[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13622]
The Borough retains the tapping of the water mains, furnishing
of ferrules and corporation cocks; all the work to be done under the
supervision of the water system foreman at the charge of the current
rate as established by the Water System Committee of Council.
[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13623]
1.
Furnishing, Installation. All water meters shall be furnished and
set by the Borough.
2.
Charge. The charge for furnishing and installing water meters shall
be based on the current cost of meters to the Borough, at the time
of purchase, plus 50% of said purchase price.
3.
Location. Meters shall be placed so as to be accessible at all times
to the proper Borough agents and to be convenient for reading. Also,
a proper place for the protection of the system must be provided by
the applicant.
4.
Main Disconnect. There shall be place in the water service line on
the supply side of the meter a suitable stop cock.
5.
Repair. Consumers shall notify the Borough Office or the Borough
Manager of any damage to or nonworking of any meter as soon as the
same comes to their knowledge.
[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13624]
All service pipes from point of union with the mains to the
property to be supplied shall be seamless copper service pipe manufactured
in accordance with and meeting the specifications of ASTM Class K
Specifications and United States Government Type K Specifications
W.T.-799. Swagged or flanged joints shall not be permitted.
[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13625]
Service lines for water supply shall in no case be allowed to
run across lots, that is, from one lot to another, but must be taken
from the main in front of the premises or at the nearest point adjacent
thereto, and run at right angles to the main line as far as the inside
of curb where the curb line stop will be set.
[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13626]
In no case will corporation cocks of a larger size than one
inch inside diameter be inserted in any of the water mains without
the consent of the Borough Manager, as approved by the Water System
Committee. In all cases where corporation cocks of a larger size are
asked for, permission shall only be granted to enter such cocks of
extra size on condition that the party procuring such grant shall
pay the expense of putting on a wrought-iron band of proper width
and thickness to strengthen the main, the cock to be tapped into both
the band and main in order to preserve the full strength of the main
pipe. A saddle may be used also to strengthen the main pipe.
[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13627; as amended by Ord. 995, 12/10/2003]
The charge for ferrules or corporation cocks shall be in an
amount as established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council.
[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13628]
Any plumber wishing to do work in connection with the water
system shall file an application with the Borough Manager stating
that he is a licensed plumber in accordance with the rules and regulations
of Allegheny County and he is willing to be bound by all rules and
regulations of the Borough water system. He also shall be held responsible
for all damages sustained by the water system at his hand or on his
account.
[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13629]
1.
All streets or alleys excavated for laying or repairing water pipes
shall be protected during the night, and shall be repaved without
unnecessary delay; and any contractor or plumber having such work
in charge shall be responsible for all damage that may occur by reason
of said excavation being left open by him or them.
2.
No person shall be permitted to open any paved street for the purpose of connecting to water mains or for repairing service lines without first complying with the provisions of Chapter 21, Street, Driveways, and Sidewalks, of this Code and any other orders issued by the Borough Manager for the protection and preservation of the streets and water system.
[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13630]
All connections and service lines for the supply of water and
all fixtures inside the building supplied shall be maintained in good
order by the owners or consumers, and all water meters shall be protected
from frost at their own expense. Meters allowed to freeze by property
owners will only be replaced at the expense of said owner. Failure
to pay for said repairs or replacements shall be cause for the Borough
Manager to have water shut off.
[Ord. 806, 6/11/1986,
§ 13631]
The Borough shall in no event be responsible for maintenance
of water lines inside the building or water service lines out to the
main lines, or for damages caused by water escaping therefrom; or
for lines or fixtures on consumer's property; the Borough may
shut off the service for any failure to carry out the provisions of
this rule.
