[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Freeport 5-9-1966
as Ch. 23 of the 1966 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 2-11-1974]
Unless otherwise expressly stated, whenever used in this article, the
following words shall mean:
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between
the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a pool, tank,
plumbing fixture or other device and the flood-level rim of the receptacle.
The vertical distance shall be not less than two times the diameter of the
supply pipe and never less than one inch.
A combination check valve in the supply line and valve member opening
to atmosphere when the pressure in the water line drops to atmospheric. It
must be installed on the discharge side of the last control valve and above
the usage point. It cannot be used under continuous pressure for periods exceeding
12 hours.
Any water source, other than the Village supply, which may be available
in the building or on the premises.
The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances from any
source into pipes supplying potable water.
A device or means to prevent a backflow or backsiphonage.
A condition whereby pressure higher than the water supply pressure
is created on the premises by pumps, thermal expansion from boilers, etc.,
causing a reversal of flow into the water supply.
The flowing back of used, contaminated or polluted water from a plumbing
fixture, vessel, swimming pool or other source into a pipe supplying potable
water and caused by a vacuum or partial vacuum in the potable water piping.
It may be caused by:
Ordinary gravity. When the water supply is lost and a fixture that is
elevated is opened allowing air into the system, water will, by gravity, reverse
the flow.
Undersized piping. High velocity water traveling through undersized
piping can cause an aspirator effect and draw water out of branch pipes causing
a partial vacuum and a reverse flow.
Vacuum. Caused by pumping water from the supply system, causing a pressure
drop or negative pressure in the supply or on the premises. A break in the
water main or excessive usage at a lower level in the water system or on the
premises can also be a cause.
A loop of water supply pipe rising approximately 35 feet, at its
topmost point, above the highest fixture it supplies.
Any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate
piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other contains
water of unknown or questionable quality, steam, gases or chemicals whereby
there may be a flow from one system to the other.
Water available at a fixed flat rate, previous to or without metering,
for temporary use.
An assembly of two check valves and test tees designed to open to
permit the flow of water in one direction and to close automatically if there
is a reversal of flow.
The edge of the receptacle from which water overflows.
A combination check valve and atmospheric vacuum breaker used on
sill cocks, hose bibs, water outlets to boat docks or threaded faucets where
a portable hose may be attached.
Water which is not safe for human consumption or which is of questionable
potability.
Includes his duly authorized agent or attorney, a purchaser, devisee,
fiduciary and any person having a vested or contingent interest in the property
in question.
The introduction of any foreign substance, organic, inorganic, radiological
or biological, in the Village potable water which tends to degrade its quality
so as to constitute a nuisance, a hazard or make the water unsafe for human
consumption. Hazardous pollutants or contaminants include sewage, lethal chemicals
or other substances which, if introduced into the public water supply system,
would or may endanger the health of the consumer. Nonhazardous substance would
not endanger the health of the consumer but would create a nuisance if introduced
into the public water supply system.
Any water which, according to federal and state established standards,
is safe for human consumption.
Any building, structure, enclosure or locality to which water is
supplied or to be supplied, whether attached to realty or not and further
including boats.
A combination check valve in supply line and spring-loaded valve
member opening to atmosphere. It may be used under continuous supply pressure
and must be installed above the usage point. It cannot be used if it may be
subject to back-pressures.
An assembly of differential valves and check valves, including an
automatically opened spillage port to atmosphere, to prevent backflow or backsiphonage.
Supply pipes, taps or other connections, pipes, curb boxes and valves
from the main to the valve beyond the meter, inclusive.
Any public street, highway, sidewalk, alley, avenue or other public
way or public grounds in the Village, including any property leased by the
Village or any easement granted to the Village.
The Superintendent of the Water Department of the Village of Freeport.
The Incorporated Village of Freeport.
The Board of Water and Light Commissioners, the Superintendent of
the Water Department, employees of the Water Department, Village Treasurer's
office and any person duly designated to act on its behalf.
The rates fixed for water supplied or under demand and of any expense
in the performance of the functions required by this article.
[Amended 2-24-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003]
A.
Forms. All applications for water service, for the use
of water or for any modification or repair of an existing installation shall
be made in writing to the office of the Superintendent of Water by the owner
of the premises in the prescribed form and must state all uses to which the
water is to be applied.
