Chapter 21.01 Water Supply System

(a) Interpretation of Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter the following words or phrases have the meaning set forth herein, unless the context indicates otherwise.

(b) “City” means the City of DuPont.

(d) “Commercial services” means water services to multiple dwelling units or businesses engaged in the manufacture and/or sale of a commodity or commodities, or the rendering of a service, such as hotels, motels and hospitals.

(e) “Council” means the City Council of the City of DuPont.

(f) “Cross connection” means any connection between any part of the water system used or intended to supply water for drinking purposes and any source or system containing water or substance that is not or cannot be approved as safe, wholesome, and potable for human consumption.

(g) “Customer” means all persons obtaining water service from the water supply system of the City of DuPont.

(h) “G.I.S.” means the City of DuPont’s computer based Geographic Information System which will be used for tracking and maintaining current information on all of the utility systems and roadways within the City.

(i) “Industrial services” means water service connections to a business enterprise engaged in the manufacture of products, materials, equipment, machinery and supplies on a substantial or major scale.

(j) “Main” means a water line designed or used to serve more than one premises.

(k) “Multiple dwelling units” means duplexes, apartment buildings, condominiums, mobile home parks, trailer courts, etc.

(l) “Person” means natural persons of either sex, and associations, copartnerships and corporations, whether acting by themselves or by a servant, agent or employee.

(m) “Premises” means a private home, building, apartment house, condominium, trailer court, mobile home park, a group of adjacent buildings or property utilized under one ownership and under a single control with respect to use of water and responsibility for payment therefor.

(n) “Residential services” means a water service connection to a single-family dwelling unit.

(o) “Service installation, service connection, or connection” means all pipings and fittings from the main to the property owner’s side of the water meter assembly.

(p) “System” means all water source and supply facilities, transmission pipelines, and storage facilities, pumping plants, distribution mains and appurtenances, vehicles, and materials storage facilities.

(q) “Temporary main” means mains which do not conform to City standards with respect to size, location, type of material and/or method of installation.

(r) “Treasurer” means the City Treasurer of the City of DuPont.

(s) “Water service area” means that area consisting of the corporate limits of the City of DuPont and those areas that have been or may be designated for water service by the City Council.

(t) “Water standards” means the City’s latest revision of “Conditions and Standards for Construction of Developer Extensions to the Water System.” (Ord. 488 Ch. 1, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.020 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish general rules and regulations for the service and extension of service from the water system of the City of DuPont; and to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the users of the water system, in accordance with standards established by the City, County, State and Federal governments. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 1, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.030 Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all water services provided by, and to all work performed by the City. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 2, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.040 Inspections.

(a) Authorized employees of the City, properly identified, shall have access, at reasonable hours of the day, to all parts of a premises or buildings to which water is supplied by the City, for the purpose of assuring conformity to these regulations, as required by the Department of Health.

(b) Whenever the owner or the occupant of any premises provided service by the City restrains authorized City employees from making such necessary inspections, water service may be refused or discontinued. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 3, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.050 Unlawful acts defined.

(a) Any person causing damage to any property belonging to the City shall be liable to the City for any and all damages resulting either directly or indirectly therefrom.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully disturb, break, deface, damage or trespass upon any property belonging to or connected with the water system of the City of DuPont, in any manner whatsoever.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to store, maintain or keep any goods, merchandise, materials or rubbish within a distance of five (5) feet of, or to interfere with, the access or operation of any water meter, gate valve, fire hydrant, or other appurtenance in use on any water service, connection, water main, or fire protection service. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 4, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.060 Hydrant--Authorized use.

It shall be unlawful for any person, other than authorized employees of the City, to operate fire hydrants, valves and hose outlets, unless proper arrangements have been made for payment therefor and permission has been granted by the City. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 5, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.070 Emergency interruption of service.

(a) In case of emergency, or whenever the public health, safety, or the equitable distribution of water so demands, the City may change, reduce or limit the time for, or temporarily discontinue the use of water. Water service may be temporarily interrupted for the purposes of making repairs, extension or doing other necessary work.

(b) Before so changing, reducing, limiting or interrupting the use of water, the City shall notify, insofar as practicable, all water consumers affected.

(c) The City shall not be responsible for any damage resulting from interruption, change or failure of the water supply system. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 6, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.080 Cross connections prohibited.

