A. Permit For Installation: It shall be unlawful for any person to lay, repair, alter or connect any water line to the city culinary water system without first having received a construction permit from the city. A state contractor's license for this specific purpose is required. (1989 Code § 14-137)
B. Application For Installation Permit:
1. Applications for permits to make water connections or other alteration or for laying or repairing lines connected directly or indirectly to the city water system must be made in writing by a licensed plumber, authorized agent, or by the owner of the premises, who shall describe the nature or the work to be done for which the application is made. The application shall be granted if:
a. The connection, repair, alteration or installation will cause no damage to the street in which the water main is laid, or that it will not be prejudicial to the interests of persons whose property has been or may thereafter be connected to the water main.
b. The connection conforms to the ordinances, regulations, specifications and standards of materials required by the city.
2. All connections, alterations or installations shall be to the line and grade designated in the adopted city standards and specifications.
3. Fees for permits or for inspection services shall be in such amounts as specified in the comprehensive fee schedule resolution. (1989 Code § 14-138)
C. Regulations And Requirements:
1. Water lines shall be of design and materials as approved by the city engineer, and shall meet AWWA standards.
2. All water mains shall be eight inches (8") minimum size, unless otherwise specified by the city engineer.
3. At the developer's cost, a set of mylar construction drawings (1 inch equals 20 feet, or as approved by the city engineer) will be created for each water line project and submitted to the city as part of the approval process.
4. Fire hydrant and PRV (pressure reducing valve) locations and elevations are to be verified and certified by the developer's licensed surveyor prior to installation of curb and gutter and after approval of the city engineer.
5. Written inspection forms shall be made available from the city for review by the developer and contractor. The inspection forms shall be completed and signed by city personnel or the city's authorized agent prior to any payment made by the developer for work on the project. No reduction in the surety, escrow, or bond shall be made without prior approval of the city engineer, public works director or designee.
6. The developer shall in no way change or alter construction drawings or make on site decisions affecting the scope or specifics of any contract for water lines without consultation and approval by the city engineer, public works director or designee. (Ord. 04-2, 4-20-2004; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2022-03, 6-7-2022)