[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hamburg 3-7-1977 as Sec. 9-3 of the 1976 Revised General Ordinances. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 98.
Sewers — See Ch. 164.
Site plan review — See Ch. 171.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 182.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 186.
Zoning — See Ch. 215.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AGENT
Any duly authorized representative of the owner.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
That person retained by the Borough Council who shall assist the pump house superintendent in all of the duties and responsibilities of the superintendent as directed and authorized in the provisions of this chapter. In the absence or unavailability of the superintendent, the assistant superintendent shall act in his/her place and stead and shall be charged with the responsibilities and vested with the authority of the superintendent as set forth in the provisions as contained in this chapter.
BOROUGH or BOROUGH OF HAMBURG
The Borough of Hamburg, New Jersey, acting through the Mayor and Council, the Water Department of the Borough of Hamburg or the officers and agents thereof.
COST
Includes labor, material, transportation, expenses, equipment, supervision, engineering and all and every necessary overhead expense.
CUSTOMER
Any owner who is responsible for the payment of fees specified herein.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
EXTENSION
The extension of a water main along a street, avenue or highway. An extension shall not include the water service connection as herein defined.
LIEN
Refers to the charges of any nature levied by the borough arising out of any charge resulting from installation, service or distribution of water which are declared to be a lien against the property served by virtue of the statute in such case made and provided.
MAIN or MAINS
Either in the singular or plural, all pipes, other than service connections, conveying water to or distributing water from the borough water supply.
OWNER
The person or company holding record title to the premises supplied.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
PRIVATE MAIN
A main running through private property or in a private street to serve more than one home or other buildings or properties.
PUBLIC HYDRANT
A fire hydrant under the control of the municipality, located on a right-of-way of the municipality or on municipal property.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS or SERVICE PIPE OR SERVICE LINE CONNECTIONS
A pipe or pipes connected to a main and extending thence to privately owned property or premises for supplying water service thereto.
SUPERINTENDENT
The person retained by the Borough Council as the pump house superintendent of the Borough Water Department and who shall be charged with the responsibility and authorized to carry out the provisions as contained in this chapter.
WATER DEPARTMENT or THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF HAMBURG
All of the property, organization or operation of the water supply system and each and every part thereof of the Borough of Hamburg, collectively or separately, functioning under the direction of the Mayor and Council of the borough, either directly or by its duly authorized representatives or agents.
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION
The pipe serving a premises from the main into the premises to a point three feet beyond the meter, including the meter.
[Amended 10-3-1977; 5-4-1992]
A. 
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 said water mains and appurtenances, service pipes from main to curbline, corporation stops, curb stops and boxes in any way.
B. 
Any person, firm or corporation receiving a supply of water for any purpose from the water system operated by the borough shall be subject to rules and regulations as set forth herein.
C. 
The owner of any house, building or lot shall be liable for the payment of the service charge or rent as fixed herein or by the Mayor and Council for the use of water and for all fees and other charges in connection with the installation, repair and testing of any water meter, water service, connections, appliances or parts, and renewals thereof, heretofore or hereafter furnished or made by the Borough Water Department in or upon such house, building or lot and in the interest and penalties charged; and such service charge or rent and other charges, fees, expenses, interest penalties as fixed herein shall be a lien upon said house, building or lot until the same is paid and satisfied.
D. 
Payment for the use and consumption of water and for all other fees and charges incurred shall be paid to the superintendent, agent or employee of the Borough Water Department as designated by the Borough Council.
E. 
Payment of bills.
(1) 
All bills for the furnishing of water by the Water Department of the borough shall be payable for the preceding quarter within 30 days of the billing date. If bills are not paid on or before said date, interest shall accrue thereon at a rate of interest to be determined in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:31-17. Liens levied in accordance with this subsection and N.J.S.A. 40A:13-10 et seq. shall be a first lien or charge against the property benefited therefrom and shall be enforceable in the manner provided for real property tax liens in Chapter 5 of Title 54 of the revised statutes as the same may hereafter be amended.
(2) 
If bills are not paid within 30 days after the billing date for the respective quarter, the water supply shall be discontinued. The Borough will furnish a minimum of 10 days' written notice of a discontinuance of service. A service charge of $100 shall be charged to the occupant if the outstanding bill, including interest, is not paid by the turnoff date specified in the notice of discontinuance. Water shall not be restored until and unless the outstanding bill, interest and service charges are paid. Water will be turned on as soon as practicable following payment of the aforementioned charges, bill and interest.