(a) The installation or maintenance of a cross connection is prohibited.

(b) Any such cross connection now existing or hereafter installed is hereby declared a nuisance and shall be abated immediately. The control or elimination of cross connections shall be in accordance with the State of Washington Administrative Board of Health Code (WAC 246-290‑490) as now enacted or hereafter amended, together with any future manuals of standard practice pertaining to cross connection control approved by the Director of the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services.

(d) For protecting the City’s water supply from backflow, furnishing of water service shall be contingent upon the customer providing cross connection control approved by the appropriate Health Authority and the City. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 7, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.090 City not liable for damages.

The City shall not be liable for damages in case the operation of the City’s source of water supply or means of distribution fails or is curtailed, suspended, interrupted or interfered with, or for any cause reasonably beyond its control. Such failure, curtailment, suspension, interruption or interference shall not be held to constitute a breach of contract on the part of the City, or in any way affect any liability for payment for water made available or for money due on or before the date of such occurrence. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 8, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.100 Discontinuance of service.

(a) The City may discontinue service by reason of a failure to pay a bill for service or the failure to comply with the terms of this chapter, in accordance with the procedures established by State law, this chapter, and other City ordinances.

(b) Service to any premises upon which a private water supply system is used or operated contrary to the provisions of this chapter may be discontinued or refused. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 9, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.110 Administration.

(a) The Mayor may make such administrative determinations for the proper operation of this chapter that are not inconsistent with its provisions.

(b) The Mayor shall promulgate and enforce such customer service policies and related additional rules as may be deemed necessary from time to time to encourage and facilitate the use of water, pursuant to City Council resolution approving the same. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 10, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.120 Violations--Penalty.

Any person willfully violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished as set forth in the City of DuPont Municipal Code. (Ord. 488 Ch. 2 § 11, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.130 Application for service.

(a) An application shall be made for all service connections, for the use of fire hydrants, and for work to be performed by the City. Such application shall be on forms provided by the City.

(b) An application shall be accompanied by all fees or deposits required by this chapter.

(c) An application shall provide all information required by this chapter, as well as all other information determined by the Mayor to be necessary for consideration and action upon the application.

(d) The application, when approved by the Mayor, shall constitute an agreement whereby the applicant agrees to conform to the provisions of this chapter, as now enacted or hereafter amended.

(e) A change of use of the served premises will require that a new application for service be made. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 1, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.140 Conditions applicable to all water service connections.

(a) All service connections shall be metered.

(b) Each served premises must have a separate connection to a main, unless otherwise approved by the Mayor when impossible or impractical.

(c) Water will not be provided to more than one customer or dwelling through a single service connection, and separate service applications are required for each dwelling. When two customers are being served by a single service connection on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the Mayor may require the installation of a new service, when necessary, for efficient operation of the system, at the cost of the customer.

(d) When the premises for which service is sought does not abut a main with sufficient pressure and capacity to provide the required flow at the property line, the application for service shall be rejected.

(e) No application for water service shall be accepted or approved for locations outside of the City water service area.

(f) The furnishing of water by a customer to premises other than that served by the customer’s service is prohibited, except as may be approved by the Mayor, and except during emergencies; provided, that emergency service cannot continue for more than 30 days and an application for emergency service shall be made to the City within 48 hours of the onset of the emergency.

(g) A request for a change in the size of service connection shall be treated as a request for a new service installation.

(h) A change of use of the served premises will require a new service connection, unless the existing service is adequate for the changed use, as determined by the Mayor. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 2, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.150 Conditions applicable to all connections.

(a) All water service connections shall be made by the City unless approved otherwise by the Mayor. Water service connections may be installed by a City approved contractor during construction of water main extensions.

(b) The cost of such connections shall be paid by the customer at the time of application.

(c) When buildings are replaced by new buildings, the existing water service connection shall not be used, when the Mayor determines that such connection is not acceptable. In such an instance, the customer shall be required to install a new water service connection, in accordance with the terms of this chapter. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 3, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.160 New residential service connection fee.

(a) The fee for new residential water service connections and inspections, up to and including the meter, shall be set by the City Council by ordinance, as may be necessary.

