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Township of Cranberry, PA
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2023-08-03
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 18 Sewer and Water
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Part 1 RULES AND REGULATIONS
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplain Management
Ch 12
Impact Fees
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
Public and Private Improvements Code (Ppic)
Ch 18
Sewer and Water
Ch 18 Pt 1
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art A
Introduction.
§ 18-101
Adoption of Rules and Regulations.
§ 18-102
Water and Sewage Services.
§ 18-103
Word Usage for Water and Sewage Services.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art B
Definitions.
§ 18-111
Definitions.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art C
Conditions of Service.
§ 18-121
General.
§ 18-122
Alter, Amend, Supplement or Repeal the Rates.
§ 18-123
Refusal of Sewage Service.
§ 18-124
Maintenance and Repair.
§ 18-125
Separate Service Line for Each Premises Served.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art D
Applications and Contracts for Connections and Service.
§ 18-131
Application for Water Service or Sewer Service Line Connection.
§ 18-132
Application for Water or Sewage Service.
§ 18-133
Approval of Applications.
§ 18-134
Application a Contract.
§ 18-135
Contracts with Delinquents.
§ 18-136
Term of Contract.
§ 18-137
Special Contracts.
§ 18-138
Government Regulations a Part of Contract.
§ 18-139
Joint and Several Liability.
§ 18-140
New Application Upon Change in Ownership or Tenancy or Conditions of Water or Sewage Service Use.
§ 18-141
Change in Size, Character or Extent of Equipment or Operation.
§ 18-142
Renewal of Service.
§ 18-143
Conditions of Plumbing System.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art E
Deposits.
§ 18-151
General.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art F
Water Service Connections.
§ 18-161
General.
§ 18-162
Installation – Service Line Connection.
§ 18-163
Authorized Employees or Agents.
§ 18-164
Payment in Advance.
§ 18-165
Inclement Weather.
§ 18-166
Approval of Service Line Connection.
§ 18-167
Maintenance — Service Line Connection.
§ 18-168
Altering, Changing or Tampering With Meter Box is Prohibited.
§ 18-169
Notification Given Before Laying Cement Sidewalks.
§ 18-170
Frozen Lines.
§ 18-171
Maintenance – Service Line Extension.
§ 18-172
Cleaning Service Line Prohibited Without Permission First.
§ 18-173
Authorized Agent Permitted to Clean Service Line.
§ 18-174
Maintaining Service Line Extension Owned by Customer is Customer's Responsibility.
§ 18-175
Length of Service Line.
§ 18-176
Penalty for Placing Obstructions Over, in or Around Curb Boxes.
§ 18-177
Service Line Connection on Private Property.
§ 18-178
One Service Connection for Each Customer.
§ 18-179
Single Service Line with Two or More Customers.
§ 18-180
Other Service Line Extension Requirements.
§ 18-181
Excessive Usage and Decrease in Pressure During Peak Use.
§ 18-182
Steam Boilers.
§ 18-183
House Boilers.
§ 18-184
Change in Location of Service Line Connection.
§ 18-185
Renewal of Service Line.
§ 18-186
Use of Curb Stops.
§ 18-187
Use of Fire Hydrants.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art G
Building Sewers and Connections.
§ 18-191
General.
§ 18-192
Written Permission Needed to Uncover or Make Connections.
§ 18-193
Systems Owned By Township Subject to Regulations.
§ 18-194
Costs and Expenses Incurred by Owner.
§ 18-195
Township Responsible for Work, Customer Responsible for Cost.
§ 18-196
Old Building Sewers Permitted If Meet Requirements.
§ 18-197
Separate Drainage System Per House or Building.
§ 18-198
Plumbing – Drainage System.
§ 18-199
Vents Installed.
§ 18-200
Approval of Adaptors.
§ 18-201
Building Sewer and Connection-Design and Installation.
§ 18-202
Inspection.
§ 18-203
Excavations Performed According to OSHA Standards.
§ 18-204
Building Sewer Line and Connection – Maintenance.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art H
Use of Sewers.
§ 18-211
Required Use.
§ 18-212
Connections Made in Accordance with Rules and Regulations.
§ 18-213
All Property Accessible to Township Sanitary Sewerage System Shall Be Connected.
§ 18-214
Unpolluted Waters Prohibited to Be Discharged to Sewer.
§ 18-215
Approval of Unpolluted Water.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art I
Meters - Water and Sewage Service.
§ 18-221
General.
§ 18-222
Installation of Meter.
