Chapter 15.76
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sections:
15.76.010 Water damage – City exemption.
15.76.020 Construction of driveways interfering with service connections – Cost of relocation.
15.76.030 Change of occupancy.
15.76.040 Regulation of sprinkling.
15.76.070 Service for fire protection – Fixtures – No charge for water.
15.76.080 Service for fire protection – Connections – Applications – Rates.
15.76.010 Water damage – City exemption.
(1) The city shall not be responsible for any damage by water or other cause resulting from defective plumbing or appliances on the premises supplied with water. The fact that agents of the city have inspected the plumbing and appliances shall not be treated as a basis of recovery in case of damage to premises or other property from defective plumbing or appliances. In the case the supply of water is interrupted or fails by reason of accident or any other cause whatsoever, the city shall not be liable for damages for such interruption or failure. Nor shall such failures or interruptions for any reasonable period of time be held to constitute a breach of contract on the part of the city or in any way relieve the consumer from performing any and all contractual obligations that he may have assumed with the city.
(2) If storage of personal property is allowed in that portion of the street right-of-way between the curb line and property line and the property is damaged resulting from leakage or the breaking of pipes or appliances maintained by the city, the city shall not be held liable. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.76.020 Construction of driveways interfering with service connections – Cost of relocation.
No driveway may be constructed in such a manner as to interfere with the city’s water service to any property without written approval from the director. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.76.030 Change of occupancy.
Two days’ prior notice shall be given to the city finance department when there is a change of occupancy of premises and that premises is supplied with city water. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.76.040 Regulation of sprinkling.
The city reserves the right to regulate the hours when consumers will be permitted to use city water for purposes of lawn sprinkling or other irrigation. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.76.050 Ownership of mains.
The ownership of all main extensions, service pipes and appurtenant equipment maintained by the city shall be vested in and remain with the city and in no case shall the owner of any premises have the right to claim or reclaim any part thereof, except as otherwise herein provided. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.76.060 Fluoridation.
The water department of the city is authorized and directed to add fluoride to the public water supply of the city, in accordance with the laws of the state, and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.76.070 Service for fire protection – Fixtures – No charge for water.
Services for fire protection shall be metered and fitted with such fixtures only as are needed for fire protection and entirely disconnected from those used for other purposes. No charge will be made for water used in extinguishing fire if the owner or occupant of the premises where such fire occurs gives written notice to the office of the director within 30 days from the time of the fire. In no case shall any tap be made on any pipe used for fire service purposes. There shall be no tank connected to any pipe used for fire service purposes. The use of any water shall not be permitted through any fire service nor through any pipe, tanks, or other fixtures, for any purpose except for extinguishing fire on the premises. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).
15.76.080 Service for fire protection – Connections – Applications – Rates.
(1) Service connections and lines for automatic sprinkler systems or for private fire protection shall terminate in a gate valve covered by an accessible valve box at or on the property line.
(2) Application for service for automatic sprinkler systems or for private fire protection shall be made on forms supplied by public works. Consumers shall follow the process as defined in Chapter 15.60 LMC.
(3) No charge shall be made for water used in testing private fire protection systems. (Ord. 3533 § 1, 2024).