All applications for public water service or the extension of
the distribution system shall be made to the Township Water Superintendent
or his duly authorized representative and shall be signed by the owner(s)
of the property or person(s) acting as his authorized agent. Applications
for the extension of the water distribution system shall be made only
where bona fide and reasonable demand for service warrants. The governing
body, with the advice of the Township Planning Board if requested
by the governing body, shall determine whether to grant such extension
applications based upon its assessment of need and the ability of
the public system to accommodate such expansion and may set such reasonable
terms and conditions as it deems necessary for any proposed extension.
Extensions of new mains may be made as local improvements with costs
assessable to owners of property abutting said mains.
Any application for an individual water service shall be approved or disapproved by the Township Water Superintendent or his duly authorized representative within 30 days of receipt thereof. If disapproved, reasons for said disapproval shall be provided to the applicant in writing. If the application is granted, prior to issuance of a permit the applicant shall pay all fees or charges as provided in Article
VIII. Any permit issued shall state the date, the name of the applicant, the property owner, the kind of service applied for, the location and description of property to be serviced and the rates and terms of payment. All permits for water service shall remain in force from year to year unless notice in writing is given to the Township Water Superintendent of a desire to discontinue service as provided in §
396-27 hereof.
Before any change is made in the plumbing affecting the meter
installation or the main stop and water valve of any premises that
is supplied water by the Township, a plumbing permit must be applied
for and granted by the Township Plumbing Subcode Official.
The size, alignment and materials or construction of a water service and the methods to be used in excavating, placing of the pipe, jointing, testing and backfilling the trench shall all conform to the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code, Plumbing Subcode and any other applicable rules or regulations of the Township. All excavations for water service installation shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of work shall be restored as provided in Chapter
352 of this Code. When public rights-of-way are to be opened or street pavement disturbed, a street opening permit shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
352 of the Code of the Township of Upper Deerfield.
[Amended 4-5-1990 by Ord. No. 349; 12-3-1992 by Ord. No. 400; 6-2-2011 by Ord. No. 672]
Water main construction standards, including but not limited
to piping materials, fittings, valves, hydrants, valve boxes, restraints,
thrust blocks, joints, as well as pressure testing, flushing and disinfection
shall be constructed and performed up to and in accordance with current
American Water Works Association and any other applicable standards
and subject to the approval of the Township Engineer.