A. 
Persons proposing subdivisions or developments requiring a main extension for water service shall prepare applications described in this section with the necessary supporting documents. The policy of the Township is to permit extensions only when paid for and installed by the applicant. No facilities for supply, treatment, storage, transmission or distribution of water within the service area of the Township shall be constructed unless the Township shall give its consent and the Township Engineer shall approve construction plans and specifications therefore.
B. 
It is the policy of the Township to charge connection fees for connection to its water system following the rates set forth in the Township's Rate Schedule. The connection fee is charged per service unit.
C. 
Unless otherwise approved where locations do not front on a street or easement with a water main, residential subdivisions containing three or more building sites or lots or any residential structure to be used by three or more families, regardless of volume of flow, and all nonresidential developments such as schools, commercial buildings, industrial buildings and other structures will be required to install a water system to be connected with the nearest existing water mains in the Township.
D. 
For residential subdivisions not fronting on a street or easement with a water main and containing two or less building sites or lots, or if the lands are deemed by the Township to be too remote from any existing facilities, consideration will be given to an individual well or approved alternative in lieu of connection to existing facilities.
E. 
Any main extension and related facilities installed under the provisions of this section, or easement required for the purpose, shall be transferred to the Township as hereinafter described.
F. 
During construction but before final acceptance, the Township shall have the right to use any completed portion of the system without waiving its right to further inspection or testing or to order correction of any defects provided the Township does not unreasonably delay inspection, testing and acceptance of that portion of the system.
G. 
Use of the water system for any unauthorized or unapproved use(s) shall not be permitted.
H. 
Easements will be required for water mains and other facilities not located within an existing public right-of-way. The width of such easements will be determined by the Township, depending on the size and depth of main or other facilities to be located in the easement. Easements must be extended to the nearest adjacent property if future service will be required.
I. 
Easement documents must be in a form acceptable to the Township, and must incorporate the following language:
(1) 
No fill, material, machinery, appliances, or similar objects may be placed on the said premises which will impose an additional loading in excess of 100 pounds per square inch without the prior written approval of the Township. Provided; however, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit the ability of grantors to use the land over the easement for the storage of vehicles.
A. 
A sequence of applications for water main extensions are required for the Township's determination of needs, availability of service, effect of proposed extension, and inspection requirements for the installed extension. Application forms are available from the Township. No application will be considered unless a professional engineer registered in the State of New Jersey is in charge of the planning and design of the proposed water main facilities and has affixed his seal and signature to the submissions. Eight original applications shall be submitted with the designated fees to the Township not less than 30 days prior to the Township meeting at which action of the application is desired.
B. 
Applications shall be signed by the property owner. If the property owner is a partnership, applications shall be signed by a general partner, or, in the case of a corporation, by an officer of the corporation. The signature of agent, attorney or engineer is not acceptable.
C. 
Each application must be accompanied by those fees, deposits and guarantees described herein, or in the section of fees and charges. All fees accompanying applications shall be cash, certified check or acceptable other draft at the option of the Township. (For standard applications, see Appendix A.)
D. 
The review and inspection fees shall be placed in an escrow fund, with interest as required by law, from which expenses will be paid by voucher (see § 296-6G). If so required by the Township, additional deposits shall be made by the applicant to meet expenses.
E. 
Where deposits or guarantees are based on estimated construction costs, a submission shall be made by the applicant's engineer and verified by the Township's Engineer. The approved construction cost shall be based on the estimated period of construction and shall include all on-site, off-site, and off-tract work; and for bonding purposes a 20% contingency allowance will be added.
F. 
Inspection work by the Township, its employees, engineer or agents is intended only to review compliance of the work with the approved design documents. Such inspections (or lack of inspections) are not intended to review safety precautions, adherence to state or federal regulations, or hazards to the public, contractor employees, or third parties. Each applicant assumes full responsibility for damages or injuries caused on its work sites, and' agrees to indemnify and provide separate defense for the Township and representatives against all actions or claims.
G. 
Where off-tract facilities are involved, the following policies shall prevail:
(1) 
The developer is considered responsible for providing off-tract facilities to provide capacity for his development.
(2) 
The design of off-tract facilities is to be undertaken by the developer, and shall be subject to design standards established by the Township and subject to review of the Engineer and approval of the Township. The off-tract design is based upon the total community needs, rather than capacity for the development alone. The design parameters shall be provided to the Developer by the Township.
(3) 
Where the Township requires additional capacity for areas outside of the development, the Township will assume the additional cost for increase in facilities size to service such areas.
(4) 
Off-tract facilities shall be installed by the developer, and shall be subject to design standards established by the Township and subject to review of the Engineer and approval of the Township. The developer's share of the costs must be available to finance the initial construction (i.e. the Township shall not be required to finance the developer's share) unless specific alternate arrangements are approved by the Township.
