108.03 High-Strength Accounts

   Commercial and industrial sewer dischargers requiring special treatment are under the supervision of the Division of Environmental Services.

108.04 Hydrant Meter Accounts

   These accounts provide temporary use of water from fire hydrants for construction, demolition, filling pools, agricultural, and similar purposes. Customers are required to pay deposits on meters and wrenches, to return them as required and to comply with all applicable laws and these Rules and Regulations.

108.05 Water-Only Accounts

   A.   Customers who are not required to be connected to the sewage system are water-only accounts and are billed regularly for water consumption. Water-only accounts shall also include second accounts established for sprinkling purposes by Customers already served by a water/sewer account for domestic purposes. Such accounts may still be billed for other services, such as storm water and garbage.

   B.   Water-only accounts have replaced so-called "seasonal accounts." Customers shall be charged a minimum bill each billing period plus the volume charge for water consumed. When a water-only account is the second service for a structure, its meter shall be privately owned and must be connected in parallel with the first meter and located adjacent to it. The cost of the second meter, including any testing and/or repair charges, shall be paid by the Customer. Both meters must have remote-reading registers or radio transmitters. If the water-only service is used seasonally, winterizing it in the off-season shall be the responsibility of the Customer.

108.06 Special Water-Only Accounts

   Special water-only accounts may be established for such purposes as serving ships moored during the winter season. They shall be billed for water consumed, plus a reasonable service charge to be determined by the Department.

108.07 Fire Protection Accounts

   Fire protection accounts are for fire fighting only, through a system of pipelines terminating in private hydrants or sprinkler heads. The account limitations for this type of account are contained in these Rules and Regulations. Fire protection services that are two inches (2") in size shall be metered with a two (2") turbine meter to be purchased from and set by the Department or its authorized agents. One inch (1") or one and one-half inch (1½") fire services shall be metered by 1" or 1 ½" disc meters to be purchased from and set by the Department or its agents.

108.08 Alternative Metering Accounts

   Alternative metering accounts are primarily industrial water and/or sewer accounts for which additional metering is required to measure specialized water use or sewer discharge. Specific approvals and controls are required by the Department.

108.09 Construction Water Accounts

   A.   Construction water accounts are established for use of water during a construction period only and where no water is returned to the sewer system. Approval of this account will provide water for a limited period of time, not to exceed one hundred and twenty (120) days for new construction with the understanding that no water is returned to the sewer system. After this period, sewer and other charges will be automatically added unless an application for an extension is approved by the Director.

   B.   Prior to the return of any water to the sewer system and/or occupancy of the structure, whichever comes first, the account must be converted, by the Customer, to the appropriate account.

   C.   Current regulations regarding metering and installation of locking ball valves shall be observed.

   D.   Failure to have a contract for Utility Service approved prior to returning water to the sewer system, or occupancy of the structure, will result in a service charge being levied against the responsible contract holder and/or the Premises. This service charge will be at least three (3) times the estimated water consumption figure going back to the date of the tap. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent additional legal actions and fines as provided for by law.