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TOWN OF REDCLIFF
BYLAW NO.1979/2025
A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF REDCLIFF, lN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA;
ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM FOR THE PROVISION AND REGULATION OF A WATER
UTILITY WITHIN THE TOWN OF REDCLIFF
WHEREAS pursuant to the Munt.c/.pa/ Goverr}menf Act. R.S.A 2000. Chapter M-26 as amended,
Council may pass Bylaws respecting services provided by or on behalf of the municipality; and
public utilities; the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property
AND WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Redcliff deems it necessary to implement a bylaw
to establish rules and regulations for the management, protection and supply of water and the
water system from damage, unauthorized use, illegal operation, and to protect the safety and
health of the people utilizing the water provided by the Town of Redcliff.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Redcliff, in the Province of Alberta, duly
assembled, enacts as follows:
PART 1
SHORT TITLE & DEFINITIONS
SHORT TITLE
1. This bylaw shall be known and cited as the "Water servicing Bylaw" of the Town of
Redcliff.
DEFINITIONS
2. In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
a) "Bulk Water Station" means the site located within the Town of Redcliff where bulk
purchases of water may be obtained from a metered facility.
b) "Backflow" means the reversal of flow of any liquid or substance back into the
waterworks system.
c) "CAO" means the person appointed to the position ofchiefAdministrative officer
for the Town, by Council, within the meaning of the Mun/'c/.pa/ Goverr}menf Act of
Alberta. This position may also be referred to as the Munt.ct.pa/ Manager.
d) "Council" means the Municipal council of the Town of Redcliff duly elected
pursuant to the provisions of the Loca/ Authort.fj.es E/ecft.ons Act of Alberta.
e) "Cross Connection" means an actual or potential connection between the water
system and other water system or source of pollution or contamination, with a piping
arrangement or equipment, whether temporary or permanent.
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f) "Cross connection control Device'' means a device to protect the water system
from the reverse flow of water from a premise.
g) "Cross Connection Control Device (Testable)" means a testable cross
connection device of one of the follow types or such type as may be approved by
the Director from time to time:
i. Double check valve type assemblies (DCVA)
ii. Reduced pressure principle type assemblies (RP)
iii. Pressure vacuum breaker assemblies (PVB/SRPVB)
h) "Customer" means any owner or tenant of a premises receiving water directly or
indirectly by a service connection to the Town's water distribution system.
i) "Curb stop'' means a water service shutoffvalve located in a waterservice pipe on
or near the property line between the water main and the building.
j) "Due Date" meansthe statement date shown on the billing that all rates, fees, and
charges are due and payable.
k) ``Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw" means the Town of Redcliff Bylaw which
established fees, rates, and charges for services provided by the Municipality.
I) "General Design and construction specifications" means the General Design
and Construction Specifications adopted by the Town to establish standards for
construction within its boundaries.
in) "Director" means the Director or any Town employee that the Director authorizes to
perform the duties or exercise any powers of the Director as set out in this Bylaw.
n) "Indoor water conservation Features" means water efficient and low flow
plumbing, fixtures and appliances and designs.
o) "Lane" means a public road wat which provides a secondary means of direct
access to abutting lots.
p) "M3" meansthe measure of volume of one cubic meter.
q) "Manual Water Meter Reading" means a physically read instead of being read
through the use of a remote reading device (MXU-Meter Transceiver Unit).
r) "Ivlaster control valve" means the water valve within a premise which, when
closed, does not allow the flow of water from the water system within the premise.
s) "Meter(s)" means a device designed to measure and record the volume of water.
