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ORDINANCE NO. A113
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE REGULATIONS
GOVERNING WATER SERVICE BY THE CITY OF
ASHLAND, OREGON; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
1676, AND PROVIDING THE PENALTY FOR
VIOLATIONS.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The "City of Ashland Department of Public Works Water Regulations,"
attached to this ordinance as "Exhibit A," and incorporated into this ordinance as
though fully set forth, are the rules and regulations governing the use and sale of
water within and without the City of Ashland from the city's municipal water system of
Ashland, Oregon.
SECTION 2. Ordinance No. 1676, which pertains to water service regulations and
rates, is repealed. :
SECTION 3. Every person who willfully violates any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed $500. I
The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X,
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day of f)~ .
1995, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this ~8' day of (1~
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Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the ;s I
1995.
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Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this ,At day of //tfIJ~
,1995.
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Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Paul Nolte, City Attorney
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CITY OF ASHLAND
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WATER REGULA nONS
EXffiBIT "A" TO ORDINANCE .1173
PREFACE
Water service is furnished by the City of Ashland
to the residents and businesses of Ashland as per
the City Charter, Article XVI, Section I.
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS
ADMINISTRATOR: The City Administrator for the City of Ashland.
APPLICANT: An individual, firm, corporation or authorized agent applying for water
servIce.
AIR GAP SEPARATION: A physical separation between the free flowing discharge end
. of City water system and overflow rim of an open or non-pressure receiving vessel. Size
of air gap shall be a minimum of twice the diameter of inlet pipe measured vertically
above the top overflow rim of the receiving vessel, but no less than one inch.
AMC: The Ashland Municipal Code.
ASSEMBLY: A device to counteract back pressures or prevent back siphonage. Device
must be in accordance with this ordinance and approved by the Oregon State Health
Division.
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER: A device which allows air to enter the water
system when pressure is reduced to zero or below.
BACKFLOW: The flowing back, within a premises and/or private water system, of
water, gases, chemicals or foreign substances into the City water system. Backflow is
caused by a differential pressure existing between two different points within a
continuous fluid system caused by either backsiphonage or backpressure.
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BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: State approved device that prevents siphoning
or backflow of water, gases, chemicals or foreign substances from a private water
system, main, or water supply line to the City water system.
CHECK VALVE: A spring loaded, or internally weighted assembly intended to provide
a rapid and positive closure between customer and City water systems. A check valve
must seat readily, completely, and be constructed with free moving parts, assuring water
tightness. The base must be molded with synthetic rubber, composition or other non-
corrodible material. Pins and bushings shall be of bronze, or other non-corrodible, non-
adhesive material, and machined for ease and dependability of operation.
CITY: The City of Ashland, a municipal corporation in the State of Oregon.
CONNECTION FEES: Fees specified by Council for the installation of a water service
line and meter.
COUNCIL: City Council for the City of Ashland, Oregon.
CROSS CONNECTION: A connection, directly or indirectly, to a private water system,
sewer, drain conduit, swimming pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, swamp cooler,
or any other device that contains water, gases, chemicals or foreign substances that may
contaminate the public water system as a result of backflow or backsiphonage. Bypass
arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or change over devices,
or other temporary or permanent devices in which backflow may occur are cross
connections.
CUSTOMER: Any individual, finn or corporation receiving water service from the
City.
CUSTOMER FACILITIES AND/OR EQUIPMENT: Facilities and/or equipment located
on customer's premises used for receiving, controlling, applying and/or utilizing City
water.
CUSTOMER CONTROL VALVE: A valve installed at or near the outlet of water meter
for use by customer to control water to premises.
DIRECTOR: The Public Works Director/City Engineer for the City of Ashland.
DOUBLE CHECK VAL VE ASSEMBLY (DCV A): A spring loaded, or internally
weighted device consisting of two check valves located between two shut off valves.
DOUBLE DETECTOR CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY (DDCVA): A backflow device
used to detect leakage or usage of water. A DDCV A is installed in a bypass
configuration consisting of a hybrid version of mainline Double Check Valve Assembly
(DCY A) and a smaller, factory installed, DCV A with meter.
