A.
All applications for the use of water, provided by the town, must be made in writing on a form provided by the Department. On acceptance by the Department, the application shall constitute a contract between the town and the applicant, obligating the applicant to pay the town its applicable rates and charges as set forth in Article X and to comply with the rules and regulations of this chapter.
B.
Applications of contractors, builders and others for temporary service will be accepted, written permits will be issued and temporary water service will be supplied, provided that it does not interfere with the use of water for general purposes and that use of water from any hydrant shall be strictly in accordance with § 175-23 of this chapter. Applicants requiring temporary service shall reimburse the town for its expense in connection with providing the necessary temporary service connection.
C.
No agreement will be entered into by the Department
with any applicant for water service until all charges due the town
from the applicant for water or services at any premises now or heretofore
owned or occupied by the applicant which are in arrears shall have
been paid.
D.
Approval of the water service application for any
new applicant or the providing of increased service to any existing
water user requiring water for other than normal domestic purposes
shall be subject to the review and approval of the Department. Where
necessary in the opinion of the Department, the applicant shall provide
at his own expense such water conservation, storage or flow-limiting
facilities or such other devices necessary to obtain the approval
of the Department. The Department reserves the right to refuse or
limit service to any new applicant or existing water user if the foregoing
requirements are not met to the Department's satisfaction.
A.
No applicant shall make any attachment with the mains
of the town or may make any repairs, additions to or alterations with
the service water lines, between the main and curb stop, unless the
applicant is authorized in writing by the Department.
B.
A separate service line shall be required for each
dwelling or commercial building.
C.
Any existing consumer in violation of these requirements
may be notified on 30 days' written notice from the Department to
conform to this regulation.
The procedures to be followed by applicants
in the town who propose to install new waterworks shall be in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the Department and as enumerated
in the following subsections:
A.
The applicant or his engineer shall furnish the Department
with two prints of the proposed overall development plan on which
are indicated the required water mains and appurtenances. The Department
shall also furnish to the applicant the Department's requirements
regarding materials of construction and specifications for pipe, fittings,
valves, hydrants and appurtenances along with any special conditions
regarding installations. After this plan has been approved by the
Department, one copy will be filed with said Department. Maps shall
be 24 inches by 36 inches in size, drawn to the scale of one inch
equals 50 feet.
B.
Before the applicant is ready to file the map with the Department of Health, the applicant shall furnish the Department, for its approval, with a copy of the proposed map, on which will be indicated the size of the water mains and appurtenances along with construction specifications, in writing, which should be consistent with the requirements of the Department furnished under Subsection A above.
C.
The installation of the waterworks will be inspected
and supervised by the Engineer and the Department or representative.
Upon completion, two record plans of the completed installation shall
be furnished to the Department by the applicant in a form acceptable
to the Department. All expenses of installation, inspection and supervision
of new water mains and appurtenances shall be borne by the applicant.
D.
Upon completion of construction, the entire water system must be turned over to the town (§ 175-15). Before the town begins to take over such water system so installed in a private development, the developer must transfer its right, title, interest and ownership to the town for the nominal consideration of $1 before it will undertake to keep it in operation and repair. The town must be furnished satisfactory proof that either the streets in which the water mains are laid have been dedicated and accepted by proper public authority or instruments granting easements to the town, in a form to be recorded in the Rensselaer County Clerk's office, with a satisfactory title company certificate showing same to be executed by all owners and mortgagees or other liens and that all valve boxes have been located and placed at the right levels.
E.
Upon satisfactory completion of the above subsections,
the Department will then advise the New York Fire Insurance Rating
Organization accordingly.
Water extensions, including individual building services to the property line, may be constructed by the town and/or district under public contract if, in its opinion, the number of properties to be served by such extension warrants the cost. Contractors constructing these waterworks facilities shall post a completion bond or certified check as set forth in § 175-15.
If the town does not elect to construct a water extension under public contract, the applicant may construct the necessary water extension if this extension is approved by the Town Board in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the New York Town Law. The applicant must pay for the entire installation, including all expenses incidental thereto, and shall post a completion bond or certified check as set forth in § 175-15. Each extension must be installed and inspected as previously required, and the inspection fees shall be paid by the applicant to the town. The installation of the extension must be subject to inspection by the Department, engineer or representative, and the expense for this inspection shall be paid for by the applicant. The Department's decisions shall be final in matters of materials quality and methods of construction. The extension, as constructed, must pass all required testing before any service lines are connected thereto. The entire cost of the extension, including inspection, shall be absorbed by the applicant or benefiting property owners.
All new waterworks, after final approval by
the Department and acceptance by the Town Board, shall become the
property of the district and shall thereafter be maintained by the
district. Said waterworks, after their acceptance by the district,
shall be guaranteed for one year by the applicant or contractor. The
guarantee shall be in such form and contain such provisions as provided
for by the district and town. A completion bond or certified check
in the amount of 10% of the total cost of the project shall be retained
by the town for a period of one year. Said retainer will be released
to the applicant or contractor upon certification by the Engineer
that all work has been completed in accordance with the permit and
that all other conditions, if any, imposed by the town/Department
have been satisfied.
Whenever any street or public grounds shall
be opened for the purpose of making a connection with the mains or
for laying any water lines or fixtures, public safety and convenience
shall be duly regarded, and the street or public place shall be restored
to its original condition as soon as possible, and all work must conform
to the safety requirements as set forth by the State of New York and
OSHA.