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t) "Outdoorwater use'' means the use of water outside ofa building for the purpose
of:
i. Watering gardens, lawns, shrubs or trees.
ii. Filling of any fountains, ponds, pools or any otherdecorative features.
iii. Washing of exterior buildings, vehicles, sidewalks or driveways.
iv. Conducting any other outdoorwater activities similarto the foregoing or any
other outdoor watering purposes.
u) "Peace Officer" means a person appointed by the Town to enforce provisions of
this Bylaw, including a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, a Peace Officer in accordance
with the Peace Offr.cerAcf, R.S.A 2006, Chapter P-36 and includes a member of the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
v) "Premises" means a residence, store, office, warehouse, factory, building,
enclosure, yard, or other place occupied, or capable of being occupied, by any
Person.
w) "Property" means the parcel of land and improvement, or a parcel of land and the
improvements to it. Property shall also include the adjacent boulevard, and the land
directly behind the rear of the property from the property line to the mid-point of the
laneway or one (1) meter beyond rear property line if abutting a Public Reserve
area.
x) "Property Line" means the legal boundary that defines where property begins and
ends.
y) ``Remote Reading Device (MXU)" means a device which transmits measurement
information of a water meter with which it is associated with
z) "Service connection'' means the part of the water system which runs from the
water main to a building or other place on the premise for the purpose of providing
water utility services and includes the service connection (private), the service
connection (Town), and any other components of the water system which meet the
definition of a service connected as defined in the MGA.
aa) "Service Connection (Private)" means the portion of a service connection located
above on or underneath a premise, bounded by the property line, or boundary of an
easement or right of way granted to the Town.
bb) "Service Connection (Town)" means the portion of a service connection which
runs from the water main to the boundary of the property line, or boundary of an
easement or right of way granted to the Town.
cc) "Town" means the Town of Redcliff, a municipal corporation in the Province of
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dd) "Utilities" means a system or works used to provide services such as potable
water, sewage disposal, waste management, storm systems, distribution of gas, or
distribution of electric power, as well as the buildings that house the utility and any
equipment.
ee) ``Violation Tag" means a notice or tag in such a form as may be prescribed from
time to time by the CAO, issued by the Town, allowing a voluntary payment option of
a fine established under this Bylaw directly to the Town.
ff) "Violation Ticket" means a summons by means of a violation ticket (Part 2) or an
offence notice by means of a violation ticket (Part 3) in accordance with the
prov.is.ions Of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act Of AIber`a.
gg) "Water Main" means the Towns water pipe in a public roadway, utility right way or
easement granted to the Town, which forms part of the water system, and which
provides water to premises through service connections.
hh) "Water Meter" means a device designed to measure and record the volume of
water.
ii) "Water system'' means the entire infrastructure owned by the Town of Redclifffor
the purpose of the collection, production, treatment, storage, supply and distribution
of water, or any part of any such works.
jj) "Mu[ti-Unit Building" means a building which has more than one (1) self-contained
business, residence or combination of both.
kk) "Occupant" means any person who has lawful possession, resides in, or occupies
any land, parcel of land or building within the municipal boundaries of the Town of
Redcliff but is not an owner.
11) "Owner" means:
i. in respect of land, any person who is registered underthe Land Titles Act
(Alberta) as the owner of the fee simple estate in the land or parcel of land
within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Redcliff, or any person shown or
designated as the owner pursuant to the current Tax Roll of the Town of
Redcliff;
ii. in respect of property other than land, the person in lawful possession of it.
mm) "Person" means an individual, trustee, legal representative, proprietor, body
corporate, association, or partnership.
nn) "Portable Hydrant Meter'' means a water meter that attaches to a fire hydrant
for the purpose of allowing bulk purchases of water.
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oo) "Turn off" means atermination ofthewatersupply to a property.
pp) "Turn on" meansthe activation ofwaterflowto a property.
qq) "Water supply" means the treated water contained and supplied through the
Water System.
rr) "Water valve Encumbrance'' means the device used to seal a water valve. This
sealing device ensures that the valve is properly secured and prevents
unauthorized access or tampering.
ss) "Working Day'' meansthe portion of the day between 8:00am and 4:00pm from
Monday to Friday inclusive, except for statutory holidays and other holidays
designated and approved by Council.
PART 2
GENERAL REGULATIONS
GENERAL
4.
No person within the Town limits which is served directly or indirectly
by a water main or service by the Town shall obtain a supply of water from any other
source without the express written consent of the Council.
