(a) Waterlines are to be installed by the property owner to the curb valve at his own expense. He shall be responsible for any leaks which may occur between the curb valve and point of consumption.
(b) All three-fourths inch through two inch water service connections from the Village waterlines, which are maintained on public property, must be of copper tubing type "K" or Polyethylene tubing such as ASTM-D2737, SDR-9 PE3408-200PSI which meets AWWA specifications. Lines larger than two inches shall be minimum of PVC ASTM D-2241 SDR-26.
(c) All water users of the Village shall have installed shut-off valves on each service line located at the property line.
(d) Accessibility of hydrants, meters and curb boxes must be maintained by the property owner and/or occupant. It shall be the duty of the owner to assure that no vegetation, structure or other obstacle shall hinder the accessibility of these fixtures. The Water Superintendent shall provide a written warning to the property owner for any violation. If such violation is not corrected within seven days of receiving the written notice, the water service shall be discontinued until the violation has been corrected.
(e) Water meters shall be installed within the building's interior, and shall be the owner's responsibility to provide a warm environment to protect the meter from freezing. If the meter freezes, the owner/consumer shall pay for all materials to make the repair plus a twenty dollar ($20.00) service charge. When a building does not provide a suitable location, the Superintendent may choose to install the meter in an approved meter-pit installation.
(f) Fire line metering shall be required when the Superintendent of Water has determined that there was illegal diversion of water on an existing fire sprinkler system. The full cost shall be the responsibility of the business/owner to provide an approved metering device and suitable location. The location shall be approved by the Superintendent of Water.
(Ord. 1997-11. Passed 9-9-97.)