FEDERAL: The United States of America, Environmental Protection Agency.
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HYDRANT: A device providing City water for fire protection. Examples include fire
hydrants and standpipes.
MAIN LINE: A publicly owned and operated water line which serves more than one
customer. Water mains for residential areas shall have a minimum inside diameter of
six (6) inches. Water mains for non-residential areas shall have a minimum inside
diameter eight (8) inches.
OAR: Oregon Administrative Rules.
PREMISES: A customer's tract of land, structure(s) and/or building(s) receiving City
water service through a single water meter.
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER: An independent operating air inlet valve installed
as a unit between two closing shut off valves consisting of one or more spring loaded
check valves. An air inlet valve is internally loaded to open position.
PRIVATE WATER MAIN: A water main installed by customer to serve customer's
premises. A private water main may provide, but is not limited to, private hydrants,
private fire protection systems, landscape irrigation, multiple buildings or customer's
equipment.
PRIVATE WATER SYSTEM: Any water system for water supply other than the City
water system. Examples include wells, springs, ponds, streams and the Talent Irrigation
District water.
PSI (or psi): Pounds per square inch, a measure of fluid pressure.
REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: A device
consisting of two independently acting check valves and a differential pressure relief
valve. This device shall be installed as a unit between two tight closing shut off valves.
During normal operation the pressure between the two check valves shall be maintained
at a lower pressure than the supply pressure. If either check valve should leak, the
differential pressure relief valve will maintain a pressure differential of not less than two
psi between the supply pressure and the zone between the check valves by discharging
water to atmosphere.
REGULAR WORKING HOURS: Winter from 8:00 a.m. to 4}0 p.m. and summer
from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays.
SERVICE CONNECTION: City owned water service line and w~ter meter.
STATE: The State of Oregon Department of Health and/or Department of
Environmental Quality.
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TEMPORARY SERVICE CONNECTION: A service connection installed for circuses,
bazaars, fairs, construction work or similar short term temporary usage. Location to be
determined by City.
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE: The latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as
adopted and/or amended by the State.
WATER METER: A device for measuring water flow to water supply line housed in
an approved meter box and located between the water service line and water supply line.
WATER METER - EXEMPT: A water meter as defined above for a use that does not
return water to the City of Ashland sanitary sewer system. Such meters will be exempt
from sanitary sewer charges. Examples of exempt meters are meters used for
landscaping or a self-contained process such as juice or soft drink manufacture.
WATER SERVICE: The act of providing potable water by the City through a service
line and water meter to a customer. May also include a backflow prevention devise as
determined by the City.
WATER SERVICE LINE: The pipe, valves and appurtenances, located between main
line and water meter.
WATER SUPPLY LINE: A customer owned water line located between water meter
and plumbing on the premises.
WATER SYSTEM: The City owned and operated water system which includes, but is
not limited to, water treatment facilities, dams, reservoirs, pumps, water mains, fire
hydrants and appurtenances.
SECTION 2. WATER SERVICE LINE AND WATER METER
2.01 WATER SERVICE LINE.
2.01.01 LOCATION. The City shall install the water service line in a location
approved by City. Water service line shall be installed between water main and
customer's property line. If Customer requests an alternate location on
customer's property and City approves the location, an easement to the City shall
be provided by customer for location of City approved water service line or water
meter. Customer will pay all costs.
2.01.02 SIZE. The water service line size shall be in accordance with Uniform
Plumbing Code. Minimum size water service line shall be three quarters inch
(14 ") inside diameter. Diameter of water service line shall not be less than
diameter of water supply line.
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2.02 WATER METERS INCLUDING EXEMPT METERS.
2.02.01 LOCATION. A water meter shall be installed by City at the termination
of water service line. Water meter shall be located at property line on public
right-of-way or public property. If Customer requests an alternate location on
customer's property and City approves the location, an easement to the City shall
be provided by customer for location of City approved water service line or water
meter. Customer will pay all costs.
