A.
Prior to the installation of any public water distribution system,
the improver shall furnish the Township with a letter of serviceability
from the public water purveyor with franchise rights in the subject
area. The letter of serviceability shall include the following:
(1)
Identification of the number of units to be serviced.
(2)
Certification that the demand and pressure requirements identified in Chapter 400, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Township's Code will be met, and in the case of residential dwelling units, further certification that said requirements will be met without the need for individual residential booster pumps in any of the dwelling units.
B.
Prior to the installation of any public water distribution system,
the improver shall furnish the Township with a letter from the public
water purveyor with franchise rights in the subject area approving
the construction drawings for the public water distribution system.
C.
Water distribution mains shall be a minimum of eight inches (nominal)
in diameter.
D.
For land development projects, the only item related to public water
distribution systems for which financial security for the construction
of improvements shall be posted is fire hydrants.
A.
Fire hydrants shall be cast-iron body, fully bronze mounted, suitable
for a working pressure of 200 psi, and shall conform to AWWA Standard
C502, latest revision. Hydrants shall be constructed in a manner permitting
withdrawal of internal working parts without disturbing the barrel
or casing. Valve, when shut, shall be reasonably tight when upper
portion of barrel is broken off. Valve opening shall be 5 1/4
inch diameter. Hydrants shall be provided with two two-and-one-half-inch
hose nozzles and one four-and-one-half-inch pumper nozzle. Each hydrant
shall be shop tested to hydrostatic pressure of 400 psi with valve
in both open and closed positions.
(1)
The main valve shall open left with the direction of opening
cast on head of hydrant. Operating nut shall be a pentagon with national
standard threads. The hydrant shall be currently dated.
(2)
Hydrants shall be enameled above ground with fire hydrant or
fire protection red, with the minimum dry film thickness as recommended
by the hydrant manufacturer.
(3)
Acceptable manufacturer and model. Hydrants shall be Mueller
Modern Centurion, Item No. MMC. Other models may be accepted if approved
by the Township, local fire company, and public water purveyor with
franchise rights in the Township.
B.
Pole marker. A pole marker shall be provided on each hydrant. Pole
marker shall be five-foot reinforced fiberglass, red with reflective
white bands, heavy-duty spring and integral mounting bracket. Pole
marker shall be USA BlueBook Stock No. 22516, or approved equal.
