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BYLAW B-04/2025
OF THE CITY OF AIRDRIE
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
Being a bylaw to set rules and regulations to administer and operate the City of Airdrie's
water utility and services.
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c M-26 authorizes a council to pass bylaws for:
the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; public utilities:
services provided by and on behalf of the municipality; and the enforcement of bylaws including the
creation of offences and penalties;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act authorizes a council to pass bylaws to regulate or
prohibit and provide for a system of licences, permits and approvals;
AND WHEREAS Council for the City of Airdrie has deemed it expedient and proper to administer and
operate its water distribution system as a municipal public utility;
NOW THEREFORE the City of Airdrie Council enacts as follows:
Title
1
This bylaw may be cited as the "Waterworks Bylaw".
Definitions
2
Unless otherwise specified, the words used in this bylaw have the same meaning as defined in
the Municipal Government Act and its regulations.
3
In this bylaw,
(1)
"Act" means the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c M-26 and any regulations;
(2)
"arrears position" means a utility account that has not been paid in full by the due date;
(3)
"backflow" means the reversal of the normal direction of flow in either the potable water
distribution system or in a consumer's plumbing system;
(4)
"bulk water" means the potable water that a person may purchase from a facility
operated by the City;
(5)
"bulk water station" means the temporary or permanent facility where bulk water is
offered for sale by the City;
(6)
"City of Airdrie" or "City" means the municipal corporation of the City of Airdrie (including
its agents and contractors) or the areas contained within the City's municipal borders, as
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the context requires;
(7)
"City facility" means a building, structure or area of land owned by or under the direction
and control of the City;
(8)
"City Manager" means the City's chief administrative officer or their delegate within the
meaning of the Act;
(9)
"combined water service connection" means a water service connection which supplies
potable water for the domestic use and fire protection in the same premises;
(10)
"consumer" means any person, corporation, or government body that owns property
which is connected to the City's water system. It also includes any lessee or occupant of
such property, or any person who obtains water from any City-owned hydrant, bulk water
station, or standpipe;
(11)
"Council" means the duly elected Council of the City of Airdrie and includes all
Councillors and the Mayor;
(12)
"cross-connection" means any temporary, permanent, or potential water connection of
any piping, fixture, fitting, container, or appliance that may allow, by backflow or
otherwise, water contaminants, pollutants, infectious agents, other materials, or
substances that may change the water quality in the potable water distribution system
and includes, but is not limited to, swivel or changeover devices, removable sections,
jumper connections, and by-pass arrangements;
(13)
"cross-connection control device" means a device or method that prevents backflow;
(14)
"easement" means an easement, interest, or right held by the City for the purpose of
locating the potable water distribution system;
(15)
"Fire Chief" means the person hired to the position, who holds the title of Fire Chief for
the City of Airdrie, or their designate;
(16)
"Fire Department" means the City of Airdrie's Fire Department;
(17)
"fire hydrant" means a connection point which is a component of active fire protection,
and by which authorized personnel can connect to the potable water distribution system;
(18)
"fire protection" means measures taken to prevent fire from becoming destructive,
reducing the impact of uncontrolled fire, or saving lives and property;
(19)
"fire service type meter" means a meter designed specifically for installation in a fire
service application;
(20)
"industrial, commercial or institutional premises" or "ICI" means premises for the primary
use of professions, business, trade, industry, occupation, employment or undertaking,
educational centre or religious institution uses. It includes premises from which goods or
services are provided and any non-residential buildings or premises;
(21)
"low-flow plumbing fixtures" means toilets with a capacity of not more than 6 litres (1.6
US gallons) per flush, shower head fixtures with a flow of not more than 9.5 litres (2.5 US
gallons) per minute, and basin and sink faucets with a flow of not more than 8.3 litres
(2.2 US gallons) per minute;
(22)
"non-potable water" includes water such as stormwater, rainwater, and recycled gray
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water which have not been treated to a standard suitable for consumption;
(23)
"obstruction" means a thing that impedes, prevents or blocks passage or progress;
(24)
"occupant" means a person using, occupying or in possession of a premises who is not
the owner of the premises;
(25)
"Officer" means a person appointed by the City to enforce the provisions of this bylaw
including Bylaw Enforcement Officers, Peace Officers in accordance with the Peace
Officer Act, SA 2006, c P-3.5, and members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
("RCMP");
(26)
"once-through cooling equipment" means cooling, air conditioning or refrigeration
systems in buildings, building systems and equipment, which rely upon the temperature
of the water for cooling purposes and deliver of water to a drain or other discharge facility
without having recycled that water, but does not include emergency or back-up once-
through cooling systems;
(27)
"order to remedy" means an order issued pursuant to section 545 of the Act, and
pursuant to sections 192, 193, 194 of this bylaw, to direct a person to:
(a)
stop doing something that contravenes this bylaw or the Act;
(b)
change the way the person is doing something; or
(c)
do anything necessary to remedy the contravention;
(28)
"owner" means the registered owner of real property as designated on the certificate of
title for the premises;
(29)
"person" includes an individual, proprietorship, corporation, company, partnership,
society, municipality, or other government entity;
(30)
"point of delivery" means the point of physical connection to a consumer's water system
at their property line or the boundary of an easement;
(31)
"potable water" means water safe for human consumption which originates from a
source connected to a City water main;
(32)
"potable water distribution system" means that system of facilities (e.g. reservoirs,
booster stations, pump stations, pressure reducing stations), feeder mains, distribution
mains, service connections, valves, fittings, fire hydrants, meters, backflow prevention
devices, and all other equipment and machinery of whatever kind owned and operated
by the City for the purpose of delivering potable water to consumers;
(33)
"premises" means land, buildings, or both, or a portion of either, occupied or used for
any purpose within the City;
(34)
"private water service connection" means the portion of the water service connection
from the water service valve to a building or other place on a parcel of land for the
purpose of providing the utility service to the parcel and includes those parts of the
system or works described in section 29 of the Act;
(35)
"remote reading device" means a computerized device attached to a water meter used to
record, encode, and transmit a water meter reading to a remote data collector;
(36)
"residential premises" means premises used for residential purposes and contains a
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dwelling unit as contemplated in the City's Land Use Bylaw;
(37)
"smart irrigation" means systems with controllers and sensors that monitor conditions
and automatically adjust runtimes based on weather conditions and plant water
requirements.;
(38)
"testable cross-connection control devices" means valve assemblies installed on a water
service connection to prevent contamination caused by a cross-connection, which are
testable in accordance with the Safety Codes Act, RSA 2000, c S-1, and its regulations;
(39)
"upstream of a water meter" means that side of a water meter through which potable
water normally enters the meter;
(40)
"utility account" means an account that a person sets up with the City whereby the
person is charged and agrees to pay for potable water provided to a premises;
(41)
"utility technician" means the person authorized by the City to install, repair, service and
maintain water meters;
(42)
"violation notice" means a notice issued by an Officer allowing a voluntary payment
option of a fine established under this bylaw;
(43)
"violation ticket" is a form issued by an Officer to a person who violates a provision of this
bylaw, pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, RSA 2000, c P-34;
(44)
"water contaminant" means any solid, liquid, gas, or heat, or a combination of any of
them in water, resulting in a change in the quality or temperature of surface water or
underground fresh water;
(45)
"water conservation use schedule" means the schedule, which applies year-round,
limiting the days and times of outdoor water use to conserve the potable water resource
as set out in Schedule "E" of this bylaw;
(46)
"water main" means a water pipe in a street or easement which forms part of the City
operated potable water distribution system and delivers the potable water supply to the
water service connections;
(47)
"water main valve" means valves positioned at locations along the potable water
distribution system that can be closed to isolate a pipe section;
(48)
"water meter" or "meter" means any device approved by the City Manager and installed
by the City which is designed to measure the quantity of water used by a consumer. A
water meter may have attached to it a remote reading device as a component of the
meter;
(49)
"water metering facility" means any facility designed to house a water meter and may
consist of a building or acceptable vault;
(50)
"Water Services" means the City department which has the responsibility of operating
and maintaining the potable water distribution system;
(51)
"water service connection" means the water pipe which connects the water main to a
building or other place on a parcel of land for the purpose of providing the utility service
to the parcel and includes those parts of the system or works described in section 29 of
the Act;
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(52)
"water service valve" means the water valve or curb stop on the City owned portion of
the water service connection, located between the water main and the property line,
installed to allow the City to turn on or off the water supplied to a premises;
(53)
"water shut-off valve" means the water valve within a building on a premises, usually
located near the water meter or point of delivery of the water service connection which,
when closed, does not allow the flow of any water into the building;
(54)
"water use exception permit" means a permit that allows a consumer to use potable
water outside the days and times outlined in the Water Conservation Use Schedule,
Schedule "E" of this bylaw.
(55)
"water use restriction" means a level 1, level 2, level 3, or level 4 restriction of the use of
potable water as set out in the Water Conservation Use Schedule, in Schedule "E" of this
bylaw.1
Part 1 - General
City potable water supply
4
The City constructs, operates, and maintains a potable water distribution system. As required
by the Act, as long as there is sufficient facility capacity and supply of potable water, the City
will continue to supply potable water, upon such terms, costs and charges established by
Council, to any premises, located within the City and situated adjacent to a water main.
(1)
The owner or occupant of the premises must submit a written request to the City to
provide potable water, in accordance with the Act and this bylaw.
(2)
The City will, subject to the Act and the provisions of this bylaw, supply potable water to
a consumer's water service connection at the property line of the street or the boundary
of an easement.
5
The City is not responsible for the quality of the potable water after the potable water is
delivered to the point of delivery nor is it responsible for the quality of the potable water after the
potable water is received by the consumer from a bulk water station.
City Manager's authority
6
The City Manager has the power and authority to do or cause to be done all things necessary
for:
(1)
the general administration, control, maintenance, management, and operation of the
City's potable water distribution system; and
(2)
the conservation of the potable water resource, including the enforcement of a
conservation water use schedule and the declaration of a water use restriction.
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The City Manager is the designated officer for the purposes of this bylaw and for the purposes
of all things required to be inspected, remedied, enforced, or done by the City in relation to this
bylaw.