Unless specifically authorized by the council, only one (1) water service connection shall
be permitted for any legal parcel.
a) In the event there are any outstanding issues relating to any unresolved utility or
property related matter, administration may at their discretion withhold the
installation of any service connection to a parcel and refer the matter to Council for
consideration.
The diameter of a water service line shall not exceed 50mm (2 inches), except where
approval has been granted through a formal resolution by the Town Council.
The diameter of a water service line intended for use in greenhouse developments shall
not exceed 75 mm (3 inches), except where approval has been granted through a formal
resolution by the Town Council.
Owners of multi-unit residential or commercial buildings shall be provided with a single
water service connection from the Town of Redcliff to service the entire building.
Allocated for this connection, the Owners shall receive one (1 ) water meter, with the
option to purchase additional meters at their own expense. For any multi-unit building
utilizing a single service connection, the Town shall impose applicable minimum
administrative, capital, and operating rates for each residential or non-residential unit
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8. Every customer located within the Town limits and connected to the Town's treated
water system, must install and maintain a water meter.
9. Customers shall be obligated to remit payment to the Town for water consumption
according to the rates specified in the Town's Utility Rates Bylaw. Payments may be
made on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, at the discretion of the Town Council, with the
minimum monthly charge recognized as the Capital Component.
10. No person shall construct, alter or install any connection, whether permanent or
temporary, to any part of the Town's water distribution system without first obtaining
permission in writing from the Town, in accordance with the procedures stipulated in this
Bylaw.
a) all persons undertaking any work or services on a Private Water Service Line or the
plumbing system associated therewith must comply with all applicable federal and
provincial statutes, regulations and codes, as well as any relevant bylaws, permits,
licenses or approvals in effect at the time of work.
b) all Water Service installations must be conducted under the supervision of an
individual holding the appropriate certification for the proposed scope of work, as
required by relevant regulatory agencies and the Town. The Operations Department
shall oversee the inspections of all water and sewer service line installations and
connections within private properties.
i. Inspections shall be performed to ensure that installations and connections to
water and sewer lines comply with industry standards and regulations. This
includes but is not limited to the use of approved materials, secure fittings, and
adequate bedding and grading of piping.
ii. Upon approval of a satisfactory inspection of the service line installation or
connection, the Inspector shall prepare a detailed and signed copy (by both
parties) of the Town of Redcliff Water and Sewer Service Connection Inspection
Form indicating approval of the installation. A copy of the completed Water and
Sewer Service Connection Inspection Form shall be provided to each of the
property owner/contractor and to the corresponding property file at the Town
Office.
11. Any water service pipes and any other apparatus required on private property shall be
constructed by the Owner at their expense in conformity with this Bylaw and the Safety
Codes Acf, RSA 2000, C. S- 7, as amended or repealed and replaced from time to time,
and all applicable Regulations, Codes of Practice and Orders established there under,
and Town standards and policies.
12. The Town of Redcliff shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement
of the curb stop under normal operational conditions. However, if the Curb stop has been
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by the Premises Owner, the costs associated with repair or replacement shall be the
responsibility of the Premises Owner.
PART 3
WATER SYSTEM
CONTINUATION OF WATER SYSTEM
13. The Town shall continue, so long asthere is sufficient capacity and sufficient supply of
water available to the Town, to supply water to any premises within the Town that are
adjacent to any roadway, utility right of way, or easement containing a water main;
a) Where a service connection currently exists to that premise; or
b) Where a request has been made and approved by the Director to establish a service
connection for those premises.
14. NO Extension of the water system shall be constructed without the authorization from
Council, or without the appropriate approvals required by Alberta Environment.
TREATED WATER RATES OUTSIDE TOWN LIMITS
15. Every customer outside the Town limits, who is served treated water, shall pay the
minimum monthly or bi-monthly rates outlined in the Utility Rates Bylaw.