(b) This fee shall cover the cost of tapping the City’s water main for the necessary size of service, providing and installing pipe saddle, installing the copper tubing, type “K” necessary to reach the meter box to be installed within the right‑of-way, and providing and installing a yoke, shut‑off, meter and meter box. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 4, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.170 New commercial or industrial service connection fee.

(a) For all commercial and/or industrial services, and for all residential services larger than 2 (two) inch diameter irrespective of meter size, the owner or applicant shall pay a deposit in an amount of the City estimate of cost for the construction work and the work shall be thereafter billed on the basis of actual cost of installation plus administrative overhead (15%). The applicant shall be refunded any underrun or billed any overrun of the actual cost difference in the estimated cost including administrative overhead.

(b) In no event shall the charge be less than the charge for a 3/4-inch diameter residential service with a 3/4-inch meter. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 5, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.180 Ownership of permanent facilities.

(a) The ownership of all water mains, easements, and the water services from the main to the meter box in public rights-of-way shall be solely vested in the City, except for those mains which are designated as private mains.

(b) The ownership and responsibility for the maintenance of individual services from the meter to the premises served shall be that of the owner of the premises served and the City shall not be liable for any part thereof. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 6, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.190 Non-standard water service extension.

(a) Where the premises of one customer only is located near or abuts upon a street in which there is no water main, a nonstandard water service extension no greater than 150 feet in length may be installed and connected, as approved by the Mayor to the nearest avail-able water main.

(b) The City will maintain the nonstandard water service extension beneath and along the public street, from the main to the water meter. Whenever any improvement within the public right-of-way within which any nonstandard water service extension is located requires the removal or readjustment of such pipe, the cost and responsibility therefor shall be that of the owner of the premises served and the City shall not be liable for any operation of the cost thereof.

(c) Upon acceptance of a new permanent main where the customer is being served by a nonstandard water service, the customer shall discontinue the use of said service and the City shall connect the service line to the permanent main at its own expense. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 7, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.200 Owner’s service piping specifications.

(a) Water mains, service lines and appurtenances shall be installed per the City’s Water Standards.

(b) Service connections and extension pipes laid underground shall be sized in conformance with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City.

(c) The City may require any customer to install a pressure reducing valve, backflow preventive device, pressure relief valve or similar device at any location where the City determines a need, to protect the water system. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 8, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.210 Plumbing specifications.

(a) All persons installing fixtures or appliances to be supplied with water from the City water mains shall be subject to the requirements of the applicable Plumbing Code of the City. Persons installing plumbing in new buildings shall leave the valve at the meter in the “Off” position upon completion of their work.

(b) Persons making additions or repairs to existing plumbing systems shall leave the valve at the meter in the position in which it was found on beginning their work.

(c) The Mayor shall have the right to refuse water service or discontinue water service in any situation where it is discovered that applicable City standards and codes have not been complied with in making the installation. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 9, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.220 Lawn sprinkler specifications.

(a) A lawn sprinkler system connected to a domestic, or commercial connection shall be equipped with an approved backflow prevention device placed between the sprinkler stop and waste valve and the first sprinkler outlet. The approved backflow prevention device shall be placed at a height as provided in the applicable City Plumbing Code. The stop and waste valve and approved backflow prevention device shall be in the sprinkler line after it branches from the water service pipe or the building plumbing.

(b) The stop and waste valve for a lawn sprinkler system shall be at the same depth as the water service pipe, however, the lawn sprinkler system proper may be laid to a lesser depth at the option of the owner.

(c) Such additional stop and waste valves, as are required to properly drain the sprinkler piping, shall also be installed.

(d) All backflow prevention devices shall be inspected by an authorized City employee prior to utilization of the system.

(e) Water service may be refused on existing lawn sprinkler systems which are not equipped with a stop and waste valve and an approved backflow prevention device. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 10, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.230 Fire protection service.

(a) A water main to be used solely for fire protection purposes may be installed, servicing any premises, subject to the provisions of this section.

(b) Fire protection systems shall be provided in accordance with Insurance Services Office (I.S.O.) Guidelines.

(c) A plan of the proposed required fire protection system showing the general installation detail shall be required and shall be approved by the Mayor and the Fire Marshal prior to construction.

(d) Service of more than one premises by a fire service shall not be permitted.

