§ 62-83. Application for service.

(a)

All applications for water service shall specify the approximate location where such services shall enter the property, such location being adjacent to the nearest city water line or system.

(b)

The making of all water service connections from the meter to improvements on the property, including laying pipes, setting of water service fixtures, whether on private property or on public grounds, served by city water shall be made by duly licensed plumbers, under the approval and supervision of the city's building inspector. The cost incurred shall be the responsibility of the owner or building contractor.

(c)

A valid permit shall have been issued to the person and property, and shall be visibly displayed, before any water service connection is made by the city.

(d)

A valid permit shall be issued to the person and property, and shall be visibly displayed, before any water service connection is made by the city.

(e)

All persons receiving water service from the city will have a city approved water meter installed by the city, and which will remain property of the city, at that persons expense, to record the amount of water used so as to pay the city for all of water consumed.

(f)

If new water service is required, the building contractor may not commence any construction or improvements until the city has installed a water meter.

(Ord. No. 246-02, § 1, 2-25-2002; Ord. No. 280-05, § 7, 11-21-2005)