furnish all labor necessary to install service. However, all persons, firms, corporations, etc., for whom a service pipe is laid must pay the Water Department for all material used in the connection of service, including street repair.
      1.   For two inch (2") diameter pipes the City will place a curb stop/water service shutoff valve at the water main. The Customer shall be responsible for the service pipe and subsequent maintenance from there.
      2.   All water service used or installed shall be of K copper, DR-9 Polyethylene or PVC construction. At no time will galvanized pipe be used regardless of who is installing the pipe.
   B.   No Mains Available: Where there are no mains adjoining property where water service is required, the property owner shall run a new main approved by the Water Supervisor.
   C.   Responsibility For Costs: All material used in said service shall be paid for by the property owner.
   D.   Maintenance: The Water Department will maintain such service pipes, water mains, and appurtenances laid thereby; except, however, the Water Department will not install at its expense nor maintain service pipes to supply water for the extinguishment of fire. Repairs from the stop box/shut off valve to the property being served shall be at the expense of the property owner. Copper setters will be required on three quarter inches (¾") and one inch (1") services and services over one inch (1") will require shut off valves.
   E.   Employees from the Water Department shall be allowed to enter upon private property for purposes of making necessary repairs. If such a repair is necessary, the City shall not be responsible for damage caused to any privately owned utilities.
   F.   Water Main Requirements:
      1.   Purpose:
         a.   The purpose of this subsection is to establish the size of water mains to be installed in the city forward from the date hereof. Such water mains shall be of sufficient size to promote the volume of water required to meet the expected needs of the area to be served whether it be for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes.
         b.   Regardless of the area it is expected water mains will have the capacity to transmit sufficient volumes of water to provide reasonable fire protection.
      2.   Size: The minimum size water mains to be installed in proposed residential areas shall be six inches (6"). The minimum size water mains to be installed in proposed or existing commercial or industrial areas shall be eight inches (8").
      3.   Backflow Prevention: When installation of a backflow prevention device is required the device and the installation thereof shall meet the standards prescribed by the Illinois plumbing code.
      4.   Approval of Size and Location: The superintendent of the Water Department, or his designee, shall approve the size of any proposed water main before installation and assure the location for such water main has been approved.
      5.   Fire Hydrants: The chief of the fire department shall determine the number and location of fire hydrants required to be installed in any area proposed for development. In addition, the chief of the fire department shall approve before installation in any structure the proposed fire prevention system to assure compliance with the requirements of the Illinois plumbing code.
      6.   Building Permit: No commercial building permit may be issued until the chief of the fire department has certified compliance with the provisions of this subsection.
      7.   Violation: Any violation of the provisions of this subsection may subject the violator to a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. (1977 Code § 13.60.020; amd. Ord. 3229, 1-12-2015; Ord. 3249, 4-13-2015; Ord. 3800, 4-25-2022)
9-2-5: SERVICE REGULATIONS:
   A.   All taps and connections to distributing mains of the water department shall be made by and under the direction of the water superintendent or other authorized employee of the water department and not otherwise.
   B.   No premises will be supplied by more than one service pipe, except in cases where water is taken for the extinguishment of fire, in which event, water must be taken through a separate service pipe and used solely for firefighting purposes. This subsection applies only to places of business.
   C.   All service pipes must have placed thereon a stop and waste cock immediately inside the building or foundation wall at a place where the pipeline enters. All service pipe shall be laid at a minimum depth of two and one-half feet (21/2') and shall not be laid in sewer ditches, nor driveways, nor pass through premises other than that to be supplied. The property owner may be required to lay his service pipe to the property line at a point designated by the superintendent or other authorized employee of the water department before the water department shall be required to connect such service pipe with the water main. Where two (2) pieces of property join and both property owners desire service, one service pipe may be laid and a meter and cover installed on the property line dividing the properties with two (2) meter yokes in meter tile, one for each property. In the event a meter tile or cover is broken, or lid is missing, the property owner must bear the expense of replacing same.
   D.   The water department reserves the right to determine the size of each connection to its mains, also the size and kind of service pipe to be laid to each premises, and the location of its water meter. Where the water meter is inside a building and hard to read, the water department shall have the right to move its water meter into the yard and charge the property owner for the meter box and cover. The water department is to bear the expense of labor and material necessary to move the meter into the yard, except for the meter box and cover. (1977 Code § 13.60.030; amd. Ord. 3800, 4-25-2022)
9-2-6: SERVICE LINES, FIRE LINES, AND WATER MAINS OWNED BY PROPERTY OWNER:
   A.   Service pipe installed and owned by the property owner must, at the property owner's expense, be kept and maintained in good condition and free from all leaks and must be compatible with the City Water System; and for failure to do so, the water supply may be discontinued.
