Division I. Water

Chapter 13.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

13.04.010    Definitions.

13.04.020    Application for water service.

13.04.025    Water system extension – Expiration of inactive applications.

13.04.030    Compliance with state requirements.

13.04.035    Sewer system extension – Expiration of inactive applications.

13.04.040    Local improvement district – Requirements.

13.04.050    Repair or replacement of certain unmetered lines.

13.04.060    Changes or additions to water systems.

13.04.070    Refusal or discontinuance of service.

13.04.080    Limits of City responsibility.

13.04.010 Definitions.

As used in Chapters 13.04 through 13.24 IMC, the terms set out in this section shall be defined as follows:

A. “Approving authority,” for the several requirements of this code, shall be the City Engineer.

B. “City” means the City of Issaquah, Washington.

C. “City Water System” means the water system belonging to the City of Issaquah, Washington.

D. “Code” means this code of the Water System of the City of Issaquah, as last amended.

E. “Commercial and industrial properties” include, but are not necessarily limited to, retail and wholesale stores, warehouses, service stations, manufacturing facilities, garages, theaters, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars and taverns, banks, showrooms, barber and beauty shops.

F. “Engineer” means the duly appointed or employed City Engineer of the City of Issaquah or his authorized representative.

G. “Fire Department” means any recognized fire department normally responding in the area, to include private fire brigades organized, trained and equipped to protect specified property.

H. “Institutional properties” include, but are not necessarily limited to, places of worship, private schools, parochial schools, institutions of higher learning, public and private hospitals, nursing homes, lodges and fraternal orders, unless the structure contains a function of a commercial or industrial nature.

I. “Living unit” means a single-family living area including an apartment, motel, or hotel unit or a trailer pad.

J. “Owner” means the person, partnership, or corporation owning the particular premises to which water is being or to be furnished.

K. “Premises” is defined as the land and 1 building under 1 continuous roof together with such other service buildings as are used only by the occupants of the principal building, including rent-free guest houses occupied less than 3 months of any year, except that “premises” may be otherwise defined in writing in a special contract between the owner and the City for the furnishing of water to such premises through a master meter.

L. “Private fire protection systems” include hydrants located on private property, automatic fire sprinkler systems, wet standpipes, and/or dry standpipes.

M. “Private hydrant” is a fire hydrant so situated and maintained as to provide water for firefighting purposes with restrictions for its use limited to certain defined property or properties. The location may be such that it is not readily accessible for immediate use by the responding Fire Department.

N. “Public hydrant” is a fire hydrant so situated and maintained as to provide water for firefighting purposes without restriction as to use. The location is such that it is accessible for immediate use of the Fire Department.

O. “Public properties” include civic buildings, public schools, playgrounds, public parks and appurtenances.

P. “Residential properties” are those intended for human habitation. Whenever the words “single-family dwelling” are used in Chapters 13.04 through 13.24 IMC, they shall also include the structures known as a “duplex” (two-family dwelling). A residence constructed and equipped for occupancy by more than 2 families shall be defined as a multifamily dwelling or high density dwelling, the terms being identical in meaning.

Q. “Superintendent” means the duly appointed Superintendent of the Water Department of the City of Issaquah, Washington. (Ord. 1091 § 1.01, 1971).

13.04.020 Application for water service.

The owner of any property who desires to connect to the City Water System shall make application for the connection on the standard form for water service and at that time, he shall pay all connection charges, fees, or assessments required by the Water System Code. Additionally, any owner of any rental property connected, or to be connected, to the water system, shall agree to have his name appear on all billing for that property by the Water Department and such billings shall be mailed to said owner and shall become delinquent if not paid within 30 days of the day indicated on the billing. (Ord. 1091 § 4.03, 1971).

13.04.025 Water system extension – Expiration of inactive applications.

Water system extension application files or permits shall be closed by the Permit Center and deemed “inactive” if there has been no applicant activity for any 6-month period after the date the application is deemed sufficient, or from the date the active permit was issued, or within a specified time which has been mutually approved in writing by the applicant and the Permit Center. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Permit Center, in writing, if delays or unforeseen circumstances are impacting the completion of the application and review process. If an application file or permit has been closed by the Permit Center, the applicant must submit a new application and fee based on the rules and regulations of the currently adopted code in order to begin the review process of that proposed development. (Ord. 2310 § 3, 2001).

13.04.030 Compliance with state requirements.

All design, construction, maintenance and operation shall be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 248-54 WAC, Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health Regarding Public Water Supplies. (Ord. 1091 § 1.04, 1971).

13.04.035 Sewer system extension – Expiration of inactive applications.

Sewer system extension application files or permits shall be closed by the Permit Center and deemed “inactive” if there has been no applicant activity for any 6-month period after the date the application is deemed sufficient, or from the date the active permit was issued, or within a specified time which has been mutually approved in writing by the applicant and the Permit Center. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Permit Center, in writing, if delays or unforeseen circumstances are impacting the completion of the application and review process. If an application file or permit has been closed by the Permit Center, the applicant must submit a new application and fee based on the rules and regulations of the currently adopted code in order to begin the review process of that proposed development. (Ord. 2310 § 4, 2001).

13.04.040 Local improvement district – Requirements.

Any local improvement district set up for the constructing of a water main which is to become a part of the City Water System shall meet all the requirements as set forth under this code. (Ord. 1091 § 4.01, 1971).

13.04.050 Repair or replacement of certain unmetered lines.

If any repair or replacement of a private water line or fire protection line, that is not metered, is not made within 30 days after official notice has been given to make such corrections, the City may forthwith cause the same to be disconnected. (Ord. 1091 § 6.01, 1971).

13.04.060 Changes or additions to water systems.

Any future changes or additions to City Water Systems, whether inside or outside the legal limits of the City, must conform to the comprehensive water system plan set up by the City Engineer and adopted by the City Council. (Ord. 1091 § 6.02, 1971).

13.04.070 Refusal or discontinuance of service.

A. The City may refuse or may discontinue service to any customer for violation of any provision of the Water System Code, or for failure to pay bills when due. The City may limit, refuse, or discontinue service to any customer who requires or uses such volume of water that water service to any other customer may be thereby impaired. The City shall discontinue service to any customer who makes an unauthorized connection to the City’s water line, bypasses a City water meter, or in any other way misappropriates City water.

B. Discontinuance of service for any cause stated in this code shall not release the customer from his obligation to the City for the payment of bills or charges. Whenever service is discontinued, as provided above, or at the request of the customer, the customer shall be charged for the turnoff in accordance with the current Public Works Department Schedule of Charges. Restoration of service shall be accomplished within 24 hours of payment of amounts owed. (Ord. 1370 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1091 § 6.03, 1971).

13.04.080 Limits of City responsibility.

At no time shall it be the responsibility of the City Water Department to enter upon private property to work on or do anything to mains, service lines, or appurtenances which are not an accepted part of the City Water System and lying within an easement running to the City for the purpose of maintaining the City Water System. (Ord. 1091 § 1.05, 1971).