No person other than an employee of the Town shall at any time
perform a tap on a Town water pipe or connect or attach any pipe,
conduit or main to any Town pipe unless approval has been granted
in writing to do so by the Town nor shall any attachment or connection
be made that permits the use of unfettered water to be used. Tapping
into water mains, open cutting, or boring of any water services when
the air temperature is below 32° F. will generally not be allowed.
The owner must be granted special permission to tap water mains when
the air temperature is below 32° F. by the Town of Halfmoon Water
Department. All service connections shall be pressure tested by the
contractor.
Damage done to any portion of property as a result of damage
to the service, mains, hydrants, curb boxes, or other fixtures or
structures shall be the responsibility of the person, firm, or corporation
for whom the work is being performed. Repair or replacement of damage
shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Town. The Town shall
prepare a statement of the cost of repair, in writing, and the Town
shall be paid the amount of such cost within 30 days of notification
of said amount by the Town.
Emergency work performed within a residence or other building shall be completed by the owner. Emergency work performed by the Town on an owner's property (not within the home) shall be done only at the discretion of the Town. Work performed and materials used shall be billed to the owner in accordance with the fee schedule in Article
VII.
It shall be the obligation of the user to allow ready access
for Town personnel to make routine inspections, perform functions
related to the water service, read meters, etc., to all premises being
supplied with water.
No hydrant, valve, or other property of the Town shall be used
without permission of the Town. The use and manner of use shall be
described to the Townin writing. The use of the facility shall be
limited to that usage approved.