UNTREATED WATER RATES WITHIN TOWN LIMITS
16. Untreated water is not available for customers within the Town limits unless authorized
by Town Council.
lNTERUPTION OF SERVICE
17. The Director may discontinue water service without prior notice for such length of time as
may be necessary to a Customer, a group of Customers, or a geographical area in order
to prevent or mitigate the impairment of or damage to;
a) The watersystem;
b) The wastewater system
c) The storm system
d) Human Health orsafety;
e) Property
f) The Environment
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TEMPORARY RESTRICTED USE OF WATER
18. Waterconservation and restrictions in all or partofthe Town may be setout bythe
Director as outline in the Water Conservation and Restriction Bylaw. Notifications shall
be public.
EMERGENCY RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
19. The Director may at anytime make orders restricting the use ofwatereither by all
consumers or by any particular class of consumers and either throughout the Town or in
any particular area or areas of the Town as outlined in the Water Conservation and
Restriction Bylaw,
20. No person shall use any water from the waterworks system in contravention of the terms
of any order made by the Director under this section.
SERVICES
21. The ownerofa premises shall, attheirown expense, construct, maintain, and repairthe
service connection (private) for that premise, including;
a) Ensuring that it complies with all applicable provisions in this Bylaw
b) Ensuring that it complies with all applicable federal or provincial statues, regulations,
acts and codes, all applicable bylaws, and any permits, licenses or approvals
governing the work, in force at the time;
c) Ensure that it and all plumbing to which it is connected is in good condition,
maintained in a state of good repair, free of leakage or other water loss and
protected from damage including but not limited to damage caused by freezing,
heat, and physical damage and;
d) Ensuring that it does not interfere with the operation of the water system
22. In the event of a new development or curb stop relocation, the curb stop may be located
off of the property line in situations where the operation of the curb stop would be
impeded such as in a retaining wall or near a tree. The curb stop must be approved in a
location that benefits the operation of the curb stop and is in reasonable distance of the
property line.
23. Ifan owner of a premises chooses to place concrete or any other item over a curb stop
that impedes the access to the curb stop, all costs associated for the repair and
maintenance of the curb stop shall be the Owners.
24. If an owner ofa premises chooses to place items around the curb stop, without
permission from the Director, all costs of repair and maintenance to the curb stop shall
be the Owner's. In cases where items have been approved for placement around the
curb stop, and work is required for repair and maintenance the Town shall not
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responsible for the costs to replace said items.
25. The ownerofa premises shall be responsibleto ensurethe curb stop is accessible at all
times. If an Owner of a Premise has a curb stop that is not accessible, such as
placement of a fence or tree over said curb stop, the Owner shall be responsible for the
relocation costs of the curb stop.
TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE
26. A temporary water service is available to building contractors to provide them with a
limited water supply required for construction activities such as concrete work, stuccoing,
dry walling, and masonry. The cost for this service is outlined in the Town's Utility Rates
Bylaw.
27. Atemporary waterservice is available fora maximum of sixty (60) days or until:
a) the contractor requests the water meter from the Town; or
b) the Town determines that the plumbing is completed to the stage where a water
meter can be installed; or
c) the temporary water service is being used for something other than what is intended
28. The Town reserves the right to refuse and/or disconnect a temporary water service
without further notice
29. Upon termination of the temporary water service, the owner will be required to make an
application for a standard water service.
OUTDOOR WATER USE
30. Authorization is not required for a person collecting rainwater and utilizing the collected
water for the limited purposes of outdoor water use on the Property at which it was
collected provided that the rainwater collection system is not connected directly or
indirectly to the water system and that no cross connection occurs between the rainwater
collection system and the water system.
31 ® All outdoor water use shall be compliant with any water conservation and Restrictions
measures set forth by the Town. Water Conservation and Restriction measures,
strategies and schedules as outlined in the Town's Water Conservation and Restriction
Bylaw.
32. Owners and occupants of properties are encouraged to use indoor water conservation
features.
