[Ord. No. 150 § 1]
There shall be created and established in the Borough a Department
known and designated as the "Water Department of the Borough of Sea
Girt," to which Department, under the direction and control of the
Borough Council, shall be entrusted the supervision and management
of the supply, use and protection of the water and of the buildings,
machinery, reservoir and other works and appurtenances thereto, now
or hereafter owned or controlled by the Borough of Sea Girt.
[Ord. No. 150 § 2]
The officers of the Department shall consist of the Mayor and
the Committee of Public Works or such other committee as may be appointed
by the Mayor with jurisdiction over the Department. A Water Department
Superintendent shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the
Council. The Superintendent shall be duly qualified for his work and
shall hold office for one year and until his successor shall have
been appointed and shall qualify.
[Ord. No. 150 § 3]
The Superintendent, when appointed, and all employees, shall
at all times be under the direction and control of the Committee on
Public Works or such other committee as may be appointed by the Mayor,
as herein provided subject, however, to the supervision and control
of the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 822 § 4; Ord. No. 927 § 1A]
As used in this chapter:
Shall mean the Borough of Sea Girt.
Shall mean any building or structure heretofore or hereafter
constructed and designed or used for commercial, residential, industrial,
or other use occupancy by persons, either temporary or permanent.
Shall mean the applicant for water service who is the owner
of a household or business, who enters into an agreement therefor.
Shall mean the Borough Engineer.
Shall mean the Borough-owned piping and appurtenances, in
or along public highways and streets, or along privately owned rights-of-way,
used for the transmission or distribution of water to its customers.
Shall mean all users and connections other than residential
as described above.
Shall mean:
SINGLE-FAMILYA building on a lot, designed and occupied exclusively as a residence for one family.
TWO-FAMILYA building on a lot, designed and occupied exclusively as a residence for two families.
THREE-FAMILYA building on a lot, designed and occupied exclusively as a residence for three families.
MULTIPLE-FAMILYA building on a lot, designed and occupied exclusively as a residence for four or more families.
A multiple dwelling or group of multiple dwellings on a lot
which is held and is designed to be held in single ownership on which
common yards and other common facilities and services may be provided
for residences of families.
BOARDING HOUSE, LODGING HOUSE, NURSING HOMEA dwelling having one kitchen and used for the purpose of providing lodging, or both lodging and meals for pay or compensation of any kind, whether computed by day, week, or month, to persons occupying such dwelling other than members of a family.
[Ord. No. 822 § 5; Ord. No. 927 § B[a]]
All water delivered in the Borough of Sea Girt, except special
service connections for public and private fire hydrants, and private
fire sprinkler systems, and temporary construction/demolition water
supplies shall be measured by meters and sold at the meter rates set
forth in the schedule which accompanies and is made a part of this
chapter.
[Ord. No. 822 § 5; Ord. No. 927 § B[b], [c], [d]
and [e]; Ord. No. 02-2010]
a.
The rate for each private fire hydrant on a sprinkler system, which
hydrant shall be used for fire purposes only, shall be $500 per annum
and the applicant shall pay all costs in connection therewith.
b.
The rate for private fire sprinkler systems, which sprinkler systems
shall be used for fire purposes only, not including private hydrants
on the system, shall be as follows:
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Size of Service
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Per Quarter
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Annual Fee
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|---|---|---|
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1 inch
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$50
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$200
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2 inches
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$60
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$240
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3 inches
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$80
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$320
|
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4 inches
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$100
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$400
|
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6 inches
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$120
|
$480
|
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8 inches
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$140
|
$560
|
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All fire sprinkler systems in the Borough shall be billed on
an annual basis in February of each year.
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c.
Temporary water supplies from Borough fire hydrant service shall
be at the flat rate of $200 per day with approval. Upon written request
from a person, firm or corporation stating the purpose of the intended
use, the Council Chairperson of the Water Department may grant permission
for use of the Borough fire hydrant only when it is evident that no
other means of water service is available or reasonable for the intended
use. Upon approval a flat rate of $200 per day will be charged. This
use will be with supervision as to not cause detriment to the health,
safety and welfare of the residents of the Borough of Sea Girt.
d.
Temporary Construction/Demolition Water Supplies. When a temporary
water supply for construction or demolition is requested, the Water
Department shall install a yard hydrant on the existing water service
or shall install a new service with a yard hydrant. The applicant
shall pay both the cost of installing the yard hydrant and/or service
and shall pay a flat quarterly rate for water service. All fees, including
the quarterly water service fee shall be paid in advance. The cost
for installing the yard hydrant includes the cost for the Water Department
to remove the yard hydrant.
