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The village may make rules and regulations in furtherance of the purpose of these plumbing regulations and not inconsistent with the specific provisions of these plumbing regulations for the installation, repair, or alteration of air conditioning systems, water treatment equipment, and water operated devices as may be deemed necessary to properly protect the water supply system. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
A. The plumbing and drainage system of any premises under the jurisdiction of the village shall be maintained in a sanitary and safe operating condition by the owner or his/her agent.
B. The plumbing inspector may conduct an inspection survey of any or all plumbing installations existing at the effective date hereof to determine the existence of public health or safety hazards, including cross connections or back siphonage hazards, which may result in contamination of the water supply. The responsible persons shall be required to correct any defects or they shall be considered to be in violation of these plumbing regulations and subject to the penalties prescribed therefor.
C. Whenever brought to the attention of the plumbing inspector that any unsanitary conditions exist or that any construction or work regulated by these plumbing regulations is dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or a menace to life, health, or property or is in violation of these plumbing regulations, the plumbing inspector shall order any person, firm, or corporation using or maintaining any such conditions or responsible for the use of or maintenance thereof to discontinue the use of or maintenance thereof, or to repair, alter, change, remove, or demolish same, as the plumbing inspector may consider necessary for the proper protection of life, health or property. In the case of gas piping or gas appliance, the plumbing inspector may order any person, firm, or corporation supplying gas to such piping or appliance to discontinue supplying gas thereto until such piping or appliance is made safe to life, health or property.
D. Every such order shall be in writing, addressed to the owner, agent, or person responsible for the premises in which such conditions exist, and shall specify the date or time when there shall be compliance with such order, which time shall allow a reasonable period in which there can be compliance with such order by the person, firm, or corporation receiving such order, but shall never exceed the maximum period for which such construction can be safely used or maintained. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
A. Separate Connections: There shall be a separate service line laid from the water main to each building. Such service line shall be laid on a straight line at right angles to the water main.
B. Curb Cocks:
1. A curb stop box and shutoff for controlling the supply of water to consumers shall be placed on every service line. When connections are made in streets or avenues, the stop box shall be placed twelve inches (12") outside the property line and as near the center of the lot as possible, on the street side; and when made in alleys, it shall be placed six inches (6") outside the lot line. The cover of the stop box shall be maintained at the same height as the sidewalk or the surrounding ground. Where areaway walls or curb lines prevent the location of stop box and shutoff at the point indicated, they shall be placed immediately within the areaway wall or curb lane. All shutoffs must be set on a line drawn at right angles to the main through the service corporation or connection in the main. Any variation in the location for setting of such stop boxes, as herein provided, shall be made only when authorized by the plumbing inspector.
2. The outside shutoff and stop box shall be under the sole control of the village water department, and no person except an employee or person specially authorized by the village water department shall open the cover of such box, or turn on or off water. However, licensed plumbers may turn on or off water for testing plumbing or making repairs, but whenever so used, the shutoff must be left closed if found closed and open if found open by the plumber who uses it.
3. The stop box on every service line must be kept flush with the surrounding ground or sidewalk surface and must be visible from the sidewalk. When the installation is made in cement or sidewalk, a curb box sleeve shall be used. This shall be an arch pattern base with extension type stationary rod. The valves, curb box and shutoff must be kept in good condition and ready for use at all times by the property owner. Should the property owner neglect to maintain such valves, curb box and shutoff in proper condition to be used, and if the stop box is found to be filled up, or if the stop box or shutoff is found to be out of repair at any time, the village water department shall have the right to clean or repair the same when needed without giving notice, and charge the cost thereof to the owner, and if payment is refused, may turn off the water in the service until the same is paid. The village will not be responsible for any damage due to the breaking of a service line or stopcock done while setting, resetting or repairing a water meter, or turning water off or on.
4. Owners of premises having water services which do not have separate curb stopcocks and boxes for each building, or which otherwise do not conform to the requirements in this subsection at the effective date hereof, shall be required to put in such curb a stopcock or make such other changes as are necessary to conform to these requirements when so instructed by the water department.
C. Maintenance: All service lines and fixtures from the street water main to the premises, including the corporation cocks at the mains, shall be installed and maintained at the expense of the property owners, and any leaks or other defects in the same shall be promptly repaired by them, or if not promptly repaired within five (5) days after written notice, the water shall be turned off until such repairs have been made, and the expense thereof shall be charged against such owner and must be paid before water shall be turned on again. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
Yard hydrants, sprinkling plugs and sill cocks will not be allowed on water service connections except when connected in such a manner that the water consumed through such yard hydrant, sprinkling plug or sill cock shall first pass through the water meter on such service. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
No person shall in any manner obstruct the access of any stopcock, hydrant, water meter, dial or valve connected with any water pipes within the village by means of any rubbish, refuse, building material, fuel or any other article, thing or hindrance, particularly the obstruction of meters that will interfere with the ready access to a meter at any and all times. Neglecting to comply with this section, the consumer at once becomes liable, and the village water supply will be turned off at the street, after notice has been given, until the obstruction shall be removed. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
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