(a) Water mains shall be of minimum eight inch diameter and be constructed of a material approved by the Municipality, permitted by OEPA, and in accordance with AWWA standards. Water lines shall be installed in accordance with the submitted plans and in compliance with all local and state requirements. Pressure testing and bacteriological certifications are the responsibility of the subdivider and no users will be permitted to use the line until the testing is satisfactorily completed. The testing shall be supervised by an engineer or a person who is an expert in the field.
(b) Individual customer service lines shall have the appropriate service saddles, corporation and curb stops, and shall be Type K copper in all diameters two inch and smaller. Service line materials for larger lines will be at the discretion of the Utilities Department. Individual service lines are normally installed by the Municipality and paid for in the form of connection fees. Subdividers may be permitted to install water taps in accordance with Municipal standards and inspection. Customers with service connections installed by the developer will be eligible for discounts on standard tap fee costs. Water taps installed by the developer shall be located on the as built drawings and staked in the field.
(c) Fire hydrants shall also be installed in all subdivisions served by Montpelier Utilities. Normal hydrant spacing shall be 300’ in residential areas and 500’ in commercial areas. Hydrant locations shall be approved by the Utilities Department and the Chief of the Fire Department.
(d) The preferred location for water mains shall be in the street right-of-way on either side of the paved portion of the street. Water mains crossing paved areas shall have a minimum of four and one half feet of cover from the top of the water main to the top of the finished grade or pavement. Water mains will not be permitted in areas where seasonal weather conditions will make access for repairs impossible. (Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)