[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Stockport 3-4-2009 by L.L. No.
1-2009. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The ensuing rules, regulations and specifications are adopted by
the Town Board of the Town of Stockport, Columbia County, New York,
and shall be considered part of the contract with any individual,
partnership, corporation, or other entity that is or shall be supplied
with potable water within the bounds of the Town of Stockport. It
is further the intent of this document to promote uniformity and standardization
of materials and procedures used in the construction and installation
of all public water supply facilities built within the bounds of the
Town of Stockport.
B.
The construction standards presented herein include standards for
appurtenances used in the installation of water service lines as well
as major distribution system facilities. Any and all work performed
on those physical works which is covered in these specifications shall
be included in all proposals and/or site plans and be performed in
accordance herewith. Source, treatment, and storage facilities are
not covered herein.
C.
The Town of Stockport reserves the right to modify these regulations
and construction standards as deemed necessary.
As used in these rules, regulations and water distribution standards,
the following words are defined:
The numbered specifications of the American National Standards
Institute, as revised at the time work is to be performed.
The numbered specifications of the American Water Works Association,
being the latest published specifications at the time work is performed.
The Supervisor and the Town Board of the Town of Stockport,
which persons are also the governing body of the Stockport Water Districts.
The party who is employed by the owner or developer to actually
construct the water distribution system.
The Town of Stockport Water District Numbers 1, 2 and 3.
The legal owner of the real estate to be improved or to which
the water service is provided, or party who is employed by the owner
to design and supervise construction of the water service or distribution
system.
Generally means pipe four inches in diameter or larger supplying
water as part of a system to one or more buildings.
Generally means pipe smaller than four inches in diameter
supplying water to one or more buildings.
The Water Superintendent of the Town of Stockport Water Department,
Town of Stockport, Columbia County, New York, as duly appointed the
Board of Commissioners, or the operator of the water supply system
under contract with the District. Whenever the words "ordered," "directed,"
"required," "approved," or "accepted," or variations thereof are used,
they shall refer to action by the Water Superintendent of the Town
Water Department, or their designated representative(s), unless otherwise
specified.
A.
Application procedure. Prior to connecting into the Town water system,
an application for same shall be completed by the applicant on the
form provided by the Town of Stockport Water Department. Execution
of this document and payment of the appropriate fees, as determined
from time to time by resolution of the Town Board, shall take place
prior to the installation.
B.
Definitions.
(1)
For the application of these regulations and construction standards,
any water service that serves a dwelling unit or building that contains
two or less separate dwelling units shall be considered a residential
service. Any water service that serves a dwelling unit or building
that contains three or more separate dwelling units shall be considered
a commercial/industrial water service.
(2)
All sales, manufacturing, commercial, schools, and service facilities
shall be classified as commercial/industrial water service.
C.
Approved engineering drawings and specifications.
(1)
Residential services and commercial/industrial services one inch
or less. Residential services and commercial/industrial water services
one inch or less in diameter do not require the submittal of engineering
drawings. A water service application is required as specified above.
(2)
Commercial/industrial services one inch and greater. Permission to
make a tap one inch in diameter and greater shall not be granted prior
to the presentation of engineering drawings and specifications depicting
the exact location and method to be used in making the tap. Said drawings
and specifications shall accompany the water service application and
be approved by the Town of Stockport Water Department prior to making
the tap.
(3)
Backflow prevention. A backflow preventor may be required for commercial/industrial
services at the discretion of the Town Water Department. The backflow
preventor shall be on the approved list generated by the New York
State Department of Health (NYSDOH). Installation shall be in accordance
with the Cross-Connection Control Manual developed by the NYSDOH.
D.
Notification. At least 14 calendar days prior to connecting into
the Town water main, the Town Water Department shall be notified as
to the intent of the individual desiring the tap. It shall be that
individual's responsibility to arrange a meeting to discuss the
connection with the Town Water Department. Prior to this meeting,
a water supply application and engineering drawings/specifications,
if required, shall be submitted to the Town Water Department.
E.
Acceptable materials and methods.
(1)
All materials to be used, including but not limited to tapping sleeves, valves, corporation stops, curb stops, water services, flexible couplings, tees, and nipples shall be in accordance with the latest version of the American Water Works Association Standards and § 116-7 of these regulations.
(2)
The work shall be performed in a manner acceptable to the Town Water
Department and shall be duly supervised by same. Backfilling of work
shall not take place until proper inspections have been made and approval
of the work has been given by the Town Water Department.
F.
Allowable minimum size. The minimum allowable tap for potable water
service shall be 3/4 inch in diameter. Larger taps will be required
by the Town where lengthy runs are required or where the service point
is substantially higher in elevation than the water main.
G.
Responsibilities during installation.
(1)
Responsibility of the owner.
(a)
The owner is obligated to install the necessary and required
service piping, corporation stop, curb stop, and related materials
at his or her own expense. The owner, at his or her expense, shall
also be responsible for installing a temporary water meter spool piece
that is provided by the Town Water Department.
(b)
The owner is obligated to assure the Town that no water service
shall extend from one dwelling unit to another dwelling unit and that
no unmetered water shall be expended. Special approval may be granted
to service more than one dwelling unit. This may be done if such special
approval is granted in writing by the Town Water Department.
(c)
At the time of the installation, or prior to, the owner shall
disconnect any pipe carrying water from any other source (e.g., a
water well) or piping of any other kind as stipulated in the State
Sanitary Code Part 5, Section 5-1.31, as may be amended from time
to time. The connection of any pipe or conduit servicing the supply
of water of the Town of Stockport is strictly prohibited.
(d)
During the construction of the water service line, the owner
shall at all times be responsible for the trench in which the pipe
is placed and any alleged damages resulting from this installation.
All restoration work in public rights-of-way shall be completed by
the owner to the satisfaction of the Stockport Town Water Department.
(2)
Responsibility of the District.
(a)
The District shall supply water service only for properties
which are located within the established water district boundaries
and border an existing or proposed Town road or easement where water
main exists within the road right-of-way or easement and passes in
front of the property for which a tapping permit is sought.
(b)
The Town shall provide and install the water meter.
(c)
The Town Water Department shall approve all locations and routing
of water service lines. Water service lines shall be located a minimum
of 10 feet horizontally and 18 inches vertically (above or below)
from any sewer line.
(d)
The installation of all water service lines, taps, and related
materials shall be inspected and approved by the Town Water Department
prior to being backfilled. In addition, the Town Water Department
shall be present during the water meter installation.
H.
Processing fee.
(1)
Residential services and commercial/industrial services one inch or less. For residential services and commercial/industrial services one inch or less in diameter, payment for the water service shall be in the form of a processing fee. The processing fee includes administrative costs and Town inspection costs associated with the tap, water service, and water meter installation. In accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations, all other costs including, but not limited to, performing the tap into the Town water main, excavation, backfilling, compaction, and installation of corporation stops, curb stops, and water services shall be at the owner's expense. All fees shall be paid in full prior to tapping the Town water system. The schedule of current fees is located in Town's fee schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations, which may be changed from time to time by resolution of the Town Board.
(2)
Commercial/industrial services one inch and greater. For commercial/industrial services one inch in diameter and greater, payment for the water service shall be in the form of a processing fee. The processing fee includes administrative costs and Town inspection costs associated with the tap, water service, and water meter installation. In addition, the owner shall reimburse the Town for the cost of the meter, in accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations. All other costs, including but not limited to performing the tap into the Town water main, excavation, backfilling, compaction, and installation of corporation stops, curb stops, and water services shall be at the owner's expense. The appropriate fee shall be paid in full prior to tapping the Town water system. The schedule of current fees is located in the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations, which may be changed from time to time by resolution of the Town Board.
I.
Rates, charges and billing.
(1)
Rates, charges and billing.
(a)
The rents for the use of water and all charges in connection
therewith shall be due and payable quarterly on schedules established
by resolution of the Town of Stockport Town Board. Fractional parts
of a quarter will be computed from the day the end of the last quarterly
billing period to the day of the meter reading. No abatement of the
minimum charge for water rent shall be made unless water is shut off
at the curb box.
(b)
The minimum rent per quarter, which includes rental of the water meter, if any, shall be established by separate resolution of the Town Board and provided within the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations.
(c)
All water rents shall be billed based on the metered usage at
the rate per 1,000 gallons. All water rents, charges and penalties
which are not paid by the due date shall be subject to a penalty of
1% of the amount due per each month that the rates, charges and penalties
remain unpaid.
(2)
Payment and liens.
