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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.
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.
A. Storm water-only accounts are for properties that do not use water and/or sanitary sewer services but do contain impervious area and contribute directly or indirectly to the City's Storm Water System as determined by the Director. (See TMC § 943.06.) Storm water only accounts may be involuntarily opened in the name of the Owner of record regardless of whether or not a Customer receives a so-called "final" bill or requests turn off of other Utility Services or Contracts for Services.
B. The applicable storm water rate shall be determined by the Division of Engineering Services upon development or redevelopment of a property. The rate shall be based on the number of Equivalent Residential Units.
C. Storm water billing will be made at the same time that the water and sewer bills are due in the zone in which the Service Address is located.
A. Advance payment of the charge for tap and tap branches two inches (2") and smaller shall be made by the property Owner. The schedule of tap and tap branch charges may be revised from time to time on the basis of the average costs, including overhead. Special conditions such as more than two-lane residential street crossings, downtown district, or conditions causing long or deep services may be performed on the basis of an estimate with a deposit of such estimated charge.
B. Missed appointments for tap inspections may result in service charges being levied against the Customer's account. Further, tap inspections that can not be completed due to failure of Customer to provide reasonable and safe access, no address on building, etc., or where conditions are not conducive to approval of the tap, such as services lacking locking ball valves, improperly stubbed lines, etc., may also result in service charges being accrued against Customer's account.
C. A tap fee, according to a schedule as determined by the Division of Water Distribution, shall be paid before services larger than two inches (2") are installed. In addition, a plan review and inspection fee, according to a schedule determined by the Division of Engineering Services, shall be paid prior to plans for services larger than two inches (2"), water main extensions, or fire lines are approved.
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