8
Without restricting any other power, duty, or function granted by this bylaw, the City Manager
may:
(1)
establish policies and procedures for the general maintenance or management or
conduct, or any of them, of the potable water distribution system and of the City's officers
and other employees employed in connection with the potable water distribution system;
(2)
establish investigation and enforcement procedures with respect to residential, industrial,
commercial, institutional, or other types of property and such procedures may differ
depending on the type of property in question;
(3)
provide for the rent of fittings, machines, apparatus, meters or other things
leased to consumers;
(4)
collect the rates and charges in connection with the potable water distribution system;
(5)
inspect or test anything at a premises, as required by this bylaw and if that thing needs
repair, the City may repair it as the expense of the owner of that premises;
(6)
enforce the terms and conditions under this bylaw including payments of all rates and
charges by all or any of the following methods, namely by:
(a)
commencing an action in any court of competent jurisdiction;
(b)
turning off the potable water the City supplies to the premises until the consumer
complies with terms and conditions of this bylaw;
(c)
transferring the balance owing by an owner on the utility account for a premises to
the owner's tax roll account for that premises, where permitted by the Act; and
(d)
distress and sale of the goods and chattels, of the person owing the rates,
charges, tolls, fares, or rents, wherever such goods and chattels may be found in
the City, as permitted, or authorized by law; and
(7)
turn off the potable water connection to a premises if a consumer does not comply with
the bylaw, as follows:
(a)
under section 11 until the consumer makes the repairs to or does the replacement
of the private water service connection;
(b)
under section 12 until the consumer has proven that the necessary repairs were
made and has paid the fee established in section 220 of this bylaw.
(c)
under section 47, until the consumer makes full payment of the arrears amount
owing, including any disconnection and reconnection fees established in section
220 of this bylaw;
(d)
under section 78, if access is not provided to the City Manager from the date of
the deadline until the access is provided;
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(e)
under section 80, if the notice is not complied with or without giving notice to the
person if the City Manager determines there is an immediate threat of
contamination to the potable water distribution system that could endanger public
health or safety;
(f)
under section 121, until the required repairs or improvements to a person's water
metering facility are carried out to the City Manager's satisfaction; and
(g)
if a consumer refuses to allow the City to read a water meter for 3 months or
more, the water is turned off until the City reads the meter and the consumer pays
any resulting fees, charges and other amounts owing.
Consumer's Responsibilities
9
A consumer is responsible for:
(1)
supplying potable water from the point of delivery to the premises, provided the water
service connection is approved by the City Manager and the connection does not
interfere with the operation of the potable water distribution system;
(2)
the construction, maintenance and repair of the private water service connection located
above, on or underneath the premises at the consumer's sole cost and expense;
(3)
ensuring that the water service connection referred to in subsection 9(1) and the
remainder of the consumer's plumbing system comply with the Safety Codes Act, RSA
2000, c S-1, and any regulations passed pursuant to that Act;
(4)
ensuring that any permits, inspections, or approvals required pursuant to the Safety
Codes Act, RSA 2000, c S-1 and regulations passed pursuant to that Act, to any bylaw
or to any other applicable legislation have been conducted or obtained and are valid and
subsisting, prior to connecting the water service connection to the potable water
distribution system;
(5)
keeping the private water service connection in good repair and without leaks or other
water loss and with sufficient protection from freezing;
(6)
the safe keeping of the water meter and any remote reading device that may be
connected to the water meter on the consumer's premises ;
(7)
protecting the water meter and connecting valves and pipes from freezing, excessive
heat, overheating of water, external and internal damage of any kind, or any other thing
which may affect the operation or reading of a water meter;
(8)
allowing the City to read the consumer's water meter;
(9)
paying the costs and expenses for inspections, as required by this bylaw; and
(10)
complying with any request or direction by the City Manager to do anything in
accordance with the City's instructions with respect to the construction, maintenance or
repair of the private water service connection by the time specified by the City.
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A person must not:
(1)
hinder, interrupt, or cause to be hindered or interrupted, the City in the exercise of any of
the powers and duties related to the potable water distribution system and authorized by
or contained in this bylaw;
(2)
hinder, disrupt, or cut off the supply of potable water to any consumer of the potable
water distribution system, if not authorized by the City Manager.
11
A consumer must maintain, repair, or replace a water service connection as required by the
City pursuant to section 9:
(1)
If the City requires the person to pay for water lost by a consumer under this section, the
City Manager will estimate the volume of any potable water loss and require payment
from the consumer for that amount of potable water estimated to have been lost and
such payment is due and payable upon demand being made.
12
The consumer must repair leaks or defects in:
(1)
the consumer's water service connection; or
(2)
other water pipes or in the interior plumbing system within the consumer's premises.
13
A person must provide accurate information to the City, as required by this bylaw, including in
the following situations:
(1)
an owner must not knowingly withhold information about the use of their premises that
could increase utility rates or charges for that premises and must notify the City in writing
when any relevant changes or modifications are made to their premises; and
(2)
a person must not make any false or misleading statements to the City.2
Access to Premises
14
As permitted by section 542 of the Act, the City Manager may enter upon or into a premises to:
(1)
conduct water use surveys, sampling, leakage, flow, and pressure tests;
(2)
read water meters;
(3)
inspect private fire hydrants;
(4)
install, inspect, repair, replace, and remove water meters, remote reading devices,
backflow prevention devices, and related equipment for water service connection; and
(5)
carry out any other inspection, enforcement, or action required by this bylaw or the Act.
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Pursuant to section 14, if the City provides reasonable notice of the entry to the owner and to
any occupant of the premises, the City Manager may enter the premises, at reasonable hours
of the day.
16
If there is an emergency or extraordinary circumstance, the City Manager may enter a premises
at any time, without providing reasonable notice or obtaining the owner or occupant's consent,
so the City can manage the emergency or extraordinary circumstance.
Liability for damage or loss
17
The City is not liable for loss or damage suffered by any person, consumer or property by
reason of low water pressure, or by interruption to, or failure of, the potable water distribution
system to deliver potable water in adequate volume and pressure for supplying water for fire
protection purposes.
18
Except as provided for in the Act or in other relevant legislation, the City is not liable for:
(1)
damage caused by the break of any water main, water service connection, or other pipe
or for the settlement of any excavation or trench made for the installation or repair of any
part of the potable water distribution system;
(2)
damage caused by the disruption of any supply of potable water from the potable water
distribution system when such disruption is necessary in connection with the repair or
proper maintenance of the potable water distribution system; or
(3)
any loss suffered by anyone due to the operation of the potable water distribution system
unless such damages or loss has been shown to be directly due to the gross negligence
of the City or its employees.
19
For added clarity, the City is not liable for loss or damage, as outlined in section 18 even when
the City provides no notice.
Part 2 - Potable Water
Alternate source of potable water
20
An owner or occupant of a premises may not:
(1)
install a potable groundwater supply well at any premises within the City; or
(2)
use or install an alternate source of potable water other than the potable water
distribution system, when a premises is adjacent to any street, easement, or public place
where there is a water main.
21
The owner or occupant of a premises is responsible for the costs to connect to the potable
water distribution system, as directed by the City Manager, when such system becomes
available, including the costs associated with the decommissioning of the alternative potable
water supply system in accordance with all applicable legislative requirements.
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Terms and conditions for alternate potable water use
22
Despite section 20, the City Manager may provide written consent for a person to use an
alternate source of potable water subject to the City's terms and conditions, including a limit on
how long the alternate source of potable water may be used.
23
A person who has written consent under section 22 to use an alternate source of potable water
must not allow that source to be connected, either directly or indirectly, to the potable water
distribution system.
24
A person who has written consent under section 22 must not connect or allow to remain
connected anything that may allow water, wastewater, water contaminant, or any harmful liquid
or substance to enter the potable water distribution system.
25
The City is not responsible for the quality of water obtained from any alternate source of water.
Sale and supply of potable water
26
Unless authorized by the City Manager, a person must not:
(1)
sell potable water obtained from the potable water distribution system;
(2)
supply potable water obtained from the potable water distribution system to any person
who intends to sell the potable water; or
(3)
supply potable water by a pipe or a hose, from the potable water distribution system or
otherwise to a premises which could be supplied with potable water through its own
water service connection.
Potable water uses and discharge
27
The City Manager may authorize the discharge of potable water onto a street, sidewalk, or
other location in the following circumstances:
(1)
for the purposes of health and safety;
(2)
where the discharge is done by members of the Fire Department acting in the course of
their employment, or for any Fire Department or Water Services activities associated
with the flushing of water mains and the maintenance of fire hydrants;
(3)
for the installation of infrastructure, including the flushing of water mains, fire hydrant and
water service connections;
(4)
to prevent the freezing of water mains, fire hydrants and water service connections;
(5)
to conduct water flow tests;
(6)
for the installation and testing of irrigation systems;
(7)
for training programs conducted by the Fire Department;
(8)
other purposes the City Manager may deem necessary provided the consumer agrees to
pay the costs associated with the use of the potable water; and
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if the discharge of potable water complies with the Drainage Bylaw B-03/2014.
28
An owner or occupant of a premises must not allow potable water to run off the premises in a
way that causes a stream or spray of water running into:
(1)
a street or swale for 30 metres or more from the edge of the premises;
(2)
a street or swale and directly into a catch basin; or
(3)
or falling onto a street, sidewalk, or adjacent parcel.
29
Potable water discharged to the environment must be de-chlorinated, except for potable water
discharged during firefighting operations or training.
30
A person must not waste potable water.
Part 3 - Utility Account Administration
General
31
In addition to any penalties, fines, or fees, related to an owner's failure to comply with section
13, the City may charge and collect from the owner the appropriate rates, tolls, and charges
from the time:
(1)
the use of the owner's premises changed; or
(2)
the changes or modifications were made to the owner's premises.
Application for utility account
32
A person who requires potable water supplied from the City must apply to the City by
completing an application form for a utility account and paying the required application fee,
established in section 220 of this bylaw.
33
If the City Manager approves the utility account application, the person and the City must enter
a non-transferable contract. In the contract, the person agrees to be bound by the relevant City
bylaws and regulations.