(a)
All water rents and other lawful charges in connection with
the water system shall be a lien upon the real estate where such water
is supplied. All penalties for the violation of any rules and regulations
adopted, if not paid when imposed, shall constitute a lien upon the
real property and premises in like manner as unpaid water rents.
(b)
All water rents, penalties and other lawful charges remaining
due and unpaid at the time the annual tax roll of the water improvement
area is made up shall be included therein and levied against the real
property on which the water shall have been used, and shall be collected
with and in the same manner as other Town taxes with the additional
fees, charges, and penalties incident to the collection of such taxes.
J.
Capital charge. Each owner of real property located within the limits
of the Stockport Water District shall pay a water capital charge.
The water capital charge shall be levied and collected annually. The
amount levied and collected will be the amount the water district
is obligated to pay for principal and interest on its outstanding
water serial bonds and/or BANs. For purposes of assessment for the
capital charge, all taxable property within the Water District shall
be assessed at a percentage of its assessed value. The capital charge
percentage rate for each taxable property shall be determined by resolution
of the Town Board.
K.
Delinquent payment. As set forth in § 116-5A of these regulations, water user charges and/or capital charge, which are not paid on or before 30 days after the date of bill for such charges, shall bear a penalty of 1% per each month the charges remain unpaid. Such unpaid amount, along with the penalties and interest assessed thereon, shall be due and payable to the Town Water District, which shall levy the same as taxes and add such water user charges and/or capital charge, rents and penalties to the succeeding tax roll of the Town. Such taxes shall be collected and enforced in the manner and at the same time as provided for the collection of Town taxes, and it shall be the duty of the Town Clerk to charge and collect interest thereon at the same rate specified for the collection of Town taxes. Such water user charges and/or capital charge, rents and penalties shall constitute a lien upon the real property served by such waterworks, and such lien shall be prior and superior to any other lien of an existing tax, assessment or other lawful Town charge.
A.
Limits of single service usage.
(1)
Residential. A service line shall be designed to serve one dwelling
unit property. The owner is obligated to assure the Town that no water
service shall extend from one dwelling unit to another dwelling unit
and that no unmetered water shall be expended. Special approval may
be granted to service more than one dwelling unit. This may be done
if such special approval is granted in writing by the Town Water Department.
(2)
Commercial/industrial. Service lines which serve commercial/industrial
users shall be so designed that no unmetered water may be drawn. In
certain cases, protection against backsiphonage may be required as
stipulated in the State Sanitary Code Part 5, Section 5-1.31, as may
be amended from time to time. Generally, firefighting systems and
sprinklers will be fed from separately installed water mains sized
larger than service lines. All firefighting water systems shall be
approved by the Water Superintendent or Town Engineer prior to being
installed.
(3)
Special cases. Service lines serving apartment houses, townhouses,
condominiums and similar facilities shall be treated on an individual
basis. The number and size of service lines providing water to such
installations shall be approved by the Town Water Department prior
to installation.
B.
Acquisition of permits.
(1)
Town right-of-way. All excavation and other construction work to
be performed within the Town's right-of-way shall be done only
with the approval of the Town's Highway Superintendent or their
authorized representative. All restoration work shall be performed
to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent or their authorized
representative upon filing required certificates of insurance naming
the Town of Stockport as an additional insured in such amounts as
the Town requires, together with copies of any construction contacts,
required surety bonds, performance, payment bonds, or letters of credit.
(2)
County right-of-way. All work within the Columbia County right-of-way
shall be performed only if permission is granted to do so by the Columbia
County Department of Public Works (CCDPW). A permit to perform any
such construction must be obtained from the CCDPW prior to the commencement
of any work. Restoration shall be performed to the satisfaction of
the CCDPW.
(3)
New York State right-of-way. All work within the New York State right-of-way
shall be performed only if permission is granted to do so by the New
York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). All necessary permits
must be obtained and other requirements must be met prior to the commencement
of work. The performance of the work and all restoration must be to
the satisfaction of the NYSDOT.
(4)
Other rights-of-way. No work in a privately owned right-of-way shall
be commenced until permission is obtained for the performance of the
work, in writing, from the property owner. The property owner may,
at his or her option, request evidence of proper insurance coverage
from the party performing the work. The manner in which the work is
performed and the area to be restored shall be satisfactory to the
property owner and the Town Water Department.
C.
Construction methods.
(1)
Public safety.
(a)
Proper consideration shall be given to the public safety during
construction of water service lines. In order to assure that pedestrians
and vehicular traffic is protected, the owner shall supply the Town
with a certificate of insurance that clearly shows the nature and
limits of his or her insurance coverage and shall provide necessary
flagmen or other precautionary measures necessary to ensure public
safety.
(b)
No excavations shall be left open after the conclusion of the
workday and all irregularities in the road, walkway, or elsewhere
shall be clearly and visibly marked by means of barricades, burning
pots or other acceptable means of providing warning that a danger
exists.
(2)
Minimum cover. Minimum cover over water service lines, to provide
protection against frost, shall be at least five feet at all points
from the main to the entry point (house or building foundation). Care
shall be exercised in areas of new construction to assure that grading
performed after the service installation does not cause final grading
to reduce the cover to less than five feet.
D.
Maintenance responsibility.
(1)
Main line to curb stop. It shall be the responsibility of the Town
to maintain, repair as needed, and keep in good working order, all
service lines from the Town main to the curb stop, including the curb
stop and box. The expense associated with this work shall be paid
by the Town.
(2)
Curb stop to entry point beyond the meter. It shall be the responsibility
of the owner to maintain, repair as needed, and keep in good working
order, all service lines from the curb stop to the entry point beyond
the meter, with the exception of the water meter. The expense associated
with this work shall be paid by the owner. The work shall be performed
in a manner acceptable to the Town Water Department and shall be duly
supervised by same. Backfilling of work shall not take place until
proper inspections have been made and approval of the work has been
given by the Town Water Department.
(3)
Meters and interior valves.
(a)
Meters shall be purchased and installed by the Town. The owner shall reimburse the Town for the meter in accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations. The water meter shall be the responsibility of the owner; however, all repairs shall be performed by the Town. The owner is cautioned that tampering with any meter or breaking the seal of any meter is a violation and is punishable by law. Irregularities, leaks, or other problems with meters must be brought to the immediate attention of the Town Water Department. Replacement of faulty meters and repair of meters that leak will be performed by the Town at no charge except as hereinafter provided. The cost of repair of any meter with any malfunction attributable to negligence on carelessness on the part of the owner such as a frozen or abused meter, although repaired by the Town, shall be paid by the owner in accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-10 of these regulations.
(b)
All water passing through the meter shall be charged for, whether used or wasted. Meters will be tested at the consumer's request; if the meter is found to be accurate, the consumer shall bear the expense of the test in accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations. Any meter may be tested for accuracy at the discretion of the Town. Meters will be considered accurate if registering within 2% plus or minus. If a meter is out of order and fails to register correctly, the consumer will be charged the average daily consumption as previously shown by the meter when in accurate working condition.
(c)
Valves located inside the dwelling shall be the responsibility
of the owner to maintain and repair as needed. Should repair work
be necessary, the Town Water Department shall be notified and the
system shutoff will be performed by the Town. Repair work will be
the responsibility of the owner.
E.
Leakage/damage.
(1)
Damage caused by the rupture or leaking of a water main or service
line to the curb box shall be the responsibility of the Town Water
Department to repair and replace-in-kind, but shall be limited to
events causing damage and areas not located on private property or
within the confines of a dwelling unit. When damage occurs to private
property, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to notify his
or her insurance carrier of the damage and for that carrier to assume
the burden of payment for damages, whenever possible.
(2)
Any damage to the corporation valve, service line, curb valve, curb
box or water meter installation, occurring prior to the completion
of construction, grading and permanent occupancy, shall, at the discretion
of the Town of Stockport Water Superintendent or Town Engineer, be
repaired, replaced or paid for by the owner or builder before water
service to the premises is permanently turned on.
F.
Service taps. No person other than an employee of the Town Water
Department shall at any time perform a tap on the Town Water System
or connect or attach any pipe, conduit or main to any Town pipe unless
approval has been granted to do so by the Town Water Department and
a representative from the Town Water Department is present. No attachment
or connection shall be made that permits the use of unmetered water.
G.
Backflow prevention.
