Chapter 14.12
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

Sections:

14.12.010    Permits for construction or alteration of individual systems.

14.12.020    Consumer’s responsibility.

14.12.030    Cold weather protection required.

14.12.010 Permits for construction or alteration of individual systems.

A.    An application for a permit for the construction, alteration, or extension of an individual water system shall be made in writing to the city and shall include the following:

1.    Legal name and address of applicant;

2.    Legal description and sketch of the property on which the construction, alteration, or extension is proposed;

3.    A sketch of the proposed facility and such additional information as the city may deem necessary to demonstrate that the proposed facility shall comply with this title and the standards of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

B.    If the city manager is satisfied that the proposed facility will comply with this title and with the state health regulations, he shall approve the application and issue a permit for the work.

C.    Any person whose application for a permit has been denied may appeal to the next regular meeting of the city council. (Ord. 88-05, 1988.)

14.12.020 Consumer’s responsibility.

Each consumer of community water service shall maintain his individual water facilities in good repair at his own expense. The consumer’s responsibility for water facilities shall begin at the point of connection to the city’s water lines and shall include all facilities from that point throughout the building. In the case of individual water systems, the consumer shall have complete responsibility for his own system. (Ord. 88-05, 1988.)

14.12.030 Cold weather protection required.

It is unlawful for any person using city water to fail to have his use protected from cold weather. All users of city water shall protect their water service lines with insulation to protect them during cold weather. (Ord. 88-05, 1988.)