(e) Fire protection systems shall be installed and maintained by the customer in a manner approved by the City and the system shall contain an approved, tested backflow prevention device.

(f) Fire protection systems shall be installed with, at a minimum, a detection check meter of a size and type approved by the Engineer.

(g) Indication of unauthorized use of water through a detector check meter or other backflow prevention device more than once per calendar year shall be cause for installation of a fire line meter at the expense of the customer.

(h) Delinquency in payment of expense for fire protection service or failure of the customer to make changes in meter installation as herein provided, after notice from the City, shall be sufficient cause for filing a lien on the property and/or discontinuance of the service. (Ord. 488 Ch. 3 § 11, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.240 Turn on--New installation.

When new water service connections are installed by the City for any premises, the valve at the meter shall be turned to the “Off” position and remain off until a “turn on” is applied for and an order shall be issued by the City upon written application therefor by the owner of the premises to be supplied after inspection and approval by the City, and after the Plumbing Inspector has issued a certificate that all provisions of the applicable Plumbing Code have been complied with. (Ord. 488 Ch. 4 § 1, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.250 Turn off--No charge.

After written application or verbal request, any water service will be turned off without charge where such “turn off” can be accomplished at a time convenient to the Department. The City’s monthly base service rate will remain in effect during the turn off period. (Ord. 488 Ch. 4 § 2, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.260 Turn on charge.

(a) “Turn on” charges are for expenses incurred to take meter readings, administrative, accounting, data processing, and overhead charges incurred in transferring or establishing a new or existing account. The “turn on” fee shall be deemed fully earned if all or any part of the above activities are accomplished.

(b) “Turn on” charges shall not be prorated for services started during a billing period. These charges shall be as outlined in the latest revision of the City’s Water System Charges and Fee Ordinance.

(c) All unpaid water service charges and penalties against the premises shall be required to be paid by the Owner at the time of application for turn on, or an arrangement for payment satisfactory to the City shall be made before water is supplied to the premises. (Ord. 488 Ch. 4 § 3, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.270 Turn on--Unauthorized.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, except duly authorized employees of the City, to “turn on” the water supply to the premises after a “turn off” is made at the meter by the City.

(b) A water service to any premises turned on by an unauthorized person, after said water supply had been turned off by the City, may, upon discovery, be disconnected by the City from the water main in the street, and shall not be connected again until all fees due as a result of the disconnecting and reconnecting of such service are paid. (Ord. 488 Ch. 4 § 5, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.280 Turn off, turn on--Liability disclaimer.

The City shall not be liable for any damage to persons or property resulting from a properly performed and authorized “turn off” or “turn on” of the water service including, but not limited to, situations where water service is left on between a change of customers occupying the premises, at the request of one of the customers, or the services disconnected for “nonpayment” or “no contract.” (Ord. 488 Ch. 4 § 6, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.290 Disconnection of service--Condemned buildings.

Whenever a premises supplied with water has been found by the proper authorities to be dangerous to human life and unfit for human habitation, and notice of such finding has been received by the City from said authorities, the Mayor shall cause the water service to such premise to be turned off. Water service to such premises shall not be restored until the owner and/or his agent has secured a release or clearance from the proper authorities. (Ord. 488 Ch. 4 § 7, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.300 Meters--Ownership and installation.

All meters installed on water service connections shall be and remain the property of the City and shall be removed only by the City. (Ord. 488 Ch. 5 § 1, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.310 Meters--Exchange and reinstallation.

(a) Whenever the owner of any premises desires to change the size of a meter, an application shall be made to the City, and, upon approval, the exchange will be made at the expense of the owner, less credit for the usable value of the meter removed.

(b) Overload Meters. Whenever demand periodically exceeds the rated capacity of a meter to the extent that the meter may be damaged, the City shall notify the owner of this fact. After evaluating the owner’s requirements, the City shall advise what size meter is necessary to give proper service without damage to the meter. The estimate of cost covering such change shall be furnished by the City, upon request by the owner, without charge. If the owner does not make the required deposit for the installation of the larger meter within thirty days after the date of the notice, then the City shall install the proper size meter, charging the total cost to the owner, or the City may discontinue service. (Ord. 488 Ch. 5 § 2, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.320 Meters--Maintenance and repair.