(1)
Existing water wells. As discussed previously, the NYSDOH requires
a physical disconnection from existing individual water wells to the
piping connecting to a public water supply system. The purpose of
this requirement is the elimination of potential backsiphonage and
possible contamination of the public water supply. Under no circumstances,
including valving, check valves, vacuum breakers and other devices,
shall a direct connection be made or permitted between a privately
owned water well and the public water supply. Inspections shall be
made by Town Water Department to assure that this requirement has
been carried out. Violators of this requirement shall be immediately
shut off at the curb stop. Service to violators shall not be returned
until compliance with this section has been met.
(2)
Other potential contaminants.
(a)
The Town shall require protection against the possibility of
backsiphonage in any area deemed appropriate. This shall include,
but not be limited to, cross or interconnections with sewers, areas
where hazardous chemicals are used, manufacturing plants, and any
other contaminant considered to be a potential threat to the public
water supply.
(b)
The degree of protection required shall be contingent upon the
severity of the situation and may require an air gap, reduced pressure
zone device, double check valve assembly or other measure and shall
be consistent with the requirements of the NYSDOH.
(3)
Authority of the Town. The Town retains the authority to discontinue
immediately and without notice water service to any entity, residence,
or facility deemed to have potential to cause contamination of any
kind to the potable water supply.
H.
Water use restrictions.
(1)
The use of water at any premises or facility shall be consistent
with the generally understood intent for use. Water used for the prevention
of freezing in piping shall generally be discouraged but may be permitted,
provided that the Town Water Superintendent agrees to the concept
and all water run for this purpose is metered.
(2)
Water used to flush sewers or soil pipes shall be done only under
direct supervision of the Town Water Department and shall be performed
in a manner acceptable to the Town Water Department and so as not
to provide a cross-connection or interconnection of any kind.
(3)
No water shall be used from any public main unless the same is metered
(except for firefighting usage), without the knowledge and permission
of the Town Water Department. Arrangements shall be made to accurately
ascertain the amount used. Payment for same, if required, shall be
made based upon such determination.
(4)
The Town reserves the right to limit the amount of water furnished
to any customer should circumstances warrant such action without prior
agreement or may discontinue or interrupt water used for manufacturing,
water-cooled equipment, lawn sprinkling, or gardening purposes.
(5)
Commercial and industrial usage shall be subject to review and limitation
according to usage requirements and the availability of water with
the existing supply, storage, and transmission facilities.
(6)
Interruptions in service caused by emergencies will occur from time
to time. Prior notification of such interruptions will be attempted
but shall not be the responsibility of the Town and the right is reserved
by the Town to repair mains as needed.
I.
Release from responsibility.
(1)
Fluctuation in pressure. The Town shall not be held responsible for
any damages done due to fluctuation in the pressure within the distribution
system.
(2)
Disruption in water service. Notification to customers of water outages
due to routine construction or other scheduled or planned work will
be made by the Town Water Department whenever possible. Emergencies
must be repaired immediately, and do not require notification. The
Town assumes no responsibility to provide water under emergency conditions.
Emergencies include, but are not limited to, outages due to a break
in a water main, pumping equipment failure, war, and acts of God.
J.
Discontinued services.
(1)
Water services may be turned on or off at the curb or main by the
Water Superintendent or his representative. No other person or persons
shall be permitted to turn any water service on or off at the curb
or main without specific permission from the Water Superintendent.
(2)
Service turned on shall be considered to be in use and subject to
regular billing rates until turned off in accord with the provisions
stated in these regulations.
(3)
Service shall not be turned on until such time as the Water Superintendent
has arranged for the correct name and address of the customer for
billing purposes.
(4)
A service charge shall be levied in accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations for turning on and off service at the request of the property owner or by the District.
(5)
Temporary shutoff. A temporary shutoff shall be defined as water
service that has been shut off at the curb stop.
(a)
Seasonal. Should the owner desire to have water service temporarily
discontinued, advance notification shall be made to the Town Water
Department. Service will be shut off at the curb stop until further
notice.
(b)
Undetermined time period. The procedure established above shall
be effective when the temporary time period is not determined.
(6)
Permanent shutoff.
(a)
Responsibility. Once a determination has been made to permanently
discontinue water service to a location, the Town Water Department
will close the curb stop and make a physical disconnection on the
downstream side of the curb stop. The cost of this work shall be borne
by the owner of the property from which service is being discontinued.
The service will then be considered eliminated and no further usage
charges made.
(b)
Return to service. In the event it should be desired to reactivate
a permanently shutoff service, it shall be mandatory for the owner
to reapply to the Town and pay the associated fees. The excavation
to reconnect the service shall be made by the Town Water Department.
The owner shall pay all costs associated with this work.
K.
Emergency work. Emergency work performed by the Town within a residence or other building shall be done so at the discretion of the Town Water Department. Work performed and materials used shall be billed to the owner in accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations.
L.
Obligation of user for access and inspection.
(1)
It shall be the obligation of the owner to allow ready access within
reasonable hours for the Town Water Department to make routine inspections,
perform functions related to the water service, read meters, etc.,
to all premises being supplied with water.
(2)
Prior to the sale or transfer of any property, it shall be the obligation of the owner of said property to contact and allow ready access within reasonable hours for the Town Water Department to make routine inspections related to the water service, read meters, etc., to all premises being supplied with water in accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations.
M.
Use of hydrants, valves, and other district facilities.
(1)
No water may be used from any fire hydrants or fire standpipes by
other than duly authorized fire company personnel in connection with
their fire company activities without the express permission of the
Water Superintendent.
(2)
No hydrant, valve, or other property of the Town shall be used without
permission of the Town Water Department. The use and manner of use
shall be described to the Town Water Department in writing. The use
of the facility shall be limited to that usage approved.
N.
Lawn sprinklers.
(1)
All lawn sprinkling systems shall be approved by the Town Water Department
prior to installation.
(2)
Rain sensors are required on all lawn sprinkler installations. These
sensors must override the programmable operation of automatic lawn
sprinkler devices. The sensor must be located no less than three feet
from any building.
(3)
Outdoor shutoff valves that allow the Town Water Department to manually
shut off the automatic sprinklers in cases of emergency or watering
violations must be in place and identified.
A.
General.
(1)
As set forth in § 116-3K of these regulations, in the event payment is not made as required for usage of water and/or penalties, interest and other miscellaneous fees, that payment shall be added to the tax rolls provided for the next succeeding tax bill. In addition, interest on the unpaid balance shall accrue at the highest legal rate permitted by law for such obligations and the party incurring such expense shall be responsible for all costs of collection, reasonable attorney's fees, disbursements, and expenses incurred in connection with any collection therefor.
(2)
The provisions hereof shall be administered and enforced by a person
appointed by the Town Board as the "Water Superintendent." No permit
or authority required hereunder shall be issued, except in compliance
with the provisions of these rules and regulations, or as directed
by the Town Board of the Town of Stockport. The Water Superintendent
or his or her designated representative shall have the power and authority
to make such inspections of buildings or premises necessary to carry
out his or her duties in the enforcement of this rule and regulation,
including inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, or testing.
B.
Enforcement.
(1)
Stop-work orders. Whenever the Water Superintendent or his or her
designated representative has reasonable grounds to believe that the
work on any tap, lateral, or appurtenance is proceeding without permit
or is otherwise in violation of the provisions of any application
law, code, ordinance, rule, or regulation, or the work is proceeding
in an unsafe or dangerous manner, he or she shall notify either the
owner of the property or the owner's agent or the person, firm,
or corporation performing the work to immediately suspend all operations.
In such instance, any and all persons shall immediately suspend all
related activities until the stop-work order has been duly rescinded.
In the event that the owner or representative is unavailable, the
Town of Stockport Code Enforcement Officer should post conspicuously
upon the property a stop-work order and mail a copy of the same by
certified mail thereof to the owner, the owner's agent, or the
person performing the work at the last known address on record with
the Town of Stockport for said entity or by sending a facsimile to
the owner or of the property or the owner's agent or the person,
firm, or corporation performing the work.
(2)
Penalties for offenses.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to
construct, alter, repair, remove, move, demolish, equip, use, occupy,
or maintain any lateral, tap, or line or portion thereof in violation
of any of the provisions of these rules and regulations or fail in
any manner to comply with any notice, directive, or order of the Water
Superintendent or their designated representative or conduct, alter,
or use any pipe, line, hydrant, appurtenance, or part thereof in a
manner not permitted by an approved permit issued in accordance herewith.
(b)
Any individual, partnership, corporation, or other firm owning,
operating, occupying, or maintaining property or premises within the
scope of these rules and regulations, shall comply with all the provisions
of the Town's rules and regulations, subdivision ordinances,
zoning ordinances, and all orders, notices, rules, regulations or
determinations issued in connection therewith.
