(A) Each subdivision shall have an interconnected public water distribution system supplying all lots with water from a source approved by the city and the State Environmental Protection Agency.
(B) Each lot in the subdivision shall be provided at the property line with a connection, including yolk and meter tile, to a water system approved by the city. The construction of the water system shall conform to the approved plans and specifications and all work shall be properly inspected and approved by the City Engineer. Water mains shall be constructed prior to the construction of street pavements. Trenches shall be backfilled as per the requirements of this chapter.
(C) Fire hydrants shall be installed by the subdivider as part of the water distribution system. Single-family residential developments shall have fire hydrants spaced at no more than 600 feet from hydrant to hydrant, measured along the street centerline, or as special site conditions may dictate. Multi-family residential development hydrant spacing shall not exceed 400 feet, and high hazard development hydrant spacing shall not exceed 300 feet. No fire hydrant shall be placed on a main smaller than six inches in diameter.
(D) Where fire hydrants or Fire Department connections are located in an area where vehicles may be parked or standing, said parking or standing shall be restricted for ten feet in each direction from the hydrant or connection.
(E) The minimum fire flow from a single fire hydrant in any use group shall be 1,000 gallons per minute at 20 psi residual pressure unless the new hydrant is ordered on a pre-existing main.
(F) The minimum fire flow from the next two fire hydrants in any use group shall be a cumulative 1,000 gallons per minute at 20 psi residual pressure.
(G) Fire flow on all new fire hydrant installations shall be tested by the developer or contractor and witnessed by a representative of the Engineering Department.
(H) Additional private fire hydrants shall be required on developed property, private streets and/or parking lots, at a spacing between fire hydrants as required by the use group as set forth in this Manual. All private hydrants must meet the city’s standard specifications, testing requirements and fire flow requirements of public fire hydrants.
(I) The Public Works Department shall approve all designs and shall alter the design requirements as necessary to meet the city’s water system plan. The city shall specify the type, kind and quality of pipe, fire hydrants, valves, valve boxes and appurtenances. The contractor shall furnish and install these items. The work shall be inspected by the city.
(J) Water mains, hydrants and taps shall be constructed in compliance with the current adopted ICC Fire Prevention Code Appendices B, C and D, Illinois Plumbing Code, Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the city’s standard specifications.
(K) All commercial developments shall be served by a minimum eight-inch main. Residential subdivisions shall be served by a minimum six-inch main.
(L) Water mains shall be extended through the end of all stub streets and in such other areas as necessary to facilitate future extensions for anticipated development to include frontage along roads. At the direction of the city, additional water mains shall be required to establish needed loops and connection to ensure adequate connectivity volumes and supply.
(M) Fire hydrants and water mains shall be placed along the full length of the property to be developed that abuts an existing and/or proposed improved public way. The developer shall be responsible for the cost of said hydrants and water main in sufficient size to serve the development. The city may pay for an upgrade of the main to a larger size to coincide with the overall distribution system plan and the main may be laid on the opposite side of the street to coincide with the location of other existing or proposed mains.
(N) Every community water supply system shall have adequate pipe sizes, water pressure, supply and sufficient fire hydrants to provide fire protection to meet local neighborhood needs in accordance with the standards of the city. The City Engineer may require construction of water utilities consistent in a manner necessary to accommodate a system of minimum of 12-inch mains generally located on a one square mile grid.
(O) No water shall be turned on for service in premises in which the plumbing does not comply with this chapter. Plumbers and contractors are prohibited from turning the water on to any service pipe, except upon the order or permission of the City Engineer.
(P) No more than one building shall be supplied from one service pipe. Whenever possible, the service pipe shall enter the building in a direct line with the corporation stop and tap.
(Q) The operation of utility valves shall be limited to Department of Public Works personnel. No valves shall be operated by any contractor without the prior approval of the City Engineer.
(R) It shall be unlawful for any person not authorized by the city to tamper with, alter or injure any part of the city waterworks or supply system, or any meter.
(S) Connections between potable water systems and other systems or equipment containing water or other substances of unknown or questionable quality are prohibited, except when and where approved cross-connection control devices or methods are installed, tested and maintained to ensure proper operation on a continuing basis.
(T) All waterlines shall be noted on dedicated plan sheets or on a utility plan. Plans shall include details for valves, fire hydrants and trench excavation and backfill. Trench detail shall clearly note minimum bury depth.
(U) Pressure calculations as well as copies of the State Environmental Protection Agency permit applications shall be submitted for every development within the city limits and its one and one-half mile jurisdiction.
(V) All waterlines constructed within the city and within its one and one-half mile extraterritorial review authority shall comply with the city’s standards and water system requirements.
(Ord. 3319, passed 2-22-2005) Penalty, see § 10.99