All costs shall be as follows:
[Ord. No. 822 § 5; Ord. No. 852 § 1; Ord. No. 927 § 1B; Ord.
No. 2007-15 § I; Ord.
No. 02-2010; Ord. No. 17-2013]
a.
All water meters shall be read quarterly and bills issued on or before
the 15th day of February, May, August and the 15th day of November
of each year.
b.
All water delivered in the Borough of Sea Girt except special service
connections for public and private fire hydrants and private sprinkler
systems and temporary construction/demolition water supplies shall
be measured by meters and sold and charged at the rate of $7.20 per
thousand gallons as registered on said meter. The base/flat charge
per quarter is as follows: Multiple meters will result in multiple
charges.
c.
Water charges.
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Meter Size
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Charge per Quarter
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|---|---|
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3/4 inch or less
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$55
|
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1 inch
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$94
|
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1 1/2 inch
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$190
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2 inch
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$304
|
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3 inch
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$562
|
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4 inch
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$935
|
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6 inch
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$1,870
|
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8 inch
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$2,992
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d.
Bills rendered quarterly shall include the quarterly flat charge,
together with the charge for any excess used during the previous quarterly
term which shall be due payable within 15 business days. If said charges
are not paid within the time above prescribed, interest at the rate
of 8% per annum shall be added to the charge.
e.
In the event that said charge remains unpaid for a period of 45 business
days, water service will be shut off from the premises affected. In
the event that the water service shall be shut off to any premises
by reason of nonpayment, water service shall not be resumed unless
and until all charges and interest, together with the cost of $250
for turning on or off said service.
f.
The above charge shall be reviewed annually and shall be revised
periodically to reflect actual operations and maintenance costs.
[Ord. No. 822 § 6; Ord. No. 927 § 1C]
a.
Requirements. All users shall be equipped with water meters and remote
reading transmitter and sensor.
b.
Separate Meters. Each structure or building having a separate water
service, except for special service connections for public and private
hydrants, and private fire sprinkler systems, shall be separately
metered. A property owner may request that additional water service
lines be supplied to the premises at the property owner's expense.
In the event that the owner of the premises fails to install
a water meter and remote reading transmitter and sensor within the
time period established in this Article, water usage shall be suspended.
No water meters will be supplied for subtractive water metering
purposes.
c.
Location. All water meters shall be: located within the structure
receiving the water supply; protected from the elements; located as
close as possible to the point where the service enters the building;
and located in a suitable and readily accessible area to permit meter
reading and service to the meter. A suitable shut off valve shall
be installed on each side of the water meter. The location of the
water meter shall be approved by the Water Department prior to its
installation. If the meter is to be located in other locations requested
by the property owner receiving water service; the property owner
shall be responsible for repair or replacement costs of the meter
because of the deviation from the location prescribed herein.
d.
Remote Reading Transmitter Location. The user shall provide a suitable
and readily accessible place on the interior of the building or structure
for the installation of a remote reading transmitter. The location
of the remote reading transmitter shall be located so as to facilitate
its maintenance and replacement.
e.
Remote Reading Sensor Location. The user shall provide a suitable
and readily accessible place on the exterior of the building or structure
for the installation of a remote reading sensor. In no event shall
a remote reading device be installed inside of a fence, in an area
where animals are kept, behind any large shrubbery, or in any other
location that would prohibit the meter reader to access it. The location
of the remote reading sensor shall be approved by the Water Department
prior to its installation.
f.
Meters and Remote Readers and Transmitters and Sensors Owned by the
Municipality. Meters measuring the quantity of water consumed shall
be made available by the Water Department and together with all remote
reading transmitters and sensors, shall remain the property of the
municipality. The property owner shall pay for all meter repairs or
replacement costs, along with repairs or replacement costs of the
remote sensor, due to the negligence of the property owner or occupant
of the property receiving water service. The Water Department shall
be charged with the responsibility of determining whether damage to
the water meter, transmitter and remote sensor was caused by the negligence
of the property owner or occupant of the property receiving water
service.
When any structure containing a water meter, remote transmitter
and sensor is to be demolished or substantially altered, the property
owner or a designated agent shall deliver to the Water Department
both the meter and remote reading transmitter and sensor, for storage.
Property owners shall be liable for the cost of replacement for any
meter or remote that is lost or damaged during demolition, alteration
or construction.
A copy of required procedures for water disconnect may be obtained
from the Borough Clerk.
[Ord. No. 822 § 7; Ord. No. 927 § ID]
a.
