[Adopted 12-13-1972 by L.L. No. 1-1972]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AIR GAP SEPARATION
A physical break between a supply pipe and a receiving vessel.
The air gap shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe,
measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, in no case less
than one inch.
APPROVED CHECK VALVE
A check valve that seats readily and completely. It must
be carefully machined to have free moving parts and assured watertightness.
The face of the closure element and valve seat must be bronze, composition
or other noncorrodible material which will seat tightly under all
prevailing conditions of field use. Pins and bushings shall be of
bronze or other noncorrodible, nonsticking material, machined for
easy, dependable operation. The closure element, e.g., clapper, shall
be internally weighted or otherwise internally equipped to promote
rapid and positive closure in all sizes where this feature is obtainable.
APPROVED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
An assembly of at least two independently acting check valves,
including tightly closing shutoff valves on each side of the check
valve assembly and suitable leak-detector drains plus connections
available for testing the watertightness of each check valve. This
device must be approved as a complete assembly.
APPROVED REDUCED-PRESSURE-PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
A device incorporating two or more check valves and an automatically
operating differential relief valve located between the two checks,
two shutoff valves, and equipped with necessary appurtenances for
testing. The device shall operate to maintain the pressure in the
zone between the two check valves less than the pressure on the public
water supply side of the device. At cessation of normal flow, the
pressure between check valves shall be less than the supply pressure.
In case of leakage of either check valve, the differential relief
valve shall operate to maintain this reduced pressure by discharging
to the atmosphere. When the inlet pressure is two pounds per square
inch or less, the relief valve shall open to the atmosphere, thereby
providing an air gap in the device. To be approved, these devices
must be readily accessible for maintenance and testing and installed
in a location where no part of the valve will be submerged. The enclosure
must be self-draining, so that the large amount of water which the
relief valve may vent will be disposed of reliably without submergence
of the relief valve. This device must also be approved as a complete
assembly.
APPROVED WATER SUPPLY
Any water supply approved by the New York State Department
of Health or other appropriate agency.
AUXILIARY SUPPLY
Any water supply on or available to the premises other than
the approved public water supply.
BAROMETRIC LOOP
A loop of pipe rising approximately 35 feet, at its topmost
point, above the highest fixture it supplies.
CERTIFIED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TESTER
A person who is examined annually by the water purveyor and
found competent for the testing of backflow prevention devices. He
shall be provided with an appropriate identification card which must
be renewed annually. Failure to perform his duties competently and
conscientiously will result in prompt withdrawal of his certification.
CROSS-CONNECTION
Any unprotected connection between any part of a water system
used or intended to supply water for drinking purposes and any source
or system containing water or a substance that is not or cannot be
approved as equally safe, wholesome and potable for human consumption.
WATER SUPERVISOR
The consumer or a person on the premises charged with the
responsibility of complete knowledge and understanding of the water
supply piping within the premises and for maintaining the consumer's
water system free from cross-connections and other sanitary defects,
as required by regulations and laws.
[Amended 12-11-2001 by L.L. No. 2-2001; 3-10-2009 by L.L. No.
3-2009]
Any person who violates this article shall be
guilty of a violation, and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject
to a fine of not less than $100, and not more than $500, or imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 15 days, or both.
[Adopted 4-4-1989 by L.L. No. 2-1989]
[Amended 6-14-2005 by L.L. No. 2-2005]
A. No person shall be permitted to tap any water main
which is part of the Honeoye Water District system, whether owned
by the Water District or not, except with the express permission and
authorization of the Richmond Town Board.
B. Only persons authorized by the Richmond Town Board
shall be permitted to make taps to any water main which is part of
the Honeoye Water District, whether owned by the Water District or
not.
C. All authorized taps of the water mains shall be made
under the direction and supervision of the Water Superintendent.
D. All water meters, corporation stops, curb boxes and
tubing from the water main to each individual corporation stop shall
remain the property of the Water District at all times.
E. All eligible applicants shall install an in-home booster
pump in accordance with mandated Honeoye Water District Pumped Connection
Detail that will be provided through the Honeoye Water District and
all other districts and extensions within the Town of Richmond.
The Water District shall, upon application,
remove water meters under seasonal contract and store the meters for
the winter. A charge as established by the Town Board shall be made
for the disconnection and removal of the water meter. Meter removal
and installation will be made by appointment only, and a representative
of the homeowner must be present while work is being done.
The Water Superintendent shall have the right
to enter upon the property and lands of any water consumer at all
reasonable times and hours for the purpose of making all necessary
inspections, repairs, connections and disconnections of water mains,
curb boxes, corporation stops, water meters and auxiliary waterlines.
[Amended 12-11-2001 by L.L. No. 2-2001]
In lieu of frost-free protection, the existing
meter must be removed. Meter removal will be done by appointment,
and a representative of the homeowner must be present while work is
being done. No one other than the Water District shall remove meters.
New services shall be by written request only.
The homeowner is responsible for pressure controller
in high-pressure areas.
Any extension to the district must comply with
standards of water main and be placed at the most distant point of
the last property involved.
New water customers must install frost protection
for the meter.
No fire or irrigation or similar system shall
be connected to the domestic water supply without the use of an approved
backflow prevention device.
[Added 9-5-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]
A. There shall be a separate water service and separate
water meter for each owned residence in the Honeoye Water District.
B. Multiple dwellings, apartment complexes, commercial
properties and the like, under one ownership, shall have a master
water service and one separate water meter servicing the property.
C. Insofar as the provisions of this section are inconsistent
with the provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions
of this section shall be controlling.
These rules and regulations may be amended,
altered or modified by the Richmond Town Board.
[Amended 12-11-2001 by L.L. No. 2-2001; 3-10-2009 by L.L. No.
3-2009]
Any person who violates this article shall be
guilty of a violation, and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject
to a fine of not less than $100, and not more than $500, or imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 15 days, or both. Any subsequent offense
committed by the same person within five years shall be deemed misdemeanor,
and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not less
than $500 or greater than $1,000, or imprisonment not exceeding one
year, or both.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced
by the Town Water Superintendent or Town Constable. The Town Water
Superintendent and Town Constable are hereby empowered to issue appearance
tickets for violations of any provisions of this article.