(a) The City shall maintain and repair all domestic, commercial and industrial service meters and shall replace meters periodically, when necessary, if rendered unserviceable by ordinary use.

(b) When replacement or repairs to any meter are made necessary by the willful act, neglect or carelessness of the owner or occupant of the premises serviced, all expenses of such replacement shall be borne by the owner or occupant of the premises. (Ord. 488 Ch. 5 § 3, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.330 Meters--Tests and adjustment of bill.

(a) Upon request from a customer, based upon a complaint that the water bill for any period has been excessive, the City shall have the meter reread.

(b) Should the customer then request that the meter be tested for accuracy, he shall make a deposit, as prescribed per City ordinance, with the City Clerk. In case the test discloses an error of more than three percent in favor of the City, the deposit shall be refunded to the customer, a correct registering meter shall be installed and the customer’s account shall be credited with the excess consumption over the average consumption for the last previous reading, unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. When the test discloses either no error or an error of three percent or less, the amount deposited will be retained by the City to cover a part of the cost of such test. (Ord. 488 Ch. 5 § 4, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.340 Monthly water service rates.

Monthly water service rates shall be charged to all users of public water facilities operated and maintained by the City. (Ord. 488 Ch. 6 § 1, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.350 Service rates.

(a) The monthly rates set forth in the most current City of DuPont “Water System Rates and Charges” Ordinance for properties or buildings to which water service is available shall commence (60) days after such water service becomes available and formal notice of such availability is given to the owner of record, or upon connection to such water facilities, whichever occurs first.

(b) Service rates once imposed on any property or building shall continue until the serviced building is demolished, torn down, removed or no longer in existence for any reason, or unless it can be shown by affidavit that the building could not be serviced because of lack of water. Water service rates for any structure disconnected or to be disconnected shall continue until such disconnection is approved by the City.

(c) The City shall cause to be made and delivered to each consumer of water a statement of the rates every two months. All billings shall be made in accordance with the City of DuPont’s Water System Rates and Charges and Uniform Utility Billing and Collection Procedure Ordinances applicable to the type of facility and location of water system serving the user.

(d) After water services have been shut off because of a delinquency in paying utility charges, service shall not be resumed until all charges, penalties and service fees have been paid. Service fees shall include a fee for each service trip which has been made to the premises relative to the delinquent charges at rate established by resolution of the City Council.

(e) If a trip is made by service personnel to the premises of a customer for the purpose of shutting off services due to delinquency, and the customer wishes to pay the delinquent bill and delinquency penalty at that time, a service fee for said trip at rates established by resolution of the City Council shall be assessed. If the delinquent charges, penalty and such service fee are paid at the time, the water service shall not be discontinued. (Ord. 488 Ch. 6 § 2, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.360 Service trip charge.

Whenever the City responds to a request outside of regular working hours for assistance to investigate a deficiency in water service to any premises and it is determined that the deficiency is the result of improper operation or maintenance of the customer’s plumbing, a charge per the City’s “Water System Charges and Fees” ordinance will be made to defray a portion of the cost of responding to the request. (Ord. 488 Ch. 6 § 3, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.370 Main extensions--When required.

A main extension shall be required whenever more than one (1) residence or customer is provided service, and the property to be served does not abut a water main, or the existing water main is not adequate to provide the necessary water pressure or flow characteristics. (Ord. 488 Ch. 7 § 1, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.380 Main extensions--Application.

(a) The person desiring a main extension shall apply to the Mayor requesting permission to extend the City’s water system.

(b) The Mayor shall review the application, and if the requested extension is determined to be a proper extension of the water system, shall provide the petitioner with the design requirements for the extension.

(c) If the requested main extension is determined to be an improper extension of the water system, the application shall be denied. (Ord. 488 Ch. 7 § 2, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.390 Main extensions--Preparation of plans and specifications.

Upon receipt of the design requirements from the City, the petitioner shall cause plans and specifications for the extension to be prepared. All design and construction plans and specifications shall be in accordance with the City of DuPont’s Water Standards. The completed plans and specifications, having a valid professional engineer’s seal and endorsement, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. (Ord. 488 Ch. 7 § 3, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.400 Main extensions--Plan review, inspection fee--Deposits.