The property owner of any premises connected to the municipal water
system shall install, at the expense of the property owner, a water
meter, remote reading transmitter and sensor to be supplied by the
Water Department. The water meter and remote reading transmitter and
sensor shall be installed within 10 days of the date on which it is
supplied or made available to the owner or user. In the case of new
water service to a building or structure constructed after the adoption
of this chapter, a certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until
a water meter, remote transmitter and sensor have been installed.
All work in connection with the installation of the water meter must
be accomplished by a licensed plumber and shall be inspected by the
Water Department.
b.
Property Owner Responsible. The property owner of any premises where
a meter is installed shall be held responsible for its care and protection
from freezing, hot water or from any other damage thereto. The property
owner shall also be responsible for the remote reading transmitter
and sensor and the wires from them to the meter, and shall protect
the same from being lost, broken or otherwise damaged. The property
owner or user shall notify the Water Department of any damage to or
of the nonworking of the meter, remote reading transmitter and sensor
as soon as the property owner has knowledge of this condition.
c.
Bypass of Water Meter Prohibited. No bypass of a water meter shall be permitted. Any property owner determined to be bypassing a water meter shall be charged the prevailing rate for unmetered water for the entire quarter, and shall be subject to disconnection of water service and subject, upon conviction, to the penalty stated in Chapter 1, section 1-5.
d.
Repairs to Water Meters. Repairs to water meters shall be made by
the Water Department; provided, however, that if proper protection
has not been provided, all expenses incurred by the Department for
repairing or replacing the meter shall be charged to the property
owner of the premises where such meter is located at cost.
e.
Measurement. Where water is furnished by metered measurement, the
quantity recorded by the meter shall be conclusive on both the user
and the municipality, except where the meter has been found to be
registering incorrectly or has ceased to register. In such case or
cases, the quantity may be determined by the average registration
of another meter for a period of 30 days, or by the same meter for
a period of 30 days after it has been repaired and tested, during
a similar use period. The period of similar use or the previous corresponding
period shall be determined by the Office of the Collector of Water
and Sewer Rates.
f.
Tests. The Water Department shall, at the request of any property
owner, test the meter, upon the payment of the meter fee listed below.
If the meter is found to be more than 1 1/2% fast, the meter
test fee shall be refunded. Meter test fees are as follows:
|
3/4 inches
|
$150
|
|
1 inch
|
$150
|
|
1 1/2 inches
|
$300
|
|
2 inches
|
$300
|
|
3 inches
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$400
|
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4 inches
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$400
|
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6 inches
|
$400
|
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8 inches
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$400
|
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Only one test is permitted per year. A meter shall be considered
to be functioning correctly if it is found to be not more than 1 1/2%
fast. If the water meter is determined to be recording a flow in excess
of the water actually delivered, the water charge shall be adjusted;
provided, however, that the adjustment shall be for a maximum of one
year's water charges.
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[Ord. No. 822 § 8]
Subject to the provisions of this chapter and of such other
ordinances and resolutions as may be adopted by the Mayor and Council,
and subject further to the general supervision of the Councilman to
whom the Water Department is assigned, the Borough Superintendent,
authorized employee of the Water Department, shall exercise a general
supervision and control and shall be in direct general charge of the
water supply of the Borough, including all physical plants and properties
connected therewith.
[Ord. No. 822 § 9]
The Borough Clerk shall:
[Ord. No. 822 § 10]
No water connection shall be made to any portion of the Borough
water supply system by any person or persons, firm, association, partnership,
corporation or organization except upon proper permit issued by the
Borough Clerk after proper application has been made, and all necessary
fees paid in advance.
[Ord. No. 822 § 11; Ord. No. 927 § 1E; Ord. No. 02-2010]
a.
All applications for water service or the extension of water distribution
system shall be made to the Borough Clerk's office and shall contain
an assent by the owner of the property where the water service is
desired or by his duly authorized agent to these rules, rates and
regulations and, at the same time, the applicant shall pay all charges
of the Water Department up to the commencement of the succeeding term
including all charges of the Water Department incidental to the introduction
and extension of the water distribution system or service applied
for. The application shall state the date, name of party, kind and
extent of service applied for, description and location of property
to be supplied and the rates and terms of payment. All water taps
two inches or smaller may be made by the Water Department or a licensed
plumbing contractor, at the option of the Superintendent of Public
Works or any authorized employee of the Water Department or any person
or persons designated by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Sea
Girt for that purpose. All water taps larger than two inches shall
be made by the applicant and all water taps shall be subject to inspection
by the Superintendent of Public Works or an authorized employee of
the Water Department. Charges for making connection to the water system
shall be as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, it being expressly
understood that all services from the water main to the curb stops
or valves to the curb stop or valve at the curb, including curb boxes,
roadway boxes and valve boxes are to be owned by the Borough of Sea
Girt.
b.