(5) 
The Township's share of off-tract facilities may be credited against connection fees. If the Township's share exceeds the total of all connection fees, a lump sum payment may be made toward the cost.
(6) 
All approved and accepted on-site and off-tract facilities installed by the developer shall be transferred to the Township, where they lie in public rights of way or easements. Said transfer of facilities must take place prior to the release of performance guarantees.
A. 
An application describing the proposed residential*, commercial, or industrial development, or other project, shall be submitted to the Township with supporting data to determine the economic and technical feasibility of extending water service. This application shall be submitted concurrent with filing of a conceptual subdivision or site plan application with the Allamuchy Land Use Board. The Township may defer or waive certain parts of this supporting data at its discretion where the cost of data preparation is excessive for the development or project planning and approvals. Approval of this application shall extend for a period not to exceed one year from date of approval, unless a Township Application for Construction of Water Facilities (Form C) has been submitted.
B. 
In addition to the application, the applicant shall furnish eight copies of a general location plan (minimum scale one inch equals 100 feet) showing streams, streets, lots, blocks, and tax map numbers; the location of any existing water distribution and/or sanitary systems in the area; the proposed system outline and route of construction; the estimated quality and volume of flow; and a copy of the application submitted to the Land Use Board. Elevations shall be based on mean sea level datum.
C. 
The Township shall analyze the submitted applications and supporting data and report to the applicant the Township's recommendations and/or findings. These findings may be furnished to the Land Use Board as support material.
D. 
If the Township determines that portions of the existing system do not have sufficient capacity to accommodate flows from the proposed development, then the Township may require payment for, or the construction of, supplementary off-tract facilities to accommodate the additional flow.
*Applies to three or more residential units.
A. 
This application shall be submitted following preliminary approval of the Allamuchy Land Use Board, copy of which shall accompany this application.
B. 
An application and supporting data specifying the engineering details of the proposed project will be analyzed for compliance with Township engineering standards including provisions for orderly growth.
C. 
This form is filed after approval of Form A on all applications, and must be submitted within 12 months after conceptual review approval or reapplication for conceptual approval will be required. The applicant shall specify whether phased construction is intended.
D. 
This application shall be accompanied by eight copies of the Engineer's Report, construction cost estimate, drawings (horizontal scale one inch equals 30 feet), specifications, manufacturers' data, and other material needed to permit a detailed engineering review. The Engineer's Report shall clearly define the design criteria used in connection with population, flow, layout, water system design, equipment selection, etc. All drawings submitted shall be the latest drawings approved by the Township and shall be kept current. Final drawings filed by the applicant shall include notations as to the transfer of easements and water system facilities similar to the notations required under § 296-30. The drawings shall include finished floor grades which are necessary to assure that no new fixture is installed above the street elevation to which adequate pressure can be provided.
E. 
The application and supporting data will be reviewed by the Township to determine compliance with the Township's Rules and Regulations, applicable statutes, and projected growth patterns. Approval of this application, with conditions set by the Township, shall be a mutual agreement between the applicant and the Township regarding the terms and conditions for providing water service, including the construction or financing of off-tract facilities considered necessary by the Township.
F. 
The Township shall approve or disapprove an application within 60 days of the application being deemed complete.
G. 
The applicant shall pay all permit and application fees to the Township (see Appendix B for fee schedule), as well as applicable fees to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for permits to construct water mains and/or other structures within floodplains, wetlands and the right-of-way limits of State, County, Municipal and private roads and all railroads, and all other permits must be secured by and paid for by the applicant. In addition, the applicant shall prepare all applications and submit all data required by the current Rules and Regulations of the NJDEP, including:
(1) 
NJDEP Form CP-#1, with engineer's signature and seal where designated, three copies.
(2) 
NJDEP Form WQM-006, engineer's report, signed and sealed, three copies.
(3) 
Endorsements.
(4) 
Township of Allamuchy Land Use Board resolution approving the project, two copies.
(5) 
Receipts of notifications to proper agencies, two copies.
(6) 
U.S.G.S. Quad Map, three copies.
(7) 
Final plans and profiles, signed and sealed, six copies.
(8) 
Checks for proper applicable fees payable to "Treasurer, State of New Jersey."
H. 
The applicant must inform and secure any necessary clearance and/or approval from any public utility involved. Proof of such notice and/or approvals shall be filed with the Township.
I. 
Before construction may commence, the applicant must also furnish the following:
(1) 
NJDEP approval to construct (if and when applicable).
(2) 
Performance guarantees and inspection fees, as hereinafter specified.
(3) 
Insurance certificates, with coverage as hereinafter specified.
(4) 
Schedule of construction.
(5) 
Payment for off-tract facilities.
(6) 
Easements and/or rights-of-way.
