[Adopted 9-7-1988 by Bylaw Amendment 88-137]
[Amended 10-21-1998 by Bylaw Amendment 98-389-R]
A. 
Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ELIGIBLE
An extension shown on the Water System Map, Exhibit A hereto,[1] which is eligible for a water extension permit hereunder. An extension deemed eligible shall not be entitled to a permit unless all other requirements of this chapter and other pertinent regulations have been satisfied. The depiction of an extension as eligible shall not be construed as a representation that the Town of Franklin shall set aside funds for the construction of said extension.
WATER EXTENSION PERMIT
The document issued by the Town of Franklin Department of Public Works, as set forth in § 179-9A of these regulations.
WATER SYSTEM MAP
The map referred to as Exhibit A, dated September 16, 1998, filed with the Town Clerk herein and adopted by the Franklin Town Council to define the municipal sewer system to include existing water main lines, public wells, water tanks, pump or booster stations and private water mains; and unbuilt water main extensions eligible for a water extension permit; and unbuilt pump or booster stations eligible for a sewer connection or extension permit. The Water System Map may be amended from time to time by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said map is on file in the Town offices.
B. 
In order to protect the health and safety of the residents of the community, the following water supply connection and extension requirements are adopted under the authority of MGL c. 43B, § 13, of the Home Rule Procedure Act.
[Amended 10-21-1998 by Bylaw Amendment 98-389-R]
Where indicated on Exhibit A,[1] industrial and residential subdivisions and commercial and multifamily developments shall be required to contain a water distribution system that meets or exceeds the specifications set forth in § 179-7.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said map is on file in the Town offices.
[Amended 10-21-1998 by Bylaw Amendment 98-389R]
A. 
When a development is shown adjacent to an eligible water main extension, as set forth on the Water System Map, Exhibit A hereto,[1] such development may apply for a water extension permit.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said map is on file in the Town offices.
B. 
When a development is not shown adjacent to an eligible water main extension, as set forth on the Water System Map, Exhibit A, attached hereto, such development need not comply with this article.
A. 
Design. All water distribution systems shall be designed and constructed in strict accordance with the specifications, requirements and approvals of the Department of Public Works.
B. 
Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be of a type and model specified by the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department. They shall be installed throughout the system in accordance with an approved hydrant location plan signed by the Fire Chief and at interval distances no greater than 500 feet.
C. 
Flow. The water distribution system must be capable, without booster pumps, of providing each proposed fire hydrant with a flow of 500 gallons per minute at 20 pounds per square inch of residual pressure for residential development and each proposed lot with static pressure of 40 pounds per square inch at street grade or such other specifications required by the Department of Public Works or the Fire Department.
D. 
Water service connections. Water service connections shall be provided for each proposed lot within the development. These connections shall consist of a service box, corporations, a curb cock and lengths of one-inch copper K tubing from the water mains to the front lot line of the lot. If a water connection permit exists for that structure, then the service connection can be made. If no permit has been issued, then the service will be capped in such a manner as to prevent service connection.
No building permit shall be issued for any development that does not comply with the requirements of this article.