A. Every subdivision shall be provided with a complete water distribution system adequate to serve all lots within the subdivision. The water distribution system shall be designed according to standard specifications and shall be approved by the appropriate village official and the Illinois environmental protection agency. Whenever a water main is extended, it shall be extended across the entire frontage of the property being subdivided, and it shall be connected to any other mains which front on or are adjacent to the subdivision to provide for looping of the water system. (Ord. 1334, 4-18-2005)
B. The engineer for the subdivider shall calculate the expected fire flow requirements within the subdivision based upon the intended zoning and expected land use in accordance with the fire code adopted by the village. Also taken into consideration when determining the size of pipe to be installed shall be the anticipated demand for water by downstream properties based on anticipated development of such properties based on the comprehensive plan for such expansion areas. (Ord. 1334, 4-18-2005; amd. 2011 Code)
C. Individual service connections within single-family residential subdivisions shall be extended from the main to within one foot (1') of the lot line of each lot with an approved corporation and curb box and clearly marked with a fencepost or similar material to facilitate their location.
D. Upon written request to the appropriate village official, the village will perform fire flow tests on the existing water mains to be extended and provide the data to the subdivider's engineer. (Ord. 1334, 4-18-2005)
E. Fire hydrants of the type approved by the appropriate village official shall be installed according to standard engineering practices and shall be placed at intervals of not more than four hundred feet (400') for residential, and not more than the maximum specified for commercial and industrial use, in accordance with the fire code adopted by the village. (Ord. 1334, 4-18-2005; amd. 2011 Code)