All applications must receive the approval of the Borough before
connection is made, for the class of service to be provided.
c.
No application for service will be accepted by the Borough until
the applicant has paid, or made satisfactory arrangements to pay all
arrears and charges due by the applicant at any premises now or heretofore
occupied by him.
d.
The accepted application shall constitute a contract between the
Borough and the applicant, obliging the applicant to pay to the Borough
its rates as established from time to time and to comply with its
rules and regulations.
e.
Applications for service connections may be accepted subject to there
being existing mains in streets or rights-of-way abutting the premises
to be served.
f.
When a prospective customer has made application for a new service,
or has applied for the reinstatement of an existing service, it is
assumed that the piping and fixtures on the applicant's premises are
in good condition, and the Borough will not be liable in any event,
for any accident, breaks, or leakage arising in any way in connection
with the supply of water or failure to supply same or the freezing
of water pipes or fixtures of the customer, nor for any damage to
the property which may result from the usage of water supplied to
the premises.
g.
Although property may be occupied or leased to a tenant, the owner
is responsible for payment of water bills.
h.
Commercial establishments making application for water service, in
addition to making written application for such services, and the
requirements of the paragraph above, shall furnish a detailed description
of the type and size of buildings, the nature of the business to be
conducted in each structure, the number and type of fixture to be
served, the type, volume, and chemical characteristics of the waste
to be discharged.
i.
All rental, real estate and final meter readings for sales or otherwise
shall have an administrative fee of $50.
[Ord. No. 822 § 12]
Application for the extension of the water distribution system
may be made only where sufficient demand for service warrants. The
Mayor and Council of the Borough shall determine the terms and conditions
upon which such applications or petitions may be granted.
[Ord. No. 822 § 13]
All applications for water service shall continue in force from
year to year unless 30 days' notice in writing is given to the Borough
Clerk of a desire to terminate the service.
In the event of a discontinuance of the use of water service,
the Water Department may disconnect the tap at the main.
[Ord. No. 822 § 14; Ord. No. 927 § 1F]
The Water Department will not tap its water mains and run service
to curblines until application is properly executed and tapping fee,
as per schedule, is paid in advance.
A terminated water service will be renewed under proper application,
when the conditions under which such service was discontinued are
corrected and upon the payment of all charges provided in the schedule
of rates, or rules of the Borough. The applicant shall pay the cost
of renewal as with a new service.
[Ord. No. 822 § 15; Ord. No. 927 § 1G]
All water taps made and services installed must be metered except
for private fire sprinkler systems.
[Ord. No. 822 § 16; Ord. No. 927 § 1H]
All water service connections from the curb to and in the building
and land surrounding the same shall be made by a plumber registered
and licensed under and in accordance with the ordinances of the Borough
of Sea Girt heretofore or hereafter adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough.
The connections shall be inspected by the Plumbing Inspector
of the Borough of Sea Girt and shall be properly reported to the Water
Department as provided in ordinances heretofore or hereafter adopted
by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Sea Girt.
All changes of water services, connections or fixtures shall
also be inspected by the Plumbing Inspector of the Borough and reported
to the Water Department. No water service connection shall be made
without proper written application and prepayment of all fees and
charges as required by other sections of this ordinance. Copper tubing,
"K" type, or poly tubing shall be used and installed for the service
lines ranging in size from 3/4 inch to two inches inclusive; ductile
iron pipe shall be used and installed for all service and fire lines
ranging in sizes from three inches upwards. All service pipes from
the main to a house or building must be laid at least four feet under
ground.
[Ord. No. 822 § 17; Ord. No. 927 § II]
Where several premises or several houses, buildings, stores,
apartment units, persons or customers in the same premises now or
hereafter are supplied by the same service pipe, each one shall be
responsible for all of the others connected to the service pipe.
If there be no payment of water rents, fee or charges or if
there be any violation of any provision of this chapter by anyone
or more of them, the Borough Superintendent or his agent shall have
the right to shut off the water service and none of them shall have
any claim for damages or compensation or for the abatement of any
charge made or fee imposed. Further, when any premises are now or
hereafter occupied by more than one tenant drawing water through the
same service pipe, the owner of the property shall be responsible
for water fees or charges, and if the water be shut off from this
premises, the same shall not be turned on until all of the fees or
charges due and all expenses for shutting off and turning on the water
services shall be paid in full. If not paid, such fees and/or charges
shall be a lien upon the property affected thereby.