[Amended 7-5-2000; 12-3-2001; 3-2-2015 by Ord. No. 01-2015; 8-7-2023 by Ord. No. 10-2023; 8-5-2024 by Ord. No. 14-2024]
(3) 
The owner shall remain liable for all charges for buildings which are unoccupied.
(4) 
The said charge shall be paid in cash, bank cashier's check or bank treasurer's check.
[Added 4-1-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013]
F. 
All bills and notices will be mailed or delivered to the owner of the premises where water service is supplied. Upon written notice by an applicant, the Borough Water Department will mail the bill and notices to the business or home address of the owner, customer or his/her agent. Bills and notices will be mailed through ordinary United States mail service and if not received the consumer shall obtain them from the Water Department or an agent or employee thereof. Failure to receive bills or notices shall not excuse the nonpayment of water bills.
[Amended 7-5-2000; 4-1-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013]
G. 
No water service shall be discontinued from November 15 to March 15 of any year due to nonpayment of bills. No water service shall be discontinued where the bill, not including interest, is less than $100, but interest shall continue to accrue.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 13-2009]
[Amended 10-3-1977; 5-4-1992]
A. 
All applications for the use of water or for a service connection shall be made, on forms to be provided 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. The said fee shall be $10.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
B. 
Persons desiring the use of water for building construction shall make application according to the provisions as herein provided. Under no circumstances shall water for building construction be taken from the fire hydrants of the borough. A flat rate, depending upon the type and size of the building, will be made for water used in building construction, unless the Hamburg Borough Water Department shall require the water to be metered. The minimum flat rate charge for such building will be $50 payable in advance. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to regulate the purpose for which the water can be used during construction, provided that the said use shall not exceed six months and an application for such use shall be first submitted to the Board of Public Works for its decision and thereafter to the Mayor and Council which may affirm, reserve or modify the decision of the said Board.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
C. 
At least 48 hours' notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, shall be given to the Water Department before any connections will be made.
D. 
The tapping of the main shall be done and the corporation stop and the service lines from main to curb, curb stop and curb box shall be furnished and installed by the Water Department or its agent for a service connection fee. The service connection fee shall be determined by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hamburg each year and shall be recomputed at the end of each budget year, after a public hearing is held, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:31-11. The revised connection fee may be imposed upon those who subsequently connect in that budget year to the system.
E. 
No street openings shall be made except upon the consent of the Borough Water Department and subject to such terms as it and the Borough Council may impose, and upon notice to the Borough Road Department. The applicant shall be required to pay all fees covering the cost of road repairs at current rates charged by the state, county or Borough.
[Amended 4-1-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013]
F. 
The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary road opening permits for any state or county road affected by the work necessary to complete a service connection. The applicant shall be required to pay all fees covering the costs of road repairs at current rates charged by the state, county or borough. The applicant shall perform or have performed all excavating and backfilling of trenches for service connection and service lines and shall be responsible for any and all costs arising therefrom.
A. 
Installation of service lines from the curb stop, or repair work thereon, shall be performed by a plumber duly qualified to perform such work, at the expense of the applicant. All service connection pipe shall be installed at least four feet below the surface. No rigid connection to any other water distribution system shall be made.
B. 
The service connection shall, as far as practical, be installed at right angles to the main and in a straight line to the meter. There shall be no attachment thereon from which water may be drawn between the main and the meter.
C. 
Service pipe shall be installed only through the property of the applicant, unless the applicant shall enjoy an easement or right-of-way for that purpose, duly recorded.
D. 
Water pipe shall not be installed in the same excavation or trench with sewer pipe unless the same shall be separated at least two feet.
E. 
All service connection pipe from the main shall consist of type K copper tubing and shall be installed and maintained by the owner. The copper tubing shall not be less than 3/4 inch in size for all domestic lines and of such larger size as shall be designated by the Water Department for commercial and industrial buildings and multiple residences.
F. 
The completed line shall remain open until inspected and approved by the Water Department or its representative. At least 24 hours' notice shall be given the Water Department for the purpose of inspecting and approving the work.
