Chapter 13.64 - PRIVATE LINES AND EXTENSIONS

Sections:

13.64.010 - Private lines.#

When permission is granted by the public works supervisor to any person to put in a private water service, the whole cost of installing the same shall be paid by the person obtaining such permission. All such water service shall be maintained and kept in good repair by the owners and users thereof, at their own cost and expense. In all cases a standard meter shall be installed at the curb of each separate premises. Should anyone connect a private pipe to the city water line without a permit from the water department, water may be shut off at the main until such permit is taken out, and all expense of shutting off and turning on is paid.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-17)

13.64.020 - Master meters.#

When a private water main supplying more than one house is connected to the city water mains, the superintendent may require a master meter to be installed near the point where the connection is to be made to the city main. This installation will be at the expense of the owners of the private line according to the regular rates for meter installation. Responsible parties must agree to pay all bills for water served through said meter at regular meter rates. The prevailing minimum charge for each service connection taking off from said private line will be made. Where more than one unit is being serviced by one meter, capacity must be provided for eight gallons per minute per unit at a minimum of twenty (20) pounds pressure.

(Prior code § 14-1-18)

13.64.030 - Reconnection to city water main.#

Whenever a city water main shall have been laid in front of premises already connected to a private pipe, the owner or occupant shall upon notice from the superintendent make application for reconnecting the premises to the city water main. The city shall tap the main and extend a three-fourths inch service pipe, reconnecting the premises at the curb and the owner must extend his pipe to the meter box and make the connection in front of said premises at his own expense.

(Prior code § 14-1-19)

13.64.040 - Extensions.#

All water main extensions shall be made without special taxes being levied to pay for same. It shall be the responsibility of the land owner, the developer or subdivider to pay for the cost of installation of any and all water mains necessary for the service to any particular property or properties, and no water will be furnished through the water main until the extension has been completed and paid for by any of the above-mentioned persons. It is understood that the main and extension upon the commencement and service will automatically become a part of the South Salt Lake water system and subject to the rules and regulations as set forth in this division. The main and/or extension must comply with the requirements of the water department before installation will be permitted. If the owner, developer, etc., shall connect to the main and furnish all materials, including water meters, and do all of the installation work, then the connection fee, except for inspection, will be waived. Otherwise, the usual connection fee will be charged in accordance with provisions as set forth in this division.

(Prior code § 14-1-20)

13.64.050 - Extensions to plats, additions or subdivisions—Approval required.#

No water mains shall be laid or water furnished to the occupants of any plat, addition or subdivision of any lot, block or tract of land within the city of South Salt Lake, unless the said plat, addition or subdivision shall have been approved by the city council and the planning commission.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-21)

13.64.060 - Permit for extension required—Plumbing permit.#

It is unlawful for any person to make any extension of any water pipe or water fixture attached to the waterworks system, for any purpose whatsoever, without first obtaining a permit therefor from the superintendent of the water department. All persons must, within twenty-four (24) hours after the completion of any plumbing work connected with the waterworks system, report the same to the superintendent. No person shall be issued a plumbing permit except properly bonded and licensed plumbers who are registered with the state of Utah in accordance with statute or their bonafide employees, excepting therefrom individuals installing limited outside plumbing on their own premises where the work is to be performed by themselves.

(Prior code § 14-1-22)