Incorrect statement by consumer on utility account application
34
If it appears to the City Manager that a consumer who applied made incorrect statements in
their application about:
(1)
the purpose(s) for their use of the potable water;
(2)
using potable water without proper permission from the City; or
(3)
any addition to or alteration of the fixtures on the premises that the potable water
supplied has been taken or used;the City Manager may direct that the consumer must
make the necessary corrections, at the consumer's expense.
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35
The consumer who made incorrect statements set out in section 34 must pay any extra or
additional charges during the time the premises was incorrectly charged.
Residential premises and utility accounts
36
The City Manager may only accept and approve an application for a utility account that is
submitted by the owner of a residential premises.
37
The utility account must be set up in the name of the owner of the residential premises to which
the potable water service is to be supplied.
Industrial, commercial or institutional (ICI) premises and utility accounts
38
The City Manager may accept and approve an application for the utility account for an ICI
premises from the owner or the occupant of that ICI premises.
39
Where an owner or occupant of an ICI premises submits the application, the potable water
service may only be provided where:
(1)
the owner applies to open the utility account in the owner's name; or
(2)
the occupant:
(a)
applies to open the utility account in the occupant's name;
(b)
provides a copy of a valid lease agreement for the premises; and
(c)
provides the required deposit.
40
If the occupant's utility account for an ICI premises is not in good standing the City may take
any of the actions outlined in sections 45, 46 and 47. For an ICI premises, where the occupant
holds the account, the City may close the occupant's account and may enforce the account
charges against the occupant under section 8(6) of this bylaw.
Refusal or discontinuance of potable water service
41
A person must not:
(1)
refuse to allow the installation of a water meter or meter reading device in the premises;
or
(2)
fail to comply with a term of a contract with the City or with this bylaw.
42
Where a person violates section 41 of this bylaw, the City Manager may, subject to the
provisions of the bylaw,
(1)
refuse to approve an application;
(2)
refuse to supply potable water service; or
(3)
discontinue providing potable water service to a premises
until the deficiency is corrected.
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No reduction in rates for interruption
43
The City does not reduce the rates charged to a consumer when the potable water service is
interrupted.
Payment of utility account invoices
44
All charges and fees are due and payable when the City provides the utility account invoice,
unless otherwise established by the City Manager.
Non-payment
45
Charges and fees not paid by the due date stated on the utility account invoice are deemed to
be in an arrears position and must be charged a penalty, as set out in Schedule "A" of this
bylaw.
46
If a utility invoice account payment is outstanding 21 days after the payment was due, the City
Manager may give a 3-day warning notice to the consumer that the City may enforce payment.
47
After the 3-day warning period has passed, the City Manager may enforce payment by using
any or all the methods described in section 8(6) of this bylaw.
48
Disconnection and reconnection fees may be charged each time the City turns off the potable
water supply for a premises and each time it turns the water on for a premises.
Terminating water use and giving notice
49
A consumer who is about to vacate a premises with a potable water supply, or who wants to
stop using the potable water supply, must give written notice of their request to have the water
turned off to the City Manager.
50
If notice required by section 49 of this bylaw is not given to the City Manager, the owner or
occupant is liable for the accruing rates, and for all damages suffered or sustained by the City
because the consumer failed to give notice to the City.
51
Despite sections 49 or 50, the fact that a premises is vacant is not a reason for non-payment of
specified charges and the owner is still responsible for paying the fixed rates as per Schedule
"A" of this bylaw.
52
When a building that is connected to the potable water distribution system is to be moved from
its existing location or when the water mains are to be permanently disconnected from any
building for any cause, the owner of the land on which the building is situated must pay the
appropriate fees to the City.
53
The owner of the land from which a building connected to the water main is to be removed must
pay to the City the appropriate fees as established under section 220 of this bylaw before a
permit for moving the building is issued pursuant to the Safety Codes Permit Bylaw.
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54
If it is necessary for the City to permanently disconnect a premises from the potable water
distribution system, and if the appropriate fee has not been paid, the City Manager may collect
the charge from the premises' owner in the same manner as provided for in sections 45, 46, 47
and 48 of this bylaw.
Part 4 - Potable Water Distribution System
Interference with the potable water distribution system
55
A person must not damage, destroy, remove, or interfere in any way, with any pipe, pipe
connection, valve, bypass valve, water meter, metering installation, seal or other appurtenance
forming part of or attached to the potable water distribution system.
56
A person must not attach or connect any pipe to any pipe or water main of the potable water
distribution system or in any other way obtain or use any potable water thereof in a manner
contrary to this bylaw without the written consent of the City Manager.
57
A person must not connect, cause to be connected or allow to remain connected any device,
including any piping, fixture, fitting, container or appliance, to a water pipe that is part of the
potable water distribution system that may:
(1)
create a noise;
(2)
create a pressure surge; or
(3)
cause or permit water, wastewater, water contaminant or any other liquid, chemical or
substance to enter the potable water distribution system.
(a)
A violation of section 57(3) constitutes an emergency.
58
A person must not:
(1)
interfere with or cause any interference with the use of the potable water distribution
system;
(2)
do anything that results in the contamination of water conveyed within the potable water
distribution system; or
(3)
throw or deposit any injurious, noxious or offensive matter or water contaminant into the
potable water distribution system, or upon the ice in case such water is frozen, or in any
way foul the water or commit any willful damage or injury to the potable water or potable
water distribution system or encourage the same to be done.
59
Except when installed for fire protection purposes, with the City Manager's written permission, a
person must not install upstream of a water meter or water shut-off valve: any branch supply
lines, outlets or fixtures.
60
Subject to section 69, a person must not operate water main valves.3
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Reporting Contraventions
61
A person who contravenes sections 55, 56, 57 or 60 of this bylaw must take all reasonable
measures to immediately report the contravention as described in Schedule "C" of this bylaw to:
(1)
the City's Water Services at 403-948-8871;
(2)
the owner of the premises where the contravention occurred; and
(3)
any other person that may be affected by the contravention.
62
The person responsible for contravening sections 55, 56, 57 or 60 of this bylaw must file a
report with the City Manager within 7 days of the contravention and must provide the
information contained in Schedule "C" of this bylaw.
63
The City Manager may require the owner or person responsible for the contravention described
in sections 55, 56, 57 or 60 of this bylaw to:
(1)
compensate the City for any costs incurred by the City to mitigate the effects of the
contravention; and
(2)
submit to the City Manager a plan setting out how the risk of future similar contraventions
will be prevented or eliminated and a schedule of the plan's implementation.
Trespassing
64
A person must not enter any fenced area, facility, or infrastructure which forms part of the
potable water distribution system without the permission of the City Manager.
Boosting devices
65
A person must not use any device to increase water pressure on a water service connection,
upstream of a water meter, or water shut-off valve.
(1)
The City Manager may approve exceptions for full-flow through or partial-flow through
systems used for fire protection made in accordance with Canadian Standards
Association CSA B64.10 currently in force and the National Plumbing Code of Canada
currently in force.
Once-through cooling equipment
66
A person must not install or allow the installation of any once-through cooling equipment
connected to the City's water supply, in any residential, industrial, commercial or institutional
construction, development, retrofitting project or restoration project.
(1)
Despite section 66, the City Manager may, in writing, allow the use of the once-through
cooling equipment having regard to any factor the City Manager considers appropriate.
Seals
67
A person must not tamper with, break, or remove any seal installed by the City on any valve or
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flagged outlet on a water service connection or a water metering facility, except in the case of
an emergency.
68
If a person breaks a seal on a valve on a water service connection or a potable water metering
facility to obtain a supply of water for emergency purposes, they must notify the City Manager
within 24 hours from the time they broke the seal.
Part 5 - Valves
Water main valves
69
Only authorized City employees may operate water main valves.
70
Any person who operates a water main valve:
(1)
who is not authorized under section 69, must comply with reporting requirements under
sections 61, 62 and 63 of this bylaw; or
(2)
in an emergency under section 69, must comply with section 70(1) of this bylaw.
Water service valves
71
Unless authorized by the City Manager, a person must not:
(1)
turn on or off a water service valve or any other valve or valves in the potable water
distribution system; or
(2)
turn on a water service valve which has been closed by the City.
72
A person who wishes to have a specific water service valve operated on City property or within
any street or easement, must either be authorized by the City Manager or be authorized under
section 69 to operate it for the purpose of:
(1)
turning on water for testing a new plumbing system;
(2)
replacing or repairing a water shut-off valve or a stop and drain valve; or
(3)
replacing a water service connection or piping on private property.
Part 6 - Cross-connections and backflow devices
Premises-isolating cross-connection control devices
73
All newly constructed, reconstructed or renovated premises, except for residential premises
separately serviced from a water main, must have a premises-isolating cross-connection control
device installed on the consumer's plumbing system where the service enters the building or at
a location approved by the City Manager.
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If a person wants to use water from the potable water distribution system for constructing,
altering, or repairing a building, the temporary water connection must have a premises-isolating
cross-connection control device installed on the temporary water connection or installed in
another location approved by the City Manager.
75
Despite section 73 of this bylaw, if the City determines there may be a risk of possible
contamination of the potable water distribution system, the City may require the installation of a
premises-isolating cross-connection control device on any existing consumer's plumbing
system at a location specified by the City Manager.
Inspection prior to occupancy
76
Only authorized persons listed in section 72 may turn on a water service valve to provide water
to any newly renovated or constructed or reconstructed premises:
(1)
once the City has inspected the premises' plumbing system for cross-connection; and
(2)
after the premises' plumbing system receives the inspector's approval.
Inspection for cross-connections access
77
If the City Manager requests a routine cross-connection inspection of the premises, the
inspection must be performed by an approved company or person as described in Schedule "D"
of this bylaw and the owner is responsible for the costs associated with the inspection.
78
If the City Manager is not permitted access to a premises, in accordance with sections 14 and
15, for the purpose of section 77 of this bylaw, the City Manager may issue a written notice to
the owner or occupant outlining a revised deadline for access to the premises in question.
79
If a condition is found on the premises which contravenes section 57(3) of this bylaw, the City
Manager may immediately carry out an inspection and take any action under this bylaw or may
issue any notice stated in this bylaw required to eliminate the emergency and obtain
compliance with section 57(3) of this bylaw.