B.
Compliance. The making of application for water service
and the granting of a permit therefore shall constitute an agreement by the
owner to comply with all the provisions of this article as well as all rules
and regulations promulgated by the Water Department of the Incorporated Village
of Freeport.
No permit shall be granted under this article unless and until the required
street and sidewalk opening permits have been obtained in accordance with
the requirements of state, county or Village ordinances.
All work performed under this article shall be done only by plumbers
and/or contractors duly licensed and bonded in accordance with the provisions
of Code of the Incorporated Village of Freeport or employees supervised by
them.
All work, both new and any modification performed under this article,
shall be inspected and completed to the satisfaction of the Water Department.
[Amended 2-24-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003]
Notification of change of ownership of any premises, property, building,
structure, enclosure or locality having a service connection to a main shall
be made to the office of the Village Treasurer and the Superintendent of Water,
with the name and address of the party to whom such is conveyed, within 48
hours after the conveyance is delivered.
[Amended 10-18-1967]
Any authorized agent of the Water Department, upon proper identification,
shall be permitted to enter upon the premises where there is a service or
supply pipe or pipes to make the necessary examinations or repairs.
The installation, connection or maintenance of a private water supply
or service line is the owner's obligation and shall be installed, connected
and maintained by the owner of the building or premises serviced in conformity
with the regulations as set forth in this article.
[Amended 7-12-1971; 4-24-1972; 2-11-1974; 9-20-1982
by L.L. No. 11-1982; 2-24-2003 by L.L.
No. 2-2003]
A.
Installations. Each service pipe, curb cock or box, tap,
tee or wet cut that is installed, connected, replaced or repaired shall be
inspected and approved by a duly authorized agent of the Water Department
prior to use. The location of any point of connection to the water system
shall be that designated by the Water Department.
B.
Discontinuance. Each service pipe, curb cock or box,
tap, tee or wet cut that is to be replaced or discontinued shall be inspected
and approved by a duly authorized agent of the Water Department at the time
of such replacement or discontinuance. The connection, tap or taps of any
service line which may be disconnected by reason of replacement, repair, demolition
or other cause shall be killed or disconnected at the main at the owners expense.
Charges for water rents for the old service will continue until the disconnection
has been inspected as required by this section. Temporary use of water through
the old service may be granted at water rents on file in the Village office
and shall be by a special agreement, in writing, with the Water Department.
C.
Private property. The installation, connection, replacement
or repair of any service line or part thereof within any private property
line is subject to inspection of each such change or alteration of said service
line.
D.
Notification. Notice of any proposed tap, connection
or modification of service from the main to the meter shall be served at the
office of the Superintendent of the Water Department no less than 48 hours
in advance of any such tap, connection or modification. Such notice shall
be accompanied by tap or inspection receipt. In case of emergency, the Superintendent
of the Water Department or his authorized agent may waive or delay this requirement.
E.
Street openings. All service work beyond the property
line requires a street opening or sidewalk permit as set forth in the Code
of the Incorporated Village of Freeport. However, no restoration shall start
until the limits of restoration are established by the Village of Freeport
Department of Public Works.
F.
Size and depth. All service lines shall have a four-foot
cover using the established street grade as a base. Separate taps shall require
a minimum street opening of five feet squared and shall be dug to a depth
of six inches below the water main. Openings made for multiple taps or any
other service shall be made in the dimensions and kept clean as required by
the Water Department. Wet cut openings shall be five feet by seven feet. Any
deviations from these requirements shall be subject to a special ruling by
the Water Department. No Water Department employee shall do any work in an
opening that is hazardous.
G.
Size of taps. New and replacement taps shall be either three-fourths-inch or one inch and multiples thereof as per the schedule in § 201-11. Connections two inches and larger shall be wet cuts. The minimum service line for residential, commercial and industrial use shall be one inch. For residential use, the size of the tap or multiples thereof and the size of the service shall conform. Three-fourths-inch connections shall be provided to receive a three-fourths-inch meter. For business and industrial use, the size of the tap or multiples thereof, the size of the service and the size of the meter shall conform, except where headers for battery installation of meters are made or where expansion is anticipated. Battery settings of meters shall include horizontal headers, two gate valves for each meter and angle-type back pressure valves for all but one of the meters.
