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Walnut Creek, NC Code of Ordinances
VILLAGE OF WALNUT CREEK, NORTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
ADOPTING ORDINANCES
CHARTER
TITLE I: USE OF THE CODE AND PENALTIES
TITLE II: GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
TITLE III: PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE IV: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE V: VILLAGE UTILITIES
TITLE VI: LICENSING AND REGULATION
TITLE VII: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE VIII: OFFENSES
TITLE IX: PLANNING AND REGULATION OF DEVELOPMENT
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 50.08 RIGHT OF ENTRY.
   Whenever it becomes necessary to enter a building for the purpose of inspecting water pipes, fixtures, or meters, village employees may do so during reasonable hours after coordinating with the consumer. Should the employee be refused admittance, the supply of water shall be cut off until the examination is made and the required information is obtained, or until repairs and alterations are made.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.09 WATER METERS.
   (A)   Water meters furnished by the village shall remain the property of the village.
   (B)   At the request of a consumer, the village will test the accuracy of a water meter alleged to be recording improperly. If the meter is found to be inaccurate, the consumer’s water bill will be adjusted accordingly. If the meter is found to be accurate, the consumer will be charged a fee as established by resolution of the Village Council.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.10 CONNECTIONS OUTSIDE OF VILLAGE.
   No connection of any water line or system outside of village shall be made without special permission from the Village Council on such terms as the Village Council shall prescribe.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 50.11 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF WATER.
   Only authorized village employees may connect or reconnect water service in accordance with § 50.05. If water is found to be in use without being turned on or supervised by an authorized village employee, or if water is used for any other purpose than that paid for, the consumer of the water shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 50.12 LEAKS.
   If a break occurs, or a defect is found in any pipe or fixture, causing or permitting a leakage or waste of water, it shall be the duty of the owner of the premises or the consumer to have the break or defect repaired.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.13 WATER FOR USE OF CONSUMER ONLY.
   It shall be unlawful for a consumer to permit any person, except members of his or her family or employees living on the premises as a part of the household, or visitors in the home to remove water from the premises for any purpose except in case of fire or other emergency. Any person unlawfully receiving or using water shall be subject to a civil penalty and if shown that the unlawful use was made with the knowledge and consent of the consumer, the consumer shall be deemed equally liable.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 50.14 WATER FOR BUILDING PURPOSES.
   Any person desiring water for building purposes shall make application to the village for a permit. The estimated time for the work to be conducted and completed will be provided. A meter will be installed and the bill paid at the completion of work.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
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