2.02.02 SIZE. The water meter size shall be determined by the City based on
the Uniform Plumbing Code and water meter manufacturer's recommendations.
The minimum size meter is three-quarters inch (14 ") inside diameter and not less
than diameter of water supply line.
2.03 WATER METER ACCURACY. Customer may request a water accuracy test.
Prior to request being granted, customer shall deposit an amount with the City as
established by Council. If water meter accuracy test is within:!: 5 % of manufacturers
standard, customer shall forfeit deposit. If water meter accuracy check exceeds:!: 5 %
of manufacturers standard, City shall install a replacement water meter and deposit shall
be refunded to customer.
2.04 INSTALLATION CHARGES. Installation charge for water service lines and
water meters shall be established by Council.
2.05 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE (SDC): A reimbursement fee, a public
improvement charge, or a combination, assessed and collected as specified in Section
4.20.070 of AMC.
2.06 ACCESS TO SERVICE CONNECTION. Customer shall keep premises free from
any and all rubbish or material(s) which would prevent City free access to service
connection and water meter.
2.07 OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE.
2.07.01 City is the owner of service connection. Authorized City personnel shall
install and maintain service connection at City expense. If customer damages the
service, customer is liable for all costs of repair and/or replacement incurred by
City. Customer shall be billed by City for all costs.
2.07.02 Customer is the owner of the water supply line and is responsible for
construction, repair and maintenance of the water supply line.
2.08 JOINT WATER SERVICE. City may, at City option, serve two (2) or more
premises with one water service line. The size of a joint water service line shall be
determined by the City based on Uniform Plumbing Code standards and water meter
manufacturer's recommendations.
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2.09 SUB-METERS. Sub-meters are water meters installed by customer for the
convenience of customer. City will not furnish or read sub-meters.
2.10 CHANGE IN SIZE OR LOCATION OF WATER SERVICE LINE AND/OR
WATER METER. A customer requesting a change in location or size of a water service
line and/or water meter, shall be liable for all costs incurred by City as established by
Council. City shall approve all relocations.
2.11 WATER SERVICE LINE OR PRIV ATE WATER MAIN. City shall discontinue
water service when a private water main or supply or private appurtenance(s) are not
constructed or properly maintained by the customer in accordance with City, State or
Federal laws and these water regulations.
2.12 CUSTOMER'S CONTROL V ALVE(S). Customer is required to install a control
valve(s) which controls water supply to customer's premises. Customer's control
valve(s) shall be located between City water meter and customer's water supply line.
The purpose of customer's control valve(s) is to provide customer with a method of
discontinuing water service to customer's premises. Cost of furnishing and installing
customer's control valve(s) by City will be as established by Council.
SECTION 3. TEMPORARY SERVICE CONNECTION
3.01 TIME LIMIT. Temporary service connections shall be disconnected not more than
ninety (90) days from date of installation. An extension may be granted by the City upon
request from customer.
3.02 CHARGES FOR INSTALLATION. The customer shall be required to deposit
with the City the following amounts as established by Council:
3.02.01 Estimated cost of installation and removal of temporary servIce
connection.
3.02.02 Estimated cost of water served through the temporary service
connection.
3.02.03 Cost equal to the value of the temporary service connection.
3.03 REFUND OF CHARGES FOR INSTALLATION.
3.03.01 REFUND. If deposit exceeds City costs, the City shall refund customer
deposit less City costs to remove temporary service connection.
3.03.02 ADDITIONAL BILLING. If deposit is less than City costs, customer
shall pay the additional costs to City. Permanent water supply line shall not be
connected to water service line until costs are paid in full.
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3.04 CHARGES FOR WATER SERVED. Charges for water shall be based on standard
water rates established by Council.
3.05 RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE. The applicant
and/or customer is responsible for all damage and/or maintenance required for temporary
water service beginning at the time of installation and ending at the time of removal by
City.
SECTION 4. HYDRANTS
4.01 USE OF HYDRANTS.
4.01.01 No person(s) shall tamper, damage or use water from a hydrant without
first obtaining written approval by Director or designee.
