[Adopted 8-12-1996]
A.
Main extensions.
(1)
All applications for main extensions are subject to the
applicable Act 537 planning modules policies and procedures of the township(s)
in which the project is (are) located. Applications for main extensions will
not be accepted until the township(s) adopts (adopt) a revision for new land
development to its Act 537 Plan.
(2)
Until such time as the Chapter 94 information submitted
to Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) documents no projected five-year
overload, the Authority will not certify available capacity nor grant final
approval of the proposed sewer extension.
B.
Lateral connections.
(1)
Single-family residential. Lateral connections of existing
houses or single lots in existing residential subdivisions may be made without
revisions to Act 537 Plans and without a planning module being processed.
(2)
Multifamily, commercial, industrial or other.
(a)
Lateral connections of existing buildings of up to three
equivalent dwelling units (edu's) from existing mains in areas outside
of the Act 537 planned area designated for public sewers but within the corporate
boundaries of the incorporating municipalities may be made without revision
to the township 537 Plan and without obtaining DEP approval.
(b)
The applicant shall process a postcard application through
Chester County Department of Health to obtain confirmation from DEP that no
modules or revisions are necessary.
[Amended 3-10-1997 by Res. No. 97-3]
A.
Costs.
[Amended 7-13-1998 by Res. No. 98-2]
(1)
Physical installation. The property owner is responsible
for all costs of the connection of the property.
(2)
Fees and charges. The property owner is responsible for
the payment of all Authority fees and charges applicable to the connection
of the property. The amount of the fees and charges shall be based upon the
resolution in effect at the time the permit application is submitted. All
fees and charges are due and payable at the time the permit application is
submitted.
B.
Installation. All lateral installations from the Authority's
main or the lateral stub to the building or buildings to be served shall be
installed by a contractor hired by the property owner, approved by the Authority
and installed in accordance with the Authority's specifications. The
Authority will compile a list of approved contractors who will meet the following
minimum requirements at all times:
(1)
Comply with the Authority's specifications and procedures as outlined in Chapter 70, Developer's Specifications.
(2)
Carry liability insurance with coverages and in amounts
specified by the Authority, and naming the Authority as an additional insured.
(3)
Post a maintenance guaranty for a period of two years
in favor of the Authority in the amount of $2,000 in the form of a restrictive
escrow account or an irrevocable letter of credit.
(4)
Execute a hold-harmless and indemnification agreement,
indemnifying and holding the Authority harmless from any liability or damage
that may occur.
