Service pipes between the cellar wall and meter,
likely to be exposed to freezing temperatures, must be effectively
protected from freezing by the property owner.
Extensions to or changes in existing mains or
the construction of new mains within the Township may be initiated
by the Township Council or upon petition from property owners or citizens
upon forms provided by the Township. The Township Council shall prescribe
the terms and conditions upon which such petition will be granted
and shall require the written acceptance and guaranty thereof by the
petitioner. After such petition shall be granted by the Township Council,
the Township Manager will direct the Township Engineer to proceed
as promptly as practicable with the work.
The minimum size of water pipe extensions shall
be not less than eight inches. No dead-end waterline shall be permitted
without written consent of the Township Engineer and Township Manager,
in which case said officials may also give permission for six-inch
pipe on dead-end extensions of 600 feet or less.
In all cases where meters are to be installed,
the Township shall determine the size, proper location and the manner
in which such meter shall be installed and protected. The meters shall
be easily accessible for reading and be placed in a free and clear
space of at least two feet by two feet. The decision of the Township
Engineer in regard to these meters shall be final.
The Township shall test the accuracy and condition of any meter upon the written request of the owner or occupant and upon the payment in advance of the fee prescribed in §
259-11. If the meter is found to register over 3% fast, another meter will be substituted therefor and the test fee refunded; and the Township Manager may adjust the last water bill upon such basis as he may deem just and reasonable.