(c)
Whenever it is found that there has been a violation hereof
of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to the Town's rules
and regulations, a violation notice and/or appearance ticket may be
issued to the person, individual, partnership, or corporation owning,
operating, or maintaining the premises in which such violation has
been noted and or the person or entity performing the work.
(d)
Violation notices shall be in writing and shall identify the
property or premises and shall specify the violation or remedial action
to be taken and shall provide that said violation must be corrected
within 10 days from the receipt of said violation notice unless said
ten-day period shall be modified in writing in the discretion of the
Water Superintendent, Code Enforcement Officer or their representative,
issuing such violation notice, or unless a shorter period of time
has been prescribed for in these regulations.
(e)
Violation notices and other orders or notices referred to in
these regulations shall be served on the owner or the owner's
executors, legal representatives, agents, lessees, or any tenant or
other person occupying the premises or other person having a vested
or contingent interested in the premises, either personally or by
certified mail, addressed to the last known address, or by facsimile,
if any, to the owner or one of the owner's executors, legal representatives,
agents, lessees, or other person having a vested or contingent interest
in same, as shown by the last preceding completed record of the Receiver
of Taxes or in the Office of the Columbia County Clerk.
(f)
The Town Enforcement Officer shall have the authority, pursuant
to the Criminal Procedure Law, to issue an appearance ticket, directing
a designated person to appear in court at a designated time in connection
with the commission of a violation of the regulations set forth herein
or any order made thereunder.
(g)
Any person who shall fail to comply with a written order by
the Town Enforcement Officer or his or her designated representative,
within the time fixed for compliance therewith and any owner, builder,
architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, plumber, construction
superintendent, or their agent's, or any other person taking
part of assisting in the construction or use of any building who shall
violate any of the applicable provisions of these regulations or any
lawful order, notice directive, permit, or certificate of the Enforcement
Officer in addition to any other provision of the Town's rules
and regulations or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this
regulation or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made
thereunder shall be guilty of an offense punishable by a fine of not
less than $50 nor more than $250 for a first offense or by imprisonment
for 30 days, or both and for a second offense within two years, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 or a
term of imprisonment of up to 90 days. Each day that such violation
shall continue shall be a separate violation and is subject to a separate
fine, imprisonment, or combination thereof.
(h)
Notwithstanding a conviction for an offense of any provisions
of these regulations, an association or corporation convicted of a
violation herewith shall be subject to revocation of any permit therein
granted without reimbursement of fees paid thereof.
(i)
In lieu of, or in addition to, any fine or imprisonment, or
both, imposed for a conviction of any offense herewith, each such
offense may be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $250 to be
recovered in an action or processing in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Each day an offense continues shall be subject to a separate civil
penalty.
(j)
The Town Attorney may maintain an action or proceeding in a
court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with this article,
notwithstanding the previous provisions of this section, for a penalty
or other punishment.
(3)
Liability of Town and employees for damages. The Town's rules
and regulations shall not be construed to hold any Enforcement Officer
of the Town of Stockport or the Town of Stockport responsible for
any damages to persons or property by reason of the inspection or
reinspection authorized herein or failure to inspect or reinspect
as required by the permits under the Town's rules and regulations,
nor shall it be liable for any damage to persons or property by reason
of the Building Inspector, and/or Fire Marshal, or similar person
exercising their discretion as provided in the Town rules and regulations.
(4)
Notification of violations. Written notice of violation signed by
the Enforcement Officer shall be served upon the person or persons
committing such violation either personally or by mail addressed to
such person or persons at their last known address. Each week's
continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
(5)
Complaints. Whenever an alleged violation of the Town's rules
and regulations occurs, any person may file a complaint in regard
thereto. All such complaints must be in writing and shall be filed
with the Enforcement Officer who shall properly record such complaint
and immediately investigate and report thereon. All such complaints
shall be signed by and bear the address of the complainant.
Design and material standards:
A.
General.
(1)
All components of the water system shall comply with the latest edition
of the Recommended Standards for Water Works, as adopted by the Great
Lakes - Upper Mississippi River Board of State Public Health and Environmental
Managers and the requirements of the New York State Department of
Health.
(2)
These specifications apply to all water mains, valves, hydrants,
and services installed on public or private properties that are connected
directly or indirectly to the Town of Stockport Water System.
(3)
Town standard detail sheets shall be considered an integral part
hereof and are attached to these regulations as Schedule A.
(4)
All components of the water system materials shall be forged or made
in North America unless otherwise allowed by the Water Superintendent
or Town Engineer.
B.
Water mains and fittings.
(1)
All pipe for water mains six inches through 16 inches in diameter
and water services three inches in diameter and larger shall be ductile
iron pipe. All ductile iron pipe three inches in diameter and larger
shall be furnished in 18 feet or 20 feet nominal laying lengths.
(2)
All ductile iron pipes shall be centrifugally cast in metal molds
or sandlined molds with all details of manufacture and supply in conformance
with the latest version of ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51. All ductile iron
pipes shall be designed and selected in accordance with the latest
version of ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50. All ductile iron pipes shall be
minimum pipe wall thickness Class 52 per the latest version of ANSI/AWWA
C150/A21.50.
(3)
All buried pipe shall have push-on joints in complete conformance
with the latest version of ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11. The pipe manufacturer
shall furnish the required rubber joint gaskets with each length of
pipe.
(4)
All ductile iron pipe for hydrant connections shall be a minimum
size of six inches in diameter and conform to the same specifications
as given previously for ductile iron pipe; except that hydrant connection
pipe shall have mechanical joints in conformance with the latest version
of ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11. The pipe manufacturer shall furnish the
required joint accessories consisting of ductile retainer iron glands,
high-strength low-allow steel tee bolts and nuts, plain rubber gaskets,
and required joint lubricant.
(5)
All pipe fittings shall be ductile iron compact fittings in conformance
with the latest version of ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53. The pipe manufacturer
shall furnish the required joint accessories consisting of ductile
iron retainer glands, high-strength low-allow steel tee bolts and
nuts, plain rubber gaskets, and required joint lubricant.
(6)
All ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be cement mortar lined in
conformance with the latest version of ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4. The thickness
of the lining shall be twice the standard and shall be not less than
1/8 inch thick.
(7)
All buried ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be furnished with
a standard bitumastic coating in conformance with ANSI 21.51.
(8)
For new water main installation, contractor shall verify the corrosivity
of the soil with the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Authority (DIPRA).
If the soil is determined to be corrosive, the water main shall be
encased in polyethylene conforming to the requirements of ASTM D4976
and AWWA C105. Installation shall be in accordance with AWWA C105.
C.
Buried gate valves.
(1)
All gate valves three inches in diameter and larger (including those
for hydrant connections) shall conform to the latest version of ANSI/AWWA
C509.
(2)
All gate valves shall have a working pressure of 250 pounds per square
inch (psi). Valves shall be tested and certified to ANSI/NSF 61. Each
valve seat shall be factory tested at 250 psi and each valve shell
shall be factory tested at 500 psi.
(3)
All gate valves shall have non-rising stems. Stem shall be bronze
rolled bar stock with forged thrust collar. Valves shall open left.
(4)
Nonrising stem gate valves shall open left with a standard two-inch-square
operating nut. All valves shall be furnished with mechanical joint
ends complete with ductile iron retainer glands, high-strength low-alloy
steel tee bolts and nuts, rubber gaskets and required joint lubricant.
Mechanical joint ends shall conform to the latest version of ANSI
A21.11.
(5)
The body and bonnet of all gate valves shall have a wall thickness
conforming to AWWA C509. Valves with a reduced wall thickness are
not acceptable. Bonnets shall have Type 304 stainless steel nuts and
bolts.
(6)
All gate valves shall be resilient wedge type, and be UL listed and
FM approved.
(7)
All gate valves shall be Model A-2360 as manufactured by Mueller
Co.
D.
Valve boxes.
(1)
Valve boxes shall be of cast iron, slide-type, at least 5 1/4
inches in diameter. Valve boxes shall be two-piece construction and
shall be furnished to match the specific valve dimensions and trench
depth.
(2)
Valve boxes shall be furnished with a cast-iron cover, drop style,
with both "WATER" and an arrow indicating the direction of the valve
opening (open left) cast on the cover in raised characters.
E.
Tapping sleeves and valves.
(1)
Tapping sleeves shall be 304 stainless steel body with 3/4 inch NPT
tap plug and shall have a minimum operating pressure of 200 psi. Tapping
sleeve bolts and nuts shall also be stainless steel. Sleeves shall
be as manufactured by Ford Meter Box Co. and approved by the District.
