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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)
No person shall extend a village sewer to service his property unless the sewer line is extended across the entire frontage of the property at the property owner's expense. In the event compliance with this section is impossible because of physical conditions or impractical because of unique circumstances, the property owner may apply to the village board of trustees for exemption from the requirements of this section. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
A. Use Of Water: Owners or customers desiring to discontinue the use of water shall give notice thereof to the village clerk, who shall cause the water to be turned off and the meter removed. When water service is discontinued, all water and sewer charges for such service shall become due and payable. A service charge shall be made at the time service is discontinued, either at the customer's request or for nonpayment of charges. A charge fixed by the village board of trustees from time to time shall be made for every special reading requested by a customer.
B. Water Service; Bill Rendered: At any time any premises is to be vacated or property closed for any period of time, a request shall be made to the village clerk to have a final reading or removal of the water meter, and the village clerk shall render a bill covering water and sewerage service charges then accrued. The village may withhold water supply until all unpaid bills against the property have been paid. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012)
A. General Enforcement: The plumbing inspector shall have the powers granted unto him by this chapter and "an act of the Illinois legislature in relation to the licensing and regulation of plumbers, to repeal a certain act named therein, and to prescribe penalties for the violation thereof", as approved July 13, 1953, and as amended. He shall also have the power to give notice, in the name of the village, to any owner, agent or occupant of any house, building, structure, grounds or premises found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Illinois state plumbing code as amended, and rules and regulations of the state of Illinois department of health interpreting the same.
B. Right Of Entry: For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the plumbing inspector shall be permitted to enter any house or building, grounds or premises at any time for inspection and examination of plumbing or drainage that may be defective or that may constitute a hazard to the health of a person or persons or the general public. Upon determining that a violation of the plumbing standards as set forth in this chapter or a health hazard exists, the plumbing inspector shall notify, or cause to be notified, the owner or his/her agent or occupant of the premises to correct, remove or abate such violation or health hazard. No person or persons shall hinder, obstruct or in any manner interfere with the plumbing inspector in the performance of his duties. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
A. Generally:
1. This chapter shall not be construed as imposing upon the village any liability or responsibility for damage resulting from defective plumbing or drainage systems, or the installation thereof; nor shall the village, or any official or employee thereof, be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the inspection authorized thereunder.
2. The plumbing inspector charged with the enforcement of this chapter, acting for the village in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act required or by reason of any act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provisions of this chapter. The plumbing inspector, acting as aforesaid, shall be defended by the legal department of the village until final termination of the proceedings.
B. Turning On Water: In turning on water, the village or village water department shall not be responsible for damage that may occur by reason of improper fixtures, open or improper connections or for any other causes.
C. Stopcock And Valve Services: The village shall not be responsible for any accidents caused by stopcocks or valve boxes that stand above the surface of the ground, pavement or sidewalks, and the property owners shall keep all stopcocks or valve boxes flush with the surface at their location. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
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