Notices and orders to correct cross-connections
80
If a person fails to comply with a notice to correct a cross-connection in accordance with
sections 187 to 191, the City Manager may give further notice or issue an order to remedy to
the person to correct the violation, at their expense, by a certain time.
Required cross-connection surveys
81
An owner must ensure that a cross-connection survey of the plumbing system of an existing
commercial industrial or institutional premises or a multi-residential building or structure is
completed by the approved personnel specified in Schedule "D" of this bylaw.
(1)
The cross-connection survey report must include existing cross-connection control
devices, corrective measures, recommendations, and a schedule of work to be
completed.
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(2)
The owner must pay the cost of any cross-connection survey required by this section.
(3)
Buildings of residential occupancies within the scope of the National Plumbing Code of
Canada currently in force and National Building Code - Alberta Edition currently in force,
or the most recent provincial and federal code are exempt from this section of the bylaw.
82
An owner must submit a completed cross-connection survey report to the City Manager within
30 days of the date of a request by the City Manager.
83
An owner must have a cross-connection survey report completed every 5 years from the date of
the first requested survey or as required by the City Manager.
Test and maintain cross-connection control devices
84
An owner of a premises must, at their own expense, have any testable cross-connection control
devices tested:
(1)
at the time of installation of a new testable cross-connection control device;
(2)
annually or as required by the City Manager;
(3)
at the time that a testable cross-connection control device is relocated;
(4)
at the time that a testable cross-connection control device is cleaned, repaired, or
overhauled; and
(5)
in the case of an irrigation system, at the time the system is turned on at the beginning of
each irrigation season.
85
Where a testable cross-connection control device is installed, the owner must retain test report
records on-site and must submit those records to the City Manager upon request, at the
owner's sole expense.
86
If a testable cross-connection control device fails a test referred to in section 84 of this bylaw,
the owner must, at their own expense:
(1)
replace the testable cross-connection control device immediately; or
(2)
repair the testable cross-connection control device, perform a new test on the testable
cross-connection control device, and submit the test results to the City Manager within 2
days of the test.
Failure to Test
87
If an owner fails to have a cross-connection control device tested, the City Manager may notify
the owner that the cross-connection control device must be tested within 96 hours from the time
the City deems that the owner received the notice.
88
If an owner fails to have a cross-connection control device tested within 96 hours as requested
by the City Manager, the City Manager may turn off the water to the premises until the cross-
connection control device has been tested and submitted as required by sections 84 and 85 of
this bylaw.
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Part 7 - Water Service Connections
City-owned property
89
Subject to the Act, the City must install or cause to have installed, that portion of the water
service connection that is within any street, easement, or City property and which runs from the
water main to the property line of the street or the boundary of an easement.
Ownership of water service connections
90
The City is the owner of the water service connection within any street, easement or City
property, including the water service valve.
91
The owner is responsible for the portion of the water service connection that is located on their
property, starting at property lines, exclusive of the water meter.
Number of water service connections
92
Each building on a premises must be serviced by a maximum of one water service connection
pipe. The owner's costs, if required, are outlined in section 223(1).
Replacements and relocation
93
If an owner wants an existing water service connection within any street, easement, or City
property to be replaced with a connection of a different size or to be relocated to a different
location, they must apply to the City Manager in writing for approval. If the project is approved,
the owner must pay the charges described in section 223(2).
Frozen connections
94
If a water service connection is frozen, the consumer must:
(1)
have the water service connection thawed at the consumer's expense; and
(2)
contact the City immediately to have the meter inspected.
Abandoned water service connection
95
The City Manager may declare a water service connection abandoned if:
(1)
use of the water service connection is discontinued for 6 consecutive months or more;
(2)
there is no building on the premises and no building is currently being constructed; or
(3)
there is no utility account in respect of the premises.
96
Where the City Manager has declared a water service connection to be abandoned, the City
Manager may require the owner to take any steps that the City Manager considers necessary
for the closure or removal of the water service connection.
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Part 8 - Water Meters and Other Equipment
General
97
Water service connections must be connected to water meters as supplied by the City,
including lines used solely for private fire protection, as a condition of the supply of water,
unless the City Manager otherwise permits in writing.
98
Despite section 97, fire hydrant connections made as set out in section 153 are not required to
connect to a water meter.
Private fire protection without water meters
99
In the event of a fire, the City Manager may permit one or more lines or classes of lines to be
used for private fire protection to operate without water meters.
100
If water is used as permitted by the City Manager in section 99 then:
(1)
the Fire Chief estimates the amount of water used. Where the estimate is more than
45,000 litres, the Fire Chief must deliver this estimate to the City Manager;
(2)
the City Manager establishes the rates for the water used under this section as if the
water is used for a bulk water sale, using the rate established under section 220 and
based on the amount of water estimated under subsection 100(1); and
(3)
the owner of the premises for which the water was used is liable for and must pay the
charges upon demand.
Interference or tampering with equipment
101
A person must not alter, interfere with or tamper with the operation of any water meter or
remote reading device to lessen or alter the amount of potable water registered by the meter or
the remote reading device.
102
By-pass valves on water meter installations must be sealed by the City.
103
A person must not break open the seal of such by-pass valves except for emergency use.
104
If a person breaks open a seal of a by-pass valve for the emergency operation that person must
notify the City within 24 hours from the time the seal was broken.
City-owned water meters
105
Water meters supplied by the City to a person for use, on permanent or temporary installations,
continue to be the property of the City. When a person pays an installation fee or any other fee
related to a water meter this does not imply the City has sold that water meter to that person.
106
Water meters and remote reading devices supplied by the City must be maintained, repaired,
tested, and replaced by the City in a location and manner approved by the City, unless the City
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Manager approves otherwise in writing.
107
From time to time, the City Manager may authorize a person who is not a City employee to
install, maintain, repair, and replace the City's water meters.
108
The owner must pay the additional costs for supplying and installing water meters, where the
installation as approved by the City Manager requires a fire service type meter or other special
type of water meter.
Size, type, and number of meters
109
The City Manager determines the size, type, and number of water meters to be installed, to be
consistent with industry standards.
110
Subject to sections 105, 106, 107 and 108 of this bylaw, the water meter must be a fire service
type meter, approved by the City Manager where:
(1)
the water supplied through a water meter is for fire protection purposes; or
(2)
there is a combined water service connection, where the water service connection
supplies potable water for domestic use and fire protection in the same premises.
Installation of water meters
111
The City installs water meters within the City up to 15 mm (5/8") at the City's discretion.
112
The owner must install water meters over 15 mm (5/8") if, at the City Manager's discretion, the
water meter installation requires specialized expertise or tools. The installation must meet the
requirements of the City and must be inspected by the City Manager.
Shut-off valves
113
All water service connections must be provided with a water shut-off valve placed immediately
inside the outer wall of the premises and upstream of the water meter. A consumer may use
their shut-off valve to turn off the supply of water:
(1)
in case of an emergency;
(2)
for the protection of the building, pipes, and fixtures;
(3)
to prevent flooding of the premises; or
(4)
in the event the premises are permanently or temporarily vacated.
114
The owner must ensure the water shut-off valve is easily accessible and in good mechanical
condition and must always be easily accessible to ensure that it is operable in case of an
emergency.
Multiple meters
115
Where the City agrees to supply and install 2 or more water meters for a single water service
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connection, the water meters must be installed beside each other and as close as possible to
the place where the water service connection enters the building.
Meter spacers
116
Where the use of a water meter is required under this bylaw, a person must not use a meter
spacer unless the person is using it to test a new plumbing system or water meter, as approved
by the City Manager.
Remote reading device
117
The City may, at its sole discretion, install a remote reading device at the owner's expense.
Water metering facilities
118
If a water meter cannot be installed in a building, the owner must provide a water metering
facility for the water meter on the owner's property and at the owner's expense.
119
A water metering facility must be in accordance with the current version of the City of Airdrie
General Design Standards and Construction Specifications.
120
The owner must maintain and repair the water metering facility on their premises at their
expense.
121
If the owner does not repair or improve their water metering facility after receiving a written
notice under section 187 of this bylaw, the City Manager may authorize the necessary repairs
be carried out, at the owner's expense under section 223(3) of this bylaw.
Equipment maintenance
122
To protect, test, or regulate the use of any water meter, backflow protection device, or other
equipment forming part of the potable water distribution system, the City Manager may set or
alter the position of the water meter, remote reading device or backflow prevention device, or
any pipe, valve or fitting forming part of the potable water distribution system.
Protection of meters and other equipment
123
An owner must pay the cost of repairing or replacing any water metering facilities supplied and
installed by the City that is damaged from:
(1)
freezing, excessive heat, overheating of water, or external and internal damage of any
kind; or
(2)
any other thing which may affect the operation or reading of a water meter or any other
causes within the owner's control.
Meter readings
124
The City reads a water meter at times and intervals that the City Manager determines.
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125
If a water meter has, in the opinion of the City Manager, failed to accurately register the flow of
potable water through the meter since the last reading, the water fees are adjusted to the
greater of:
(1)
the recorded amount; or
(2)
the amount used during the same billing period of the previous year if the same or similar
usage conditions prevailed during the previous year.
Estimated meter readings
126
If for any reason the City is unable to read a water meter, the City Manager estimates and
establishes the fees based on the greater of:
(1)
the amount used during the same billing period of the previous year if the same or similar
usage conditions prevail; or
(2)
the average city-wide usage established for that class of property as determined by the
City.
127
If fees were estimated under section 126 of this bylaw, the consumer must pay the actual
amount owing after their meter is read, even if the estimated amount they paid was less.
Maintenance and testing of meters
128
The City may test and maintain water meters either on site or remove them from the premises.
Inspection of water meter site
129
Before supplying a premises with water from the potable water system, the City may inspect the
premises to determine:
(1)
if there is proper access to the water meter site; and
(2)
if the site is acceptable to the City for installing, reading, maintaining, and repairing the
water meter and related equipment.
Notification of malfunction
130
A consumer must notify the City immediately whenever a water meter or remote reading device
is not operating or if any part of it becomes damaged or broken.