H.
Separate taps and services. There shall be a separate
tap and service for each building, except an accessory building, or premises.
No service shall be siamesed or otherwise connected to any other building
or premises. Each separate store or place of business in one building shall
have a separate tap and service. Any deviation is subject to a special ruling
by the Water Department.
I.
Multiple occupancy. Any building or premises having or designed to have multiple occupancy, be it industrial, business, residential or any combination of recognized uses, shall comply with Subsection H whenever practical and mechanically possible. Where, in the opinion of the Water Department, an exception is necessary and the capacity of the service line is adequate, more than one meter may be installed on a service line, one for each occupancy.
J.
Cross-connections.
(1)
It shall be unlawful to cross-connect any private source
of water supply or any liquid supply, source or storage with the piping, plumbing
or fixtures connected to the Village potable water supply. Where such a condition
is found to exist, the Village water supply will be disconnected and service
refused until such cross-connection has been removed or the Village water
supply has been protected by a device or devices acceptable to the State Commissioner
of Health. All expenses shall be charged to the owner of the premises.
(2)
If the physical connection is subject to back pressure
and a hazardous substance involved, the Village water supply shall be protected
by an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. If the physical
connection is subject to back pressure and a nonhazardous substance involved,
a double check valve assembly may be used.
(3)
If the physical connection is not subject to back pressure
and a hazardous substance involved, the Village water supply shall be protected
by an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. If the physical
connection is not subject to back pressure and a nonhazardous substance involved,
a double cheek valve assembly may be used. Only devices acceptable to the
State Commissioner of Health may be used.
K.
Service lines.
(1)
All service lines two inches in diameter and smaller
are to be Type K seamless copper tubing.
(2)
Service lines larger than two inches in diameter may
be either in copper, cast iron or wrought iron. No sweat joints, lead goosenecks
or galvanized connections shall be installed in any part of any water service.
L.
Sewer trench. Any water service line located in the same
trench as a sewer line must be located above and to one side of the sewer
line and at least one foot away from the sewer line.
M.
Sleeved services. All services under concrete slabs,
floors or other solid material on the street side of the meter shall be sleeved.
N.
Curb stops. A curb valve, the same size as the service
line, must be installed on each service and be complete with curb box and
cover. Curb valves must have a full round way for straight through water flow
and conform to the American Water Works Association standards.
(1)
Curb valve fittings.
(a)
Curb valves one inch and smaller shall be fitted with
a stationary rod and enclosed in an extension-type two-piece curb box with
the upper section not less than 1 1/4 inches inside diameter, with a
heavy cast-iron top marked water, into which a brass bushing is embedded and
tapped for the cast-iron access plug.
(b)
Curb valves 1 1/2 inches and two inches shall be
fitted with a solid tee head and enclosed in an extension-type two-piece curb
box with a lock-type cover marked water and with the smaller section not less
than 2 1/2 inches inside diameter.
(c)
Curb valves three inches and larger shall be fitted with
a two-inch square operating nut and enclosed in a screw-type three-piece curb
box with a lock-type cover marked water and with the smallest section not
less than 5 1/4 inches inside diameter.
(2)
Curb valves two inches and smaller shall be brass or
bronze of the free turning plug- or ball-type. Plug valves shall have a straight
self-lubricated balanced plug with sufficient low friction washers and O-rings
to assure a permanent watertight seal. Ball valves shall have a brass or bronze
self-lubricated perfect sphere ball with rubber seat ball support and two
O-rings in the stem to assure a permanent watertight seal.
(3)
Curb valves three inches and larger shall be cast-iron
gate valves with nonrising stem, bronze disc and two O-rings in the stem.
(4)
Curb valves shall be located approximately two feet inside
the curbline and five feet from any tree or pole with the top of the curb
box and cover at the established grade of the curb cut or the established
grade of the curb and sidewalk. No curb boxes are to be installed in the concrete
sidewalk without the approval of the Water Department. Other locations must
be approved by the Water Department.
P.
Underground sprinklers. Any underground sprinkler (irrigation)
system connected to the Village water system shall include a double check
valve assembly acceptable to the State Commissioner of Health.
Q.