§ 18-223
Size of Meter.
§ 18-224
Meter Size Shall Be Same as Service Line.
§ 18-225
Location.
§ 18-226
Fixtures Attached to Meter Prohibited.
§ 18-227
Construction of Meter Box Needs Approval.
§ 18-228
Installation of Meter.
§ 18-229
Installation of Battery on Service Line.
§ 18-230
Maintenance, Care and Responsibility for Damage.
§ 18-231
Meter Tests.
§ 18-232
Request for Meter Test by Customer.
§ 18-233
Request for Meter Test by Township.
§ 18-234
Record of All Tests.
§ 18-235
Estimated Fees for Testing.
§ 18-236
Removal of Inaccurate Meter.
§ 18-237
Change in Location of Meters.
§ 18-238
Seals.
§ 18-239
Leaks.
§ 18-240
Reading and Registration of Meters.
§ 18-241
Notification Relative to Condition of Meter.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art J
Service.
§ 18-251
Types of Service.
§ 18-252
Termination of Service.
§ 18-253
Renewal of Service After Discontinuance.
§ 18-254
Turn-Off Without Authorization.
§ 18-255
Suspension of Service Due to Emergency.
§ 18-256
Notice for Emergency Shut-Off Not Needed.
§ 18-257
Reserve Supply.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art K
Private Fire Protection.
§ 18-261
Terms and Conditions.
§ 18-262
Meter Requirements - Fire Service Connections.
§ 18-263
Violation of Rules and Regulations.
§ 18-264
Payment for Private Fire Protection Service Meters.
§ 18-265
Replacement of Fire Meter.
§ 18-266
General Conditions - Fire Hydrants.
§ 18-267
Hydrant on Customer's Property.
§ 18-268
Cost of Fire Service Connection.
§ 18-269
Responsibility for Service.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art L
Charges for Water and Sewage Services.
§ 18-281
Charges for Active Service.
§ 18-282
Charges for Active Sewage Service.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art M
Bills and Payment.
§ 18-291
Bills Rendered and Due.
§ 18-292
Payment in Person.
§ 18-293
Regular Monthly or Quarterly Meter Readings.
§ 18-294
Remittance of Payment.
§ 18-295
Delinquent Payment.
§ 18-296
Discontinued Service for Customer or Ratepayer.
§ 18-297
Restoration of Service.
§ 18-298
Contract with Township for Water or Sewer Services.
§ 18-299
Abatement of Charges.
§ 18-300
Termination of Water Service for Nonpayment of Sewage Service Bill.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art N
Cross-Connections.
§ 18-301
Purpose and Intent.
§ 18-302
Definitions.
§ 18-303
Fire Protection Systems.
§ 18-304
Responsibility.
§ 18-305
Prohibition.
§ 18-306
Application.
§ 18-307
Type of Protection Required.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art O
Regulations for Air Conditioning and Other Refrigeration.
§ 18-311
General.
§ 18-312
Definitions.
§ 18-313
Permit Required.
§ 18-314
Application for Permit.
§ 18-315
Information on Application.
§ 18-316
Fee for Permit.
§ 18-317
Water Use and Conservation.
§ 18-318
Sanitary Protection.
§ 18-319
Discharge Connections.
§ 18-320
Reuse of Cooling Water.
§ 18-321
Prohibiting Cross-Connections.
§ 18-322
Revocation of Permit.
§ 18-323
Existing Installations.
§ 18-324
Submission of Applications.
§ 18-325
Impairment of Existing Installations.
§ 18-326
Penalties.
§ 18-327
Refusal of Issuance of Permits.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art P
Water Line Extensions.
§ 18-331
General.
§ 18-332
Limit of Extension.
§ 18-333
Plans.
§ 18-334
Responsibility for Cost.
§ 18-335
Water Line Extension Cost.
§ 18-336
Monies to Be Deposited.
§ 18-337
Construction Requirements.
§ 18-338
Reimbursements.
§ 18-339
(Reserved)
§ 18-340
Fire Protection Requirements.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art Q
Sewer Line Extensions and Systems Including Treatment Works.
§ 18-351
General.
§ 18-352
Limit of Extension.
§ 18-353
Regulations Relative to Sewerage.
§ 18-354
Procedure for Submission of Reports and Plans.
§ 18-355
Responsibility for Cost.
§ 18-356
Construction Requirements.
§ 18-357
Construction Specifications.