   B.   The water department shall in no event be responsible for damage done by water escaping from a service pipe, water main break or fixtures on the premises of the owner or consumer. The owner of a service pipe must, at his own expense, make additions thereto or changes therein which may be required on account of change in street grade.
   C.   A service pipe, as referred to in this chapter, consists of all pipes, fittings, valves, stop and waste cocks, etc., installed past the first stop valve from the main. (1977 Code § 13.60.040; amd. Ord. 3800, 4-25-2022)
9-2-7: METERS:
   A.   Authority To Place Meters: The water department has the right to place a meter upon any service pipe and charge for water service by meter measurement.
   B.   Installation And Maintenance:
      1.   The Water Department will furnish meters for one inch (1") and three-fourths inch (3/4") taps as herein above indicated. The property owner will furnish all meters of larger dimensions approved by the Water Superintendent, and in case of damage to such meters by reason of any act, neglect, or omission on the part of the consumer, such as damages occasioned by fire, frost, hot water, accident or misuse, the consumer shall pay to the water department the cost of its repair on presentation of a bill therefor.
      2.   The water department reserves the right to determine the size, brand and specifications of every meter that shall be placed on any service pipe and the location of said meter.
      3.   Specifications concerning meters requirements and installations shall be established by the Water Department and available upon request. Any changes to the approved specifications must be approved in writing by the Water Superintendent prior to construction.
      4.   Required for New Construction: Any house or building constructed within the City of Marion or constructed outside of the City of Marion and using City of Marion water must have installed a meter that will service each individual user located upon any new constructed property with an individual water tap fee to apply to each meter.
   C.   Pit Specifications:
      1.   Shall be established by the Water Department for water meter pits. Specification sheets may be obtained from the Water Department upon request.
      2.   Exceptions: Any changes to any part of the specifications established by the Water Department must be approved by the superintendent of the City Water Department prior to construction.
   D.   Meter Deposits:
      1.   All consumers taking or desiring to take water by meter measurement must keep on deposit with the Water Department at all times the following sum or sums for each single premises:
         a.   For laundromats, factories, department stores, bottling plants, car-wash establishments, hospitals, hotels/motels/inns, nursing homes, retirement homes and mobile home parks: Three hundred dollars ($300.00).
         b.   For apartment houses with more than three (3) apartments, restaurants, service stations, or body shops with car washing facilities: Three hundred dollars ($300.00).
         c.   For rental units in which landlord pays for the water service, the deposit for every fifty (50) units: Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
         d.   For single family homes, apartments, or businesses (containing only 2-bathroom facilities): One hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
      2.   Provided, however, where the amount set forth in this subsection is not sufficient to protect the Water Department an amount may be required based on the consumer's estimated bill figured for that service for a billing period plus ninety (90) days.
      3.   The customer's deposit must be kept intact, and the Water Department shall not be required to apply it to payment of current water bills, or any other charges incurred by the customer.
      4.   There will be a thirty-dollar ($30.00) return payment fee for any returned payment. If the water is disconnected there will also be a reconnect fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) to have water service reconnected.
      5.   In the event service is scheduled to be disconnected due to non-payment on shut-off day, the customer will be charged a non-payment fee of thirty dollars ($30.00). This fee will be applied to the customer's account at the time the servicemen leave the office with their list of non-payment customers.
      6.   Bills for service shall be mailed out each month allowing a minimum of no less than sixteen (16) days to make payment on the month succeeding the period for which the service is billed.
   E.   Testing Meters; Defective Meters:
      1.   Upon request or complaint of the consumer or by the City, any water meter shall be tested for accuracy as necessary.
      2.   If, upon testing, the meter is found to be over three percent (3%) off in accuracy, the meter shall be replaced or repaired at no cost to the consumer if up to and including one inch (1") in diameter. If the meter is found to be three percent (3%) or less in accuracy, then the consumer who made the request shall pay a testing fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for a meter one inch (1") or less.
      3.   Every meter over one inch (1") in diameter, which is owned by the consumer is required to be tested for accuracy every five (5) years, or at any time prior if the city sees a need for testing, with the testing to be approved by the City. If, upon testing, the meter is found to be over three percent (3%) off in accuracy, the meter shall be replaced or repaired at owner's responsibility and expense with no cost to the City.
   F.   Defective Meters: Where a meter has ceased to register, an estimate of the quantity of water consumed will be based upon an average of either the previous six (6) months' consumption or the subsequent six (6) months' consumption, whichever is more accurate, and the condition of service prevailing. (1977 Code §§ 13.64.010, 13.64.020, and 13.64.040; amd. Ord. 1146, 4-13-1987; 2013 Code; Ord. 3402, 9-11-2017, eff. 11-1-2017; Ord. 3800, 4-25-2022)
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