Chapter 5.10
SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS
Sections:
5.10.030 Fire protection – Public category.
5.10.040 Fire protection – Private company.
5.10.010 Types of service.
A. Potable Service. Treated water meeting the requirements of the California Safe Drinking Water Act. Can be served for various uses including domestic/residential, commercial, industrial, landscaping and agriculture.
B. Nonpotable Service. Water not meeting the requirements of the California Safe Drinking Water Act. Cannot be served for domestic use.
C. Recycled Water. Water meeting the definition of recycled water as specified in the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Chapter 3. Appropriate uses are as defined in California Code of Regulations Title 22, Chapter 3, Article 3. Recycled water cannot be served for domestic use.
D. Agricultural. This type of water service provides agricultural customers with either potable or nonpotable water, depending upon availability. These customers must have an agricultural operation involving a minimum of five acres of land and meet the definition of “agricultural water use” in Chapter 5.05 WMWDC, General Provisions. This customer classification was discontinued for any customer reclassification of service after December 31, 2008, and new applications are no longer accepted. (Ord. 392 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
5.10.020 Temporary category.
The district may provide temporary water service in accordance with district operations department schedules. Temporary service consists of three methods of delivery: fire hydrant meters, jumper connections, and metered service connections. All facilities for temporary water service to the customer’s connection shall be operated in accordance with district instructions and regulations. The customer shall be responsible for any loss or damage to the meter or other facilities of the district. The cost of making meter or other water system appurtenances repairs or replacements will be charged to the customer. Unauthorized connections to the water system will be disconnected and a penalty assessed in accordance with WMWDC 5.15.090, Fraud or abuse. The district may limit the duration of temporary water service.
A. Fire Hydrant Meter. A temporary fire hydrant meter may be obtained by making proper application and paying the temporary water service deposit then in effect. A temporary meter must be used (no more than one year) on a designated fire hydrant or water system appurtenance designated by the district. Water supplied from temporary meters is intended only for nonpotable use. A temporary meter connected to the potable water distribution system must be equipped with an approved reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly. The customer is responsible for supplying and installing the assembly. The district will have it certified the first time, once it is installed.
Users shall keep the fully executed customer copy of the application for temporary hydrant meter rental at the use site. This copy constitutes permission to operate said temporary service, and must be presented to district personnel upon request. Refer to WMWDC 5.15.070, Backflow protection and cross-connection control program.
After district operations personnel have opened the hydrant and certified the backflow assembly, the hydrant must remain open. If the hydrant is closed, the backflow test is void and the hydrant will be locked off until the backflow can be recertified. The use of this temporary service is subject to the sole operation of the No. 2 shutoff valve on the backflow assembly. To avoid water hammering, the backflow valve must be operated slowly. Failure to operate this service in this manner may be cause for revocation of temporary water service and financial responsibility for all damages caused by creating a water hammer as observed through telemetry, SCADA or other means. This type of service may require the user to take water at a constant rate and the district may require that the user deliver water to an overhead tank.
When potable water is used to feed a future recycled water site: Prior to the use of recycled water, customers will be required to complete recycled water use training and comply with recycled water use requirements of the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, Water Recycling Criteria. Recycled water use is limited to the approved uses listed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, Article 3.
B. Jumpers. A jumper is a temporary unmetered connection to Western’s water distribution system to supply construction water to units in single-family housing tracts. Jumpers are installed in lieu of setting the meters while street improvements are being completed. Jumpers are not available for model homes or custom homes. Jumper connections will be monitored by district staff. All fees, including fees for permanent meter installation and a one-time service charge for each lot fronting the newly constructed water pipeline, must be paid prior to jumper installation. An address sequence list must be submitted when the fees are paid. Jumper connections will be allowed only after the water system has been pressure tested, chlorinated, and successfully tested for lack of bacteria. The permanent meter must be installed prior to landscaping. The developer is liable for all damage, backflow prevention assembly installations, or other requirements or circumstances related to use of this service.