Automatic fire sprinklers. The water available for any
automatic fire sprinkler system shall be supplied by a separate water service
from the water main not less than four inches in diameter and equipped with
a check valve. No antifreeze or foreign substances, either liquid or dry,
shall be introduced into the system except as specifically provided by Section
5500, NFPA No. 13, of the National Fire Protection Association recommendations,
dated May, 1969, or later revision thereof. The water service connection to
the water main shall be by wet cut. Drawings showing and describing the automatic
fire sprinkler system and bearing the stamp of approval of the New York Fire
Insurance Rating Organization and/or the Factory Mutual Engineering Division
shall be filed in duplicate with the Water Department prior to making the
wet cut.
R.
Nonconforming. Any fire sprinkler system in use and not
conforming to the requirements of this article shall be made so to conform
within 60 days after notice by the Water Department. Upon failure to comply
with the notice of the Water Department, the Water Department may do or cause
to have done such work as may be required to carry out the intent of this
article and charge the premises for the cost.
S.
Backflow and backsiphonage devices. The Village potable
water supply system shall be protected against contamination from backflow
and backsiphonage by the owner of the premises by providing and maintaining
suitable devices acceptable to the State Commissioner of Health. Approved
devices may be installed at each outlet or cross-connection, which threatens
contamination from backflow, or an approved device may be installed in the
water service adjacent to the water meter. The owner of any existing water
service or connection that threatens contamination from backflow or backsiphonage
shall install such device or devices within 30 days after notice. All devices
must be installed in an accessible location and exposed to view for ease of
inspecting and testing.
T.
Hose bibs. All hose bibs shall be protected from backflow
or backsiphonage by barometric loops, vacuum breakers, check valves and/or
backsiphonage/backflow preventers.
U.
Water outlets. Water outlets to boat docks, swimming
pools, industrial process or chemical lines, tanks or vats, pumps and/or steam
lines shall be protected from back pressure, backflow or backsiphonage by
air gaps and/or backsiphonage/backflow preventers. Potable water connections
to boiler feed water systems in which boiler water-conditioning chemicals
are introduced shall be made through an air gap or provided with a reduced
pressure principle backflow preventer assembly.
A.
Repairs. It shall be the owner's responsibility
to repair and maintain the entire line from the water main tap or connection
into the building or premises and to keep the service line protected from
frost, heat, leaks and breaks. Any defects must be promptly repaired or replaced
and the curb gate and/or valve must be kept in working order, free of dirt
or any other obstruction.
B.
Owner's failure to repair. If the owner fails to
observe the maintenance requirements of this article within 24 hours after
notification by the Village Clerk to the owner of the premises, the Village
may shut off or cause to have shut off the water supply, or it may repair
or replace or cause to have repaired or replaced the defective parts of the
service line. All costs shall be a charge against the premises serviced.
[Amended 7-12-1971; 2-11-1974; 6-20-1977
by L.L. No. 10-1977; 12-17-2001 by L.L.
No. 6-2001]
A.
Charges for tapping for each service shall be established,
from time to time, by a resolution of the Village Board of Trustees.
B.
Sizes, main limitations.
C.
Firematic sprinkler system, unmetered.
(1)
Fire sprinkler rates are established by the Board of
Trustees and are payable at the beginning of each quarter.
D.
Wet cuts. Two-inch services and over shall be wet cuts.
Each is subject to inspection by the Water Department at a fee established
by the Village Board of Trustees from time to time.
All water services shall be metered by straight gallon register-type
meters as approved by the Village Board of Trustees. Upon notification by
the Water Department through the Village Clerk, the owner of any premises
serviced with water and not metered shall, if required, make such repairs
or alterations to the plumbing and premises necessary for the proper installation
of a water meter. Upon failure of the owner to make such repairs or alterations
within 10 days following such notification, the Water Department may do or
cause to have done such repairs or alterations and charge all costs to the
owner of the premises.
[Amended 2-11-1974; 2-24-2003
by L.L. No. 2-2003]
A.
Cost. Meters one inch or less in diameter shall be installed
by the Water Department without charge for meter or installation. Title to
these shall remain in the Incorporated Village of Freeport. Meters over one
inch in diameter shall be approved by the Water Department and installed and
paid for by the owner with title remaining with said owner.
B.