§ 18-358
Inspection of Construction.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art R
(Reserved)
§ 18-361
(Reserved)
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art S
Township Contribution.
§ 18-371
Purpose and Policy.
§ 18-372
Pipe Specifications, More Than Eight Inches.
§ 18-373
Awards of Contracts.
§ 18-374
Amount to Be Paid by Developer.
§ 18-375
Township's Contribution.
Ch 18 Pt 1 Art T
Miscellaneous Regulations.
§ 18-381
Inspection.
§ 18-382
Excavation Rights.
§ 18-383
Turn-On Charge.
§ 18-384
Interference with Township's Property.
§ 18-385
Fee.
§ 18-386
Violations.
§ 18-387
Only Rules Binding.
§ 18-388
Service of Notices.
§ 18-389
Mailing of Notices.
§ 18-390
Notices Advertised in Newspaper.
§ 18-391
Notices Sent for Nonpayment of Services.
§ 18-392
Complaints.
§ 18-393
Service Not Guaranteed.
§ 18-394
Restriction of Supply.
§ 18-395
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Bills for Water and Sewage Service.
§ 18-396
Ground Wire Attachments.
§ 18-397
Penalties.
§ 18-398
Violations.
§ 18-399
Privately Owned Sewerage and Water Systems.
Ch 19
Wastewater Pretreatment
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 27
Zoning
Appendix
Apx A
Adjustments to Territory Boundaries
Apx B
Bond Issues and Loans
Apx C
Franchises and Services
Apx D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx E
Plan Approval
Apx F
Public Property
Apx G
Sewers
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Apx K
Subdivision and Zoning Approvals
Keys
Ch KO
Key to Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KR
Key to Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Part 1
RULES AND REGULATIONS
A
Introduction.
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§ 18-101
Adoption of Rules and Regulations.
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§ 18-102
Water and Sewage Services.
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§ 18-103
Word Usage for Water and Sewage Services.
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B
Definitions.
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§ 18-111
Definitions.
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C
Conditions of Service.
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§ 18-121
General.
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§ 18-122
Alter, Amend, Supplement or Repeal the Rates.
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§ 18-123
Refusal of Sewage Service.
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§ 18-124
Maintenance and Repair.
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§ 18-125
Separate Service Line for Each Premises Served.
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D
Applications and Contracts for Connections and Service.
chevron_right
§ 18-131
Application for Water Service or Sewer Service Line Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-132
Application for Water or Sewage Service.
chevron_right
§ 18-133
Approval of Applications.
chevron_right
§ 18-134
Application a Contract.
chevron_right
§ 18-135
Contracts with Delinquents.
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§ 18-136
Term of Contract.
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§ 18-137
Special Contracts.
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§ 18-138
Government Regulations a Part of Contract.
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§ 18-139
Joint and Several Liability.
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§ 18-140
New Application Upon Change in Ownership or Tenancy or Conditions of Water or Sewage Service Use.
chevron_right
§ 18-141
Change in Size, Character or Extent of Equipment or Operation.
chevron_right
§ 18-142
Renewal of Service.
chevron_right
§ 18-143
Conditions of Plumbing System.
chevron_right
E
Deposits.
chevron_right
§ 18-151
General.
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F
Water Service Connections.
chevron_right
§ 18-161
General.
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§ 18-162
Installation – Service Line Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-163
Authorized Employees or Agents.
chevron_right
§ 18-164
Payment in Advance.
chevron_right
§ 18-165
Inclement Weather.
chevron_right
§ 18-166
Approval of Service Line Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-167
Maintenance — Service Line Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-168
Altering, Changing or Tampering With Meter Box is Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 18-169
Notification Given Before Laying Cement Sidewalks.
chevron_right
§ 18-170
Frozen Lines.
chevron_right
§ 18-171
Maintenance – Service Line Extension.
chevron_right
§ 18-172
Cleaning Service Line Prohibited Without Permission First.
chevron_right
§ 18-173
Authorized Agent Permitted to Clean Service Line.
chevron_right
§ 18-174
Maintaining Service Line Extension Owned by Customer is Customer's Responsibility.
chevron_right
§ 18-175
Length of Service Line.
chevron_right
§ 18-176
Penalty for Placing Obstructions Over, in or Around Curb Boxes.
chevron_right
§ 18-177
Service Line Connection on Private Property.
chevron_right
§ 18-178
One Service Connection for Each Customer.
chevron_right
§ 18-179
Single Service Line with Two or More Customers.