G. 
The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of the service line from the curb stop to the meter or interior of the building and shall keep the same in good repair and protect it from damage due to frost or other causes. All leaks in the service lines shall be reported promptly to the Water Department and repaired by the owner. The owner shall be liable for water escaping from such leaks at a charge to be estimated by the Water Department based upon the estimated quantity of water escaping, if repairs are not so made the Water Department may shut off the water and may refuse to turn it on again until the line is put in serviceable condition.
H. 
No person except an employee of the Water Department shall turn water on or off at the curb stop.
I. 
No service connection shall be permitted to serve two or more buildings or structures from a single tap, except upon a special permit granted by the Water Department, and, if granted, a separate and distinct curb stop and box shall be provided for each building or structure.
J. 
Pressure-reducing valves, approved by the Borough Building Department, shall be installed on all service connection pipes.
[Added 12-3-2001]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 209-5, Grease interceptors, added 12-3-2001, was repealed 4-1-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013.
[Amended 10-3-1977; 11-5-1990; 6-5-1995]
A. 
All service lines shall be installed in such manner that a meter may be inserted at the point of entry to the premises. Valves shall be installed at this point as follows:
(1) 
One roundway tee-stop on the street side of meter.
(2) 
One globe valve with drain on the house side of meter.
B. 
The Water Department may refuse to supply water to premises wherein the plumbing work has not been done in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Borough Board of Health and where an applicant has not supplied a space or area suitable to the Water Department for the installation of the water meter and appurtenances.
C. 
Rates and charges.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
(1) 
The Borough shall from time, as circumstances require, fix all fees, charges and rates as herein provided. As of the effective date of this subsection, the following annual rates shall be charged for the consumption of metered water to any of the consumers of the Hamburg Borough water system:
[Amended 6-6-2011 by Ord. No. 09-2011; 5-7-2012 by Ord. No. 06-2012; 6-3-2013 by Ord. No. 08-2013; 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 04-2020; 3-1-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021]
Rates for Metered Water
Quantity Used
Charge per Thousand Gallons
Minimum charge per quarter up to 5,000 gallons
$36.38
5,001 gallons to 50,000 gallons per quarter
$36.38 plus $3.35 per thousand gallons over 5,000 gallons
50,001 gallons to 100,000 gallons per quarter
$187.44 plus $2.91 per 1,000 gallons over 50,000 gallons
100,001 gallons to 1,000,000 gallons
$332.92 plus $2.24 per 1,000 gallons over 100,000 gallons
Over 1,000,000 gallons
$2,343.06 plus $1.79 per 1,000 gallons over 1,000,000 gallons
(2) 
All meter maintenance charges for meters over two inches in size shall be determined by resolution of the Mayor and Council and the consumer notified of the cost according to the billing procedure as herein provided.
D. 
Whenever practical, the Water Department will require a separate meter for each living accommodation or usage in multiple service buildings. If such separate meter service shall not be practical all such units may be serviced by one meter of proper size under the circumstances, and the property owner shall be billed for all water used in the multiple units and shall be liable for payment thereof. The minimum rate for such multiple unit meter maintenance per quarter shall be the minimum rate for a single service multiplied by the number of units. No reduction in the number of the units will be recognized for nonoccupancy, unless such nonoccupancy exists for a full quarter and written notice of such nonoccupancy is given the Water Department before the quarter begins.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
The Water Department shall have access at all reasonable hours to premises connected to the water distribution system for the purpose of reading and installing the meter and of inspecting and maintaining equipment. The hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. shall be reasonable hours for this purpose.
[Amended 10-3-1977; 11-5-1990]
A. 
Water restrictions.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
(1) 
The Mayor is hereby granted the power and authority after consultation with the Water Superintendent and the Emergency Management Coordinator to restrict the use of water in the Borough of Hamburg, as follows:
(a) 
Restrict the outdoor use of water, except for the watering of shrubs, plants and gardens by hand-held means; however, the watering of grass of any means shall be prohibited.
(b) 
Apply the restrictions set forth in Subsection A(1)(a) next above to residential properties, or nonresidential properties, or both, as the Mayor deems appropriate.
(2) 
Notice of any restrictions imposed by the Mayor shall be published in the official newspaper of the municipality.