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WATER WASTAGE
33. No owneroroccupant ofa property shall allow potable waterto run off the property
such that there is
a) A stream of water running into a street or swale for 30 metres or more from the edge
of the Property;
b) A stream of water running into a street or swale and directly into a catch basin; or
34. Notwithstanding the prohibitions in this section, the Director, may authorize in writing the
discharge of Potable Water onto a street or sidewalk for the purposes of:
a) Health and safety;
b) The installation and maintenance of infrastructure, including the flushing of water
mains, hydrant leads and water service connections;
c) Preventing the freezing of water mains, hydrant leads and water service
connections;
d) Conducting water flow tests;
e) Installation and testing of permanently installed irrigation systems;
f) Training programs for fire fighters employed by the Town of Redcliff;
g) Or any other purposes as deemed necessary by the Director.
BULK WATER STATION AND PORTABLE HYDRANT
35. The Town reserves the right to suspend or reduce a bulk water service on twenty-four
(24) hours written notice. Suspension or reduction of said bulk water service shall be
determined by the Director as they deem necessary to ensure the adequate supply and
delivery of domestic water to the Town of Redcliff users. Failure to abide by any
suspension or reduction shall result in termination of service without notice.
36. The Town reserves the right to refuse and/or disconnect a Bulk water station service
without notice. All Bulk Water Station Rates are set out in the Utility Rate Bylaw
37. For customers wishing to utilize the portable Hydrant Meter must first obtain approval
from the Director, all requests shall be seventy-two (72) hours in advance
HYDRANTS AND VALVES
38. No person shall open, close or interfere with any hydrant or valve of the water works
system without the permission of the Director.
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PLUMBERS AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
39. All persons doing anywork orservice upon a private service orthe plumbing system
attached thereto shall comply with the provisions of The Safety Coctes Act R. S.A,
2000, as amended from time to time, Chapter S-0.5, all regulations passed
pursuant thereto and any Bylaws of the Town that are applicable.
MISCELLANEOUS RATES
40. Customers shall be responsible for the payment of rates specified in the Town's Fees,
Rates and Charges Bylaw concerning all service-related charges (e.g. water turn-on/ofty
provided by the Town.
41. Any service requests, including emergency callouts made outside of regular working
day, will incur charges billed to the customer at the applicable call-out labor rate as
outlined in the Town's Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw.
42. Customers requesting the activation of a water valve that has a water valve
encumbrance attached shall pay the fee specified in the Town's Fees, Rates and
Charges Bylaw for the Town's service call to unseal the water service encumbrance.
LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES
43. The Town shall not be liable forany damages orlosses incurred by any person arising
directly or indirectly from the operation or non-operation of the water system except
where such damages or loss result from the intentional misconduct or negligence of the
Town its legally responsible agents.
INSTALLATION. OPERATION and PROTECTION OF WATER MITERS
44. All meters installed by the Town shall remain the property of the town at all times.
45. No person shall tamperwith or interfere in in any manner with a meter or remote-reading
device.
46. All water supplied to customers by the Town shall be metered through devices provided,
installed, and owned by the Town. All Property Owners, primary customers, and co-
applicants are required to grant the Town access to their Premises for reading,
installation, inspection, repair, replacement, or removal of meters, as well as for
conducting sampling tests.
47. The Town shall not be liable forany damagesto building, or propertythat may occur
during the installation, maintenance, repair or disconnection of any water meter provided
that reasonable care has been taken by the employees of the Town in the courseae
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such installation, maintenance, repair or disconnection.
48. No person, otherthan an employee of the Town ora person authorized in writing bythe
Director shall install, test, remove, repair, replace or disconnect a water meter.
49. Where a reading is not obtained bythe Town fora billing period forany reason including
because the meter has not been read remotely or where the consumption has not been
properly recorded by the water meter on the premises, the Town in its sole discretion
may base the water consumption on any of the following and bill the account
accordingly.
a) A manual reading provided by the primary customer or co-applicant, where the
Town has requested that the primary customer or co-applicant provide manual
readings
b) A manual reading taken by the town by attending the premises to view the meter
c) An estimate of the consumption based on an amount determined by the Town to be
representative of the account's usage based on previous consumption patterns
50. Where the Town is unable to gain accessto a meterforthe purpose of conducting the
Town's business, including but not limited to the purpose of reading, installing,
inspecting, repairing, replacing or removing meters and conducting sampling tests the
Town may, after giving reasonable notice, discontinue service to a premise until such
time as the Town is granted access to the water meter.