Size. For residential installations (single-family dwellings),
3/4 inch fittings shall be provided to receive 3/4 inch meter couplings furnished
by the Water Department. For multiple dwellings, business, commercial and
industrial installations, the size of the meter shall conform to the size
of the water service, except where headers for battery installation of meters
are made or where expansion is anticipated. Battery settings of meters shall
include horizontal headers, two gate valves for each meter and back pressure
valves for all but one of the meters.
C.
Location. Meters shall be installed horizontally no higher
than four feet from the floor and as near as possible to where the service
enters the building. Passage to the meter should be at least five feet in
height. Area surrounding the meter must be kept free of obstructions and should
be of sufficient width to enable the Water Department representative to inspect,
maintain and read the meter. Installation should be in the cellar or utility
room. Installation in a crawl space, garage, except heated commercial garages,
or under the floor is prohibited. Upon notice, the owner of any premises having
a meter improperly located shall have said meter relocated in accordance with
the requirements of this section. If such meter is not properly relocated
within 10 days after the receipt of a notice, the Water Department may perform
or cause to have performed the required work and charge all costs to the owner
of the premises.
D.
Facilities.
E.
Valves. Each meter shall be connected to any service
line by meter couplings or flanges to a shutoff valve on each side of the
meter.
F.
Connections. There shall be no connection to the service
line between the main and the meter.
G.
Submetering. The sale or charge for water by any owner
to any consumer is prohibited.
H.
Pits. Outdoor meter pits may be installed, upon approval
of the Water Department, when inside location of a meter is shown to be mechanically
or practically impossible. Each pit for 3/4 inch and one-inch meters shall
be of standard-type and material, a minimum of 20 inches in diameter, 39 inches
in depth and with standard cast-iron cover and shall provide unobstructed
access to the meter. Such meter shall be located at least one foot above ground
water level. Pit sizes for all meters shall be subject to the approval of
the Water Department to provide adequate space for maintenance of the meter.
Installations and maintenance of all pits shall be at the expense of the owner.
I.
Licensed plumbers. All work performed under this section
shall be done by a plumber licensed by the Village of Freeport or by employees
under his supervision, except that actual installation of meters one inch
or less in diameter shall be done by the Water Department of the Incorporated
Village of Freeport.
J.
Seal. Upon installation, each meter shall be sealed by
the Water Department. Thereafter, no seal shall be broken nor any meter removed
without written permission from the Water Department. This provision shall
apply to all meters, whether title to such meter be in the Incorporated Village
of Freeport or individually owned.
K.
Replacement.
(1)
The Water Department shall replace all meters without
charge for those one inch or less in diameter.
(2)
The Water Department may direct the owner of any meter
over one inch in diameter to promptly replace any worn meter or a meter that
has been in service for 15 years at the owner's expense. Should the owner
fail to comply with an order to replace, the Water Department may replace
or cause to be replaced any worn, obsolete and defective meter and charge
the cost to the owner of the premises.
[Amended 7-12-1971; 2-24-2003
by L.L. No. 2-2003]
A.
Negligence. The owner of any premises wherein a meter
has been installed shall be responsible for the meter or for any damage to
the meter caused by carelessness, freezing, hot water, backflow intrusion,
tampering, theft or any other violation of this article. The cost for the
repair or replacement of a damaged meter or replacement of a stolen meter
shall be charged against the owner of the premises serviced.
B.
Repairs. Routine repairs of meters of one inch or less
not resulting from carelessness or negligence on the part of the owner of
the premises shall be made by the Water Department without charge. Upon notification
by the Water Department, the owners shall make all necessary repairs to any
meter over one inch in diameter at such owners expense. Should the owner fail
to comply with an order to repair, the Water Department may repair or cause
to have repaired any such defective meter and charge the cost to the owner
of the premises.
C.
Replacement.
(1)
The Water Department shall replace all meters without
charge for those one inch or less in diameter.
(2)
The Water Department may direct the owner of any meter
over one inch in diameter to promptly replace any worn meter or a meter that
has been in service for 15 years at the owner's expense. Should the owner
fail to comply with an order to replace, the Water Department may replace
or cause to be replaced any worn, obsolete and defective meter and charge
the cost to the owner of the premises.
D.
Winter storage. Meters may be winter stored with the
Water Department. Breaking of the seal and removal of the meter shall be by
or under the direction of the Water Department. The Water Department will
seal the meter after it has again been placed in service.