(3) 
Any person, owner, consumer, or other person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this section shall be subject to the penalties, fines and imprisonment provisions of § 209-15.
B. 
Water service may be discontinued upon such notice as shall be reasonable or practicable for any of the following reasons:
(1) 
For the use of water for any properties or purposes other than those permitted in this chapter or described in the application.
(2) 
For willful waste of water through improper, defective or imperfect pipes, fixtures or otherwise.
(3) 
For failure to maintain, in good order, connections, service lines or fixtures owned by the consumer.
(4) 
For molesting, or tampering with any service pipe, meter, curb stop or seal or any other appliance of the Water Department.
(5) 
For refusal of access at reasonable hours for purposes of inspecting or for installing, reading, maintaining fixtures, pipes and meters.
(6) 
For nonpayment of bills, rents, charges or fees or of penalties imposed or for any other reason causing or tending to cause a loss to the Water Department.
(7) 
Failure to decrease or limit the use of water when requested by the Water Department.
(8) 
For violation of any ordinance of the borough relating to the use and distribution of water.
(9) 
For misrepresentation in the application for water service respecting the property to be served or the fixtures to be supplied or the use to be made of the water.
(10) 
At the discretion of the Water Department when the premises become vacant.
(11) 
A surcharge of $200 shall be added to the quarterly bill for the consumption of metered water to any premises when the customer or occupant of the premises refuses to permit entry upon reasonable notice requesting access to the premises for the purposes of inspecting, reading, repairing, or installing meters, pipes and fixtures.
[Added 2-7-2022 by Ord. No. 03-2022; amended 7-1-2024 by Ord. No. 13-2024]
C. 
The Water Department reserved the right to shut off water service without notice, in case of technical defects or for other unavoidable cause, or for the purpose of making necessary repairs, connections or other alterations to the water distribution system.
D. 
In no case shall water be turned on again until the defects have been remedied and all bills due and charges or penalties and fees imposed have been paid. The owner of the premises shall also be liable for any loss sustained by the Water Department as the result of such defects. There shall be charged a shutoff/turn-on service fee in the amount of $100, which fee shall be due and payable prior to restoration of water service.
[Amended 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 05-2020; 3-1-2021 by Ord. No. 04-2021]
E. 
Should the occupant of the premises turn on the water or suffer or cause it to be turned on after it has been shut off at the curb by the Water Department, it shall be shut off again, the curb stop shall be sealed, and a charge of $400 shall be made for the expense of shutting off the curb stop and turning it on again.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
F. 
Neither the Water Department nor the borough shall be liable for any damage which may be claimed due to the failure or any restriction of the water supplied or from low or high pressure.
G. 
The Water Department and the borough reserve the right to add to or modify the rules and regulations governing the water distribution system at any time.
H. 
Owners of vacant building or buildings that are about to be vacated shall give at least five days' notice that such buildings are about to become vacant to the Water Department so that water may be shut off and will be responsible for the water charges until such notice is given.
I. 
A new application for water service shall be filed upon the change of ownership of the property described in the original application and the Water Department may discontinue water service until such new application has been filed and approved.
J. 
Hoses shall not be used unless the water is metered or, in the case of flat rate service, a sill tap has been installed and is subject to the flat rate charge.
K. 
When requested by the owner or his/her agent, the Water Department shall discontinue service to a property. A turnoff charge of $100 shall be made when the service is restored but in no event shall water be turned on until all water charges have been paid. Emergency shut off will be made at any hour upon request, without charge, at the curb stop.
[Amended 7-5-2000; 12-3-2001; 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 05-2020; 3-1-2021 by Ord. No. 04-2021]
L. 
No adjustment of water charges due to failure of the Water Department to discontinue or restore water service as requested by an owner shall be made unless the request for discontinuance or restoration is in writing and duly filed with the Water Department.
M. 
When turning on the water supply as requested and the house or property is vacant, the Water Department will endeavor to ascertain if water is running on the inside of the building. If such is found to be the case, the water will be left shut off at the curb stop. The Water Department's jurisdiction and responsibility ends at the curb stop, and the Water Department will in no case be liable for damages occasioned by water running from open or faulty fixtures or from broken or damaged pipes beyond the Water Department's curb stop.
N. 
