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Whenever public streets and extensions to the water supply system are proposed to be constructed in stages to serve a new subdivision or other type development, the water mains, fire hydrants and other water supply system facilities shall be extended and installed beyond the proposed paving limits of the public street in question so as to preclude unnecessary excavations in said paved public streets when a future extension of the water supply system located in the public street is to be constructed. The cost of designing and installing said stubbed out water supply system facilities shall be borne by the applicant initiating the water extension involved, and said facilities shall be made a part of and constructed with the water extension project in question. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
Persons opening up, digging into, excavating or tunneling in any public right of way or utility easement for the purpose of constructing extensions or making connections with the water supply system, whether the same be located within or without the corporate city limits, shall, prior to performing such work, obtain in writing at their expense all necessary approvals, permits, licenses, surety bonds, and/or public liability insurance certificates that may be required by the agency or person having jurisdiction and control over such public rights of way and utility easements. In any case, streets, sidewalks, parkways, alleys and other public property disturbed in the course of the work by a person contracting to construct an extension to the water supply system, or a connection therewith, shall be restored at said person's expense in a manner satisfactory to the public authority having jurisdiction and control over such public property. Any privately owned property which may be disturbed and/or damaged by a person contracting to construct an extension to the water supply system or a connection therewith, shall be restored at said person's expense to a condition equal to or better than the condition existing prior to such construction. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
The plans and specifications for an extension of the water supply system shall be approved in writing by the public works director and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) prior to commencement of any construction of the water extension, pursuant to and in accordance with section 75-6-112 Montana Code Annotated as amended. Contract specifications shall be in a format suitable to the city attorney, and as a minimum, said specifications shall be in a similar format and contain the required provisions recommended by the American Society of Civil Engineers and/or National Society of Professional Engineers for such type specifications, with appropriate modifications to reflect state and local laws and conditions.
Pursuant to and in accordance with section 18-2-121 Montana Code Annotated as amended, all extensions of the water supply system shall be under the direct charge and supervision of a professional engineer licensed in the state. The public works director is prohibited under the provisions of section 18-2-122 Montana Code Annotated as amended, from accepting any plans and specifications for extensions of the water supply system unless they bear the seal, and the signature of such professional engineer. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
The materials and methods of construction used in the installation of extensions to the water supply system, or making connections to the water supply system, shall conform to the requirements of the public works director. Persons who contract to construct extensions to the water supply system shall warrant and guarantee that all materials, equipment furnished and work performed are free from all defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance of the extension by the city. Upon receiving notice from the city such persons shall promptly make such corrections as may be necessary by reason of such defects. Upon failure to make prompt repairs, adjustments or other work that may be necessary by such defects, the city may make arrangement for performance of such work by others and charge such persons the costs thereby incurred. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
An extension of the water supply system shall be properly and satisfactorily pressure tested, flushed and disinfected by the person constructing such an extension in accordance with the approved contract documents for said extension prior to acceptance of the extension in question by the public works director. All costs of performing such testing, flushing and disinfecting shall be borne by and at the expense of the persons requesting the extension involved. Upon completion of the installation of the water extension project and after the extended water supply system facilities have passed the required testing set forth in the contract documents and as stated in this chapter, the professional engineer in charge of the water extension project shall notify the public works director and the city engineer in writing that the project is ready for final inspection by the city. In turn, once the final inspection has passed the city's approval, the public works director shall notify in writing the professional engineer and the city engineer that the facilities have so passed said final inspection. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
Persons contracting to construct extensions of the water supply system shall possess and shall exhibit to the city public works director a valid public contractor's license issued pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of title 15, chapter 50, Montana Code Annotated, as amended. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
The following minimum size and spacing criteria shall govern the design of extensions to the water supply system:
A. Main Size: Water main size shall be based on City of Sidney master plan and hydraulic model for current and future demands. If larger public water mains are required to serve a new development or future development, then the applicants requesting the water extension involved shall install such larger water mains at their expense.
B. Water Main Valves: Valves shall be located on public water mains so that the maximum shutoff lengths do not exceed five hundred feet (500') in all commercial areas and eight hundred feet (800') in residential areas. All such valves so required shall be of the same diameter as the public water mains they are appended to.
C. Fire Hydrants And Branches: Shall be placed to meet or exceed City of Sidney, MDEQ and Montana Public Works requirements. Fire hydrant branches shall have a minimum diameter of six inches (6"). In all cases a valve shall be installed on each fire hydrant branch and in no case shall the valve be of smaller diameter than the fire hydrant branch. Branch valves shall be located not more than eighteen inches (18") from the branch feeder main. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, 1-19-2021)
Public water mains and appurtenances shall be installed in rights of way at a depth to prevent freezing during the winter months. The minimum depth of bury for public water mains and appurtenances shall be seven feet (7'), as measured from the right of way surface, perpendicularly, to the top of the water main. The public works director may permit installation of the public water mains and appurtenances at a lesser depth provided special construction methods are utilized to prevent freezing. (Ord. 354, 2-21-1984; amd. Ord. 588, - -2020)
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