51. Ifthe Town becomes aware of any use or flow ofwaterthat is not measure by a water
meter of design and capacity approved by the Director, the Director may take all
necessary steps to stop that use or flow of water until
a) Awater meterhas been installed
b) An application for Water utilities has been made in accordance with the Utility Rates
Bylaw.
52. Residential lots with 1-inch services shall receive a % inch meter.
53. Residential lots with a 2 inch or 1 1/2 inch service shall receive a 2 inch or 1 -/2 inch meter
and shall be the discretion of the utility operator or designate and shall be determined
after a site inspection.
54. Owners may apply for a different sized meter dependant on the size of the lots and shall
be approved by the Director after a site inspection has been conducted.
55. All other meters for commercial, industrial or horticultural property shall have a meter
that is designed for use of the applicable location, this will be dependent on size of
service line requirements and applicable use.
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56. The owner of a commercial, industrial or horticultural property who has to install a meter
of 25 mm (1 ") size or larger shall at his expense provide a valved bypass and a valve
within 300 mm (12") on either side of the meter.
a) Failure to comply shall result in the water service to the property being discontinued
forthwith and without the requirement of provision of any notice.
METER ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE
57. Every owner or occupant who has applied for a meter shall ensure that free and
convenient access, during the Town's Operations Department's working day, is granted
to their premises for the installation, inspection, removal, replacement or repair of
meters.
58. The Town will ensure that the meter is maintained in good working order at all times.
59. Every property owner or occupant shall provide adequate protection for the meter
against potential damage from frost, heat or any other internal or external conditions.
60. In the event a meter is damaged or destroyed while located on the premises of the
owner or occupant of the property, the owner or occupant shall be responsible for
the costs associated with repairing or replacing the meter.
61. Every property owner or occupant connected to a meter shall provide free and
convenient access, during the Town's Operations Department's working day, to their
premises for the purpose of reading the meter.
62. The Director may direct that the water services to any customer be shut off if the
Customer refuses to allow the Town access to the Customers premises for the purpose
of installing, testing, reading, removing, repairing, replacing or disconnecting a water
meter.
63. Ifthe Town meter reader is unable to access the premises to read a meter, the Town
meter reader may estimate the water consumption.
64. If no reading has been obtained prior the end of the next billing period, the property
owner or Occupant will be asked to make arrangements for a reading of the meter.
a) If the property owner or Occupant of the property fails to comply with the request
of the Town, the water service may be discontinued without further notice.
65. The owner of every new building requiring water services shall make provision forthe
installation of water meter(s) in a position satisfactory to the Director.
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66. The ownerofevery existing building who applies for a meteror is required bythe Town
to install a meter shall at their expense alter or adjust their plumbing in a manner
satisfactory to allow a meter to be installed in a position and manner considered
acceptable to the Director.
67. \/Vhere water meters cannot be contained in an existing building, the owner of a property
shall supply, at their expense, an underground meter chamber of a size, shape and
location approved by the Director. The meter chamber may be constructed by the Town
and the owner of the property billed for payment of costs incurred.
68. The owner of a property on which a meter chamber exists shall keep said meter
chamber in good repair. If an owner of the property, after receiving notice, issued by
regular mail, fails to repair or improve the meter chamber, then the Town shall cause
the repairs to be undertaken and the owner shall be responsible for the costs incurred
which shall be added to and form part of the next utility billing.
METER SERVICE APPLICATIONITESTING
69. Every property owner or occupant shall apply at the Town for a meter and shall pay
a non-refundable connection fee as established in the Town's Fees, Rates and Charges
Bylaw.
70. In the cases where water consumption investigations require further action:
a) If Water consumption requires investigation, once all resources have been utilized to
carry out the investigations, the Director may authorize a meter to be removed
replaced at no charge for the purpose of inspections.