Removed or stolen meter
131
If a water meter or remote reading device is removed or stolen from a premises, the owner
must pay the cost of replacing the water meter or remote reading device including the cost of its
installation.
132
If the owner does not pay the costs required in section 131, the costs may be added to the
taxes levied on the premises and collected in the same manner as City property taxes.
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Relocation of meter
133
A person must not relocate, alter, or change any existing water meter without the written
approval of the City Manager. If approved, see section 223(4).
Building alterations and relocations
134
If building alterations have occurred, the City Manager may require that a water meter, a remote
reading device, or both be relocated to a more suitable or convenient location near the point of
entry of the water service connection, at the City Manager's discretion. For costs associated
with any relocations, see section 223(4).
Request to test water meters
135
A consumer may request for the City to test a water meter located on the consumer's premises.
If a water meter test shows:
(1)
the meter is measuring within 2 percent of accuracy, the meter is deemed to be
measuring correctly, and the consumer must pay the testing fee, as established under
section 220 of this bylaw; or
(2)
the meter is measuring outside 2 percent accuracy, the City corrects the amount of water
registered by the meter for a period of 6 months or less and the consumer is not charged
for the water meter test.
Equipment removal
136
In accordance with sections 14, 15 and 16 the City Manager may enter the premises and
remove any fittings, machines, apparatus, meters, pipes, remote reading devices, or other
things that are the City's property if:
(1)
the owner, occupant, or consumer stops the use of the City's potable water service; or
(2)
the City refuses to continue to supply potable water to a premises in accordance with this
bylaw or the Act.
Part 9 - Bulk Water, Other Connections and Uses
Temporary water service connections
137
Potable water supplied through temporary water service connections must:
(1)
pass through a water meter that is:
(a)
installed by the City; or
(b)
installed by another person with the City Manager's approval
unless the City Manager approves the supply of potable water through the temporary
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service connection without a water meter.
(2)
If the City Manager approves potable water to be supplied under this section with a water
meter in place, that meter's installation and use must be in compliance with sections 105
to 108, unless the City Manager approves otherwise.
138
In accordance with section 84 of this bylaw, the owner is responsible for supplying and installing
a cross-connection control device on the temporary water service connections connected to the
potable water system.
139
The owner must pay for:
(1)
the water meter installation and removal for each temporary water service connection;
(2)
the charge for the potable water supplied to the premises; and
(3)
the cost of any damage to the water meter and related water metering facilities from
causes within the owner's control.
140
The owner is responsible for paying fixed rates as per Schedule "A" of this bylaw for each billing
period annually, even when the meter has been removed.
Water for construction
141
A person who requires water for construction purposes must:
(1)
make an application in writing to the City; and, if approved
(2)
have a water meter installed at their own expense.
142
Utility bills for water consumption for construction purposes start immediately once the meter is
installed and are charged at the rates set out in of this bylaw.
143
Potable water use for construction purposes is subject to the Water Use Restrictions set out in
Schedule "E" of this bylaw.
Bulk water sales
144
Bulk water sales are subject to the discretion of the City Manager and to the water use
restrictions set out in Schedule "E" of this bylaw.
145
A person who wants potable water from the public bulk water station must apply for a utility
account and pay the application fee set out in accordance with section 220 of this bylaw.
146
The bulk water rate is set out in accordance with section 220 of this bylaw.
147
A person must fill the water container, fixture, or tank for bulk water using a fill pipe which is
indirectly connected and has an air gap that is larger than the diameter of the fill pipe.
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The fill pipe must be permanently attached to the water tank using rigid piping.
Part 10 - Fire Hydrants
City ownership
149
All fire hydrants, except private fire hydrants, are the City's property.
Use of fire hydrants
150
Unless a person has been designated by the City Manager or a person is acting with the City
Manager's permission, a person must not open, close, or interfere with any fire hydrant
connected to the potable water distribution system.
151
The City Manager may authorize the use of water from a fire hydrant upon such terms and
conditions as acceptable to the City Manager, and subject to payment of such fees as
determined by Council.
(1)
This may include fire hydrant operation for the purpose of flushing water mains.
152
Despite section 151, the City Manager may permit water withdrawal from specific fire hydrants
for authorized maintenance purposes.
(1)
Proof of the City Manager's authorization in writing for such water withdrawal will be
required on location while this action is being carried out.
153
A person must not use water from a water service connection that supplies water to a private
fire hydrant for any purpose other than fire protection.
154
A person may not authorize the use of water from a fire hydrant for a purpose other than
emergency fire protection without the prior written permission of the City Manager or the Fire
Chief.
Impacts to fire protection system and fire hydrants
155
When any portion of a fire protection system is temporarily shut down, alternative measures
must be taken to ensure that fire protection is maintained in a manner acceptable to the Fire
Chief.
156
A person must not make any alterations, repairs, shutdowns, or impairments that may affect the
operation of a fire hydrant, until:
(1)
the Fire Chief has given them approval for the alterations, repairs, shutdown or
impairment; and
(2)
they have identified the affected fire hydrant using a visible indicator that is acceptable to
the Fire Chief.
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Fire hydrant obstructions on public and private property
157
A person must not do anything to obstruct access to a fire hydrant or to interfere with the
operation of a fire hydrant.
158
The following is deemed to be an obstruction or interference for the purpose of section 157:
(1)
failing to maintain and keep clear any part of the fire hydrant clearance area on property
that is reasonably within a person's control;
(2)
constructing or placing anything within the fire hydrant clearance area;
(3)
allowing anything except grass to be planted or to grow within the fire hydrant clearance
area; and
(4)
painting or allowing a fire hydrant to be painted an unauthorized colour
159
Nothing in section 158 limits what an interference or obstruction may be for the purpose of
section 157.
160
Any obstructions placed within the fire hydrant clearance area must be removed at the property
owner's or occupant's own expense.
Private fire hydrant maintenance
161
An owner with a private fire hydrant installed for fire protection must:
(1)
complete the annual maintenance, service, and testing of the fire hydrant;
(2)
maintain the fire hydrant's annual maintenance records for not less than two years; and
(3)
provide those records to the City Manager upon request.
162
The owner is responsible for paying any costs, including but not limited to, inspection
verification and flow testing of the fire hydrant to the satisfaction of the City Manager.
Relocation from City-owned property
163
If a person wants a fire hydrant that is on City-owned property to be relocated or raised or
lowered, they may make their request in writing to the City Manager.
164
If the City considers it feasible to relocate or raise or lower the fire hydrant, the person making
the request must pay in advance the estimated cost as calculated by the City.
165
Once the fire hydrant work described in section 164 is completed, the person who made the
request may need to make an additional payment to the City or may receive a refund,
depending upon the actual cost of the work.
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Part 11 - Fixtures
Fixture approvals
166
Hoses, jets, cocks, or fixtures permanently affixed to the potable water distribution system used
by consumers are subject to the approval of the City Manager.
Low flow plumbing fixtures
167
Plumbing permits issued for the installation of toilets, shower heads or basin, and sink faucets
in new residential or ICI construction must demonstrate on plan drawings the use of low-flow
fixtures to the satisfaction of the City Manager.
168
Toilets installed in new residential or ICI construction must be approved by a certifying agency
in Canada and must have a tank capacity of not more than 6 litres (1.6 US gallons) per flush.
169
Shower heads installed in new residential or ICI construction must be approved by a certifying
agency in Canada and must have a flow capacity of not more than 9.5 litres (2.5 US gallons)
per minute.
170
Indoor basin and sink faucets installed in new residential or ICI construction must be equipped
with a tap aerator approved by a certifying agency in Canada and must have a flow capacity of
not greater than 8.3 litres (2.2 US gallons) per minute.
171
Sections 167, 169 and 170 are not applicable to shower or faucet units installed solely for
safety or emergency purposes, including but not limited to emergency safety showers and face
or eyewash stations.
172
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Part 12 - Emergency
Emergencies
173
In an emergency, the City may turn off the potable water supply without prior notice to a
consumer, a group of consumers or to a geographical area of the City.
Water conservation and water use restrictions
174
To promote the conservative management of resources, the watering schedule described in
Schedule "E" of this bylaw, is in effect year-round for all consumers, unless the City Manager
declares otherwise.
175
If there is a shortage of potable water, the City Manager may declare a water use restriction
which may include days and times of use for potable water to any or all consumers to be
effective either:
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(1)
immediately; or
(2)
on a specific date and time
in accordance with Schedule "E" of this bylaw.
176
The declaration of a water use restriction by the City Manager may apply to some or all of the
geographic area(s) of the City.
177
When a water use restriction is in effect, an owner or occupant of a premises must not allow the
use of potable water supplied through the potable water distribution system for any activity or
application prohibited in the following level of restrictions in the Water Conservation Use
Schedule, Schedule "E", of this bylaw: level 1, level 2, level 3 or level 4.
178
In the event of a declaration of a water use restriction made pursuant to section 175 of this
bylaw, the City Manager:
(1)
must determine the level of the water use restriction, and the permitted activities for that
restriction must be those referenced in Schedule "E" of this bylaw;
(2)
must provide public notice indicating the level of water use restriction and the date such
restriction came into effect or will come into effect and notice must be given in any one or
more of the following manners:
(a)
City of Airdrie press release;
(b)
notice on the City of Airdrie website;
(c)
advertising using one or more of the media outlets in the city;
(d)
circulation of flyers;
(e)
signage; and
(f)
any other method deemed appropriate;
(3)
may declare different levels of water use restriction in different areas of the City; and
(4)
must, after determining the causes that require the water use restriction have sufficiently
abated, change or lift a declaration of a water use restriction, provide public notice in the
manner described in section 178(2) of this bylaw.