(2)
Tapping valves shall be iron body, bronze mounted, resilient wedge
conforming to AWWA C509 and shall have a minimum operating pressure
of 200 psi and be factory tested at 400 psi. All tapping valves shall
be Model T-2360-19 as manufactured by Mueller Co.
(3)
Other types of tapping sleeves may be required as directed by the
Town Water Department on a case-by-case basis.
F.
Hydrants.
(1)
Fire hydrants shall conform to the latest version of AWWA C502 and
shall be UL listed and FM approved.
(2)
All fire hydrants shall have a working pressure of 250 psi and factory
tested at 500 psi.
(3)
Each fire hydrant shall have a reversible, compression-type main
valve. Main valve seat shall be 5 1/4 inches diameter. Main valve
shall open against pressure and close with pressure for positive seal.
Hydrants shall be nondraining type.
(4)
Hydrants shall be suitable for a 5 1/2 feet minimum depth of
bury. Each hydrant shall be provided with one 4 1/2 inch pumper
nozzle and 2 1/2 inch hose connections, all with National Standard
hose threads and with outlet nozzle caps and cap chains. The outlet
nozzle cap nuts shall be the same size as the operating nut.
(5)
All fire hydrants shall be of break-flange construction with a safety
flange on the lower barrel located slightly above the ground. Finished
grade shall not be located above the grade reference mark located
on the hydrant barrel. Hydrants shall be equipped with a stainless
steel torque diverting coupling capable of releasing from the stem
to prevent damage to the stem and main valve during contact with the
hydrant.
(6)
All hydrants shall receive a finish coat of paint above the ground
line after installation. Hydrants shall be painted bright red with
weather-resistant enamel. All hydrants shall be furnished completely
shop-primed or painted in the same color as that required above for
the finish coat of paint. Shop primer or paint shall be chosen so
as to be compatible with the type of finish paint specified above.
(7)
Hydrant spacing shall be in accordance with Recommended Standards
for Water Works. Hydrants shall be installed within the right-of-way.
Proposed hydrant locations are to be field located (staked) and approved
by the Town Water Department prior to installation.
(8)
All fire hydrants shall be Super Centurion 250 A-423 as manufactured
by Mueller Co., and be provided with high-visibility hydrant marker
of the Town's choice, mechanically attached to the hydrant.
G.
Type K copper tubing and fittings.
(1)
Copper service lines shall be Type K copper tubing conforming to
the requirements ASTM B88. Services shall be 3/4 inch diameter minimum
and shall be installed a minimum distance of 12 inches from the end
of a pipe.
(2)
The connection between the curb stop and the corporation stop shall
be one continuous piece of Type K copper tubing.
H.
Corporation stops.
(1)
Corporation stops shall be of ASTM B62 brass, with an AWWA inlet
and an outlet compression connection for CTS tubing.
(2)
Corporation stops shall be ball type in accordance with AWWA C800.
(3)
Corporation stops shall have a full open round flowway equivalent
to the nominal pipe size of the valve's smallest inlet or outlet.
(4)
Corporation stops shall have integrally machined stem collar to prevent
blow out of stem. All stops shall have dual O-rings with the stem.
(5)
Corporation stops shall have a working pressure of 300 psi.
(6)
Multiple corporation stops for use with branch connections shall
be installed 18 inches on center measured along the main and shall
be staggered offline around the circumference of the main.
(7)
Corporation stop taps larger than the maximum tap size allowable
in the main shall not be made. AWWA and DIPRA (Ductile Iron Pipe Research
Association) recommendations shall be followed. Consideration shall
be given to minimum pipe wall thickness required for each tap size
to insure a serviceable threaded connection. Service conditions should
indicate the extent of full-threaded engagement necessary. As a guide,
tap size should be limited so that at least three full threads of
the corporation stop are engaged in the pipe wall for ductile iron
pipe.
(8)
Three-quarter inch through two-inch corporation stops shall be as
manufactured by Mueller Co., Model B-25008.
(9)
Corporations stop taps for services 1 1/4 inch or larger shall
be installed with the use of a 304 stainless steel full wrap tapped
repair clamp as manufactured by the Ford Meter Box Co.. Minimum clap
length shall be 15 inches.
I.
Curb stops.
(1)
Curb stops shall be of ASTM B62 brass with compression ends for CTS
tubing and have a quarter-turn plug. Curb stops shall have tee head
design to indicate open and closed position of the ball.
(2)
Curb stops shall be ball type in accordance with AWWA C800.
(3)
Curb stops shall have a full open round flowway equivalent to the
nominal pipe size of the valve's smallest inlet or outlet.
(4)
Curb stops shall have an integrally machined stem collar to prevent
blowout of the stem. All valves shall have dual O-rings with the stem.
(5)
Curb stops shall have a working pressure of 300 psi.
(6)
Three-quarter inch through two-inch curb stops shall be as manufactured
by Mueller Co., Model B-25209.
J.
Curb boxes.
(1)
Curb boxes shall be sliding extension type with stationary 5/8 inch
diameter 304 stainless steel rod and arch pattern base.
(2)
Curb box lid shall be one piece with two holes to fit curb box key.
(3)
Curb boxes for 3/4 inch and one inch curb valves shall be as manufactured
by Mueller Co., Model H-10314-6.
(4)
Curb boxes for 1 1/2 inch and two-inch curb valves shall be a two-piece
design. The base section shall be Model H10336, and the upper section
shall be Model 10314, as manufactured by Mueller Co.
K.
Water meters.
(1)
Water meters for all water services must be obtained from and installed
by the Town Water Department. All water services must be metered.
Persons or companies found utilizing unmetered water will be subject
to fines.
(2)
Meters shall be installed within the structure being serviced with
water located within 100 feet of the water main supplying the service.
If the structure is located greater than 100 feet away from the water
main, a pit-style meter installation shall be installed.
(3)
All meters located within buildings shall be set with 12 inches to
18 inches of the point of entry into the building.
(4)
All water meters for water services two inches and smaller shall
be Neptune T-10 Cold Water Bronze Disc Meters, as manufactured by
Neptune Meter, Inc. Meters shall be displacement type with nutating
disc and magnetically driven. Meters shall be in accordance with the
latest version of AWWA C700.
(5)
All water meters for water services greater than two inches shall
be Neptune Turbo Compound Series Meter, as manufactured by Neptune
Meter, Inc. Meters shall be in accordance with the latest version
of AWWA C701.
(6)
Meters shall have a working pressure of 150 psi.
(7)
Meters shall have a permanently sealed integral radio frequency meter
interface unit (RF MUI) consisting of an encoder register unit, which
shall read in U.S. gallons. Encoder register unit shall be a Neptune
E-coder, R-900i, as manufactured by Neptune Meter Company.
(8)
Meters shall be read with the use of an automatic radio frequency
meter reading system.
L.
Pressure reducing valves (3/4 inch to two inches).
(1)
Pressure reducing valves shall be bronze body type with stainless
steel strainer screen and built-in bypass.
(2)
Pressure reducing valves shall be rated for a maximum pressure of
300 psi. Valves shall have a spring set at 50 psi with an adjustable
range of 25 to 75 psi.
(3)
Valves shall have threaded end connections in accordance with ANSI
B1.20.1.
(4)
Valves shall be suitable for potable water use. Pressure-reducing
valves shall be manufactured by Watts.
M.
Separation distances.
(1)
No water main or service line shall be laid in the same trench with
a sewer, gas, steam line, or electrical or other conduit.
(2)
Water, sewer, and storm lines must be separated to comply with New
York State Department of Health regulations and in accordance with
the Recommended Standards for Water Works.
(3)
There shall be at least ten-foot horizontal separation between water
mains and storm or sanitary sewer lines and an eighteen-inch vertical
separation at crossings.
N.
Right-of-way. The installation of water mains and appurtenances that
will become part of the municipal water system must be installed within
the boundaries of land to be dedicated to the Town of Stockport.
O.
Drawings and specifications.
(1)
The developer and/or engineer for the owner shall provide the Town
of Stockport Water Department with a complete set of plans and specifications
showing the proposed plan and profile of the water mains and appurtenances,
the finished grade of the road plan, and the location of the drainage
facilities in relation to the water mains.
(2)
Drawings and specifications shall be approved by the Town or their
Engineer and the same plans and specifications shall be the same drawings
and specifications used by the contractor during construction of the
water mains and appurtenances.
B.
Drawings. There shall be an approved set of construction drawings
on site at all times during construction. Failure to have approved
drawings on site will cause work to stop until an approved set is
on site.
C.
