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52Nov 3 election

Sec. 17-37. - Water service fees.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.

Local law · 2,200 sections

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Fees for service charges for the following services performed by the water department are hereby fixed as follows: (1)

Installation of water meter .....$50.00

(2)

Testing water meter under existing regulations or when requested by customer: .....

a.

1-inch and smaller .....No charge

b.

1.5-inch and larger .....Actual cost

(3)

Turning off or turning on water after working hours at request of customer (non-emergency): Actual labor cost

(4)

Turning on water after customer pays delinquent bill .....25.00

(5)

Shut off charge (for nonpayment) .....50.00

(6)

Fire protection service sprinkler or private hydrant: .....

a.

Six-inch pipe serviced to property, annual .....225.00

b.

Eight-inch pipe services to property, annual .....300.00

c.

Two-inch pipe serviced to property, annual .....100.00

d.

Sprinkler system on domestic service .....100.00

(7)

Fire flow test .....100.00

(8)

Final reading and closing statement .....25.00

(9)

Frozen meter: Actual repair cost

(10)

Bacteria sample—New water main disinfection .....40.00

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-37; Ch. 273, § I, 8-19-03; Ch. 687, § II, 11-21-17)