4.01.02 City owned hydrants exist outside the corporate City limits. The use of
such hydrants is restricted to City and authorized personnel only. Anyone
desiring to use these hydrants must obtain written approval from the
Administrator or designee.
4.02 RELOCATING HYDRANTS.
4.02.01 COST. If an applicant and/or customer requests relocation of a fire
hydrant, the applicant and/or customer shall be liable for all costs incurred.
4.02.02 DEPOSIT. A deposit, in the amount of estimated costs of relocating the
hydrant, shall be required. If deposit exceeds actual estimated costs, applicant
and/or customer shall be refunded deposit less actual cost. If deposit is less than
City's estimated costs, additional costs shall be due and payable prior to
activation of hydrant.
4.02.03 FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. The applicant and/or customer
shall receive written approval from the Ashland Fire Department prior to
requesting relocation of a hydrant.
SECTION 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CUSTOMER FACILITIES AND/OR EOUlPMENT
5.01 CONDITION OF CUSTOMER FACILITIES. The customer shall install and
maintain, in a good and safe condition, all facilities and/or equipment required for
receiving, controlling, applying and/or utilizing City water. The City shall not be liable
for any loss or damage caused by improper installation, negligence, want of proper care,
wrongful act(s) of customer or customer's tenants, agents, employees, contractors,
licensees or permittees installing, maintaining, using, operating or interfering with
customer's facilities and/or equipment.
5.02 WATER SERVICE BILLING ADJUSTMENTS. No reduction in charges for
water service shall be made for any cause, including leaks, freezing or similar instances.
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In circumstances, such as a break in the customer's facilities and/or equipment which is
beyond the customer's control and the customer makes an immediate and diligent effort
to repair break as soon as possible after discovery of the break, the City, upon written
request by the customer, may make an adjustment in water service charge. The
adjustment shall be based on previous years usage for the same billing period.
Adjustment shall not exceed 50% of the difference between current 'and previous usage.
All adjustments shall be made in accordance with AMC.
5.03 DAMAGE TO CUSTOMER FACILITIES. The City shall not be responsible for
damage to property caused by customer's facilities and/or equipment when or while water
service is in use by the City for repair or replacement of water mains, water services or
similar City owned and operated facilities relating to the production, treatment or
distribution of water to the customer's facilities. When possible, the City will make a
reasonable attempt to notify the customer of such activity.
SECTION 6. BACKFLOW PREVENTION
6.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of cross connection and backflow control is to protect
the City's water system from contamination or pollution due to existing or potential cross
connections.
6.02 CROSS CONNECTIONS REGULATED. All current or future cross connections
shall be installed, used or maintained in accordance with this Ordinance.
6.03 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS.
6.03.01 Customers adding chemicals or other substances to City water shall
notify the City immediately.
6.03.02 Approved back flow prevention assemblies shall be installed at the
location service connection or as determined by City certified cross connection
control inspector. Customer shall be liable for all associated costs.
6.03.03 Customer's water supply line and plumbing shall be open for City
inspection. City authorized representative shall determine if cross connections,
structural or sanitary hazards exist. Upon City's awareness of hazard, City shall
discontinue service to premises. Water service shall resume following correction,
inspection and City approval of customer's corrections.
6.03.04 Backflow protection shall be installed when cross connection exists.
Degree of hazard shall determine correction needed.
6.03.04.01 Premises with a private water system, connected or intended
to be connected to the City water system, shall be protected by an
approved air gap separation or an approved reduced pressure principle
backflow prevention device. The City discourages such cross connections
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because of the high potential for backflow into the City water system.
The City reserves the right to refuse such connections.
6.03.04.02 Premises containing material dangerous to health, handled in
such a fashion as to permit entry into the City water system, shall protect
City water system by an approved air gap separation or an approved
reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device.
6.03.04.03 Premises using or storing objectionable substance, not
hazardous to health, shall protect the City water system by installing an
approved double detector check valve assembly or installing an approved
pressure vacuum breaker.