E.
Testing. All meters shall be tested periodically by the
Water Department, and the Water Department may remove a meter at any time
for such testing and substitute another meter therefore either temporarily
or permanently.
A.
Rents. The rates payable for the water supplied by the
municipal water system to consumers within the Village and to those outside
its boundaries shall be designated as water rents and shall be those established
by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport.
B.
Method of payment. All water rents are payable quarterly
at the office of the Village Treasurer. Metered rents are payable at the end
of each quarter. Fire sprinkler rents, outlet rents and demand rents are payable
at the beginning of each quarter. Other charges are payable when bill is rendered.
C.
Minimum rent. The minimum rent shall be payable, though
no water be consumed, as long as the service remains connected with the Village
main.
D.
Failure to read. When a regular quarterly reading of
a meter is not available, each quarterly rent shall be billed as per similar
calendar quarterly reading of past year. Estimated bills may be used on new
accounts where no similar calendar quarterly bill is available. No more than
one regular quarterly reading shall be skipped or estimated, except in the
discretion of the office of the Village Treasurer.
E.
Unauthorized use. When water has been used without authorization
or compliance with the terms of this article, bills shall be rendered to the
owner retroactive to the date when such unauthorized use began. Payment of
such bills shall not release the owner from penalties for such violation.
F.
Billing. The owner of premises connected with the municipal
water system shall be responsible for all bills for water rents, charges,
penalties and interest, and such bills shall be sent to each such owner as
they become due. Billing for demand water shall start on the date when the
tap or connection to the main is made. Meter billing shall start when the
meter is installed.
[Amended 12-17-2001 by L.L. No. 6-2001; 2-24-2003
by L.L. No. 2-2003]
A.
One-family. The rent for temporary water supply for the
construction of each one-family building with accessory buildings and appurtenances
shall be at a rate established from time to time by the Village Board of Trustees.
B.
Other buildings. The rent for construction for apartment
buildings with their accessory buildings and appurtenances shall be established
by the Superintendent of Water who shall determine the estimated water usage
by using a similar sized building of similar use.
C.
Accessories. The water supply for accessories and appurtenances
constructed on the same premises or for expansion of or addition to an existing
building at a later date may be by metered service already in use on said
premises.
D.
Expiration. The maximum period for an unused temporary
permit shall be one year, otherwise for the life of the building permit.
E.
Refund. Failure of the applicant to use water due to
lack of construction or any other reason shall not entitle the applicant to
any refund.
F.
Payment. Payment for all temporary water supply shall
be at the time of the granting of the building permit and shall be made at
the office of the Village Treasurer.
[Amended 2-24-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003]
A.
Responsibility. Consumers of water serviced from Village
mains to buildings or premises outside the Village boundaries shall be subject
to all the terms and conditions of this article.
B.
Rents. Water rents to consumers outside the Village boundaries
shall be 20% greater than those paid by consumers within Village boundaries.
C.
Deposit. Applicants for use of water outside the Village
boundaries shall pay, to the office of the Village Treasurer, for their own
meter, together with an estimated rent for a six-month period as determined
by the Water Department. This deposit may be used by the Village as payment
for any unpaid rent or other charge.
D.
Failure to maintain deposit. When a consumer outside
the Village boundaries whose deposit balance falls below 50% of the established
deposit amount, the Village Treasurer shall, on the next quarterly bill, reestablish
the deposit estimated by the Water Department.
E.
Failure to make payment. When a consumer outside the
Village boundaries fails to make payments for three consecutive quarters,
and does not have any deposited funds remaining, may have their water service
discontinued, and the Village may place a lien against the property. Service
will not be reactivated until the consumer outside the Village boundary makes
full payment and reestablishes the six-month deposit.
[Amended 9-11-1972; 11-27-1972]
A.
Location; time. Payment for water rents and other charges
payable to the Water Department shall be made at the office of the Village
Treasurer during established business hours within 30 days of the rendition
of the bill. All bills, including those paid by mail, shall be considered
in arrears if not received in the Treasurer's office within said 30 days.
B.
Penalty for charges remaining unpaid for 30 days after
becoming due and payable. To all rents and other charges remaining unpaid
for 30 days after they become due and payable, there shall be a penalty of
15% added.
[Amended 3-26-1984 by L.L. No. 3-1984]
C.