71. When meters have failed to register, the following method shall be used for
determination of consumption:
a) lf in the opinion of the Director, similar conditions have prevailed then the
consumption shall be determined to be the same amount as used for the same bi-
monthly billing period of the preceding year.
b) lf in the opinion of the Director, similar conditions have not prevailed or if sufficient
metering history is not available then a fair estimate shall be determined by the
Town.
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE LINES
72. There shall be no branch lines or water consuming appliance affixed to the service line
on the street side of the meter with the exception of fire protection service lines.
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73. In the case offire protection service lines, these lines shall be used solely for the supply
of water to fire protection equipment and may be taken off the main supply line between
the meter and the "Stop and Drain" valve.
74. It is the responsibility of the owner of the property to ensure this line is attached to fire
protection equipment only.
75. A fire protection service line, where deemed required by the Alberta Building code, shall
not exceed 150 mm (6"), unless authorized by a motion of Council.
PART 4
GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
76. No person shall enter any fenced area which forms part of the water system or is
controlled by the Operations Department, without the permission of the Director.
77. No person shall climb upon any structure which forms part of the water system.
PART 5
0FFENCES, ENFORCEMENT & PENALTIES
OFFENCES
78. Any person who breaches orcontravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an
offence punishable by issuance of:
a) avlolationTag; or
b) a summons/\/iolation Ticket (Part 2); or
c) an offence Notice/Violation llcket (Part 3).
79. Any violation Tcket will be served by a peace officer in accordance with the provisions
Of the Provincial Offence Procedure Act.
VIOLATION TAGS. PENALTIES and ENFORCEMENT
80. No person shall willfully obstruct, hinder, or interfere with a peace officer or any other
person authorized to enforce and engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this
Bylaw.
81. A person who is convicted of an offence underthis Bylaw is liable to pay a fine of not
less than the specified penalty for that offence and not more than two thousand dollars
($2000.00).
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82. Where a peace officer believes on reasonable and probable grounds that an offence
has taken place consisting of a breach of contravention of this Bylaw, the Peace Officer
may serve upon a person a Violation Tag.
83. Ifa violation Tag is issued pursuanttothis Bylawthat an offence hastaken place
consisting of a breach or contravention of this Bylaw, a Violation Tag shall provide for an
amount of money that the Town will accept as payment for the alleged offence, which
amount of money shall be the specified penalty set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
84. Service of a violation Tag underthis Bylaw on a person shall be sufficient if the violation
Tag is:
a) personally served.
b) served by registered mail.
c) attached somewhere to the premises in respect of which the offence is alleged to
have occurred, in which case the Violation Tag need not specify the name of the
Person alleged to have committed the offence if the Premises is described by
municipal address.
85. A violation Tag placed upon or affixed to premises pursuant to this Bylaw shall not be
removed from the Premises by anyone other than a Peace Officer or a person lawiully
entitled to possession of the premises.
86. Upon issuance and service of violation Tag underthis Bylaw to a person, the amount of
money the Town will accept as payment for the alleged offence shall be the amount of
money set out in the Violation Tag and upon payment of that amount of money to a
person authorized by the CAO to receive that payment there shall be issued an official
receipt therefor by the Town and the payment shall be accepted in lieu of commencing
proceedings for the alleged offence.
87. Notwithstanding the specified or minimum penalties set out in schedule "A" of this
Bylaw:
a) if a person is convicted twice of the same provision of this Bylaw within a twelve
month period, the minimum penalty for the second conviction shall be the amount of
the specified penalty for a first offence; and
b) if a person is convicted three or more times of the same provision of this Bylaw
within a twelve-month period, the minimum penalty for the third and subsequent
convictions shall be double the amount of the specified penalty for such first
offence.