J. 
Approval of construction by the Township will be void and invalid after one year unless substantial construction has commenced on the approved facilities. Where construction has commenced within the one-year period, approval will be automatically renewed for a successive one-year period, after which a request must be filed for an extension of time. Should a project not commence substantial construction within the one-year period, the application as indicated shall become void and invalid and will require a renewal application to the Township.
K. 
A renewal application fee under Appendix B shall be charged. Should the application be resubmitted in its previous form, without need for change, the application may then be renewed by the Township without additional review. Should there be any change in the application or site or system condition, or in the Township Rules and Regulations, an entirely new review, with the appropriate fees, may be required. It shall not be necessary for Township to notify an applicant that his time period has expired, that will be the responsibility of the applicant. Application shall be required upon the expiration of any of the above noted time periods.
L. 
Capacity in the system will not be reserved unless a) the Township approval is still valid, and b) all connection fees are paid.
A. 
Upon satisfactory completion of construction, inspection, and testing, the applicant shall request that the Township approve the installed system (or part thereof).
B. 
Ownership, maintenance and operation of the system shall be the responsibility of the Township only after specific written final acceptance is issued by the Township Engineer and the licensed operator for all or part of the system. Unless this written final acceptance is issued by the Township Engineer and the licensed operator, the ownership, maintenance and operation shall remain the responsibility of the applicant. However, operation of the system may not commence until a permit for operation is issued by the Township Engineer and the licensed operator and, if applicable, notification has been sent to the State Department of Environmental Protection. The applicant shall be subject to all and any payments of any fines, levies and/or assessments prior to the final acceptance of the ownership of the system by the Township.
C. 
The application shall be accompanied by:
(1) 
Three copies of as-built plans (as described hereinafter), one of which must be reproducible, prepared and certified by the applicant's engineer and approved by the Township Engineer.
(2) 
All necessary documents, legal descriptions and plans approved by the Township that will permit the dedication and/or acceptance of all necessary facilities, property and easements that are in inherent and necessary part of the complete project. (Also see § 296-22.)
(3) 
Proof of payment of all fees and charges required by the Rules and Regulations up to and including this application.
(4) 
Operating permit for that portion of water system facilities covered by this application.
(5) 
Releases from all parties having jurisdiction over any part of the project.
(6) 
Certified copy of final map as recorded with the County Clerk.
(7) 
A written release from any legitimate complaint on record with the Township (or a suitable Township Engineer or Inspector's report on the complaint).
(8) 
A signed voucher for release of cash bond.
D. 
Upon recommendation of the Township Engineer, a partial reduction in the performance guarantee may be approved by the Township.
E. 
A maintenance bond as described in § 296-30 shall be posted upon approval of performance bond release.
A. 
A performance guarantee satisfactory in form to the Township, in the amount of at least 120% of the total approved construction cost of that portion of the project covered by the application, shall be furnished with the Application to Construct (Form C). The guarantee shall contain an "evergreen" clause, and shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of construction and until release is approved by the Township. The guarantee shall assure the Township of complete acceptable construction, and shall further guarantee that said construction will be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Township, and the plans, specifications, Engineer's Report, and cost estimate approved by the Township Engineer. The approved guarantee shall be in the form of a 90% performance guarantee by approved surety and 10% cash or certified check. The amount of the required performance guarantee may be increased for due cause by the Township, including periods of construction extending more than one year. In the event of default or non-performance by a developer, as determined solely by the Township, part or all of the performance guarantee may be applied by the Township to completion of the work.
B. 
Prior to the commencement of construction, the applicant shall provide the Township with satisfactory certificates of insurance and policy endorsements from a company licensed to transact business under the insurance laws of the State of New Jersey indicating that the applicant has in force and will maintain in full force and effect for the duration of the construction all of the following coverages:
(1) 
Workmen's compensation insurance: with limit under Coverage B for employer's liability set at $500,000.
(2) 
Contractor's comprehensive general liability insurance: with limits for personal injury of $2,500,000, including accidental or wrongful death on account of any one occurrence; also limits for property damage of $500,000 on account of any one occurrence and $1,000,000 on account of all occurrences. The "x," "c" and "u" exclusions shall be removed from liability policies.
(3) 
Motor vehicle insurance: with limits as in Subsection B(2) above.
(4) 
Subcontractor insurance: each contractor working on the site, or in connection with this project, must carry identical insurance coverage to that listed herein.
(5) 
The applicant shall agree to indemnify and save harmless the Township of Allamuchy, its officers, Engineers, agents and servants from and against any loss, resulting from negligence or the fault of the applicant in the case of work covered by the application. Further, the applicant shall also indemnify and save harmless the Township (including costs of providing a defense) against any damage done to other utilities arising out of the applicant's operation.