178.1
Despite Schedule "E", at any stage of an outdoor water restriction, the use of potable water for
washing down sidewalks, walkways, driveways, exterior building surfaces or other outdoor
surfaces, is permitted where necessary to comply with health and safety requirements.5
178.2
In section 178.1 above, "health and safety requirements" means:
(a)
washing away bodily fluids (such as urine, excrement and vomit) subject to the
requirements of the Drainage Bylaw No. B-03/2014; or
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(b)
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179
Despite section 177 of this bylaw, a consumer may apply to the City Manager for a water use
exception permit, depending on the watering schedule or level of restriction in place for the
following reasons:
(1)
when installing new sod or grass seed to establish new landscaping;
(2)
when using an irrigation system with a smart irrigation controller and sensors that
monitor conditions and automatically adjust runtimes based on weather conditions and
plant water requirements.
(a)
To be eligible for a water exception permit, the system's feature to automatically
adjust the watering schedule based on current weather conditions must be
enabled and must include a sensor on the premises;
(3)
testing of irrigation systems;
(4)
filling of recreational water bodies including hot tubs, swimming pools and wading pools;
(5)
outdoor snow or ice making;
(6)
water use for construction and renovation (home, commercial) purposes; or
(7)
bulk water sales.
180
For the uses listed in section 179 that may allow a water use exception permit, when water use
restriction levels have been declared the City will:
(a)
not accept permit applications, depending on the level of restriction that is called, where
Schedule "E" states the activity is Not Allowed;
(b)
cancel or place on hold all existing approved permits, depending on the nature of the
restriction; and
(c)
not grant extensions to existing permits.
Water use exception permits
181
A person must comply with any terms or conditions forming part of a water use exception permit
issued by the City.
182
A person must comply with section 13(2) when they apply for a water use exception permit
pursuant to this bylaw.
183
If section 181 or 182 is contravened, the City Manager may immediately cancel the permit.
Proof of permit
184
The proof of the existence of a permit is at the City's sole discretion.
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Part 13 - Offences, Notices and Penalties
Offences
185
A person who contravenes any part of this bylaw is guilty of an offence.
186
Offences created under this bylaw are strict liability offences.
Notice to owner and service
187
If the Officer finds that a person is contravening this bylaw, the Officer may provide a written
notice to the property owner to notify that person to fix the contravention.
188
The notice referred to in section 187 must describe the property by using at least one of the
following:
(1)
municipal address or location; or
(2)
legal description.
189
The notice to the owner must:
(1)
direct the person to stop the offending actions;
(2)
direct the person to change the actions which are leading to the contravention;
(3)
direct the person to take any action or measures necessary to fix the contravention;
(4)
give a deadline for the person to comply with the directions and provide proof of their
compliance to the Officer; and
(5)
state that if the person does not comply with the directions by the deadline, the City may
take the action or measure at the expense of the owner.
190
The Officer must serve the notice on the owner or occupant of the premises.
191
A notice is considered to be served on the person to whom it is addressed when:
(1)
the notice is personally delivered to the person to whom it is addressed;
(2)
the notice is sent by prepaid mail to the last known postal address of the person to whom
it is addressed; or
(3)
the notice is posted in a conspicuous place on the premises referred to in the notice,
when the City Manager has reason to believe:
(a)
that the person to whom the notice is addressed is evading service of the notice;
or
(b)
it is improbable that the person to whom the notice is addressed will receive the
notice within 7 days of the date of the notice if it is delivered another way.
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Order to remedy
192
If, after the deadline to comply stated in the notice to the owner, the owner fails to fix the
contravention stated in the notice, the City Manager may issue an order to remedy or take any
other action as described in this bylaw.
193
An Officer may issue an order to remedy to any person the Officer has reasonable and
probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this bylaw.
194
If the person to whom an order to remedy under any section of this bylaw has been issued fails
to comply with the order to remedy within the time specified therein, the City may take whatever
steps are necessary to remedy the contravention of the bylaw and the cost of doing so
becomes a debt owing to the City by the person to whom the order was issued.
Time to comply with order to remedy
195
An order to remedy may require the person, within a maximum of 21 days from the date of
making of the order unless otherwise ordered, to fix the bylaw contravention as described in the
order to remedy.
196
If the person fails to comply with the order to remedy within the required time, the City may take
whatever steps are necessary to fix the contravention of the bylaw.
197
The costs to fix a contravention under section 196 becomes a debt owing to the City by the
person to whom the order was issued, as stated in section 232 of this bylaw.
Appeal of order to remedy to General Appeal Board
198
A person who receives an order to remedy may appeal that order to the City's General Appeal
Board ("Board") by filing an appeal and paying the appeal fee to the Board within 14 days of the
person's receipt of the order to remedy. In the appeal form, the person must state the reasons
for their appeal.
199
The Board hears the appeal, in accordance with the City's General Appeal Board Bylaw.
Penalties
200
The specified penalty payable in respect of a contravention of a provision of this bylaw is the
amount shown in Schedule "G" of this bylaw.
201
Despite section 200, a person who is guilty of an offence under this bylaw not listed in Schedule
"G" is liable on summary conviction to a fine:
(1)
of at least $1,000;
(2)
but not more than $2,500; and
(3)
if in default of payment of any fine imposed, to imprisonment for not more than six
months.
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202
If an offence is of a continuing nature,
(1)
each day, or part of a day, on which the contravention continues is a separate offence,
and
(2)
a person guilty of such an offence is liable to a fine in an amount not less than that
established by this bylaw for each day.
Violation notice
203
An Officer may issue a violation notice to any person who the Officer has reasonable and
probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this bylaw.
204
An Officer may issue a violation notice to a person:
(1)
personally;
(2)
by leaving a copy for the person at their last known premises with an individual at the
premises who appears to be at least 18 years of age; or
(3)
by mailing a copy to such person at their last known address.
205
Where a contravention of this bylaw is of a continuing nature an Officer may issue additional
violation notices or summonses.
206
An Officer may not issue more than one violation notice or summons for each calendar day that
a contravention continues.
207
Nothing in this bylaw prevents an Officer from issuing a violation ticket for the mandatory court
appearance of any person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw.
208
Any person who contravenes sections 20(2), 28(1), 28(2) or 28(3), 30, 65, 147, 148 or 157 of
this bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable for and subject to the specified penalty in
Schedule "G", which is reduced by fifty (50%) percent, if the penalty is paid within ten (10) days
from the date the Officer issued the violation notice.
Violation ticket
209
If the penalty specified on a violation notice is not paid within the prescribed time, the Officer
may issue a violation ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, RSA 2000, c P-
34.
210
Despite other provisions of this bylaw, an Officer may issue a violation ticket under the
Provincial Offences Procedure Act, to any person whom the Officer reasonably believes has
violated any provision of this bylaw.
Violation tickets and penalties
211
Where an Officer believes that a person has contravened any provision of this bylaw, the
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Officer may commence proceedings by issuing a summons by means of a violation ticket
against that person, in accordance with Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.
212
A violation ticket may be served on a person:
(1)
personally;
(2)
by leaving a copy for the person at their last known premises with an individual at the
premises who appears to be at least 18 years of age; or
(3)
by mailing a copy to the person at their last known address.
213
A violation ticket may be served on a person which is a corporation, either:
(1)
by sending it by registered mail to the registered office of the corporation; or
(2)
by delivering it personally to the manager, secretary or other executive officer of the
corporation or the person apparently in charge of a branch office of the corporation at an
address held out by the corporation to be its address.
214
Where a contravention of this bylaw is of a continuing nature, a contravention must constitute a
separate offence in respect of each day, or part of a day, on which that offence continues.
215
Where there is a specified penalty listed for an offence in Schedule "G" of this bylaw, that
amount is the specified penalty for the offence.
216
Where there is a minimum penalty listed for an offence in Schedule "G" of this bylaw, that
amount is the minimum penalty for the offence.
217
Despite the specified and minimum penalties set out in Schedule "G" of this bylaw, where a
person contravenes the same provision of this bylaw:
(1)
twice within one 12-month period, the specified penalty payable in respect of the second
contravention must be double the amount of the specified penalty for a first offence;
(2)
3 or more times within one 12-month period, the specified penalty payable in respect of
the third and subsequent contraventions must be triple the amount of the specified
penalty for a first offence.
218
Despite the specified and minimum penalties set out in Schedule "G" of this bylaw, where a
person is convicted under the same provision of this bylaw:
(1)
twice within one 12-month period, the minimum penalty for the second conviction must
be double the amount of the minimum penalty for a first offence;
(2)
3 or more times within one 12-month period, the minimum penalty for the third and
subsequent convictions must be triple the amount of the minimum penalty for a first
offence.
219
The charging and payment of any fine or the imprisonment for any period provided in this bylaw
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must not relieve a person from the necessity of paying any fees, charges, or costs for which
that person is liable under the provisions of this bylaw or any other bylaw.
Part 14 - Fees, Rates and Charges
General
220
Fees, rates and charges referred to in this bylaw are set by Council in the User Fees and
Charges Bylaw, unless otherwise specified.
Rates, fees, and refunds
221
The potable water rates are set out in Schedule "A" of this bylaw.
222
When a mechanical drawing is approved for commercial or industrial premises, any additional
fees or refunds are based on:
(1)
the actual meter size required using:
(a)
industry standards; and
(b)
approvals from the utility technician.
Water service and water meter construction charges
223
The owner must pay for the following:
(1)
a larger pipe, if conditions warrant a larger pipe;
(2)
if an application is approved for water service connection or relocation under section 93
the owner must pay for the full cost of the project, as determined by the City Manager,
before the work can commence;
(3)
under section 121 if the owner or their authorized agent submits plans and specifications
for any proposed water meter relocation, alteration or change and, if the City Manager
approves those, the owner must pay the entire cost, including any costs incurred by the
City, in making any such relocation, alteration or change.
(4)
the costs associated with relocating the water meter and the remote reading device
under sections 133 or 134, including the City's costs.
224
Subject to the conditions set out in section 223, the City Manager may authorize the
construction work to be carried out by the City or its agents or contractors.
Meter fee
225
The owner must pay a meter fee based on the size and type of the meter installed and this fee
is payable when:
(1)
the residential permit application is submitted on any property within the City; or
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(2)
in the case of a commercial building, the plumbing is complete and ready for the water
meter to be installed.
Utility connection fees
226
To capture the growth impacts associated with infrastructure upgrades on the water treatment
and distribution system, the City imposes a utility connection fee to be based upon:
(1)
water meter size; or
(2)
in the event of multiple meters in a building the water service connection pipe size.