Control. The following are the responsibility of the owner or owner's
contractor:
D.
Material handling.
E.
Water main excavation.
(1)
Trench excavation for piping shall be made by open cut to accommodate
the piping at the required depths. Excavation shall be made to such
a depth and to the width indicated on the plans to allow a minimum
of six inches of pipe bedding to be placed beneath the bottom of all
structures and barrels, bells or couplings of all piping installed
unless specified otherwise.
(2)
The bottom of the trench shall be accurately graded to provide a
uniform layer of bedding material, as required for each section of
pipe. The trench bottom shall be trimmed, shaped, and left free of
irregularities, lumps, and projections.
(3)
Excavated subsoil to be reused shall be stockpiled where directed
and approved. Excess or unsuitable excavated material shall be removed
from the site.
(4)
If the existing material below the trench grade is deemed unsuitable
for properly placing bedding material and laying pipe, the contractor
or developer shall excavate and remove the unsuitable material and
replace with an approved fill material properly compacted.
(5)
Slope sides of excavation shall comply with local codes and ordinances
having jurisdiction. Shore and brace where sloping is not possible
due to space restrictions or the stability of the material excavated.
Until backfilling is complete, the sides and slopes of excavation
shall be maintained in safe condition.
(6)
The removal of materials beyond the indicated subgrade elevations
and without prior authorization shall be classified as an unauthorized
excavation and shall be performed at no additional cost.
(7)
The excavation of the trench shall not advance more than 200 feet
ahead of the pipe installation except where it is necessary to drain
wet ground.
(8)
Sidewalks and pavement areas accessible by pedestrians and vehicles
shall be in no case blocked or obstructed by excavated material except
with prior approval of the Town and only when adequate provisions
have been made for a temporary passage. Adequate bridging and planked
crossings must be provided and maintained across all open trenches
for pedestrians and vehicles.
F.
G.
Sheeting.
(1)
The contractor or developer shall install additional sheeting and
bracing as may be required by OSHA, the New York State Department
of Labor, adverse soil conditions, or the Town. Compliance with such
orders, or failure on the part of the Town to exercise its right to
give such orders, shall in no way release the contractor or developer
from the liability for damages caused by weak or insufficient sheeting,
nor from the responsibility to protect the work and adjacent property.
(2)
The Town shall reserve the right to increase, by resolution, the
minimum requirements set forth, depending on the hazard.
(3)
Sheeting shall be installed whenever excavation in soil exceeds five
feet in depth. Where excavations are open and in the opinion of the
Town, the materials in place are not adequate for structural stability
of the completed work, the Town may order the contractor or developer
to carry the excavation to an additional depth and furnish and place
concrete cradles, sand or gravel fill and/or timber and piling foundations.
(4)
The contractor or developer shall comply with OSHA 29 CFR1926.652,
Excavation - Requirements for protective systems, at all times.
H.
Water main bedding, backfill, and suitable material.
(1)
Pipe zone bedding (normal soil conditions). Sound, durable sand,
gravel, stone, or blends of these materials, free from organic, frozen,
or other deleterious materials, conforming to the requirements of
NYSDOT Section 304 and meeting the following gradation requirements
(NYSDOT Subbase Type 4):
|
Sieve
|
Percent Passing
| |
|---|---|---|
|
2"
|
100%
| |
|
1/4"
|
30% to 60%
| |
|
No. 40
|
5% to 40%
| |
|
No. 200
|
0% to 10%
|
(2)
Pipe zone bedding (saturated soil conditions). Select mixture of
graded crushed stone, free from organic, frozen, or other deleterious
materials, conforming to the requirements of NYSDOT Section 703-02
and meeting the following gradation requirements (NYSDOT Size 2):
|
Sieve
|
Percent Passing
| |
|---|---|---|
|
1 1/2"
|
100%
| |
|
1"
|
90% to 100%
| |
|
1/2"
|
0% to 15%
|
(3)
Bedding material shall be placed in the trench after the trench has
been excavated a minimum of six inches below the bell of the pipe
to permit the placing of not less than six inches of bedding materials
unless otherwise specified. Where it is determined that more than
six inches of bedding material shall be required, the excavation shall
be performed and bedding placed to the depth determined.
(4)
Pipe zone backfill. Sound, durable sand, gravel, stone, or blends
of these materials, free from organic, frozen, or other deleterious
materials, conforming to the requirements of NYSDOT Section 304 and
meeting the following gradation requirements (NYSDOT Subbase Type
4):
|
Sieve
|
Percent Passing
| |
|---|---|---|
|
2"
|
100%
| |
|
1/4"
|
30% to 60%
| |
|
No. 40
|
5% to 40%
| |
|
No. 200
|
0% to 10%
|
(5)
Suitable material. For use in trenches or excavations in roadways,
driveways and other paved areas subject to traffic, sound, durable
sand, gravel, stone, or blends of these materials, conforming to the
requirements of NYSDOT 203-2.02C and meeting the following gradation
requirements:
|
Sieve
|
Percent Passing
| |
|---|---|---|
|
4"
|
100%
| |
|
No. 20
|
0% to 70%
| |
|
No. 200
|
0% to 15%
|
I.
Placing and laying of water main.
(1)
Install all ductile iron piping in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C600.
(2)
Prior to installation, all piping shall be examined for cracks, damage
or other defects. Defective materials shall be removed from the site
immediately, unless materials can be repaired in a manner acceptable
to the manufacturer and the Town. Piping found to be broken or defective
shall be removed, replaced, or repaired at the contractor's or
developer's expense.
(3)
The interior of all piping and mating surfaces shall be inspected
and all dirt, gravel, sand, debris or other foreign materials shall
be removed prior to installation. The interior of all piping shall
remain clean until acceptance of the completed work and foreign matter
shall be prevented from entering joint spaces.
(4)
Buried piping shall be installed accurately to the line and grade
shown on the plans. Unless otherwise noted, minimum depth of piping
shall be five feet zero inches measured from the top of pipe to the
finished grade. Accurate means of determining and checking the alignment
and grade subject shall be used. Piping that is installed incorrectly
shall be removed and relaid at the contractor's or developer's
expense.
(5)
Piping shall not be laid in water, unless otherwise approved. Water
level in the trench shall be at least six inches below the bottom
of piping. A dry trench shall be maintained until jointing and backfilling
are complete, unless otherwise approved by the Water Superintendent
or Town Engineer.
(6)
Pipe laying shall commence at the lowest point and proceed toward
the higher elevations, unless otherwise approved. Slope piping shall
be uniform between elevations shown on the plans.
(7)
Piping shall be installed so that the barrel of the piping and not
the joints receive the bearing pressure from the trench bottom, or
other bedding condition.
(8)
No piping shall be brought into position until the preceding length,
valve, or fitting has been bedded and secured in place. Fittings shall
be rotated to place fitting outlets in proper position.
(9)
Whenever pipe laying is not actively in progress, the open ends of
the piping shall be closed by a temporary watertight plug or cap to
prevent soil, water or other foreign matter from entering the piping.
(10)
Where required for inserting valves, fittings, and closures,
a machine specially designed for cutting piping and in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions shall be used for field-cutting
pipe. Make cuts carefully, without damage to the piping, so as to
leave a smooth end at right angles to the axis of the piping. Taper
cut ends and file off sharp edges until smooth. Flame cutting will
not be permitted. Damaged piping shall be replaced or repaired.
J.
Water main joint connections.
(1)
Mechanical-joint connections.
(a)
The last eight inches of the outside of the spigot and the inside
of the bell shall be cleaned thoroughly with a wire brush to remove
foreign matter and shall be painted with a soap solution prior to
assembling mechanical joints.
(b)
The gland and soaped rubber ring shall be slipped on the spigot
end of the pipe immediately after applying the soap solution.
(c)
The spigot shall be centrally located in the bell and the pipe
shall be pushed forward to seat the spigot in the bell. The gasket
shall be pressed into place evenly within the bells and the gland
shall be moved along the pipe into position for bolting.
(d)
Bolts shall be inserted and nuts shall be hand-tightened. Nuts
spaced 180° apart shall be tightened alternately in order to produce
an equal pressure on all parts of the gland. All nuts shall be tightened
with a torque-limiting wrench in accordance with the torque recommendations
of the manufacturer.
(2)
Slip-on connections.
(a)
The groove and bell socket shall be cleaned and the cleaned
gasket shall be inserted, ensuring that it is correctly seated prior
to assembling the slip-on joints.
(b)
The plain end shall be cleaned and a sterile lubricant shall
be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(c)
The plain end shall be pushed into the bell keeping the joint
straight while seating. A bar and wood blocking, or backhoe and wood
blocking shall be used to seat the pipe.
