Chapter 15.04 DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this title, the following words or phrases have the meaning set forth herein, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.020 Airgap.

“Airgap” means an unobstructed vertical distance of at least twice the inside diameter of a supply line, but not less than one inch, through the free atmosphere between a supply line outlet and the overflow rim of a receiving vessel. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.030 Backflow.

“Backflow” means the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or other substances into the distribution pipes of a potable supply of water from any source other than its intended source. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.040 Backflow prevention device.

“Backflow prevention device” means a device, assembly or means to prevent backflow into the potable water system, either by back siphonage or back pressure. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.050 Back pressure.

“Back pressure” means the backflow of used, contaminated, or polluted water from a plumbing fixture or vessel into a water supply pipe due to pressure created by booster pumps, boilers, pressure vessels, or elevated plumbing that exceeds the main pressure of the water supply pipe. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.060 Back siphonage.

“Back siphonage” means the backflow of used, contaminated, or polluted water from a plumbing fixture or vessel into a water supply pipe due to a negative pressure in such pipe. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.070 City.

“City” means the city of Shelton. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.080 City manager.

“City manager” means the city manager of the city of Shelton. (Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.090 Commercial structure.

“Commercial structure” means any building or structure required to be connected to water service that is used for a commercial or industrial purpose, as defined in Chapter 20.26, 20.28, and 20.30, or for the provision of any service, such as hotels, motels, and hospitals. Commercial structures include multifamily complexes larger than a duplex, even if the individual dwelling units are under separate ownership. (Ord. 1729-0608 § 6, 2008: Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.100 Council.

“Council” means the city council of the city of Shelton. (Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.110 Connection charges.

“Connection charges” means the charges imposed by the city to recover the actual costs of installing the service line from the main to the service meter. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.120 Cross-connection.

“Cross-connection” means any physical arrangement whereby the public water supply system is connected, directly or indirectly, with any nonpotable or unapproved water supply system, sewer drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture or other device which contains or may contain contaminated water, liquid, gases, sewage, or other waste of unknown or unsafe quality which may be capable of imparting contamination to the public water supply as a result of backflow. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.130 Customer.

“Customer” means any person or entity that uses any part of the city’s water supply system. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.140 Department.

“Department” means the department of public works of the city of Shelton. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.150 Director.

“Director” means the director of the department of public works of the city of Shelton or his/her designee. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.155 Fire line.

“Fire line” means a separate water service line connecting the city water system to a private fire water supply line for a building or building’s fire suppression system. (Ord. 1865-0115 § 1, 2015)

15.04.160 Industrial services.

“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. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.170 Main.

“Main” means water line designed or used to serve more than one premises. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.180 Multiple dwelling units.

“Multiple dwelling units” means duplexes, apartment buildings, condominiums, mobile home parks, trailer courts, and other like structures. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.190 Permanent main.

“Permanent main” means a main of PVC, cast iron, asbestos-cement or other materials approved by the city which are constructed to city standards and approved and accepted for use by the city. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.200 Permit fee.

“Permit fee” means the fee required to cover costs of permit administration and review. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.210 Person.

“Person” means any individual, firm, company, association, organization, society, corporation, or group. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.220 Premises.

“Premises” is defined as a residential dwelling unit, including a single-family home, manufactured home, mobile home, or one of two dwelling units found in a duplex. (Ord. 1729-0608 § 5, 2008: Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.230 Residential service.

“Residential service” means water service connection to a single-family dwelling unit. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.240 Service installation, service connection or connection.

“Service installation,” “service connection,” or “connection” means piping and fittings from the main to a property owner’s side of the water meter assembly. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.250 System.

“System” includes all water source and supply facilities, transmission pipelines, storage facilities, pumping plants, distribution mains and appurtenances. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.260 Temporary main.

“Temporary main” means a main which does not conform to the city standards with respect to size, location, type of material and/or method of installation and is not intended to be permanent. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.270 Treasurer.

“Treasurer” means the director of financial services of the city of Shelton. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.280 User.

“User” means any person or entity that uses any part of the city’s water supply system. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.290 User charge.

“User charge” means the periodic charges levied on all users of the public water works, and shall, at a minimum, cover each user’s proportionate share of the cost of operations and maintenance of the water system. (Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)

15.04.300 Water service area.

“Water service area” means that area consisting of the corporate limits of the city and those areas that have been or may be designated for water service by the city council. (Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1611-0104 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 1581-0103 § 1 (part), 2003)