(A) The petitioner shall ensure the installation of a complete potable water supply system;
(B) The water supply system shall comply with standards set by the State of Indiana for a public potable water supply system;
(C) If the system connects to an existing water supply utility then the system shall comply with the standards of that utility, including but not limited to:
(1) The type and grade of materials used in the construction;
(2) The number and location of valves, flushing hydrants and other essential devices required for efficient management of the system;
(3) Provided the materials used in the pipes are non-metallic, then an approved location wire or other feature shall be installed along with the pipe to facilitate location of the facilities.
(4) The specifications of installation such as depth of burial, bedding and backfill of pipes, location of infrastructure on the easement or right-of-way and any other applicable specification;
(5) Provided the system will supply water for fire prevention or mitigation then the number, location, type and grade of fire plugs;
(D) Provided the potable water system connects with, or will later be integrated in, the system of an existing utility, then that utility may require, at the petitioners expense, a qualified, registered Engineer to certify that the potable water system complies with all applicable standards and requirements, including but not limited to, the following:
(1) All federal standards and regulations appertaining;
(2) All State of Indiana standards and regulations appertaining;
(3) All local laws, standards and regulation appertaining, including the specific requirements of this chapter;
(4) All required permits, registrations and tests;
(E) Provided the potable water system connects with, or will later be integrated in, the system of an existing utility, then that utility may require such security as it deems necessary to provide for compliance of standards and the operation and maintenance of the system for a period not less than one year and not to exceed three years following its connection or integration into the system.
(F) Provided the potable water system connects with, or will later be integrated in, the system of an existing utility, then that utility shall have the right to, order to be done, be a party to, witness and direct, such tests of the system it deems necessary both during and after construction.
(G) All certifications, registrations, licenses, tests and/or any other costs associated with proof of compliance shall be the petitioner’s responsibility and all shall be at the petitioner’s expense.
(H) Accurate “as-built” plans and specifications shall be furnished to the:
(1) The City Engineer and/or the Plan Commission, which ever is applicable;
(2) The water utility;
(3) The Tell City Board of Public Works and Safety or the County Board of Commissioners which ever has jurisdiction;
(I) When in the judgment of the water utility some portions of the potable water facilities may be utilized as a trunk line (main line) for development beyond, or adjacent to, the boundaries of the petitioner’s project then the water utility may order changes in the design and construction to that end. The additional cost of implementation of the change, including design costs, shall be paid by the water utility. The difference in cost shall be a matter of negotiation, or if no agreement can be reached then the matter shall be settled by arbitration. If the parties to the dispute are unable to choose an arbitrator one shall be appointed by the Circuit Court of Perry County.
(Ord. 970, passed 3-5-2007) Penalty, see § 150.999