(3)
Joint restraint.
(a)
Restrained joints shall be installed at all fittings as required
by the Town and as recommended by the manufacturer. Assembly of the
restrained joints shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
(b)
Retainer glands shall be installed for joint restraint with
all fittings and valves.
(c)
Retainer glands shall be Megalug series 1100 joint restraints
as manufactured by EBBA Iron, Inc..
(4)
Joint deflection.
(a)
When it is necessary to deflect pipe from a straight line, in
either the horizontal or vertical direction, the allowed deflection
shall not exceed 80% of the specified in ANSI/AWWA C600 or in accordance
with the manufacturer's installation instructions, whichever
is less.
(b)
Mechanical joints shall be deflected after joint assembly but
prior to tightening the bolts.
(c)
Slip-on joints shall be deflected after final joint assembly.
K.
Thrust blocking and restraint.
(1)
All plugs, caps, tees, bends and other fittings shall be provide
with concrete thrust blocking to resist test pressures or shall be
prevented from moving by using suitable metal rods or clamps. All
concrete to be 3,000 psi and shall be placed around the fittings to
completely fill the space between the fittings and the undisturbed
walls of the trench. Concrete shall not overlap any joint and shall
be placed so as not to interfere with removing or installing any of
the jointing hardware.
(2)
Other means of thrust restraint utilizing anchoring fittings and
retainer glands may, as outlined previously.
L.
Valves.
(1)
All valves shall be installed in accordance with AWWA C600.
(2)
All materials shall be carefully inspected for defects in workmanship
and materials. All debris and foreign material shall be cleaned out
of valve openings. Operating mechanisms shall be operated to check
for proper operation. All nuts and bolts shall be checked for tightness.
Valves and other equipment that do not operate easily, or are otherwise
defective, shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost.
(3)
Buried valves shall be cleaned and manually operated prior to installation.
All buried valves shall be set vertically and careful measures shall
be taken to ensure that the valves are kept in the vertically aligned
position.
(4)
Valve boxes shall be set carefully, truly vertical and accurately
centered over the valve with the top at the finished grade elevation.
Valve boxes shall be set so as not to transmit traffic loads to the
valve.
(5)
Valve and valve box installation shall conform to the details shown
on the plans. All hydrant leads shall incorporate a gate valve, which
in general, shall be located as far from the hydrant and as close
to the main as possible. Gate valves at main line junctions shall
be located four feet away, measured center of the valve to center
of the junction or fitting. Gate valves on cast iron or ductile iron
water services shall generally be located on the street line. All
gate valve locations shall be reviewed and approved by the Town prior
to installation. The top of the valve boxes shall be set flush with
finished grade.
M.
Hydrants.
(1)
Hydrants shall be installed within the highway right-of-way. The
proposed location of the hydrants shall be staked and approved by
the Town prior to installation.
(2)
Hydrant shall be placed on a four-inch thick by fifteen-inch square
concrete setting bed. The concrete bed shall be supported by firm
undisturbed material or well-consolidated soil.
(3)
All hydrant-lead-valve assemblies shall be blocked against movement
with cast in place concrete thrust blocks both behind the hydrant
and behind the tee. Thrust blocks shall bear against undisturbed material.
N.
Services.
(1)
The Town Water Department shall make all taps on existing water mains,
unless otherwise authorized. Costs associated with all taps shall
be the responsibility of the owner.
(2)
A complete 3/4 inch through two-inch diameter water service shall
consist of the tap, corporation stop. Curb box shall be located a
maximum of five feet within the property line. Service tubing shall
be run in trenches at a minimum depth of five feet, as measured from
finished grade. The curb stop and box shall generally be located on
the property or right-of-way line or where required by the Town Water
Department. The top of the curb box shall be set one inch above grade
in grassed areas and set flush with grade in paved areas.
(3)
A complete service for services three inches in diameter or larger
shall generally consist of a main line tee or tapping sleeve and valve,
ductile iron service pipe and fittings, gate valve, and valve box.
Such ductile iron service pipe and fittings shall meet the same specifications
that was outlined previously for the main line pipe and fittings,
and shall be installed in a trench to provide at least five feet of
cover over the barrel of the pipe, as measured from finished grade.
The valve and valve box shall generally be located on the property
or right-of-way line or where required by the Town Water Department.
The top of the valve box shall be set one inch above grade grassed
areas and set flush with grade in paved areas. The gate valve and
valve box shall meet the same specifications as outlined previously.
(4)
Taps shall be installed a minimum distance of 12 inches from the
end of a length of cast iron or ductile iron pipe.
(5)
Provide service saddles for all 1 1/4 inches to two inches service
lines as manufactured by Ford Meter Co., Series FS1. All service saddles
shall be 305 Stainless Steel, full wrap, in accordance with AWWA C800.
All service saddles shall have a working pressure of 400 psi.
O.
Restoration.
(1)
The contractor or developer shall be responsible for leaving the
work site in an equal or better condition than exists prior to construction.
(2)
Pavement replacement shall be in accordance with the details shown
on the plans and to the satisfaction of the agency having jurisdiction.
(3)
Asphalt, crushed stone, and gravel driveways shall be replaced to
their existing thickness, but not less than two inches.
(4)
Topsoil.
(a)
Topsoil shall be applied to all areas disturbed during construction
and not receiving other surface treatment. Topsoil shall have a minimum
thickness of four inches.
(b)
Topsoil shall be fertile, friable, natural loam free of subsoil,
clay lumps, brush, stones, or other deleterious materials larger than
two inches in greatest dimension, conforming to the requirements of
NYSDOT Section 713-01 and meeting the following gradation requirements:
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Sieve
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Percent Passing
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|---|---|---|
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2"
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100%
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1"
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85% to 100%
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1/4"
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65% to 100%
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No. 200
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20% to 80%
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(c)
Natural topsoil may be amended with approved materials, by approved
methods, to meet the above requirements.
(5)
Seeding.
(a)
Seeding shall be sown from April 1 to June 1 and from September
1 to October 15, unless otherwise approved.
(b)
Fertilizer shall be a commercial fertilizer (5-10-5) inorganic,
or organic, containing not less than 5% nitrogen, 10% available phosphoric
acid, and 5% water soluble potash. Fertilizer shall be mixed into
the top two inches of the topsoil at a rate of 30 pounds per 1,000
square feet.
(c)
The contractor or developer may substitute the commercial fertilizer
5-10-5 with another commercial fertilizer with a 1-2-1 ratio with
prior approval.
(d)
The following mixture shall be used, unless a special mixture
is otherwise indicated or approved:
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Species
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% by Weight
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% by Purity
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% by Germination
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kentucky Blue Grass
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40%
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85%
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80%
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Red Fescue
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35%
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95%
|
85%
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|
Perennial Rye
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25%
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95%
|
85%
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(e)
Seeding shall be applied at five pounds per 1,000 square feet
and to a depth of 1/8 inch. Seeding should only be applied when wind
velocities are less than five miles per hour.
(6)
Mulching. Straw shall be spread over the seeded area with 75% ground
coverage and at least 1 1/2 inches loose depth.
P.
Inspection. During water main installation, an inspector shall be
on-site full-time. The inspector shall be employed by the Town; however,
the contractor or developer is responsible for the expense. All payments
from the contractor or developer shall be paid directly to the Town.
Q.
Cleaning water mains. At the conclusion of the work, the contractor
shall thoroughly clean all new pipes by flushing with water or other
means to remove all dirt, stones, pieces of wood, etc. which may have
entered during the construction period. If, after this cleaning, any
obstructions remain, they shall be removed to the satisfaction of
the Water Superintendent or Town Engineer. Pipes shall be flushed
at a rate of 2.5 feet per second (fps) for duration suitable to the
Water Superintendent or Town Engineer. The rates of flow required
to produce 2.5 fps flushing velocity in different sizes of pipe are
as shown in the following table:
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Pipe Size
(inches)
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Flow Required to Produce a Velocity of 2.5 fps
(gallons per minute)
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|---|---|---|
|
6
|
220
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|
8
|
390
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|
12
|
880
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|
16
|
1,575
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R.
Testing.
(1)
Hydrostatic acceptance tests, consisting of a pressure test and a
leakage test, shall be performed on all sections of all water systems
installed after the trench has been backfilled and prior to final
acceptance. Testing shall conform to AWWA C600, Section 4, unless
otherwise directed.
(2)
All tests shall be conducted in accordance with the Town's requirements
and in the presence of a Town representative.