6.03.04.04 Irrigation systems may be protected by atmospheric and
pressure vacuum breakers. A double detector check valve assembly shall
be installed if systems are subject to flooding, backpressure, or if
compressed air is used to winterize system.
6.03.04.05 When water, gases, chemicals or foreign substances that may
contaminate the public water system as a result of backflow or
backsiphonage are placed in the system a reduced pressure principle
backflow prevention device, or an air gap separation shall be installed.
6.03.05 All City equipment using City water, within the City water system, shall
protect the water with an approved device. Examples are street sweepers, fire
trucks and tanker or flusher trucks.
6.03.06 Installation of backflow protection devices shall comply with the
installation guidelines defined in these rules.
6.03.07 Customer shall keep backflow prevention devices in good working
condition at all times. Customer shall have annual inspection and leakage tests
by an individual certi fied by the State. Additional inspections shall be required
when successive inspections indicate failure. Customer shall be financially liable
for inspections and tests performed by City or private certified individuals. City
shall be responsible for tests being completed in a timely manner. Defective
backflow prevention devices shall be repaired, overhauled, or replaced at
customer expense. All backflow prevention device testing records shall be
submitted to the City. Records of such tests, repairs and overhauls shall be
maintained by the City.
6.03.08 Existing back flow prevention devices which do not meet requirements
of these rules but were approved devices at the time of installation and have been
properly maintained, shall be excluded from the requirements of these rules
except for the requirement in subsection 6.03.07. The City water system must
be protected in a method as determined by City. Whenever an existing device is
relocated, device shall meet requirements of these regulations.
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6.03.09 If internal cross connections are not correctable, or an intricate plumbing
arrangement makes it impractical to determine if a cross connection exists, City
shall determine backflow prevention device(s) required.
6.03.10 All installation(s) shall be in accordance with Uniform Plumbing Code.
6.03.11 All new construction plans shall be submitted to the Director or designee
for approval.
6.03.12 If a backflow prevention device is required to accomplish the purpose
of these regulations, installation shall be made by certified cross connection
specialist.
6.03.13 If appropriate cross connection application has not be filed with and
approved by the City, water service shall be discontinued.
6.03.14 Pursuant to State Health Division OAR 333-61-070 (6) (b), an approved
Double Check Valve Assembly (DCV A) shall be the minimum backflow
protection for fire line services.
6.03.14.01 A Double Detector Check Valve Assembly (DDCV A) is
required by City.
6.03.14.02 Systems that incorporate an antifreeze loop containing any
type of chemical shall have an approved Reduced Pressure Principle
Device installed on the antifreeze loop.
6.04 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. To ensure proper operation and
accessibility of all backflow prevention assemblies, the following is required:
6.04.01 No part of the backflow prevention assembly shall be submerged or
installed in a location subject to flooding. If backflow prevention assembly is
installed in a vault or basement, adequate drainage shall be provided.
6.04.01.01 DDCVA's may be installed below grade in vault, provided
plugs are installed in the test cocks.
6.04.02 Assemblies must be installed at connecting point of City water service
line. Alternate locations must be approved by the Director or designee prior to
installation.
6.04.03 Assembly must be protected from freezing and/or other severe weather
conditions.
6.04.04 Backtlow prevention assemblies shall be approved by the State of Oregon
Health Division and City.
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6.04.05 Assemblies specifically approved by the Oregon Health Division for
vertical installation shall be installed plumb.
6.04.06 Assembly shall be accessible for maintenance and testing. Devices 2"
and smaller shall have a minimum 6" clearance on all sides of device. All
. devices larger than 2" shall have a minimum clearance of 12" on back side, 24"
on the test cock side, 12" below device and 36" above device.
6.04.07 Any assembly installed inside a premises shall be readily accessible
during City's regular working hours.
6.04.08 If an assembly is installed inside of premises, 4' above the floor, and
21/2" or larger, assembly must be equipped with permanently installed scaffolding
approved by the City. Installation must also meet the U.S. Occupational Safety
and Health Administration requirements and the State of Oregon Occupational
Safety and Health Codes.