Penalty for rents; charges remaining unpaid as of December
31 for which bills have been rendered prior to December 1. To all other rents
and other charges remaining unpaid as of the 31st day of December for which
bills have been rendered prior to December 1, there shall be a penalty of
25% added.
[Amended 3-26-1984 by L.L. No. 3-1984]
A.
Attachment. All unpaid water rents with charges, penalties and
interest, as provided for by this article, shall be a lien on the real property
upon which or in connection with which water has been used, a service line
connected or work performed on the meter or service line for such premises.
All such liens shall be prior and superior to every other lien or claim, except
the lien of an existing tax levy and levied against the real property in default.
B.
Date for lien. All amounts unpaid as of the 31st day of December
for water rents, with charges, penalties and interest for which bills have
been rendered prior to December 1, will become a lien on and, after January
1 following, placed on the next tax roll.
A.
Waste. Unless in actual use, all outlets must be securely
shut off. The unnecessary waste of water is prohibited. Excessive lawn sprinkling
with water running in a street gutter shall be construed as a waste.
B.
Freedom of use. Each consumer shall have unrestricted reasonable use of water, without waste, for business and homes during the entire 24 hours of each day, subject to the provisions of Subsection C of this section.
C.
Emergency. If the Village Board, Water and Light Commission
or the Water Department at any time determines that an emergency exists threatening
a shortage of the water supply, they may prescribe emergency rules for the
regulation and restriction of the use of water. Such emergency rules shall
have the full force and effect of an ordinance duly adopted
[Amended 2-11-1974]
A.
Purpose. Fire hydrants are provided for fire protection
only.
B.
Permit. No person, other than members of the Fire Department
or Village employees or agents in the performance of their duty, shall draw
water from a Village hydrant unless a permit therefor has been granted by
the Village Clerk with the approval of the Water Department.
C.
Charge. The charge for any special permit for the use
of any hydrant shall be in accordance with its intended use as determined
by the Water Department. The minimum charge shall be $10. A special seasonal
permit may be granted to gardeners for the periodic use of a hydrant to fill
a tank truck in the Northeast Water Shed, Lakeview Avenue, from April 15 through
October 15 by the payment of a fee of $25 for the season. The cost of repairing
any damage caused to a hydrant by such a user shall be paid to the Water Department
by said user at the office of the Village Treasurer.
D.
Connections. No connection shall be made in hydrant outlets
except by valves or couplings which are readily detachable in an emergency.
The connection shall have a control valve, and all connections must be detached
immediately after use has ceased and always at the end of the work day.
E.
Fire. Hydrants must be made immediately available to
the Fire Department upon demand.
F.
Wrench. The wrench used on a fire hydrant shall be only
of a design approved by the Water Department.
G.
Freezing. No hydrant shall be used for any purpose other
than that of supplying water for fire fighting when the temperature is below
34° F.
H.
Moving of hydrants. The moving of any hydrant by request
of an owner of a building or premises shall be by or under the supervision
of the Water Department and at the expense of the owner.
I.
Caps. Cap chains and caps must be protected against breakage
and loss, and caps must be replaced after every use of a hydrant.
J.
Damage. The cost of repairing any and all damage to a
hydrant shall be paid to the Water Department at the office of the Village
Treasurer, whether such damage was caused by accident or intent.
K.
Obstruction of hydrant. No person shall obstruct any
fire hydrant or throw or pile snow, ice or other substances or materials in
close proximity thereto or otherwise obstruct the full vision and use thereof.
Substructures, trees, bushes and poles or other objects must be kept at least
10 feet distant from any hydrant.
L.
Exception. Any exception or deviation from these rules
and regulations because of mechanical or practical difficulties may be permitted
by the Water Department.
A.
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this article shall be liable to a fine of not more than $100
for each violation. In addition, any violation of this article shall constitute
disorderly conduct, and the person violating the same shall be declared a
disorderly person.
B.
Disconnections. For violation of any provision of this article,
in addition to the penalties generally applicable, the Water Department is
authorized to disconnect the service to the premises and to withhold restoration
of the service until the violation has been removed. The cost of such action
shall be charged against the premises.
C.
License revocation. The license of any duly licensed plumber
or contractor may be suspended or revoked for violation of this article.
