(A) Design, review and issuance of construction permit. The Water Department, in conjunction with the town’s Building Department, shall review all designs, plans, specifications and the like, relating to water supply and distribution systems, pumping structures and water connections prior to issuing a construction permit. The Department, in conjunction with the Building Department, shall issue a construction permit only if they are satisfied that all departments are in compliance with this code and the water supply and distribution systems, pumping structures and water connections will operate in a safe and sanitary manner. Prior to the issuance of a construction permit, the owner shall pay all fees assessed by the town.
(B) Construction inspections. All water lines and service lines to be attached directly to a water main shall be inspected by personnel of the Water Department and Building Department during construction. At least 48 hours prior to tapping the water main, the Water Department and Building Department shall be notified, in making a connection to a water system, no physical alteration of the facilities shall commence until a Department Inspector is present. No water shall be withdrawn from any water main prior to obtaining inspections, meter installation and approval of construction by the Department. Following satisfactory completion of construction, inspection, pressure and microbiological testing, the Department shall issue a construction inspection certificate.
(C) Collection of fees and miscellaneous powers. Fees levied pursuant to this code shall be collected by the Department. The Department shall enforce such rules and regulations the Council authorizes as for the safe, economical and efficient management and protection of the system; for the construction and use of the waters and connections to the water system; and for the regulation, collection, rebating and refunding of such water fees.
(Prior Code, § 17-2-1)