6-5-7: SERVICES:

   A.   Definition: The "service connection" shall be that part of the water distribution system which connects the meter to the main and shall normally consist of corporation stop, service pipe, curb stop and box, meter, meter yoke and meter box. The customer service line shall be that part of the piping on the customer's property that connects the service to the customer's distribution system.

   B.   Ownership, Installation And Maintenance: The city shall own, install and maintain all service connections and installation and maintenance shall only be performed by authorized employees of the city or their designated agents. The customer shall own, install and maintain the customer service line.

   C.   Service Connection Charge: At the time the applicant files for service where no service previously existed, or if he is filing for a change in service size or location, he shall submit with his application the service connection charge. This charge is to cover, but not be limited to, the actual cost to the water department to install the service connection from the main, to and including the meter and meter housing customer service line. The service connection charge shall be established by the council by resolution upon the passage of this chapter and may be reviewed and updated by resolution of the council as the city council so desires.

   D.   Size Of Service: The water department will furnish and install a service of such size at such locations as the applicant requests, provided such requests are reasonable and that the size requested is one that is consistent with the rules and regulations of the city. The minimum size of service shall be determined by the water department. The water department may refuse to install a service line which is undersized or oversized as determined by the rules and regulations of the city.

   E.   Changes In Service Size: Permanent changes in the size of the service line requested by the customer shall be paid by the customer on the basis of the fee established by the council by resolution upon passage of this chapter and may be reviewed and updated by resolution of the council as the city council so desires.

   F.   Length Of Service: Where the main is in a public right of way, the service connection will be placed at the right of way line nearest the property to be served, for the standard connection fee, by the city, provided the length of service line does not exceed the width of the right of way.

Where the main is on an easement or publicly owned property other than designated rights of way, the service connection shall be installed at the boundary of the easement or public property nearest the property to be served, for the standard connection fee, by the city, provided the length of service does not exceed thirty feet (30').

If, in either case cited above, the length of service line to the meter location exceeds the maximum stated, the applicant shall pay the extra cost of the line on the basis of actual cost to the water department for labor, materials and equipment, including any costs for repair of streets and sidewalks, plus ten percent (10%).

   G.   Joint Service Connections: The city may, at its option, serve two (2) or more premises with one service connection. On new service connections, the inside diameter of such joint lines shall be sufficient to provide a carrying capacity of not less than the combined capacity of the individual service lines of the same size.

Service extensions from an existing service to other occupancies or ownerships than that for which the existing service was intended shall not be permitted nor shall separate residences be permitted to receive service through one service connection except under special considerations approved by the city council.

   H.   Number Of Service Connections On Premises: The owner of a single parcel of property may apply for and receive as many services as he and his tenants may require, provided his application or applications meet the requirements of the policies, rules, and regulations. However, the owner shall be required to pay for all services.

   I.   Standby Fire Protection Service Connections:

      1.   Purpose: Standby fire protection connections of two inch (2") size and larger will be installed only if adequate provisions are made to prevent the use of water from such services for purposes other than fire extinguishing. Sealed fire sprinkler systems with water operated alarms shall be considered as having such provisions. The superintendent may require that a suitable detector check meter be installed in the standby fire protection service connections, to which hose lines or hydrants are connected. All piping on the customer's premises shall be installed in accordance with the plumbing code of the state of Idaho 1 .

      2.   Charges For Service: Charges for standby fire protection service shall be determined by resolution by city council. No charge will be made for water used in the standby fire protection service to extinguish accidental fires or for routine testing of the fire protection system. The customers shall pay the full cost of the standby protection service connection, any required detector check meters, and any required special water meters installed for the service to the standby connection.

      3.   Violations Of Regulations: If water is used from a standby fire protection connection service in violation of this chapter, an estimate of the amount used will be computed by the water department. The customer shall pay for the water used at the regular rates, including the minimum charge based on the size of the service connection and subsequent bills rendered on the basis of the regular water rates.

   J.   Fire Service Connections Other Than Standby: A service having fire protection facilities on the premises and water for other purposes flowing through the same service connection shall be considered as an ordinary service and metered as such. All water used through that service, regardless of its use, will be charged at the regular rates.

   K.   Temporary Service Connections: For water service of a temporary nature, applicants shall be required to pay in advance the estimated cost of installation and removal of metering equipment and materials, plus a reasonable depreciation charge for the use of equipment and material furnished by the city. At the option of the water department, the applicant shall also pay his water bill in advance and based on an estimate of the quantity to be used or he shall otherwise establish satisfactory credit.

      1.   Time Limit: Temporary service connections shall be disconnected and terminated within six (6) months after installation unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the city.

      2.   Charge For Water Served: Charges for water furnished through a temporary service connection shall be at the established rates set forth in the current water rate schedule.

      3.   Installation Charge And Deposits: The applicant for temporary service may, at the option of the city, be required:

         a.   To pay the city in advance, the estimated cost of installing and removing all facilities necessary to furnish each service.

         b.   To deposit an amount sufficient to cover bills for water during the entire period such temporary service may be used, or to otherwise establish credit approved by the city.

         c.   To deposit with the city an amount equal to the value of any equipment loaned by the city to such applicant under the terms of subsection K4 of this section.

      4.   Responsibility For Meters And Installation: The customer shall use all possible care to prevent damage to the meter or to any other loaned facilities of the city. If the meter or other facilities are damaged, the temporary customer shall be responsible for the cost of making repairs, including, but not limited to, a charge against the deposit fund. If the loaned materials are returned in satisfactory condition and all bills paid, the full amount of the equipment deposit will be returned to the temporary customer at the termination of service.

   L.   Customer's Plumbing:

      1.   Plumbing Code: The customer's plumbing, which shall include the customer's service line and all plumbing, piping, fixtures and other appurtenances carrying or intended to carry water, sewer or drainage, shall comply with the plumbing code of the state of Idaho.

It shall be a violation of these rules and regulations for the customer to operate, cause or permit unauthorized operation of the meter stop or any appurtenances on the service connection. (Ord. 202, 5-26-1992)