Chapter 13.56 - WATER USE REGULATIONS

Sections:

13.56.010 - Conformance to city plumbing code.#

All service and other pipes used underground and all installations of such pipes shall meet the specifications and requirements set forth in the current edition of the plumbing code adopted by the city.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-14)

13.56.020 - Application for use or extension—Property owner liability.#

A.

Whenever any person desires to obtain water from the city water department, he or she shall comply with the regulation established in Chapter 13.74 of this title. Whenever any person desires to have the service line extended to the property, he or she shall make application on the forms provided and shall make arrangements for the payment of the fee in accordance with the terms thereof, upon the filing of the proper application and payment, the water department supervisor is authorized to extend the service pipe to the usual point of installation and install meter box. The applicant is responsible to extend the service from the meter box to point of use.

B.

When the applicant is not the owner of the property, but merely a tenant, the owner of the property must sign an agreement to be legally responsible for any unpaid water bills as a condition precedent to obtaining the service.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; Ord. 82 § 1, 1981: prior code § 14-1-3)

13.56.030 - Use without authorization.#

It is unlawful for any person by himself or herself, family, servants or agents, to use the water coming through the water mains without first having written authorization to do so, or without authority to open any stopcock, valve or other fixture attached to the system of water supply, or to in any way injure, deface or impair any part or appurtenance of the water works, or to cast anything into any reservoir or tank belonging to said works.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): prior code § 14-1-6)

13.56.040 - No unmetered service.#

No person or property shall receive water through the water department facilities except as otherwise noted in this chapter, unless the water is properly metered.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): prior code § 14-1-5)

13.56.050 - Unauthorized water use unlawful.#

It is unlawful for any water user to permit any person from other premises, or any unauthorized person to use or obtain water from his or her premises or water fixtures, whether inside or outside his or her building. No extension shall be made to another water user from the same service pipe without proper written authorization and a stop cock and key box being attached at the junction of the service pipe. Before water will be supplied through the service pipe the property owner must agree to pay for all the water used. Two or more buildings on contiguous lots may receive water from the same service line only if owned by the same person and such person becomes responsible for the bill and obtains permission of the water department supervisor.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-23)

13.56.060 - Two users of one service pipe—Public works supervisor's power to withhold water.#

Where two or more parties or premises are supplied from the same service pipe, the failure on the part of either of said parties to comply with this chapter shall warrant the public works supervisor in withholding the supply of water through said service pipe until a separate service pipe with stopcock and key box is put in for each separate user of water.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-24)

13.56.070 - Waste prohibited.#

It is unlawful for any water user to waste water, or to allow tanks, air conditioning units or similar equipment to leak or overflow, or to wastefully run water from hydrants, faucets or stops, or through basins, water closets, urinals, sinks or other apparatus, or to use the water or purposes other than those for which he or she has paid or to use water in violation of the rules and regulations for controlling the water supply and the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): prior code § 14-1-28)

13.56.080 - Service pipes and connections within city's control.#

The service pipes and connections from the main to the curb line, including a meter box and a meter yoke to be placed within the line of the street curb, will be put in and maintained by the city water department and kept within its exclusive control.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): prior code § 14-1-7)

13.56.090 - Stop and waste cock valves—Accessibility—Minimum pipe size.#

Whenever a water pipe enters a building, such pipe must be supplied with a stop and waste cock with a handle or wrench fixed thereto for the purpose of turning the same. Such fixture shall be placed on the pipe in an accessible position within nine inches of the wall where such pipe enters the building or in an accessible location. All such pipes shall enter buildings at the excavated portions thereof. The minimum size for service pipe shall be three-fourths inch for pipe from the curb box to the stop and waste cock located inside the building.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): prior code § 14-1-27)

13.56.100 - Pipes and other apparatus to be kept in good repair.#

All water users shall keep their service pipes, connection and other apparatus in good repair and protected from frost at their own expense, but no person, except by permission and under the direction of water department personnel, shall be allowed to dig into a street or a sidewalk for the purpose of laying, removing or repairing any service pipe.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-13)

13.56.110 - Repairs—Authorization—Procedure.#

No plumber or other person shall be authorized to turn off the water at the meter box without first receiving permission from the superintendent or his authorized agent. Plumbers shall in all cases except those of extreme emergencies use the stop valve inside the premises. In all cases when plumbers shall make repairs to pipes or fixtures on any premises, they shall leave water turned on or off as they found it upon entering the premises. Should anyone damage any water service equipment the city may have it repaired by a competent plumber and the charge must be paid by the owner of the property, where the damage was incurred before water service is restored.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): prior code § 14-1-25)

13.56.120 - Separate trench for water pipes required.#

Water pipes must not be laid in the same trench as sewer, gas or any other pipe, but a separate trench must be provided therefor, or laid on a shelf of undisturbed earth.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): prior code § 14-1-15)

13.56.130 - Steam boilers.#

It is unlawful for any person to fill any steam boiler used for power purposes from the pipes direct. Such boilers must be provided with a tank and supplied therefrom, and necessary safety equipment for protection in the event of water stoppage. Each boiler must have a state approved backflow device installed.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-26)

13.56.140 - Fire lines.#

A.