227
The utility connection fee is payable at the time a building permit application is made for
residential construction and at the time of water meter fee collection for commercial
construction.
Frozen connection fee
228
If the meter requires replacement because of a frozen service connection, the consumer must
pay the meter fee as set out in section 220.
Cost recovery for meters
229
The City may charge for and recover from the owner the cost of supplying, installing, altering,
repairing, relocating, or removing a water meter, water meter facility or remote reading device.
These charges may be collected in the same way as water rates.
Missed appointment fee
230
If the owner fails to attend the agreed upon appointment on the date and time with the City
Manager at the premises, with respect to this bylaw, the owner must pay a fee, as stated in
section 220.
Recovery of enforcement costs
231
The expenses and costs of any action or measures taken by the City under this bylaw are an
amount owing to the City by the person in contravention of this bylaw.
232
Where the owner of a premises contravened this bylaw and the contravention occurred on the
owner's premises, the City may add any unpaid expenses or costs to the tax roll of that
premises in accordance with the Act.
233
The expenses and costs incurred by the City in the enforcement of this bylaw may be collected
as a civil debt or added to the tax roll of the premises that is the subject of the enforcement
proceedings under this bylaw. Included in the costs is an administration fee set out in section
220.
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Part 15 - Miscellaneous
General
234
Nothing in this bylaw relieves a person from complying with any federal, provincial law or other
regulation or City bylaw or any requirements of any lawful permit, order, consent, or other
direction.
235
Each provision of this bylaw is independent of all other provisions. If any provision of this bylaw
is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions of this
bylaw remain valid and enforceable.
236
Any headings, sub-headings, or tables of contents in this bylaw are included for guidance
purposes and convenience only and must not form part of this bylaw.
237
All the schedules attached to this bylaw must form a part of this bylaw.
238
Where this bylaw cites or refers to any other legislation, bylaw, regulation or publication, the
citation or reference is to the legislation, bylaw, regulation, or publication as amended, whether
it was amended before or after the commencement of this bylaw, and includes reference to any
legislation, bylaw, regulation, or publication that may be substituted in its place.
Repeal of previous bylaw
239
The Waterworks Bylaw B-04/2019 and any amendments thereto are repealed upon this bylaw
coming into force.
Read a first time this 18th of February, 2025.
Read a second time this 18th of February, 2025.
Read a third time this 18th of February, 2025.
THIS bylaw was executed as of the latest
date evidenced by digital signature below.
"Peter Brown"
______________________________
Mayor
"Charlotte Satink"
______________________________
City Clerk
Consolidated on____________________
City Clerk _________________________
12/17/2025
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SCHEDULE "A"7
OF BYLAW NO. B-04/2025
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026
1
Pursuant to Section 50 of Bylaw No. B-04/2025 of the City of Airdrie, the following rates are
established for water service:
Having a water
Rate for
meter with maximum
Fixed Base
consumption,
internal diameter in
Rate per Day
per cubic meter
millimeters (inches)
15 mm (0.625")
$0.77
$1.5759
20 mm (0.75")
$0.77
$1.5759
25 mm (1.0")
$1.92
$1.5759
40 mm (1.5")
$3.84
$1.5759
50 mm (2.0")
$6.15
$1.5759
75 mm (3.0")
$11.53
$1.5759
100 mm (4.0")
$19.21
$1.5759
125 mm (5.0")
$38.43
$1.5759
150 mm (6.0")
$61.48
$1.5759
Unmetered Multiple
$1.61
Not Applicable
Unit Residential -
per each unit
Private Hydrants
$1.61
Not Applicable
2
As per Section 45, a penalty of 3% will be charged to any overdue balance.
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Schedule "B"
Utility Account Deposits
NON-RESIDENTIAL UTILITY DEPOSITS
1
As per Section 39(2)(c) of this bylaw a deposit must be paid to establish a utility account in the
amount of the average total utility cost for 2 billing cycles.
2
Any deposit is due upon application to open a utility account with the City.
INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS
3
Deposits are non-interesting bearing.
RETURN OF DEPOSIT
4
Upon closing the utility account, the deposit will be applied to any amount outstanding:
(1)
any further amount outstanding not covered by the deposit will be due immediately; or
(2)
any surplus will be returned to the consumer.
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Schedule "C"
Contravention Report Format
1
A person who contravenes sections 55, 56, 57, or 60 of this bylaw must take all reasonable
measures to immediately report the contravention as described in Schedule "C" of this bylaw to:
(1)
the City's Water Services team at 403-948-8871;
(2)
the owner of the premises where the contravention occurred; and
(3)
any other person that may be affected by the contravention.
2
In accordance with section 61 of this bylaw, the Person responsible for contravening the
sections listed in section 1 of this Schedule "C" must file a report with the City Manager within 7
days of the contravention providing following information:
(1)
the date and time of the contravention;
(2)
the duration of the contravention;
(3)
the date and time the contravention was reported to the City;
(4)
the location of the contravention (legal land description);
(5)
a description of contravention;
(6)
the circumstances leading to the contravention (explanation as to why);
(7)
a summary of preventative measures prior to contravention;
(8)
a summary of measures taken to mitigate any effects of contravention;
(9)
a summary of measures that will be taken to address any remaining effects and potential
effects relating to the contravention;
(10)
a summary of the adverse effect caused by the contravention;
(11)
such other information as may be required by the City Manager; and
(12)
the name, address, phone number and responsibilities of all persons present at time of
contravention.
3
For the purposes of this Schedule "C", in section 1(10), the phrase "adverse effect" means
impairment of, or damage to, any one or more of the following:
(1)
human health or safety;
(2)
property;
(3)
the environment; or
(4)
the potable water distribution system.
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Schedule "D"
Authorized Functions List - Cross-connection Devices
Item Authorized Function (1)
Professional Certified
Licensed
Journeyman Apprentice Fire
Lawn
Engineer
Engineering
Master Plumber Plumber (4)
Plumber
System
Irrigation
Technologist (2) with
(4)
Sprinkler System
Contractor's
Fitter (3)
Installer
Licence
1
Carry out cross-connection
survey
√
√
√
√
-
-
-
2
Install, relocate, or
replace cross-connection
control device
-
-
√
√
√
-
-
3
Repair cross-connection
control device
√
√
√
√
√
-
-
4
Test cross-connection
control device
√
√
√
√
√
-
√
5
Complete items 1, 2, 3 and
4 in relation to fire protection
systems
√
√
√
√
√
√
-
6
Complete items 3 and 4 in
relation to lawn irrigation
systems
√
√
√
√
√
-
-
Notes:
1
All persons performing an authorized function must have a tester's licence.
2
Required to be under the direction of a professional engineer.
3
Required to be employed by a licensed plumbing contractor or licensed fire sprinkler contractor.
4
Required to be employed by a licensed plumbing contractor and under the direct supervision of a master plumber.
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Schedule "E"8
Water Conservation Use Schedule
The restrictions in Schedule E apply to the use of potable water and DO NOT apply to the use of rainwater, stormwater, or
other alternate water source.
Activity
Application
Method
Application By
Watering
Schedule
LEVEL 1
Restriction
LEVEL 2
Restriction
LEVEL 3
Restriction
LEVEL 4
Restriction
Watering
with hose
EVEN numbered
addresses ending in 0,
2, 4, 6, 8:
Residential, Industrial,
Commercial,
Institutional ("ICI")
Consumers
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Wednesday OR
Saturday
Max 2 hrs/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Wednesday OR
Saturday
Max 1 hr/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Landscape
watering
connected
sprinkler
ODD numbered
addresses ending
in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9:
Residential,
Commercial, ICI
Consumers
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Thursday OR
Sunday
Max 2 hrs/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Thursday OR
Sunday
Max 1 hr/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
EVEN numbered
addresses ending in
0, 2, 4, 6, 8:
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
1 day/week
Monday OR
Wednesday
Max 2 hrs/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Monday OR
Wednesday
Max 1 hr/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Irrigation with
automatic
sprinkler
systems
Residential,
Commercial, ICI
Consumers
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
ODD numbered
addresses ending in
1, 3, 5, 7, 9:
Residential,
Commercial, ICI
Consumers
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Tuesday OR
Thursday
Max 2 hrs/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Tuesday OR
Thursday
Max 1 hr/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
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Activity
Application
Method
Application By
Watering
Schedule
LEVEL 1
Restriction
LEVEL 2
Restriction
LEVEL 3
Restriction
LEVEL 4
Restriction
Watering new grass
plantings with a
Water Use
Exception Permit:
Sod for 21 days
Seed for 45 days
Irrigation or hose
connected
sprinkler
All Consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Spring loaded
nozzles or
handheld
containers
All Consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Irrigation
Watering with
a smart
irrigation system
and a
Water Use
Exception
Permit
systems with
weather
monitoring,
sensors and
automatic
schedule
adjustments
enabled
All Consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Must reduce
irrigation
programs by
15%
Allowed
Must reduce
irrigation
programs by
25%
Allowed
Must reduce
irrigation
programs by
35%
Not Allowed
Irrigation or
hose connected
sprinkler
EVEN numbered
addresses ending in
0, 2, 4, 6, 8:
Residential,
Commercial, ICI
Consumers
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Wednesday OR
Saturday
Max 2 hrs/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Wednesday OR
Saturday
Max 1 hr/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Watering of
gardens, trees
and shrubs
(excluding lawns)
Irrigation or
hose connected
sprinkler
ODD numbered
addresses ending
in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9:
Residential,
Commercial, ICI
Consumers
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Thursday OR
Sunday
Max 2 hrs/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Thursday OR
Sunday
Max 1 hr/day
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Spring-loaded
All Consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
nozzle
Handheld
container
(e.g., watering can,
bucket)
All Consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
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Activity
Application
Method
Application By
Watering
Schedule
LEVEL 1
Restriction
LEVEL 2
Restriction
LEVEL 3
Restriction
LEVEL 4
Restriction
Watering of new
trees and shrubs
during
establishment
period
(5 years)
Irrigation or
hose
connected
sprinkler
EVEN numbered
addresses ending in
0, 2, 4, 6, 8:
Residential,
Commercial, ICI
Consumers
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Irrigation or
hose
connected
sprinkler
ODD numbered
addresses ending
in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9:
Residential,
Commercial, ICI
Consumers
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Spring loaded
nozzles or
handheld
containers
All Consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Irrigation or
hose
connected
sprinkler
EVEN numbered
addresses ending in
0, 2, 4, 6, 8:
Residential,
Industrial,
Commercial,
Institutional ("ICI")
Consumers
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Watering of edible
food crops
Irrigation or
hose
connected
sprinkler
ODD numbered
addresses ending
in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9:
Residential,
Commercial, ICI
Consumers