[Ord. No. 822 § 18]
Any customer wishing to discontinue water service shall give written notice thereof at the office of the Borough Clerk. The charges will continue until such notice is given. On receipt of such notice, the Water Department will turn off the service at the curb stop, remove the meter and record the date thereof. In every case where service is requested for less than the calendar year, the customer will be charged in accordance with the schedule but in no case less than the minimum quarterly charge as provided in the schedule of rates, services and charges listed in Section 23-3 of this chapter.
[Ord. No. 822 § 19; Ord. No. 927 § 1J; Ord. No. 02-2010]
In the case of a temporary occupancy by the owner or occupant of any premises the water will be turned on and meter installed by the Water Department upon the written request of the owner or his authorized agent, given three working days in advance. In the case of a temporary vacancy by the owner of any premises, the water will be turned off and meter removed by the Water Department, until a written request and payment of $150 disconnect/reconnect fee is received to reinstate the water service. The request or order shall be in writing, but the shutting off of water, upon the request of the owner shall not in any way impair the contract then existing between the Borough and the owner or customer under this chapter. No meter may be installed or removed, except by the Water Department personnel or a licensed plumbing contractor having received prior written authorization from the Borough Superintendent or authorized employee of the Water Department. Meters not in actual service shall be stored in the possession of the Water Department. The owner is responsible for any damage or loss of the meter while the meter remains in the premises while service is suspended. No meter will be reinstalled as herein provided unless and until all outstanding charges are paid. Any violation of this section is subject to the penalties provided in this Chapter 1, section 1-5.
[Ord. No. 822 § 20]
Where water has been turned off for any cause, this fact shall
be recorded on the books of the Water Department and the charge, except
for the minimum quarterly rate, ceases from that date, but where water
recorded as turned off is at any time found turned on, it is expressly
agreed by the customer, that the Water Department may charge for the
use of water from the time it is recorded as being turned off, in
addition to any arrears chargeable against the premises.
[Ord. No. 822 § 21; Ord. No. 927 § IK]
Service under an application may be discontinued for any of
the following reasons:
a.
For the use of water on any other property or building or purpose
than that described in the application.
b.
For willful waste of water through improper or imperfect pipe, fixtures
or otherwise.
c.
For failure to maintain in good order, connections, service lines
or fixtures owned by applicant.
d.
For molesting, disturbing or interfering with any service pipe, meter,
curb stop, or any other appliance of the Water Department.
e.
In the case of vacancy of premises.
f.
For neglecting to make or renew advance payments or for nonpayment
of water service or any other charges accruing under the application.
g.
For refusal of reasonable access of the property for purposes of
inspecting or reading, caring for or removing meters.
h.
For fraudulent representation on the part of the customer or the
owner of the premises.
i.
Persistent violation of the rules and regulations of the Water Department.
[Ord. No. 822 § 22]
The Borough Superintendent, any authorized employee of the Water
Department or any person designated by the Mayor and Council for that
purpose may at all reasonable hours enter the premises of any water
customer and examine the pipes, fixtures and meter, read the meter,
make all tests and repairs, remove and replace the meter when deemed
necessary and may also check all pipes, fixtures and the number of
fixtures connected to the water service.
[Ord. No. 822 § 23]
Under no circumstances shall curb stops be opened or closed
by any person not an authorized employee of the Water Department except
that a licensed plumber may open or close a curb stop to test his
work or to make necessary repairs.
In all cases where a licensed plumber tests his work in unoccupied premises, he shall, upon completion of his work, leave the curb stop closed and upon failure or neglect so to do, he shall be liable for all damages occasioned thereby and shall be liable for such fine or penalty as may be imposed under the penalty stated in Chapter 1, section 1-5. Any unauthorized person who shall turn on water at the curb or building, or for any other purpose, shall be liable for such fine or penalty stated in Chapter 1, section 1-5.
[Ord. No. 822 § 24; Ord. No. 927 § 1L]
No person shall remove, replace or in any manner interfere with a meter, remote reading transmitter or sensors attached to a water pipe, used or intended to be used to supply water to any premises other than an employee of the Water Department or a licensed plumber who has received authorization from the Borough Superintendent or authorized employee of the Water Department. This applies whether the meter is set within or outside a building. All meters shall be sealed by the authorized Borough employee. Any person, firm, or corporation, breaking the seal, or in any manner interfering with the operation of the meter, shall upon conviction, be subject to the penalties stated in Chapter 1, section 1-5.
[Ord. No. 822 § 25]
No person shall be entitled to damages or rebate of any portion
of payments due because of accidents, additions or repairs to any
portion of the water system.