Authority is vested in the Water Department to make such further rules
and regulations as it deems necessary for the proper enforcement of the purposes
of this article, including emergency repairs.
For the purpose and within the meaning of this article, the following
definitions shall prevail:
The cooling or dehumidification, or both, of space for human, commercial
and industrial occupancy.
The use of water as a refrigerant as taken from the Village water
mains.
The use of refrigerants, such as freon, ammonia, methylchloride or
carbon dioxide, to cool water, and this cooled water shall cool the air-conditioned
or the refrigerated space. (Note: A brine may be substituted in place of water.)
The use of water to dissipate the heat picked up by the refrigerating
condensing unit.
The preservation of food products and the maintenance of storage
temperatures for commercial and industrial purposes.
Some method of conserving water such as evaporative condenser, spray
pond, cooling tower or some other means of cooling recirculated water.
No air-conditioning equipment using water as a direct cooling medium
may be installed unless a means of water disposal, other than discharge into
the Village sanitary sewers, is provided and such means of disposal approved
by the Superintendent of Buildings. Such approval may be withheld if the dispersal
methods either do not conform to approved engineering practices or in any
way endanger the public safety, health or welfare.
A.
No air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment using
water as an indirect cooling system may be installed of more than five horsepower
total connected load per water meter connection, unless:
B.
In no event shall any such air-conditioning or refrigeration
equipment be installed or be permitted to operate in which the total consumption
of water is in excess of 10 gallons per minute; however, the use of an evaporative
condenser, cooling tower, spray pond or some approved similar device that
will not exceed 10 gallons of water per minute is permissible.
All spaces in which refrigerating equipment is installed in a common
refrigerating machine room or any separate locations shall be properly ventilated
in accordance with the following:
|
Refrigerant Charge
(pounds)
|
Capacity, Mechanical Exhaust System
(cubic feet per minute)
| |
|---|---|---|
|
20
|
150
| |
|
50
|
300
| |
|
150
|
300
| |
|
Or equivalent window area, opposite walls of machine room.
|
A.
Proposed installations. No air-conditioning or refrigeration
equipment shall be installed without first obtaining a permit from the Superintendent
of Buildings. When required by the Superintendent of Buildings, the approval
of the Superintendent of the Sanitary Sewer Department and the Superintendent
of the Water Department must be obtained before a permit will be issued. Such
permit may be withheld if the dispersal plans as submitted either do not conform
to approved engineering practice or in any way endanger the public safety,
health or welfare.
B.
Existing installations. A permit to maintain existing
air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment shall be issued after inspection
shows that such equipment is in compliance with this article.
A.
Proposed installations. Before the installation of any
air-conditioning or commercial refrigeration equipment, the owner, lessee
or the engineer or the person, firm, company or corporation employed by the
owner or lessee shall submit a statement, in triplicate, to the Superintendent
of Buildings describing the proposed work, together with such drawings as
the Superintendent shall require. Such statement constituting an application
for a permit shall be accompanied by a verified statement giving the full
name and residence address of the owner or lessee of the premises where the
installation is to be made.
B.
Existing installations. Application for a permit to maintain
any air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment now existing shall certify,
by a verified statement, that the installation is now in conformity with this
article.
[Amended 4-27-1981 by L.L. No. 8-1981; 2-26-1990
by L.L. No. 39-1990]
The Board of Trustees by resolution shall adopt and from time to time
may amend a schedule of fees payable by an applicant for a permit to install
air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment.
A.
Three pounds of refrigerant. All equipment having more
than three pounds of refrigerant shall be equipped with approved safety devices
and pressure relief valve.
B.
Twenty pounds of toxic refrigerant. All refrigerating
equipment using toxic refrigerants of over 20 pounds in capacity shall be
recorded with the Fire Department.
C.
Potable water connections. Any water supply connection
to refrigerating equipment using toxic refrigerants must be equipped with
a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
Installation and maintenance of all air-conditioning and refrigerating
equipment using municipal water is hereby declared to be under the Plumbing
Code[1] insofar as water connections are concerned and must be installed
by licensed plumbers with necessary permits.
All dispersal wells for the disposal of water from air-conditioning
apparatus shall be adequate to disperse the entire effluent and shall be maintained
in such condition that at no time shall there be an overflow therefrom.
