[Amended 7-20-1977 by L.L. No. 5-1977; 6-2-1980 by L.L. No.
4-1980; 2-1-1988 by L.L. No. 2-1988]
All taps on the mains, whether above or below the ground, service
connections and service pipes from the main, including the curb valve
and box for the same, shall be made, put in and installed only by
the Superintendent or employees of the water system or under the direct
supervision of the Superintendent at the expense of the consumer.
The Village reserves the right to refuse any tap for the period of
October 21 through May 1 if weather conditions prohibit the same.
[Amended 6-2-1980 by L.L. No. 4-1980]
Service pipes will be installed by the Village from the main
to a point at the property line of the consumer or for a maximum distance
not to exceed 12 feet from the edge of the pavement, or to any building
structure or obstruction constructed by the consumer on the highway,
whichever distance shall be the least. Installation in excess of the
maximum distance will be made at additional expense of the consumer.
On any ground piping, a supplementary valve shall be installed
on the service line as near the building as possible and shall be
accessible at all times.
Any plumber employed by the owner in connection with a tap-in
shall be considered the agent of the owner for the purpose of service
of orders by the Superintendent of the Village water system and shall
not be considered as acting for the Village of Greenwood Lake in any
capacity.
No connection to any other source of supply of water shall be
made or maintained to any pipe or plumbing fixtures that may be connected
to the system of the Village unless a special permit has been obtained
from the Superintendent, which permit shall be granted only upon the
condition that the consumer will conform to current applicable regulations
of the New York State Sanitary Code.
No person except the Superintendent or employee of the Village
water system or any member of a duly organized fire company shall
operate, interfere with or disturb any hydrant. No water shall be
taken from any hydrant except for use by a duly organized fire company
except upon permission of the Superintendent.