chevron_right
§ 18-180
Other Service Line Extension Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 18-181
Excessive Usage and Decrease in Pressure During Peak Use.
chevron_right
§ 18-182
Steam Boilers.
chevron_right
§ 18-183
House Boilers.
chevron_right
§ 18-184
Change in Location of Service Line Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-185
Renewal of Service Line.
chevron_right
§ 18-186
Use of Curb Stops.
chevron_right
§ 18-187
Use of Fire Hydrants.
chevron_right
G
Building Sewers and Connections.
chevron_right
§ 18-191
General.
chevron_right
§ 18-192
Written Permission Needed to Uncover or Make Connections.
chevron_right
§ 18-193
Systems Owned By Township Subject to Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 18-194
Costs and Expenses Incurred by Owner.
chevron_right
§ 18-195
Township Responsible for Work, Customer Responsible for Cost.
chevron_right
§ 18-196
Old Building Sewers Permitted If Meet Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 18-197
Separate Drainage System Per House or Building.
chevron_right
§ 18-198
Plumbing – Drainage System.
chevron_right
§ 18-199
Vents Installed.
chevron_right
§ 18-200
Approval of Adaptors.
chevron_right
§ 18-201
Building Sewer and Connection-Design and Installation.
chevron_right
§ 18-202
Inspection.
chevron_right
§ 18-203
Excavations Performed According to OSHA Standards.
chevron_right
§ 18-204
Building Sewer Line and Connection – Maintenance.
chevron_right
H
Use of Sewers.
chevron_right
§ 18-211
Required Use.
chevron_right
§ 18-212
Connections Made in Accordance with Rules and Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 18-213
All Property Accessible to Township Sanitary Sewerage System Shall Be Connected.
chevron_right
§ 18-214
Unpolluted Waters Prohibited to Be Discharged to Sewer.
chevron_right
§ 18-215
Approval of Unpolluted Water.
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I
Meters - Water and Sewage Service.
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§ 18-221
General.
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§ 18-222
Installation of Meter.
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§ 18-223
Size of Meter.
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§ 18-224
Meter Size Shall Be Same as Service Line.
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§ 18-225
Location.
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§ 18-226
Fixtures Attached to Meter Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 18-227
Construction of Meter Box Needs Approval.
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§ 18-228
Installation of Meter.
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§ 18-229
Installation of Battery on Service Line.
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§ 18-230
Maintenance, Care and Responsibility for Damage.
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§ 18-231
Meter Tests.
chevron_right
§ 18-232
Request for Meter Test by Customer.
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§ 18-233
Request for Meter Test by Township.
chevron_right
§ 18-234
Record of All Tests.
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§ 18-235
Estimated Fees for Testing.
chevron_right
§ 18-236
Removal of Inaccurate Meter.
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§ 18-237
Change in Location of Meters.
chevron_right
§ 18-238
Seals.
chevron_right
§ 18-239
Leaks.
chevron_right
§ 18-240
Reading and Registration of Meters.
chevron_right
§ 18-241
Notification Relative to Condition of Meter.
chevron_right
J
Service.
chevron_right
§ 18-251
Types of Service.
chevron_right
§ 18-252
Termination of Service.
chevron_right
§ 18-253
Renewal of Service After Discontinuance.
chevron_right
§ 18-254
Turn-Off Without Authorization.
chevron_right
§ 18-255
Suspension of Service Due to Emergency.
chevron_right
§ 18-256
Notice for Emergency Shut-Off Not Needed.
chevron_right
§ 18-257
Reserve Supply.
chevron_right
K
Private Fire Protection.
chevron_right
§ 18-261
Terms and Conditions.
chevron_right
§ 18-262
Meter Requirements - Fire Service Connections.
chevron_right
§ 18-263
Violation of Rules and Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 18-264
Payment for Private Fire Protection Service Meters.
chevron_right
§ 18-265
Replacement of Fire Meter.
chevron_right
§ 18-266
General Conditions - Fire Hydrants.
chevron_right
§ 18-267
Hydrant on Customer's Property.
chevron_right
§ 18-268
Cost of Fire Service Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-269
Responsibility for Service.
chevron_right
L
Charges for Water and Sewage Services.
chevron_right
§ 18-281
Charges for Active Service.
chevron_right
§ 18-282
Charges for Active Sewage Service.
chevron_right
M
Bills and Payment.
chevron_right
§ 18-291
Bills Rendered and Due.
chevron_right
§ 18-292
Payment in Person.
chevron_right
§ 18-293
Regular Monthly or Quarterly Meter Readings.