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Spring loaded
nozzles or
handheld
containers
All Consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
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Activity
Application
Method
Application By
Watering
Schedule
LEVEL 1
Restriction
LEVEL 2
Restriction
LEVEL 3
Restriction
LEVEL 4
Restriction
Municipal and
school sports
fields
Any
EVEN numbered
addresses ending
in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8:
City of Airdrie
Operations
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Max 40 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
2 days/week
Monday
Wednesday
Max 40 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
2 day/week
Monday
Wednesday
Max 20 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Monday OR
Wednesday
Max 20 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Any
ODD numbered
addresses ending in
1, 3, 5, 7, 9:
City of Airdrie
Operations
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Max 40 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
2 days/week
Tuesday
Thursday
Max 40 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
2 day/week
Tuesday
Thursday
Max 20 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
1 day/week
Tuesday OR
Thursday
Max 20 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
EVEN numbered
addresses ending
in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8:
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Municipal
landscape
watering
Any
City of Airdrie
Operations,
Developers,
Contractors
Max 40 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
ODD numbered
addresses ending
in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9:
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
City of Airdrie
Operations,
Developers,
Contractors
Max 40 mins
/zone
Hours:
7 pm - 10 am
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Municipal
landscape
watering -
stormwater ONLY
Any
City of Airdrie
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
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Activity
Application
Method
Application By
Watering
Schedule
LEVEL 1
Restriction
LEVEL 2
Restriction
LEVEL 3
Restriction
LEVEL 4
Restriction
Testing of irrigation
systems
Not Applicable All Consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Golf Course
maintenance
Irrigation with
potable water
and stormwater
OR:
Golf Courses
Allowed
Stormwater
Allowed
Must reduce
potable irrigation
programs by 25%
Stormwater
Allowed
Must reduce
potable irrigation
programs by 50%
Stormwater
Allowed
Must reduce
potable irrigation
programs by 75%
Not Allowed
Irrigation with
stormwater
ONLY
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Watering plants for
commercial sale
Any
Nurseries,
Garden Centers,
Turf & Tree Farms,
Market Gardens
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Filling of
recreational water
bodies including
hot tubs,
swimming, and
wading pools
Any
Commercial
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Except with
water use
exception permit
Not Allowed
Except with
water use
exception permit
Any
Residential
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Except with
water use
exception permit
Not Allowed
Except with
water use
exception permit
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Washing of
vehicles outdoors
Any
All Customers
subject to
Drainage Bylaw
No. B-03/2014
subject to
Drainage Bylaw
No. B-03/2014
subject to
Drainage Bylaw
No. B-03/2014
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Exterior window
washing, exterior
building surfaces or
other outdoor
surfaces
Any
All consumers
Allowed
subject to
Sections 27,
178.1 & 178.2
Allowed
subject to
Sections 27,
178.1 & 178.2
Allowed
subject to
Sections 27,
178.1 & 178.2
Allowed
subject to
Sections 27,
178.1 & 178.2
Not Allowed
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Activity
Application
Method
Application By
Watering
Schedule
LEVEL 1
Restriction
LEVEL 2
Restriction
LEVEL 3
Restriction
LEVEL 4
Restriction
Wash down
sidewalks,
walkways,
driveways
Any
All Consumers
Allowed
subject to
Sections 27,
178.1 & 178.2
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Filling fountains
and other
decorative features
Any
All Consumers
Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Outdoor snow or
ice making
Any
All consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Except with
water use
exception permit
Not Allowed
Except with
water use
exception permit
Essential street
cleaning and bridge
washing
Any
City of Airdrie
Operations
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Essential hydrant
and main flushing
N/A
City of Airdrie
Operations
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Water use for
construction and
renovation
purposes
(home, commercial)
Any
All Consumers
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Bulk water sales
N/A
All Consumers
Except below:
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
N/A
Farm/Acreage
Operations
(e.g., watering livestock,
water well top up)
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Except with
water use
exception permit
Not Allowed
Except with
water use
exception permit
N/A
Water use for
construction,
including grading,
compaction and dust
control
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Except with
water use
exception permit
Not Allowed
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Schedule "F"
Regulations Regarding the Obstruction of Fire Hydrants
1
The 150 mm port (front or steamer outlet) must face directly to the Fire
Department pump operating area. Base flange will be installed 50 mm above
finished grade.
(1)
2 metre clearance is required on the port sides of the hydrants.
(2)
1 metre clearance on the back or blank side.
(3)
This area must contain no obstruction that could hamper visibility of the
hydrant from the road, within a 3 metre radius.
(a)
Examples of common obstructions include vegetation such
as trees, shrubs, hedges, structures such as fences,
concrete bollards, retaining walls, water features, etc. and
the stock piling of snow or ice that may impede or block
access to a hydrant
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Schedule "G"
Offences and Penalties
Section
Description of Offence
Minimum
Penalty
Specified
Penalty
9(3)
Failing to ensure the water service connection and the
consumer's plumbing system comply with the Safety Codes
Act and any regulations passed pursuant to that act
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
9(4)
Failing to comply with a requirement or condition of an
issued written approval, inspection or permit or failure to
ensure these are valid and subsisting before connecting the
water service connection
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
9(5)
Failing to maintain the private water service connection
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
9(10)
Failing to comply with any request or direction by the City
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
10(1)
Access to premises -hindrance of the City Manager
$ 670
$ 1,000
13(1)
An owner knowingly withholds information about the use of
his premises or failing to notify the City in writing when any
changes or modifications are made to premises that may
increase utility rates
$ 670
$ 1,000
22
Unauthorized use of alternate source of potable water
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
23
Unauthorized connection of alternate source of potable water
to potable water distribution system
$ 2,000
$ 3,000
24
Connecting, or allowing to remain connected anything that
may allow water, wastewater, water contaminant or any
harmful liquid or substance to enter the potable water
distribution system
$ 2,000
$ 3,000
26(3)
Prohibited supplying of potable water from one premises to
other premises which could be supplied with potable water
through its own water service connection
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
28(1)
Allowing potable water to run off a premises for 30 meters or
more from the edge of the premises
$
130
$
200
30
Wasting potable water
$
270
$
400
34
Providing an incorrect statement
$
670
$ 1,000
55
Damaging, destroying, removing, or interfering with any part
of the potable water distribution system
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
57
Unauthorized cross-connection
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
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Section
Description of Offence
Minimum
Penalty
Specified
Penalty
58(2)
Contaminating the potable water supply used in the potable
water distribution system
$ 2,500
$ 5,000
59
Prohibited installation of branch supply lines, outlets or
fixtures upstream of a water meter or water shut-off valve
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
60
Operating (opening, closing, or controlling) a water main
valve
$5,000
$10,000
61
Failing to immediately report a contravention with respect to
interference with the potable water distribution system
$ 2,500
$ 5,000
64
Trespassing on any fenced area, facility or infrastructure
property which forms part of the potable water distribution
system
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
65
Using a boosting device to increase water pressure
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
67
Tampering with, breaking or removing any seal installed by
the City
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
68
Failing to notify the City Manager of broken seal within 24
hours
$
670
$ 1,000
71
Unauthorized operation of a water service valve
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
73
Failing to install premise-isolating cross-connection control
device
$ 1,330
$ 2,000
76
Prohibited water service valve operation
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
84
Failing to test and maintain cross-connection control devices
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
85
Failing to retain test records on-site or fail to submit passed
testable cross-connection device upon request
$
330
$
500
86(1)
Failing to replace testable cross-connection control device
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
86(2)
Failing to submit failed testable cross-connection control
device report within 2 days
$
330
$
500
101
Altering, interfering or tampering with the operation of a
water meter or a remote reading device to lessen or alter the
amount of potable water registered
$
670
$ 1,000
116
Using a Meter spacer in place of a Water Meter
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
131
Failing to notify the City immediately whenever a water meter
or remote reading device is not operating or becomes
damaged/broken
$
670
$ 1,000
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Section
Description of Offence
Minimum
Penalty
Specified
Penalty
133
Altering, changing, or relocating water meter without
approval
$
670
$ 1,000
137
Obtaining potable water supplied through temporary water
service connections without City approval
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
147
Failing to comply with bulk water station filling requirements
$
330
$
500
148
Failing to have a fill pipe permanently attached to the water
tank using rigid piping
$
330
$
500
150
Unauthorized opening, closing, or interfering with any fire
hydrant
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
151
Failing to obtain approval for hydrant connection use
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
154
Failing to comply with hydrant connection requirements
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
155
Failing to notify the Fire Chief of any alterations, repairs,
shutdowns, or impairment that affects the operation of a fire
hydrant
$
670
$ 1,000
157
Allowing obstruction of Fire Hydrant
$
100
$
150
158(1),
158(2) or
158(3)
Allowing anything to interfere with operation of a Fire
Hydrant
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
158(4)
Painting or allowing a Fire Hydrant to be painted an
unauthorized colour
$
70
$
100
161
Failing to maintain a private fire hydrant
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
168
Failing to install low-flow toilet
$
330
$
500
169
Failing to install low-flow shower head
$
330
$
500
170
Failing to install low-flow indoor basin and sink faucets
$
330
$
500
174
Use of water contrary to the watering schedule
$
130
$
200
177
Use of water contrary to Level 1 restrictions
$
270
$
400
177
Use of water contrary to Level 2 restrictions
$
400
$
600
177
Use of water contrary to Level 3 restrictions
$ 1,000
$ 1,500
177
Use of water contrary to Level 4 restrictions
$ 2,000
$ 3,000