[Ord. No. 822 § 26; Ord. No. 927 § 1M]
All customers having boilers upon their premises depending upon
the pressure of the water main and pipes of the Water Department to
keep them supplied, are hereby cautioned against the danger of collapse
"failure due to excessive pressure or reduced pressure due to main
breaks" and all such damage shall be borne exclusively by the customer.
Under no circumstances will the Water Department be responsible for
any accident to pipes, fixtures or property caused by the turning
on or off of water for any cause whatsoever. To provide against accident
to boilers or hot water heaters, a safety valve should be installed
to relieve excessive steam pressure or a tank should be provided so
arranged as to keep the supply of water in such boiler or heater when
the water supply is discontinued at the main.
[Ord. No. 822 § 27; Ord. No. 927 § 1N]
The Water Department may at any time restrict or regulate the
quantity of water used by the customer in case of scarcity or if in
the judgment of the Mayor and Council such restriction or regulation
may be necessary for the safety of the community in case of fire or
any other emergencies; and in case of emergencies, the Water Department
may be at liberty to shut off the water supply in order to make repairs
and the Borough of Sea Girt shall not be liable under any circumstances
for the shutting off thereof or for the deficiency or failure in the
supply of water whether by occasion of shutting off of water or for
any other cause whatsoever nor shall the Borough of Sea Girt be held
liable for any damage caused by increased or reduced pressure being
put on the mains during the times of fire, drills by the Fire Companies
or fire flows tests, or any other times; and all applications made
hereunder shall be held and construed to be made subject to the provisions
of this section. However, the Borough of Sea Girt shall have the right
to modify, rescind, amend, or alter any of the terms of this chapter
or make such additional regulations and restrictions as shall be found
advisable for the protection of the municipal water system.
[Ord. No. 822 § 28; Ord. No. 927 § 10]
In the event that the Mayor and Council or the NJ Department
of Environmental Protection shall determine that a shortage of water
may occur due to prolonged drought or heat or level of reservoir or
any well serving the water system of the Borough of Sea Girt is at
a low level or because of breakdown of equipment of the water system
or the necessity or repair of same or for any other emergency reason,
the following uses of water not essential to health, welfare, and
safety of the residents of the Borough of Sea Girt or any municipality
using the water system of the Borough may be restricted or prohibited
by order of the Water Department or the NJ Department of Environmental
Protection.
a.
The sprinkling, watering or irrigation of shrubbery, trees, lawns,
grass, ground, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables,
flowers or any other vegetation.
b.
The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, trailer houses, railroad
cars, buses, or any other types of mobile equipment.
c.
The washing of sidewalks, driveways, filling station aprons, porches
and other outdoor surfaces.
d.
The washing of the outside of dwellings and the washing of the inside
and outside of office buildings and business establishments of any
type.
e.
The washing and cleaning of any business or industrial equipment
and machinery.
f.
The operation of any ornamental fountain or other structure making
a similar use of water.
g.
Swimming and wading pools and bath houses and bathing establishments
of any nature whatsoever or recreation involving lawn sprinklers or
hand held hoses.
h.
The use of water by any business or industrial establishment whose
business or work is not essential to health, welfare and safety of
the residents of the Borough of Sea Girt. The words "business establishment"
as used in this section shall include restaurants, hotels, rooming
houses, boarding houses and similar establishments.
i.
Or as described or required by the NJ Department of Environmental
Protection.
[Ord. No. 822 § 29]
Complaints with regard to the character of the service furnished
or the reading of meters or of bills rendered shall be made to the
office of the Borough Collector in writing. The Borough Collector
shall make a record of such complaint giving the name and address
of the complainants, the date and nature of the complaint and the
remedy.
[Ord. No. 822 § 30; Ord. No. 927 § 1P; Ord. No. 15-2011;
amended 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 03-2022]
a.
The charge for tapping the water main with service pipe to curb,
corporation stop, curb box, curb stop and meter shall be:
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1 inch Water Tap short side
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$3,200
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1 inch Water Tap Long Side
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$3,800
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1.5 inch Water Tap Short Side
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$3,900
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1.5 inch Water Tap Long Side
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$4,700
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2 Inch Tap Short Side
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$4,800
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2 inch Water Tap Long Side
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$5,400
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4 inch Sewer Tap Short Side
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$3,000
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4 inch Sewer Tap Long Side
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$4,200
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b.
Cost of meter and equipment:
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3/4 Inch
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$125
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1"
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$190
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MXU
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$135/PIT $145
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Touchpad
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$20
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Cable Adapter
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$20
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1.5 inch and larger meters by quote only (used in special high
flow demand)
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c.
The charge for a water meter and equipment:
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1 inch
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$365
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1.5 inch and larger are by quote only
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d.