Fire lines, which are to be used only in case of fire may be required by the city.

B.

Fire lines as defined in Section 13.74.020 shall include: water lines which are connected to the water main and which serve a fire hydrant; and water lines that extend off the water main to supply a building or buildings fire protection system(s).

C.

In addition to the regulation contained elsewhere in this code, fire line water service is provided upon the following conditions.

1.

Any person or entity which desires to, or is required to extend or provide a fire line to property or to a structure shall make application and obtain a permit and permission for construction from the city engineer. Permit fees shall be paid prior to any excavation or fire line installation.

2.

Fire lines are not permitted to be served through adjacent properties or across interior property lines to serve interior lots, unless there is a dedicated easement or right of way for such purpose.

3.

Backflow prevention devices are required for all fire lines. Backflow prevention devices shall not be located in driveways or other locations where accidental damage or visibility obstructions would be a likely consequence. Backflow prevention devices shall be fully accessible for periodic testing, repairs, and replacement.

4.

All costs associated with installing the fire line from the water main to the property or structure(s) shall be the responsibility of the property owner or the person requesting the permit.

5.

After installing a fire line, the property owner shall confirm the integrity of the fire line. Such confirmation shall include a hydrostatic test and flush in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 24.

6.

Also after installing a fire line, the property owner shall conduct a biological test to determine that the line is clean to prevent contamination of the city water system.

7.

Once installed, the property owner of any approved fire line shall be responsible to maintain and keep the fire line (beginning where the fire line connects to the water main) functional and in good repair. Any maintenance costs for damage, repair, or replacement of the fire line shall be the responsibility of the property owner.

8.

In any case where maintenance, repair, or replacement of a fire line occurs in a city street, the property owner shall be required to obtain a permit from the city engineer for any work in the street and shall be responsible for the costs of any road restoration.

9.

Fire lines shall only be used for fire protection purposes. All connections to a fire line that serve a fire protection system, pipe, or value shall conform to adopted codes and standards. Other connections to a fire line are prohibited.

10.

Water from a fire line may only be used for fire protection proposes or testing of a fire protection system.

11.

The city may require that a meter be installed upon the fire lines.

12.

The owner of a property receiving fire line service will pay a monthly fee to the city for that service. The amount of the fee shall be established in the consolidated fee schedule.

D.

Fire line service shall be subject to the regulation set forth in Chapter 13.74, Customer Service Regulations.

E.

Effective April 1, 2013, those who own or use a fire line with the city, including any fire line installed by any entity other than South Salt Lake, shall be responsible to maintain and keep the fire line in good repair at their own expense.

F.

No person or entity, except by permission and under the direction of the city engineer shall be allowed to dig, cut, grind, bore into or under a street or a sidewalk for the purpose of laying, removing, repairing, or replacing a fire line.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): prior code § 14-1-33)

(Res. No. R2013-05, 3-27-2013)

13.56.150 - Fire hydrants.#

All fire hydrants shall be under the control of, and shall be kept in repair by the city water department; provided, that the fire department, the engineering department and the street department shall have free access to said hydrants. It is unlawful for any person to open or operate any fire hydrants, or to attempt to draw water therefrom, or to obstruct the approach thereto. Provided, however, that contractors of public works or public utilities may upon application and compliance with city regulations use water from the hydrants upon the payment of a permit fee to be set by resolution of the city council and the payment of a daily fee in a sum to be determined by the city council at the time of the approval of the permit. Hydrants will be designated by city, so as not to cause problems, such as dirty water, etc.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-32)

13.56.160 - Hydrants on private property—Maintenance.#

A.

Hydrants located in private property must be installed with detector check units. Where water may be used from the hydrant supply piping for private purpose they must be metered with an approved meter and installation.

B.

Maintenance of hydrants and fire protection pipes must be kept in good repair or the city may have repairs completed and back charge the owners.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): Ord. 5 § 1, 1976: prior code § 14-1-32(a))

13.56.170 - Fountains.#

No public fountain attached shall be greater than one-fourth inch in diameter. There shall be a stop cock to each fountain attached, which shall be under the control of the city water department. All fountains shall have an automatic turn-off while not in use.

(Ord. 2003-07 (part): editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-16)

13.56.180 - Outside water use time restrictions.#

The outside use of water for irrigation is not permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise directed in writing by the Public Works Director or specific water provider.

(Ord. No. 2024-07, § I(Exh. A), 7-10-2024)