[Ord. No. 2022-1426, 10-17-2022]
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a standard for design
professionals and utility companies to follow for the installation
of underground utilities within the Town limits of Carrollton.
[Ord. No. 2022-1426, 10-17-2022]
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have these
prescribed meanings:
CONDUIT
A tube or duct to enclose wires or cables.
LINES
Either direct burial type of mains or conduit.
MAINS
Principal pipes or conduits in a system for conveying a utility
to customer point of service.
PIPE
Cylinder duct or tube for conveying fluids or a gas.
UTILITY
Cable, communications, electric, gas, sewer, water.
[Ord. No. 2022-1426, 10-17-2022]
Warning tape manufactured for marking and identifying underground
utilities shall be used in all installations, when applicable of underground
utilities in the Town of Carrollton. This warning tape shall be a
minimum six (6) inches wide and four (4) mills thick, continuously
inscribed with a description of the utility. The warning tape is to
be placed at least six (6) inches above the utility pipe/conduit being
marked but no less than twelve (12) inches below surface grade. An
insulated copper tracer wire no smaller than eighteen (18) AWG must
also be required by the utility company, Public Service Commission
rules or other codes when non-metallic pipe is used. The installation
of the tracer wires must follow the color code as for tape. The tape
shall be colored as follows to comply with State regulations:
Red: Electric.
Yellow: Gas, oil, steam.
Orange: Communication, CATV.
Blue: Water.
Green: Sewer.
Purple: Reclaimed water.
[Ord. No. 2022-1426, 10-17-2022]
Water mains, sewer mains and gas mains shall be installed in
trenches of adequate depth to protect them from freezing and physical
damage. Protection from physical damage is achieved through proper
installation, protection, or placement depth.
[Ord. No. 2022-1426, 10-17-2022]
A. Minimum separation distances shall be maintained between water mains,
sewer mains, gas mains, and electrical conduits as follows:
1.
Water separated from sewer:
a.
Ten (10) feet horizontally separated by undisturbed soil.
b.
Eighteen (18) inches vertically preferred water over sewer or
else.
c.
Encasement as approved by MDNR and Town.
2.
Water separated from electric mains:
a.
Five (5) feet of separation horizontally and vertically.
3.
Sewer separated from electric mains:
a.
Three (3) feet of separation horizontally and vertically.
4.
Gas main separated from electric mains:
a.
Five (5) feet of separation horizontally and vertically.
5.
Water separated from gas main:
a.
Ten (10) feet of separation horizontally.
b.
Vertical eighteen (18) inches.
6.
Sewer separated from gas mains:
a.
Five (5) feet of separation horizontally; or
b.
Vertical eighteen (18) inches.
7.
Communications, cable, phone, fiber separated from water or
sewer:
b.
Minimum separation from any utility to back of curb: Five (5)
feet.
8.
In the event the minimum separation standards cannot be complied
with or are impractical, then the utilities shall obtain the approval
of the Mayor for any variation, and consent to such variation shall
be approved, in writing, by all affected utilities.
[Ord. No. 2022-1426, 10-17-2022]
Prior to commencing installation of any underground utilities,
the utility making the installation shall notify the Mayor's
office by writing or email of the date, locations, and type of installation.
[Ord. No. 2022-1426, 10-17-2022]
A. Any entity or person violating this Chapter shall:
1.
Unless waived by the Town, correct any violation within a reasonable
time not to exceed thirty (30) days or such longer time as approved
by the Town.
2.
Be, upon conviction, subject to a fine of not less than two
hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) nor more than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) for each and every violation, in addition to any amount
necessary to restore the right-of-way or repair Town facilities. Every
day that this Chapter is violated shall constitute a separate offense.
The Town shall have the authority to maintain civil suits or actions
in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing
the provisions of this Chapter, and shall be entitled to recover all
costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees and costs.
In addition to any other remedies, the Town Attorney may institute
injunction, mandamus or other appropriate actions or proceedings to
prevent violations of this Chapter.
3.
ROW users may face revocation or suspension of the agreed-upon
franchise or right-of-way user agreement in the event of grievous
or continued violation of any provision of this Chapter or the franchise
or right-of-way user agreement. Revocation or suspension may result
in denial of any and all right-of-way permits until the franchise
or agreement is reinstated or renegotiated and approved.