Where connections are abandoned, the owner of the premises or applicant shall pay for having same shut off and plugged at the curb stop or corporation stop, at the option of the Water Department, before a new connection will be installed to said premises.
O. 
Where persons, corporations or contractors making improvements, etc., necessitating excavations in streets wherein water mains and service connections are laid, requiring said water mains and service connections to be cut and refitted, lowered or raised, etc., the persons, corporations or contractors shall make written request to the Water Department to make such changes and shall furnish a satisfactory guarantee to the Water Department insuring the payment of all costs incurred by the Water Department in making the changes necessary or required to be made.
P. 
The Water Department shall not be liable for any damages resulting from leaks, broken pipes or other cause, or for damage resulting from the bursting or breaking of any main or service pipe.
Q. 
In the event that the Water Department is required to repair or replace any meter, pipes or appurtenances caused by the negligence of the owner or consumer, the owner of the said property shall be required to pay a minimum charge of $75 per hour for each Water Department employee required to perform the necessary repair or replacement service plus the cost of replacement equipment, parts or materials.
[Amended 7-5-2000; 4-1-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013]
[Amended 10-3-1977]
A. 
All mains shall be installed within the boundaries of public roads or streets or, where such streets and roads have not yet been accepted by the borough, within the boundaries of roads and streets laid out in compliance with all ordinances of the borough.
B. 
The installation of water mains in any street by the borough or by others shall not imply borough ownership or acceptance of such streets unless and until they otherwise comply with borough requirements for acceptance, ownership and maintenance.
C. 
The cost of installation of water mains and fire hydrants in any existing street, lane, road, etc., may be assessed in whole or in part against property owners including real estate developments benefiting by such extension.
D. 
All water mains, hydrants and associated facilities such as booster pumps, pressure tanks, service lines, curb stops, curb boxes and valves, as required by the Water Department on new or proposed streets shall be installed and paid for by the real estate developers or builders and ownership thereof shall be transferred to the borough when such installation meets with the approval of the Water Department and the Mayor and Council. Prior to any such acceptance it shall be necessary for the real estate developer or builder extending said water system as herein provided to submit to the Water Department a detailed map indicating the location of the extended facilities including all surface controls as well as the depth of the subsurface lines and controls by acceptable engineering detailed drawings.
E. 
The Water Department shall specify the type, size and location of all mains, hydrants, booster stations, pressure tanks, etc. on all new extensions and the entire system is subject to inspection and approval by the Water Department and is to be tested under the Water Department's supervision before backfilling.
F. 
If an existing main adjoins a property in a real estate development and is of sufficient capacity for the additional amount of water required for the development, the charges for connecting the existing main to the mains of the development shall be set by the governing body of the borough by resolution. If the capacity of the existing math is not adequate to supply the additional amount of water to be used in the development, the developer shall be responsible for the installation of a suitable main and other necessary equipment for the development which may be installed only after review and approval of the extension by the governing body of the Borough of Hamburg in conjunction with the Water Department officials. Any such extension of a new main shall not be undertaken unless and until the developer responsible for the same shall have been entered into an agreement with the borough which shall include the terms and conditions relative to the method and cost of installation and other matters incidental to any such extension. Any such agreement shall be required to have included therein a provision requiring the developer to pay to the borough the sum of $75 for each service connection to be made by the developer from the extended main.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
G. 
Installation of new water mains in major subdivision tracts developed for residential, industrial, commercial and research use shall in all cases conform to the requirements of Chapter 186, Subdivision of Land, with amendments and supplements and the applicable rules and regulation of this chapter.
H. 
Limited main extension, other than in major subdivision developments or as part of the borough extension program, may be made on the basis of individual application and in accordance with the agreements between the applicant and the borough. In such case, however, the applicants or applicant to be served shall pay the entire cost of such extension. Such extension shall not be authorized until the plans and method of installation as well as the location of the same are submitted to the Mayor and Council for approval. The submission of the planned extension for approval to the Borough Council shall contain within the specifications submitted a detailed map prepared by a licensed engineer indicating the location of the main extension and the appurtenances thereto. Any such limited main extensions shall be subject to all of the rules, regulations and requirements of the provisions of this chapter relating to extension to or changes in existing mains in the borough.
[Amended 10-3-1977]
A. 