Included in the above fees are tapping the water main with service
pipe to curb, corporation stop, curb box, meter, street excavation,
road opening fee and turn on fee.
e.
All customers of water supplied by the Borough shall keep the water
pipes and fixtures upon the premises in good repair and shall protect
the same from frost and freezing and at his or their own expense the
replacement of any water service line from the house to the curb stop
shall be at the expense of the property owner.
[Ord. No. 822 § 31]
No agent or employee of the Water Department shall have authority
to bind the Department or the Borough of Sea Girt by any promise,
agreement or representation not provided by this chapter, unless such
authority is given in writing and approved by a resolution of the
Mayor and Council of the Borough of Sea Girt.
[Ord. No. 822 § 32; Ord. No. 927 § 1Q]
No plumber or owner or occupant of a premise shall turn on water
to any premises whether an old or new supply in cases where water
has been turned off for non-payment of water rent or for any other
cause.
[Ord. No. 822 § 33; Ord. No. 927 § 1R]
No person shall take water from any public fire hydrant except
for fire purposes or for the use of the Fire Department in case of
fire and no one shall in any way use or take water for private use
unless such person shall first pay the applicable fee and receive
a permit for such use from the Borough Clerk.
[Ord. No. 822 § 34]
The Borough shall have the right to reserve sufficient supply
of water at all times in its reservoirs to provide for fire and other
emergencies.
[Ord. No. 822 § 35; Ord. No. 927 § 1S]
The service from the main to the shut-off valve at the curbline
is owned by the Borough, including curb stops or valves or curb boxes
or roadway boxes or valve boxes which are to be used by the Water
Department for the turning on or shutting off of the water supply.
[Ord. No. 822 § 36; Ord. No. 927 § 1T]
Excessive or unnecessary use or waste of water whether caused
by carelessness or defective or leaking plumbing or fixtures is strictly
prohibited. Water must not be kept running for landscape sprinkling
purposes longer than specified by the rules and regulations of the
Water Department. In no case shall there be a waste of water.
[Ord. No. 822 § 37]
No person shall break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper
with any structure, meter, line, appurtenance or any equipment which
is part of the municipal system of the water works and plants of the
Borough of Sea Girt.
[Ord. No. 822 § 38; Ord. No. 927 § 1U]
a.
No person, firm, or corporation shall excavate, dig up or disturb
any street, avenue, highway, road, alley, sidewalk, or any public
place whatsoever in the Borough for the purpose of laying, installing,
replacing or repairing of water pipe or equipment or for any other
purpose whatsoever without obtaining a permit in accordance with the
requirements of the Road Opening Ordinance.
b.
Tunneling or boring will be required for the installation of water
service lines when the main is located on the opposite side of the
road from the residence to be served by the service lines.
A boring tool shall be used. The opening over the water or sewer
main and the opening for the boring tool shall be only that amount
of opening necessary in the blacktop to make the tap or insert the
boring tool.
The contractor who is replacing or installing individual services
shall be a licensed plumber in the State of New Jersey. For larger
projects, the contactor shall be insured and bonded and be experienced
in installing water services. All piping and fittings shall be approved
by the Water Department before installation, 24 hours' notice shall
be given to the Water Department before work begins, subject to the
approval of the Supervisor of Public Works or authorized employee
of the Water Department.
[Ord. No. 822 § 39; Ord. No. 927 § IV]
Each and every person, firm, association, organization or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall for each and every violation thereof, upon conviction, be subject to the penalty stated in Chapter 1, Section 1-5. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist, shall constitute a separate offense.
[Ord. No. 277 § 1]
No air-conditioning equipment installed in the Borough of Sea
Girt shall be connected to either the Borough water system or the
Borough sewer system, but the equipment shall be supplied by the owner
or tenant of the premises from a system other than the Borough water
supply.
[Ord. No. 277 § 2]
The discharge of any water used in any air-conditioning system
into the Borough sewer system is hereby prohibited.
[Ord. No. 277 § 3]
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior source history includes Ord. No. 260.
This section shall apply to water which is supplied through
the Borough of Sea Girt water utility. The use of non-potable water
supplied by private well or means other than through the Borough's
water system is not subject to the requirements or restrictions of
this section.
[Ord. No. 07-2010]
The Mayor and/or the Water Committee Chairperson are hereby
each delegated with the authority to declare a Borough wide Level
I or Level II water conservation emergency.
[Ord. No. 07-2010]
a.
Level I Water Restrictions.