(a) Along with a water line extension plan submittal to the City, the owner shall pay to the City a nonrefundable deposit of five hundred (500) dollars. The plan review fee provides for the costs of service performed by the City included but not limited to planning, engineering review of plans, legal services, inspection of construction, and all other technical and administrative services provided relative to extensions to the existing City water system. The owner will be charged on a time and material basis for plan review. Should the cost exceed $500, the Owner will be charged the additional fees.

(b) After approval of the plans and specifications, the City shall provide the petitioner with an estimate of the construction inspection fee. A permit for construction will be issued after review fees and the estimated inspection fees have been deposited with the City Treasurer. At such time as the Mayor determines the remaining funds are not adequate to provide necessary inspection for project completion, the petitioner shall be notified of such and an estimate of additional inspection fee required will be provided. The additional fees shall be deposited with the City Treasurer prior to depletion of the funds on deposit. Any monies unexpended from the inspection deposit upon completion of the project shall be returned to the petitioner. (Ord. 488 Ch. 7 § 4, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.410 Main extensions--Construction.

(a) All work in the City right-of-way shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

(b) Main extensions may be made by private contract or by City forces.

(c) Any main extension done by other than the City’s forces shall be done by a licensed and bonded contractor of the State of Washington.

(d) Extension by the City’s forces shall be at the expense of the person requesting construction of the main.

(e) All main extensions must be on the City’s frontage of the applicant’s property and other public rights-of-way and easements. (Ord. 488 Ch. 7 § 5, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.420 Main extensions--Acceptance.

(a) The City reserves the right to reject any installation not inspected and approved by the City.

(b) Upon satisfactory completion of all required tests and acceptance of the main extension, the Contractor may, upon the City’s approval, cause the extension to be connected to the City system. All costs incurred in such connection(s) including overhead and administrative charges, shall be the responsibility of the petitioner. Any adjustment on the actual cost of installation because of variance between the estimate and the actual cost shall be adjusted by refund upon completion of the job by the petitioner, or by payment by the petitioner to the City of any additional expense above the estimate.

(c) No main extension shall be energized other than for test purposes by duly authorized personnel until the main extension has been accepted by the City and all fees and charges have been paid. If energizing a main is necessary to restore service to existing customers, fire hydrants will not be activated until acceptance of the main extension. (Ord. 488 Ch. 7 § 7, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.430 Main extensions--Construction drawings.

(a) Upon completion of a main extension, the petitioner shall provide the City reproducible mylar drawings that accurately indicate the main extension and appurtenances as actually installed in plan and profile. The petitioner shall also provide the City with a G.I.S. file, per the City requirements, indicating the main extension and appurtenances as actually installed in plan. If the G.I.S. files are not submitted per the City requirements, the City will create the files and charge the Developer on a time and materials basis.

(b) No main extension will be accepted until satisfactory “as built” drawings and G.I.S. files are provided, or the City is reimbursed for their creation. (Ord. 488 Ch. 7 § 8, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.440 Main extensions--Deeded to City.

(a) The permit holder shall provide the City with a deed of conveyance for all main extensions as a condition of acceptance of the main extension by the City.

(b) The transfer of any main to the City shall be on the condition that the owner, district, company, contractor, or contributor shall transfer or provide for any necessary and proper franchise. (Ord. 488 Ch. 7 § 9, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.450 Temporary mains.

(a) No temporary main shall be permitted to be installed as a part of the City’s water system.

(b) Temporary mains and main extensions, however, may be acquired, maintained and operated by the City where provisions have been made by the owners of such mains to standardize such installations, in compliance with the standards for permanent mains, under terms of an agreement entered into with the Council. Where necessary, said agreement may provide for a surcharge rate or charge to be levied by the City for a specified period of time to provide sufficient revenues to assure compliance with City standards. The Mayor shall, before recommending the acceptance, delineate the temporary mains included in such installations, which are to be brought up to the City standards, on a map to be included as an exhibit under the aforementioned agreement. (Ord. 488 Ch. 7 § 10, Nov. 9th, 1993).

21.01.460 Violation‑‑Penalty.

Violation of any portion of this chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to a penalty of not more than $500.00 and for any costs incurred by the City relative to any violation or as otherwise provided in this chapter. (Ord. 488 Ch. 8 § 2, Nov. 9th, 1993).