chevron_right
§ 18-294
Remittance of Payment.
chevron_right
§ 18-295
Delinquent Payment.
chevron_right
§ 18-296
Discontinued Service for Customer or Ratepayer.
chevron_right
§ 18-297
Restoration of Service.
chevron_right
§ 18-298
Contract with Township for Water or Sewer Services.
chevron_right
§ 18-299
Abatement of Charges.
chevron_right
§ 18-300
Termination of Water Service for Nonpayment of Sewage Service Bill.
chevron_right
N
Cross-Connections.
chevron_right
§ 18-301
Purpose and Intent.
chevron_right
§ 18-302
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 18-303
Fire Protection Systems.
chevron_right
§ 18-304
Responsibility.
chevron_right
§ 18-305
Prohibition.
chevron_right
§ 18-306
Application.
chevron_right
§ 18-307
Type of Protection Required.
chevron_right
O
Regulations for Air Conditioning and Other Refrigeration.
chevron_right
§ 18-311
General.
chevron_right
§ 18-312
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 18-313
Permit Required.
chevron_right
§ 18-314
Application for Permit.
chevron_right
§ 18-315
Information on Application.
chevron_right
§ 18-316
Fee for Permit.
chevron_right
§ 18-317
Water Use and Conservation.
chevron_right
§ 18-318
Sanitary Protection.
chevron_right
§ 18-319
Discharge Connections.
chevron_right
§ 18-320
Reuse of Cooling Water.
chevron_right
§ 18-321
Prohibiting Cross-Connections.
chevron_right
§ 18-322
Revocation of Permit.
chevron_right
§ 18-323
Existing Installations.
chevron_right
§ 18-324
Submission of Applications.
chevron_right
§ 18-325
Impairment of Existing Installations.
chevron_right
§ 18-326
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 18-327
Refusal of Issuance of Permits.
chevron_right
P
Water Line Extensions.
chevron_right
§ 18-331
General.
chevron_right
§ 18-332
Limit of Extension.
chevron_right
§ 18-333
Plans.
chevron_right
§ 18-334
Responsibility for Cost.
chevron_right
§ 18-335
Water Line Extension Cost.
chevron_right
§ 18-336
Monies to Be Deposited.
chevron_right
§ 18-337
Construction Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 18-338
Reimbursements.
chevron_right
§ 18-339
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 18-340
Fire Protection Requirements.
chevron_right
Q
Sewer Line Extensions and Systems Including Treatment Works.
chevron_right
§ 18-351
General.
chevron_right
§ 18-352
Limit of Extension.
chevron_right
§ 18-353
Regulations Relative to Sewerage.
chevron_right
§ 18-354
Procedure for Submission of Reports and Plans.
chevron_right
§ 18-355
Responsibility for Cost.
chevron_right
§ 18-356
Construction Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 18-357
Construction Specifications.
chevron_right
§ 18-358
Inspection of Construction.
chevron_right
R
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 18-361
(Reserved)
chevron_right
S
Township Contribution.
chevron_right
§ 18-371
Purpose and Policy.
chevron_right
§ 18-372
Pipe Specifications, More Than Eight Inches.
chevron_right
§ 18-373
Awards of Contracts.
chevron_right
§ 18-374
Amount to Be Paid by Developer.
chevron_right
§ 18-375
Township's Contribution.
chevron_right
T
Miscellaneous Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 18-381
Inspection.
chevron_right
§ 18-382
Excavation Rights.
chevron_right
§ 18-383
Turn-On Charge.
chevron_right
§ 18-384
Interference with Township's Property.
chevron_right
§ 18-385
Fee.
chevron_right
§ 18-386
Violations.
chevron_right
§ 18-387
Only Rules Binding.
chevron_right
§ 18-388
Service of Notices.
chevron_right
§ 18-389
Mailing of Notices.
chevron_right
§ 18-390
Notices Advertised in Newspaper.
chevron_right
§ 18-391
Notices Sent for Nonpayment of Services.
chevron_right
§ 18-392
Complaints.
chevron_right
§ 18-393
Service Not Guaranteed.
chevron_right
§ 18-394
Restriction of Supply.
chevron_right
§ 18-395
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Bills for Water and Sewage Service.
chevron_right
§ 18-396
Ground Wire Attachments.
chevron_right
§ 18-397
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 18-398
Violations.
chevron_right
§ 18-399
Privately Owned Sewerage and Water Systems.
chevron_right