Any property owner or duly authorized agent must make formal application to the Commission for main extension or service installation. Application forms are available at the Commission office. Upon receipt of the signed application, the water system operator will place the application on the agenda of the next Commission meeting for its review and approval/denial.
There are several classes of applications depending upon the type of property use, the size of the project and need for main extensions.
A. 
Single residential: service connection for a single-family residential building to a main fronting the property.
B. 
Single commercial: service connection for a single commercial building to a main fronting the property.
C. 
Single industrial: service connection for a single industrial building to a main fronting the property.
D. 
Multifamily residential: service connection for a single multifamily building to a main fronting the property.
E. 
Subdivision and multiple industrial/commercial: service connections to a main fronting the property for multiple buildings requiring multiple services and that may also require main extensions onto private property that is planned to become a Town right-of-way.
F. 
Subdivision and industrial/commercial requiring main extension: any service type requiring main extensions along a Town right-of-way or property.
G. 
Fire service: service connection for a single building to a main fronting the property for the purpose of sprinkler protection and fire protection.
Each class of application requires that sufficient supportive data about the site, building and water uses be furnished to the Commission in order to adequately evaluate demands, pressures, location, pipe and meter sizes, cross-connection control needs and other pertinent requirements. In addition to the basic application data, the following additional supportive data is required for the following application classes:
A. 
Building use description: all service classes.
B. 
Fixture count for all buildings on property to be serviced: all service classes except fire service.
C. 
Survey site map of property showing date, scale, North arrow, locations of all existing and proposed buildings, property lines, fronting Town roads, address, property-owner-proposed service pipe and meter location, sanitary sewer(s), existing and proposed, storm sewers, existing and proposed, all other existing and proposed utilities, any existing wells, any existing well service pipes, including size and type, and any existing or abandoned septic tanks and leaching fields: all service classes, except that in the case of single residential, single commercial, single industrial and multifamily residential services where survey site maps are not on file at the Town Planning and Zoning Department or Building Department, then a map sketch shall be prepared by the property owner based on the best information available. All new development will require the detailed survey site map to be submitted. The Commission may request a more detailed survey site map for any application if it deems necessary.
D. 
Detailed information on nondomestic uses for water such as, but not limited to, manufacturing process water, cooling water, wash-down water, chemical feed and mixing, irrigation and sprinklers: all service classes.
E. 
Detailed final site plans for new subdivision, industrial and commercial developments must be submitted to the Sewer and Water Commission for approval prior to final submission to the Town Planning and Zoning Commission. The developer shall submit five copies of the final site plans depicting proposed mains, services, pumping stations, storage tanks and appurtenances at least 45 days prior to a scheduled Sewer and Water Commission meeting. The plans shall contain all of the information required under Subsection C previously described plus the following: The plans shall be at a scale of one inch equals 40 feet, and profiles showing mains, appurtenances and all underground utilities shall be at a scale of one inch equals 40 feet horizontal and one inch equals four feet vertical. The plans, profiles and details shall contain sufficient information, detail and clarity to enable proper review. Any nonstandard construction requirements such as river or stream crossings, pump stations, storage tanks, etc. shall be shown in detail on separate plans. The plans shall contain a suitable title box showing the name of the development, the developer, scale, date and name and address of engineer. Proposed water main extensions, including all appurtenances, shall be shown. The elevation datum must be referenced to National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD = USGS 1929). The plans, profile and detail originals shall be neatly drafted with ink and/or pencil on Mylar base. The plans shall be sealed by a State of Connecticut licensed professional engineer. All changes shall be promptly entered on the plans and resubmitted for review and approval. This data is required for all subdivision and multiple industrial/commercial services and all subdivision and industrial/commercial services requiring main extensions.
F. 
Services requiring main extensions in Town rights-of-way or property will require that the developer attend preapplication meetings with the Commission, Town Attorney and Engineer.
All service class applications shall be filed with the Commission at least 15 days prior to the next scheduled meeting, except for those stated in § 460-2.3E and F, which require 45 days.
A filed application entitles the Commission, water system operator, Engineer or their authorized employees and agents to conduct an inspection(s) of the property to evaluate the proposed service. The property owner will be given at least 24 hours' advance notice by phone or in writing prior to inspection. Inspection shall include examination of the interior of any building being serviced. The property owner shall provide the necessary assistance in gaining access for the inspection. Refusal of inspection shall constitute grounds for application denial.
The Commission or its designated agent shall be entitled to require such additional information as it deems necessary to properly and adequately evaluate an application, subject to the current rules, regulations, standards and specifications for water main and water service installations in the Town of Wolcott and subject to current Health Department regulations and codes.
The applicant shall pay the required fee at the filing of the application and shall bear the expense of furnishing all supportive data, additional information, and any technical or professional assistance which the Commission requires. The Town shall not be liable for any cost associated with filing and reviewing an application.