In the event the Mayor or Water Committee Chairperson declares
that a Level I water conservation emergency exists due to a prolonged
scarcity of water from any cause, the Borough reserves the right upon
public notice to restrict certain uses of water. Upon declaration
of the water conservation emergency by the Mayor or Water Committee
Chairperson, the Borough Administrator or Deputy Administrator shall
be empowered to implement and direct the enforcement measures necessary
for conformance to and compliance under the declaration.
All users of water shall be required to observe water use restrictions
for lawn, shrub, tree and plant watering (landscape features), and
for washing of motor vehicles as follows:
1.
Watering of landscape features on properties or washing of motor
vehicles at properties having even numbered street addresses shall
be permitted on the even numbered days of the month.
2.
Watering of landscape features on properties or washing of motor
vehicles at properties having odd numbered street addresses shall
be permitted on the odd numbered days of the month.
3.
No watering or vehicle washing shall be permitted on the 31st day
of the month.
4.
Watering of landscape features or washing of vehicles on the above
dates shall be permitted during the hours from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. only and shall be limited to 45 minutes
in duration.
b.
Level II Water Restrictions.
In addition to any Level I water use restrictions set forth
herein, a Level II water conservation emergency declaration may be
made by the Mayor or Water Committee Chairperson, promulgated by the
Borough Administrator or Deputy Administrator, declaring a water emergency.
1.
Such declaration may impose the complete ban and prohibition of outside
water usage, including the watering of lawns, shrubs, trees and plants
(landscape features); the filling of pools; and the washing of motor
vehicles; and/or any other water use restrictions specified in the
declaration; which are reasonable under the circumstances considering
the nature and extent of the water emergency.
2.
Said public notice shall be posted in the Borough Municipal Building,
Municipal website and/or published at least once in a newspaper circulating
within the Borough.
3.
No person during the existence of a water conservation emergency
so duly declared with public notice shall use water in violation of
the terms of said water conservation emergency restrictions.
c.
Exemptions from Level I Water Restrictions.
1.
Level I restrictions shall not apply to newly installed sod or seed
for a period of two weeks from written "notice of installation" which
must be provided to the Superintendent of the Department of Public
Work.
2.
Nurseries, garden centers and car washes shall be exempt from Level
I water use restrictions to the extent necessary to operate their
businesses or organizations. However, the Mayor or Water Committee
Chairperson may impose water restrictions upon such businesses or
organizations by promulgation of a declaration specifying such restrictions.
[Ord. No. 07-2010]
Every owner, lessee, tenant, or occupant of any building or
premises connected with and using water from the Borough's water supply
services shall comply with the following regulations during a declared
water emergency:
a.
Maintenance of water service pipes, valves, fixtures and connections
in good order and repair, whereby there shall be no waste of water.
b.
Completion of all necessary repairs to prevent the waste of water.
c.
Immediate notification to the owner or the agent of the owner of
any defective service pipes, valves, fixtures or connections, whereby
water is being wasted.
d.
Immediate notification to the Borough Administrator, Deputy Administrator,
or Superintendent of the Department of Public Works of any waste occurring
by reason of defective water service pipes, valves, fixtures or connections.
e.
Otherwise comply with all provisions in this section and the water
use restrictions and other regulations required under any declaration
of emergency promulgated by the Borough Administrator or Deputy Administrator.
[Ord. No. 07-2010]
a.
A declaration of water conservation emergency as set forth herein
shall set forth a period of time during which the water use restrictions
imposed shall be applicable based upon the time period estimated which
shall be no longer than reasonably necessary to abate the water emergency
under the circumstances considering the nature and extent of the water
emergency.
b.
At the expiration of the time period specified, the water use restrictions
shall lapse and be inapplicable and unenforceable.
c.
If the Borough Administrator or Deputy Administrator shall be satisfied
that the water emergency has been abated prior to the expiration of
the time period specified by declaration, the Borough Administrator
or Deputy Administrator shall be empowered to declare the water emergency
ended and the water use restrictions inapplicable.
d.
If, at the expiration of the time period specified, the Borough Administrator
or Deputy Administrator shall be satisfied that the water emergency
continues to exist, the Borough Administrator or Deputy Administrator
may, in accordance with the requirements of this section, continue
the water use restrictions.
[Ord. No. 07-2010]
In the event of water usage restrictions and or water conservation
measures imposed by an agency or department of the State of New Jersey,
every person shall be bound by and must comply with said restrictions
in addition to any Level I and or Level II restrictions imposed hereunder.
[Ord. No. 07-2010]
The water use limitations imposed pursuant to this section shall
be enforced by local authorized officials, including but not limited
to, the Sea Girt Police Department, Code Enforcement Official, Superintendent
of Public Works, or their designated representatives, all of whom
are empowered to write summonses for a violation of the water use
limitations or restrictions.