No person shall take water from any fire hydrant or hose plug except for the use of a recognized fire company and no fire hydrant shall be used for sprinkling the street, flushing sewers or gutters, or for any other purpose without authorization of the Water Department.
B. 
The Chief of the fire company and his/her assistant officers are authorized to use the public fire hydrants for the purpose of extinguishing fires and also with due care, after notice to the Water Department, to a reasonable extent to use water for the purposes of drills and tests, and washing fire equipment, but all such uses shall be under the supervision and direction of the Chief or his/her assistant officers, and in no event shall an inexperienced or an incompetent person be permitted to manipulate, or control in any way, any fire hydrant.
C. 
The location of a fire hydrant may, upon written request, be changed with the approval of the Water Department and the estimated cost of making such change shall be paid for by the applicant in advance. No hydrant will be moved which will increase existing insurance rates.
D. 
The location and setting of new fire hydrants shall be made in conformity with the requirements and recommendations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
E. 
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.
F. 
Public fire hydrants will be maintained by the Borough Water Department, but all expenses for the maintenance or repairs resulting from the negligence or fault of the employees of the borough, members of the Fire Department, or other persons, excluding the Water Department or its employees, shall be paid by the borough or those responsible.
[Amended 7-5-2000]
G. 
The Water Department shall not be liable for a deficiency or failure in the supply of water for the control or suppression of fires from any cause.
A. 
When in the judgment of the Water Department it is practical, private fire service connections may be allowed for hydrants, hose connections or sprinkler systems on private property, for which a flat rate or meter rate, at the option of the Water Department, will be charged, subject to special contract and special rules and regulations governing such service as may be determined by the Borough Water Department and the Borough Council.
B. 
All private fire hydrants shall be installed at the sole cost of the applicant, subject to approval of the type, size and installation thereof by the Water Department.
C. 
All private fire hydrants shall be subject to use by the Fire Department for the control and suppression of fires, whether on the property of the applicant or not. When such use is made thereof for protection of property other than that of the owner of the property whereon the private fire hydrant is located, no charge shall be made for the water so used, as estimated by the Water Department.
D. 
All private fire hydrants and all facilities installed shall be maintained by the persons receiving the benefit thereof, under the supervision of the Water Department.
[Amended 10-3-1977; 7-5-2000]
No company or person shall undertake the thawing of water service pipes or mains by the use of electric current without authorization and supervision of the Water Department. The services of a Water Department inspector shall be paid for at the rate of $75 per hour by the company or individual to whose work he/she is assigned.
A. 
Any person doing any plumbing work in connection with the installation and maintenance of a service line shall report, within five days, to the Water Department all violations of this chapter and of the rules and regulations of the Water Department which come to his/her knowledge or attention.
B. 
Any person doing any plumbing work as aforesaid shall indemnify and save harmless the borough and the Water Department from all accidents and damage resulting from his/her work whether such work is done by him/her personally or under his/her direction.
C. 
Direct boiler connections. Where "high pressure" steam boilers or boiler feed pumps are connected directly with the service connection depending upon the pressure in the mains for supplying such boilers or pumps, without intervening tank or receptacle, a check valve shall be placed in the feed pipe in addition to the controlling valve. Neither the borough nor the Water Department shall be responsible for any accidents or damage resulting from any direct connection from any cause whatever.
D. 
Any person doing any plumbing work as aforesaid may turn on the water after the connection is completed to test out his/her work but shall leave the curb stop closed when he/she has finished the work, unless specially authorized to leave it turned on by the Water Department.
E. 
Any persons making changes in piping, fixtures and facilities subject to flat rate charges shall forthwith notify the Water Department of such alterations.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 209-14, Reservation of gallonage, added 12-3-2001 was repealed 4-1-2013 by Ord. No. 05-2013.
[Amended 10-3-1977]
A. 
Any person, owner, consumer or other person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or fail to comply therewith or any requirements thereof, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order or rule made under this chapter, and any property owner, consumer, corporation or other person, firm or corporation who may be employed or assist in the commission of any such violation or violations shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article III.
B. 
Where two or more consumers are supplied through a single service line, any violations of the rules of the Water Department with reference to either or any of the customers, as the case may be, shall be deemed a violation as to all, and the Water Department may take such action as could be taken if it were used by a single consumer.