Chapter 5.30
TEMPORARY SERVICE
Sections:
5.30.030 Installation and operation.
5.30.040 Responsibility for meters and installations.
5.30.050 Supply from fire hydrant.
5.30.060 Unauthorized use of hydrants.
5.30.090 Responsibility for equipment.
5.30.010 Duration of service.
Temporary service connections shall be disconnected and terminated within 45 days after installation unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the general manager. [Ord. 73 § 7.01, 2002].
5.30.020 Guarantee deposit.
The applicant shall deposit, in advance, the estimated cost of the temporary service. Upon discontinuance of service, the actual cost shall be determined and an adjustment made as an additional charge, refund or credit. [Ord. 73 § 7.02, 2002].
5.30.030 Installation and operation.
All facilities for temporary service to the customer shall be made and operated and in accordance with district instructions. [Ord. 73 § 7.03, 2002].
5.30.040 Responsibility for meters and installations.
The customer shall use all possible care to prevent damage to the meter or to any other loaned facilities of the district which are involved in furnishing the temporary service from the time of installation until removal. If the meter or other facilities are damaged, the cost of repairs or replacement shall be paid by the customer. The customer shall give notice to the district in writing at least 48 hours prior to the time the customer or other person is through with the meter or meters and the installation. [Ord. 73 § 7.04, 2002].
5.30.050 Supply from fire hydrant.
An applicant for temporary use of water from a fire hydrant must secure a permit therefor from the district and pay the bulk meter deposit. The applicant shall also pay for the water used in accordance with the meter readings, at the rates prescribed by the board. [Ord. 73 § 7.05, 2002].
5.30.060 Unauthorized use of hydrants.
Tampering with any fire hydrant for the unauthorized use of water therefrom, or for any other purpose is prohibited. [Ord. 73 § 7.06, 2002].
5.30.070 Meter availability.
The applicant shall make the hydrant meter available as prescribed by the district for reading on a monthly basis. [Ord. 73 § 7.07, 2002].
5.30.080 Pools and tanks.
When an abnormally large quantity of water is desired for filling a swimming pool or for other purposes, arrangements must be made with the district prior to taking such water. Permission to take water in unusual quantities will be given only if it can be safely delivered through the district’s facilities and if other customers are not inconvenienced thereby. [Ord. 73 § 7.08, 2002].
5.30.090 Responsibility for equipment.
The customer shall furnish, install and keep in good and safe condition all equipment that may be required for receiving, controlling, applying and utilizing water, at customer’s own risk and expense. The district shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by the improper installation of such equipment, or the negligence or wrongful act of the customer or of any of customer’s tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or permittees in installing, maintaining, operating or interfering with such equipment. The district shall not be responsible for damage to property caused by faucets, valves and other equipment which are open when water is turned on at the meter, either originally or when turned on after a temporary shutdown. [Ord. 73 § 7.09, 2002].