The following requirements shall govern water supply improvements.
(A) The developer shall provide a complete water distribution system, and appropriately spaced fire hydrants and valving. Public water distribution systems shall meet the requirements of the state’s Environmental Protection Agency and the village.
(B) Fire hydrants with two, two and one-half-inch outlets and one, four and one-half-inch pumping connection shall be provided by the developer in all subdivisions with public water supplies. The hydrants should be located between property lines and curbs with all outlets facing or parallel to the street. Hydrants shall be placed at the corners of all blocks and the maximum distance between fire hydrant locations shall not exceed 500 feet in length. Hydrants shall also be required at the entrance and end of all cul-de-sacs unless approved otherwise by the Planning Commission. The type of hydrant and control valves and the location of the hydrant shall be approved by the Village Utility Department and Fire Chief. The minimum size of any water line serving any hydrant shall not be less than eight inches in diameter and shall be circulating water lines. The size and location of all water lines shall be approved by the village’s engineering representative and the Village Utility Department. All water lines shall be looped/circulating as determined by the Village Utility Department and the village’s engineering representative. The state’s Insurance Services Office should also approve the size and location of water lines for residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions/developments.
(C) Tracer wire shall be installed along all polyvinylchloride (PVC) water mains. Tracer wire shall be accessible from within all main line valve boxes at proposed ground level.
(Ord. 1235, passed 7-16-2002)