(3)
All costs associated with the testing shall be at the contractor's
or developer's expense.
(4)
Pressure testing.
(a)
Test piping at 1.5 times the working pressure or 150 psi, whichever
is greater. Measure test pressures at the lowest point in the pipe
section and correct to the elevation of the gauge.
(b)
Relieve trapped air at the section high points through hydrants,
or taps installed for this purpose, provided temporary installations
are removed and plugged after acceptance.
(c)
Maintain the test pressure for a period of two hours with a
maximum pressure variation of five psi.
(5)
Leakage testing.
(a)
Conduct the leakage test concurrently with the pressure test.
The maximum allowable leakage is determined by the following formula:
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L=(N x D x P1/2)/7,400
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(b)
Where:
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L
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=
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allowable leakage, in gph
| |
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N
|
=
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number of joints in test section
| |
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D
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=
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nominal pipe diameter, in inches
| |
|
P
|
=
|
average test pressure, in psig
|
(c)
Acceptance shall be determined on the basis of allowable leakage.
If any pipe section discloses leakage greater than that specified,
locate, repair, and retest until the leakage is within the limits
specified.
S.
Disinfection.
(1)
All pipes and fittings connected to and forming a portion of a potable
water supply shall be disinfected and flushed in a manner acceptable
to the Town Water Department. Care shall be exercised to position
valves so that the chlorine solution in the section being disinfected
will not flow into water mains in active service. Disinfection shall
be accomplished after the pipe has passed the pressure and leakage
tests.
(2)
Disinfection shall be performed in accordance with the latest version
of AWWA C651, except that placement of chlorine powder or tablets
inside the pipe during installation shall not be allowed. Disinfection
shall be accomplished by applying a chlorine solution that will give
a 50 ppm chlorine residual throughout the main being disinfected.
While the chlorinated water is being added, all appurtenances (valves
hydrants, etc.) shall be operated so as to completely disinfect the
new work.
(3)
The chlorine solution shall remain in the water mains for a minimum
period of 24 hours. At the termination of this period, the chlorine
residual shall be a minimum of 25 ppm. If the residual is less than
25 ppm, the entire procedure shall be repeated. The chlorine solution
shall be thoroughly flushed out prior to placing the new section of
the main in service. The chlorine solution shall not be disposed of
onto roadways, into ditches, streams culverts or wetlands. Dispose
heavily chlorinated water into a sanitary sewer or tank truck.
(4)
After disinfection and final flushing, and prior to placing the lines
in service, the contractor shall take bacteriological samples. Two
consecutive sets of samples shall be taken at least 24 hours apart
in accordance with AWWA C561. The collection points shall be as directed
by the Engineer and local authorities having jurisdiction.
(5)
The testing laboratory performing the bacteriological analysis shall
be acceptable to the Engineer. Contractor shall submit three copies
of the laboratory analysis to the Engineer. Should the results of
the tests not verify safe conditions, the contractor shall, at his
expense, repeat the disinfection procedure until safe results are
obtained.
(6)
All costs associated with disinfection shall be at the contractor's
or developer's expense.
T.
Project closeout.
(1)
All completed work must be approved by the Town Water Department
prior to dedication to the Town, where applicable.
(2)
At the conclusion of the water system installation, the contractor
shall prepare detailed record maps of the completed water distribution
system.
(3)
These record maps shall be of a form acceptable to the Town Water
Department. The mapping shall utilize Global Positioning Software
(GPS) to locate all piping, valves, hydrants, tees, bends and curb
shutoffs. The contractor shall furnish at least three complete sets
of twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch prints of these record drawings
to the Town Water Department and also provide an electronic copy of
the GIS data and mapping compatible with the Town's GIS system.
(4)
In addition to the record drawings, photos shall be taken and drawings
illustrating the location of water main fittings, valves, hydrants,
water services, including corporation stops and curb stops, shall
be provided. The installed items shall be located using two permanent
points. Record drawings for these items shall be submitted in eight-and-one-half-inch-by-eleven-inch
format. Photos shall be submitted in electronic format on compact
disc.
(5)
The contractor or developer shall be responsible for the maintenance
of the water mains and appurtenances and guarantee all material and
workmanship for a period of one year after the date of the Town's
acceptance.
U.
Time of construction. Unless specifically approved by the Town Water
Department, water distribution system installation and construction
shall not take place during the months from November 1 through April
1.
V.
Water Department control.
(1)
All installation and construction of all water mains and services
installed in public or private property that are connected directly
or indirectly to the Town of Stockport Water System shall be subject
to the control of the Town Water Department.
(2)
Operation of all valves and hydrants under pressure shall be done
only by representatives of the Town Water Department or by such responsible
person approved by the Town Water Department.
(3)
The Town Water Department shall be notified at least 24 hours prior
to the start of connecting to the existing water system. In addition,
the Town Water Department shall be notified at least 24 hours prior
to the start of pressure testing, leakage testing, and disinfection.
(4)
The Town Water Department will not authorize any meter installations,
in any subdivision, prior to receiving record drawings and certifications.
A.
Inside Town service area processing fee.
(1)
Residential services and commercial/industrial services one inch or less. Customers shall be subject to a processing fee in accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations, which is to be paid prior to the Town issuing approval and/or building permit. This processing fee is in addition to the cost of the water meter and any labor or material charges as outlined in these regulations.
(2)
Commercial/industrial services one inch and greater.
(a)
Customers shall be subject to a processing fee in accordance with the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations, which is to be paid prior to the Town issuing approval and/or building permit. This processing fee is in addition to the cost of the water meter and any labor or material charges as outlined in these regulations.
(b)
The Town reserves the right to have the Town Engineer review
the drawings and specifications provided by the owner for any water
service equal to or greater than two inches in diameter. All additional
costs associated with this review and approval of the design drawings
and specifications by the Town Engineer shall be paid for by the owner.
B.
Outside Town service area connection fee.
(1)
Each outside user will be subject to a minimum connection fee as per the Town's Fee Schedule set forth in § 116-9 of these regulations, which is to be paid in full prior to the Town issuing approval and/or building permit. All additional costs associated with Town review of the application, approval of the design drawings and specifications by the Town Engineer, and attorney fees shall be paid for by the owner. All costs associated with connecting to the Town system will be paid for by the owner.
(2)
Extending water service outside of the Town water service area is
not guaranteed and each application will be handled on a case-by-case
basis. The Town will review each application with regards to the impact
on the existing system.
(3)
Additional charges or donations may be collected as deemed in the
best interest of the Town as determined by resolution of the Town
Board.
The Town reserves the right to assess any additional fees not
outlined below on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the Town regulations
are met. All fees are subject to change by resolution of the Town
Board.
B.
Water meter cost.*
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5/8" x 3/4"
|
$250
| |
|
5/8" x 3/4" pit
|
$290
| |
|
3/4"
|
$275
| |
|
1"
|
$360
| |
|
1" pit
|
$390
| |
|
1 1/2"
|
$530
| |
|
2"
|
$700
| |
|
3", with strainer
|
$2,000
| |
|
4", with strainer
|
$2,500
| |
|
6", with strainer
|
$4,000
| |
|
5/8" x 3/4" meter pit
|
$1,500
| |
|
1" meter pit
|
$1,800
|
|
NOTES:
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|---|---|---|
|
*
|
Prices subject to change based on current costs.
| |
|
Town of Stockport — Water District No. 1
Quarterly Water Rate Schedule
| |
|---|---|
|
Water Usage Per Meter
(gallons/quarter)
|
In-District Water Rate1, 3
|
|
To be determined by resolution of the Town Board
|
To be determined by resolution of the Town Board
|
|
To be determined by resolution of the Town Board
|
To be determined by resolution of the Town Board
|
|
Non-metered services
|
$500 per quarter, per business or dwelling unit
nonrefundable
|
|
$10 per quarter for 3/4" meter and $15 per quarter for 1" meter2
$20 per quarter for 1 1/2" meter and $25 per quarter for
2" meter
Above 3" - Rental will be set at time of install per cost
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|
NOTES:
| |
|---|---|
|
1
|
Rates are subject to change by Resolution of the Town Board
based on the Town's annual budget.
|
|
2
|
Minimum operation and maintenance charge shall be determined
by resolution of the Town Board per quarter, regardless of the amount
of water used. This applies to all properties that have been issued
a Town water meter, whether installed or not installed.
|
|
3
|
If out-of-district users are allowed by the Town of Stockport,
the fee paid by such users shall be calculated based on the out-of-district
property owner's current or previous year's tax assessment
as shall be determined by resolution of the Town Board.
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