6.04.09 Reduced Pressure Principle Assemblies may be installed in a vault only
if relief valve discharge can be drained to daylight through a "boresight" type
drain. The drain shall be of adequate capacity to carry the full rated flow of the
device and shall be screened on both ends.
6.04.10 An approved air gap shall be located at the relief valve orifice. This air
gap shall be at least twice the inside diameter of the incoming supply line as
measured vertically above the top rim of the drain and in no case less than I".
6.04.11 When a backtlow device is deemed necessary by the City, the model of
assembly and installation plans shall be submitted to the City Water Department
for approval prior to installation.
6.04.12 Upon completion of installation, the City shall be notified and all
devices must be inspected and tested by certi tied personnel. All backflow devices
must be recorded with the City. Registration record shall consist of installation
date, make model, serial number of back flow device, and initial test report.
Any variances from these installation requirements shall be requested in writing by the
customer and approved by the Director or designee in writing prior to device installation.
6.05 ACCESS TO PREMISES
Authorized employees of the City (with proper identification) shall have access during
reasonable hours to all parts of the premise. If a customer refuses City access to premise
for the purpose of inspection (following reasonable notice) at a reasonable time, then
either a reduced pressure principle assembly shall be installed at the service connection
to customer's premise at customer's expense by City. As an option, City may
discontinue water service to the premises.
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6.06 ANNUAL TESTING AND REPAIRS
All assemblies installed by customer, as required by the City, shall be tested immediately
upon installation and then annually by a state certified tester. All such assemblies found
not functioning properly shall be promptly repaired or replaced. The City may deny or
discontinue water service to the premise for noncompliance of testing and/or repairs. All
testing and repairs are the financial responsibility of the customer.
6.07 VARIANCES
Any variances from these requirements shall be requested in writing by the customer and
approved by the D,irector or designee prior to device installation.
6.08 COST OF COMPLIANCE
All costs associated with purchase, installation, inspections, testing, replacement,
maintenance, parts, and repairs of the backflow device are the responsibility of the
customer.
6.09 TERMINATION OF SERVICE
Failure on part of customer to discontinue the use of all cross connections and to
physically separate cross connections, is sufficient cause for immediate discontinuance
of water service to the premises. (OAR Chapter 333-061-070, section I) Director or
designee shall make said determination.
SECTION 7. INSPECTION OF PREMISES
The City reserves the right to inspect the customer's premises if there is reason to believe that
an unsafe condition exists. The City may refuse water service and disconnect the service
connection from the water supply line if the plumbing, appliances or equipment using the water
are dangerous, unsafe or not in compliance with all City, State or Federal laws or standards.
SECTION 8. GROUNDING WIRE ATTACHMENTS
The attachment of any ground wire(s) to any plumbing or water supply line shall be at the
customer's risk. The City assumes no liability for damage to customer's premises or persons
on customer's premises which caused the ineffectiveness of such a grounding wire or system.
The City shall hold customer liable for any damage to City property caused by customer's
grounding wire or system.
SECTION 9. SURGE CONTROL.
9.01 CITY CONTROL. The City may discontinue water service if customer's facilities
and/or equipment create excessive pressure surges in City water system. The Director
or designee shall determine "excessive pressure surges".
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9.02 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY. If the applicant and/or customer's facilities
and/or equipment creates excessive pressure surges in the City water system, the
applicant and/or customer shall be responsible to install City approved surge control
equipment and maintain the surge control equipment in proper operating order at
applicant/customer's expense. If City determines excessive pressure surges from
applicant and/or customer's facilities and/or equipment has caused damage to the City
water system, City may bill customer for cost of repairs of said damage.
SECTION 10. PRESSURE AND SUPPLY.
The City assumes no responsibility for loss or damage caused by lack of water volume or water
pressure. The City agrees to provide water service to the applicant and/or customer at pressures
and volumes as are available in the water system. Water service is subject to shut-downs and
variations required for the operation and maintenance of the water system.
SECTION 11. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS.
The City may discontinue water service if customer fails to comply with this ordinance. The
cost of discontinuing and restoring water service to the customer shall be established by the
Council.
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