(6) 
The expiration date shall be listed for each policy, and certifications should indicate that 30 days' notice will be given to the Township of expiration or cancellation of policies.
(7) 
Insurance certificates must identify the subject project or development by name and Township project number.
C. 
Said coverage shall be duly issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey. The Township and its Engineer shall be named as an additional insured on the applicant's insurance policy. In cases where the character or nature of the proposed construction are such as to present an unusual hazard or higher than normal risk of damage or injury, the Township may require the provision of increased amounts of liability and property damage insurance.
D. 
The contractor, developer and/or builder is totally responsible for safety precautions on and off the site for operations relating to a project, and must carry insurance or be personally responsible for personal injury or property damage claims from employees, the public, or third parties. It is the responsibility of the developer that all policies must remain in full force and effect until approved completion of construction, including any final repairs.
A. 
No construction may start without "authorization to construct" from the Township, a "permit to construct" from the State Department of Environmental Protection, where required, and a minimum one week's notice to the Township of intention to start work.
B. 
During construction, the Township intends to have personnel present on the site to observe the installation of water system facilities. The purpose of such observations will only be to assure an acceptable installation. The Township and its representatives shall have no responsibility for safety practices on the site, and shall incur no liability for injury or damage caused by the contractor's operations. The cost of such observation shall be borne by the applicant.
C. 
Work may be rejected for the following reasons:
(1) 
If it is installed and/or backfilled without observations by Township personnel or representatives;
(2) 
If it is performed after the Township's authorized agent disapproves the installation procedures and/or materials;
(3) 
If it fails to pass the testing or other requirements stipulated elsewhere in these regulations; or
(4) 
If it is not in compliance with the approved construction plans.
D. 
Work will be approved only after final observation, testing, corrective work, approval of restoration by the Township and property owners, and written certification by the Township's Engineer.
E. 
The Township reserves the right to stop work on the project, if materials, workmanship, or operations are not in conformance with specifications or Township regulations. Failure to stop work may result in the following:
(1) 
Rejection of all work.
(2) 
Notification to surety that performance guarantees are being violated.
(3) 
Notification to Township that issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy should be withheld or terminated.
(4) 
Police action if work is being performed in public rights-of-way or in a manner detrimental to the public welfare.
F. 
The contractor, builder, subdivider, and all subcontractors must abide by the requirements of the State Construction Safety Code, and the OSHA regulations. Neither the Township nor its engineer or agents are responsible for adherence to such regulations, or for other safety precautions related to the project. (Also see § 296-34.)
G. 
If there is any portion of the project left in a hazardous condition, or if reasonable orders issued by the Township or its Engineer are not followed, the Township reserves the right to use the cash portion of the performance guarantees to rectify the condition. Five days' written notice of such intention will be issued by the Township to the applicant and his surety, unless hazards to the public require more urgent action. If the cash funds are inadequate, additional funds must be posted, or the Township may demand action by surety.
Prior to final release of the performance guarantee, the applicant shall submit a maintenance bond from acceptable surety, in form approved by the Township. The bond shall be in the amount of 15% of the original approved construction cost estimate, and shall extend for two years from the date of the resolution releasing the performance guarantee, and remain in effect until an acceptable final inspection. No partial maintenance bonds will be accepted.
Upon submission for acceptance (Form D), as-built plans shall be submitted to the Township, using the following guidelines and check list:
A. 
Drawing size: approximately 24 inches by 36 inches.
B. 
Name of development and lot and block number in title box, and "As-Built" clearly labeled.
C. 
Horizontal scale: one inch equals 30 feet.
D. 
Date of as-built survey and name of surveyor.
E. 
North arrow.
F. 
Profiles.
G. 
Distances.
H. 
All other utilities shown on plan or encountered.
I. 
Hydrant and valve locations.
J. 
Locations of house connections or services:
(1) 
Horizontal location, distance from main to curb stop, etc.
(2) 
Horizontal location of plugged end relative to two permanent structures.
K. 
Notations as to the finished elevations of building being served.
L. 
Location of pipe in easements (easements labeled).
M. 
Location of valves in easements (tie to existing structures).
N. 
Pipe materials:
(1) 
Main - size, material and class (class of pipe).
(2) 
Services - size, material and class.
O. 
Certifications:
(1) 
Drawings signed and sealed by developer's engineer (P.E. or L.S.).
P. 
Transfer of ownership of easements and water facilities, using the following wording:
(1) 
Water system easements shown on these drawings previously dedicated to the Township and all water system facilities installed as shown herein are hereby accepted by the Township of Allamuchy.
Q. 
Drawing materials - mylar or linen reproducibles (one set) and blue-line prints (two sets) upon final acceptance.
R. 
Electronic files - compact disk containing the CADD generated files, Release 14 or later, of the as-built plan.