As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall be construed to have the meanings indicated:
Construed to mean (in the absence of instructions from the
owner of any property or premises, or his/her duly authorized agent
to the contrary) the occupant of any property or premises, insofar
as his/her relations to the Department may be concerned, with respect
to water uses and existing service.
The Borough Council and its duly authorized representative.
Represents one service connection.
The Water Department of the Borough of Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Either in the singular or plural, all pipes other than service
pipes, used for conveying water to or distributing water in the Borough.
Rates or prices to be charged for water, based upon the quantity
consumed as measured by an approved water meter or as hereinafter
set forth.
The office of the Department.
Any person, firm, corporation or association actually owning
any property or premises which is or can be prospectively supplied
with water, or his/her duly authorized agent.
A building used or intended to be used for residential, business
or other purposes, together with the land appurtenant thereto and
such outbuildings as are used exclusively in connection therewith,
or any part of such building with the land appurtenant thereto when
sold as a separate unit.
A pipe connected to the main and extending thence to the
curbline or into privately owned property or premises for supplying
water thereto.
A division of the Public Works Department of the Borough,
functioning under the direction of the Borough Council, either directly
or by its duly authorized representative or agent, and the property,
organization and operation of the water supply system and each and
every part thereof of the Borough, collectively or separately.
The water mains and appurtenances, service pipes
from main to curbline, corporation stops, curb stops and boxes of
the Department shall be under the control of the Borough Council and
its authorized agents and employees, and all other persons are forbidden
to disturb, tamper with, injure, change, obstruct access to or interfere
with the water mains and appurtenances, service pipes from main to
curbline, corporation stops, curb stops and boxes in any way.
Fire hydrants are to be opened and used only
by the Water or Fire Department of the Borough, or by such persons
as may be specially authorized by the Department.
No person shall in any manner obstruct or prevent
free access to, or tamper with, or injure, or damage by causing or
permitting a vehicle to come in contact with any fire hydrant, or
place or store temporarily or otherwise any object, material, snow,
debris or structure of any kind within a distance of 10 feet from
any fire hydrant. Any such obstruction, when discovered, may be removed
at once, by the Department at the expense of the person responsible
for the obstruction, and he/she shall be liable to a fine as herein
provided. Repair of damage to hydrant shall be charged to person responsible.
Water for sprinkling, flushing or cleaning streets,
or highways, sewers or catch basins shall be taken only from fire
hydrants, or from such special standpipes or valves as may be provided
for the purpose of the Department, and then only by such persons as
may be duly authorized or licensed by the Department.
Curb stops shall be opened or closed only by
authorized employees of the Department or by persons designated by
the Department.
Service pipes between curb and meter likely
to be exposed to freezing or other damage shall be effectively protected
by the owner of the premises wherein the service pipes are located.
No person shall hinder or refuse to admit any
Water Department officer, inspector, foreman or other authorized employee
of the Department upon the presentation of the badge or other credentials
provided by the Department, at all reasonable hours to any premises
supplied with water from the Borough water supply system for the purpose
of making an inspection thereof, including the examination of the
entire water supply and plumbing system upon the premises.
The Department may, at its discretion, shut
off the water from the premises of any owner or tenant guilty of violating
any of the provisions of this chapter upon giving the owner or tenant
at least 24 hours' notice of such intended action, in addition to
the imposition of a fine as herein provided.
No person not an authorized officer or employee
of the Department shall have, wear or exhibit any badge or credentials
of the Department. It shall be the duty of each and every officer
and employee of the Department, upon resignation or dismissal, forthwith
to surrender and deliver at the office all badges or credentials of
the Department. It shall be the duty of the clerk of the Department
to keep a careful record of all badges.
Extensions to or changes in existing mains or
the installation of new mains may be initiated by the Borough Council
or by petition from property owners or citizens on the forms provided
by the Department and addressed to the mayor and council of the Borough.
The Borough Council shall prescribe the terms and conditions upon
which such petition will be granted, and shall require the written
acceptance and guaranty thereof by the applicant. If the petition
is granted, work on the improvement will be begun as promptly as practicable.
All applications for the use of water or for
a service connection shall be made in writing at the office of the
Department by the owner of the premises or by his/her duly authorized
agent, the fee for which shall be payable in advance.
All expenses incurred by reason of incorrect
information given in an application shall be charged to and paid by
the owner of the premises.
A.
Service connection shall consist of tapping the water
main, inserting the corporation stop, all excavating, backfilling
of trench, obtaining a road opening permit to be the responsibility
of the applicant.
B.
Service line shall consist of laying of pipe from
corporation stop to the curbline, providing curb stop and curb box
with cover marked "water" and thence to the building or premises.
The Department will furnish labor and material
for making the service connection as promptly as practical after application
has been filed and all fees paid, and all other requirements hereinafter
have been met.
The applicant shall be liable for the amount
of water used in conformity with the schedule of rates as hereinafter
provided.
A.
The applicant for a service connection shall obtain
the necessary road opening permits for State, county, and Borough
roads.
B.
The applicant shall pay all fees covering permits
and costs of road repairs at current rates charged by state, county
or Borough.
C.
Applicant shall perform or have performed all excavating
and backfilling trenches for service connection and service lines.