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may commence proceedings against a person by issuing a Violation Ticket in
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89. Ifa violation Ticket is issued pursuanttothis Bylawthat an offence has taken place
consisting of a breach or contravention of this Bylaw, the Violation Ticket may provide for
a specified penalty, which specified penalty shall be the amount set out in Schedule "A"
of this Bylaw in the case of any offense listed in that Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
90. Nothing in this Bylaw shall be read or construed as:
a) Preventing any person for exercising that person's right to defend an allegation
that the person has committed an offence under this Bylaw; or
b) Preventing any Peace Officer from issuing a summons by means of a violation
Ticket (Part 2) or an offence notice by means of a Violation Ticket (Part 3) in
accordance with the provisions of the Prov+.nc/.a/ Offences Procedttre Act of
Alberta or otherwise initiating court process in any manner permitted by law in
respect of an alleged offence for which a Violation Tag may be issued, including, but
not limited to, for alleged offences under this Bylaw where a Violation Tag has
already been issued to a person, but that person has not paid the amount of money
set out in the Violation Tag to the person authorized by the CAO to receive that
payment.
91. Nothing in this Bylaw shall be construed as curtailing or abridging the right of the Town
to obtain compensation or to maintain an action for loss of or damage to property from of
against the person or persons responsible.
SEVERABILITY
92. It is the intention of the council that each separate provision of this Bylaw shall be
deemed independent of all other provisions herein and it is the further intention of
Council that if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid by a Court of competent
jurisdiction, then all other provisions of this Bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable.
OTHER
93. This bylaw shall come into force onthe date ofthethird and final reading.
MISCELLANEOUS
94. Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any Federal or provincial
law or regulation, or other Bylaw, or any requirements of any lawful permit, order or
license.
95. \/Vhere this Bylaw refers to anotherAct, Bylaw, regulation or agency, it includes
referencetoanyAct,Bylaw,regulationoragencythatmaybesubstltutedthereforeat
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96. Every provision of this Bylaw is independent of all other provisions and, if any provision
of this Bylaw is declared invalid for any reason by a Court of competent jurisdiction, all
other provisions of this Bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable.
97. The Town is not required to enforce every breach or contravention of this Bylaw. In
deciding whether or not to enforce the Bylaw, the Town may take into account any
practical concerns or considerations, including but not limited to the nature and extent of
the breach or contravention, any financial or budgetary considerations and the
availability of personnel or human resources.
98. All schedules attached to this Bylaw shall form part of this Bylaw.
99. Upon coming into force of this Bylaw, the following Bylaw shall be repealed:
- Bylaw 1702/2011 the waterMeter Bylaw
READ a first time this 28th day of April 2025.
READ a second time this 12th day of May 2025.
READ a third time this 12th day of May 2025.
PASSEDandsIGNEDthlsJ±dayofH2025
MAYORrfe
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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SCHEDULE "A"
PENALTIES
SECTION
OFFENCE
|ST & 2NDOFFENCE
3RD/ SubOFFENCE
3
Obtain water from another source without Council
$500
$1000
consent
5
Diameter of a water service line greater than 50mm
$500
$1000
(2 inches) without Council consent
6
Diameter of a water service line intended for use in
$500
$1000
greenhouse developments greater than 75 mm (3
inches) without Council consent
8
Unauthorized construction, alteration, or installation
$1000
$2000
of a connection to the water distribution system
12
Unauthorized extension of the water system
$1000
$2000
14
Unauthorized distribution of untreated water within
$500
$1000
Town limits
18
Unauthorized use of water from the waterwork
$500
$1000
system
31
Owner or Occupant allows potable water to run off
$200
$500
the Property, causing water wastage
36
Unauthorized opening, closing, or interfering with
$500
$1000
any hydrant or valve of the watervork system
43
Owner or Occupant willfully tampers with, damages,
$1000
$1500
or destroys a meter or remote-reading device.
46
Unauthorized installation, testing, removing,
$500
$1000
repairing, replacing, or disconnecting of a water
meter
70
Unauthorized installation of branch lines or water
$1000
$2000
consuming appliances to the service line on the
street side of the meter
73
Fire protection service line greater than 150 mm (6
$500
$1000
inches)
74
Unauthorized entry into fenced areas forming part of
$1500
$2000
the Water System or under the control of the Town
of Redcliff Operations Department
75
Unlawfully climb upon any structure relating to the
$1500
$2000
Water System
78
Obstructing a Peace Officer
$500.00
COURT
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