C. Metered Service Connections. These are domestic meter connections at permanent locations for use during construction of homes. Upon the developer paying all fees, the district will install the meters. Connections will be allowed only after the water system has been pressure tested, chlorinated, and successfully tested for lack of bacteria. Termination of water service under this title can be accomplished at any time that requirements for metered service connections such as payment are not being satisfied; or after the transfer of ownership of the distribution system pipeline to Western and upon request for service by the first resident of property; or if the house is not to be lived in within 30 days of the end of the construction period, and the final inspection by the building department is verified, then the developer can request to be put on the applicable domestic rate schedule if the billing address is other than the service address. (Ord. 392 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
5.10.030 Fire protection – Public category.
The district permits the installation of fire hydrants and fire service connections to its water systems under the following conditions:
A. Installation Requirements. Fire hydrants may be installed on district water systems for the purpose of providing public fire protection. The required fire flow, duration of time, gallons per minute and location of the fire hydrants are at the discretion of the fire protection agency having jurisdiction. The district will advise the fire protection agency in regard to the size and normal or low operating pressure of the water main. The district reserves the right to determine the size of the main required for any fire hydrant installation.
B. Use of Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants are for use by the district or by organized fire protection agencies pursuant to contract with the district. Other parties desiring to use fire hydrants must first obtain written permission from the district and pay applicable fees prior to use and shall operate the hydrant in accordance with instructions issued by the district. Charges for said use shall be in accordance with the Fee and Rate Manual, under Water Charges for Temporary Water Use. Unauthorized use of hydrants will be prosecuted according to WMWDC 5.15.090, Fraud or abuse.
C. Moving of Fire Hydrants. If the customer desires a change in the size, type or location of the hydrant, customer shall bear all cost of such changes. Any change in location of a fire hydrant must be reviewed and approved by the district, and a notice to proceed is required.
D. Sizes of Fire Hydrants. The sizes of fire hydrants and services permissible on district water systems are shown in the following table:
|
Name of Head |
Head Size |
Nominal Outlet* |
Service-Rated Flow |
Main (Min. Size)** |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.5" |
4" |
||||
|
Wharf head |
4" |
1 |
– |
500 |
4" |
|
Intermediate |
6" |
2 |
– |
1,000 |
6" |
|
Standard |
6" |
1 |
1 |
1,750 |
6" |
|
Super |
6" – 8" |
2 |
1 |
2,250 |
8" |
|
Deluge |
6" – 8" |
1 |
2 |
3,000 |
10" |
* Actual flow must be determined by field tests or hydraulic monitoring.
** Assumed circulating main grid system, with adequate supply mains and pressure. Actual main size will be determined by district analysis of the system.
(Ord. 392 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
5.10.040 Fire protection – Private company.
Fire service connections may be installed on district water systems for the purpose of providing private fire protection. The required fire flow, type and size of fire protection facilities or fire hydrants, and location of these facilities are the responsibility of the customer. The district will advise the customer in regard to the size and normal or low operating pressure of the water main. The district reserves the right to determine the size of main required for any fire protection system installations.
A. Payment of Cost. The applicant for private fire protection service shall pay the applicable district’s cost of installation of the service from the distribution main to the customer’s premises and the cost of the initial testing of approved backflow prevention assembly. The service line, valve (as needed), meter and meter box of said installation is to become the property of the district. The backflow assembly is owned and operated by the customer.
B. No Connection to Other System. There shall be no connections between this fire protection system and any other water distribution system on the premises.
C. Use. There shall be no water used through the fire protection service except to extinguish fires and for testing the firefighting equipment.
D. Fire Service Penalty Charge. If water is used without prior approval for any purpose other than fire service, the applicable fire service penalty will be assessed.
E. Violation of Agreement. If water is used from a private fire service in violation of the agreement or of these regulations, the district may, at its discretion, discontinue and remove the service.
F. Water Pressure and Supply. The district assumes no responsibility for loss or damage due to lack of water or pressure, either high or low, and merely agrees to furnish such quantities and pressures as are available in its distribution system. The service is subject to shutdowns and fluctuations from time to time, as required by the operation of the system.
G. Meter. If the district does not require a meter, and if water is used through the fire service connection for any purpose other than extinguishing of fires, the district shall have the right to place a meter on the fire service connection at the owner’s expense, or shut off the entire water supply from such premises.
H. On-Site Pump(s). It is required that customers with any fire protection/system using on-site pump(s) to install bypass metering loop and insertion flow meter for each pump.
I. Backflow Protection. The district requires all fire protection services be backflow protected with a district-approved reduced pressure principle detector backflow prevention assembly (RPDA) unless otherwise approved in writing. (Ord. 392 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)