[Amended 3-28-2023 by Ord. No. 4403-23]
The Township will tap the main and provide a
service connection from the main to the curb, curb stopcock, curb
box, and meter pit for services two inches or less. The Township will
tap the main for services greater than two inches, and the developer
will be responsible for piping from the tap to the property, including
the meter pit. In the case of major subdivisions where the waterline
is being furnished by the developer, the main may be tapped by employees
of the developer. All taps made by other than the Township shall be
inspected by a representative of the Water Department.
The service connection from the curb box to
the meter must be installed and maintained by the owner.
A. It shall consist of Type-K copper or approved plastic
tubing and shall be laid a minimum of 3 1/2 feet below the surface.
When plastic tubing is utilized, a metal wire shall be installed adjacent
to the tubing so that a line locator can locate said line.
[Amended 3-28-2023 by Ord. No. 4403-23]
B. The minimum inside diameter of a service connection
shall be one inch, and such diameter shall not be less than that of
the tap controlling it.
C. The surface connection shall be run as far as practicable
at right angles to the main and in a straight line to the meter, and
there shall be no attachment thereon from which water can be drawn
between the meter and the main.
D. The curb box shall be in sight on a level with the
ground service and free from obstruction at all times.
The owner must repair any damage to a curb box
within seven days of service of notice by the Director, and in the
event of his failure to do so, the Township of Franklin may make the
necessary repairs, charging the costs thereof to the owner to be collected
as other charges, except where the damage was the direct result of
the negligence of the Township, its agents, servants or employees.
[Amended 3-28-2023 by Ord. No. 4403-23]
When tests made by the Township indicate a leak
in a service connection, notice to repair the same within 24 hours
will be served upon the owner. Any unmetered water will be estimated,
and a bill sent to the owner. Calculations shall be based on the size
of the break, existing pressure rating of the main at the street,
and duration of time once notified. If the notice is not complied
with, the Township may shut off the tap controlling the service connection
or, in the alternative, may make any necessary repairs and charge
all costs thereof to the owner, to be collected as other charges which
will be based on time and material costs as determined by the Township.
All plumbing and other work from the main to
the meter is subject to the inspection and approval of the Township
or its agents, and all such work shall be inspected and approved before
the pipes are covered and the water supply furnished.