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WATER REGULATIONS BYLAW NO 987, 2020
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Contents
CITATION ...........................................................................................................................................3
INTERPRETATION ...............................................................................................................................3
ADMINISTRATION AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE ...............................................................................5
CONNECTION TO WATER SERVICE ......................................................................................................6
APPLICATION FOR SERVICE .................................................................................................................7
WATER METERS .................................................................................................................................8
GENERAL REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................... 10
PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION .................................................................................................. 11
HYDRANT, STANDPIPE and VALVE .................................................................................................... 12
WATER TURN-ON and TURN-OFF ...................................................................................................... 13
WATER RATES .................................................................................................................................. 14
INSPECTION and ENFORCEMENT ...................................................................................................... 15
REMEDIAL WORK COST RECOVERY ................................................................................................... 15
OFFENCE AND PENALTY ................................................................................................................... 16
SCHEDULES and REPEAL ................................................................................................................... 16
SCHEDULE "A" ................................................................................................................................. 18
SCHEDULE "B" .................................................................................................................................. 19
SCHEDULE "C" .................................................................................................................................. 20
SCHEDULE "D" ................................................................................................................................. 21
SCHEDULE "E" .................................................................................................................................. 22
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TOWN OF PRINCETON
BYLAW NO 987, 2020
WATER REGULATIONS BYLAW
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of The Town of Princeton in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
CITATION
1.1
This Bylaw may be known and cited as the Town of Princeton Water Regulations Bylaw, 2020.
INTERPRETATION
2.1
In this bylaw:
Accessible, in relation to a building, means an entrance, exit or passageway that may require the
removal of an access panel, door or similar obstruction.
Agent means an employee or contractor of the Town who has been authorized through an
agreement with the Town or otherwise by the Town's Chief Administrative Officer to carry out a
function under this bylaw on behalf of the Town;
Backflow preventer means a backflow prevention device / assembly used to protect potable
water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow;
Bylaw Enforcement Officer means a person authorized by the Town to enforce its bylaws;
Commercial means any use of a building other than Residential;
Commercial / Industrial Facility or use means a facility or land use within any of the following
zones of the Town's Zoning Bylaw: C1 - local business; C2 - central business; C3 - commercial
transition; CT - tourist commercial; CS - service commercial; CD1 - comprehensive development
zone; BPI - business park; BP2 - business park; I1 - Light Industrial; I2 - Heavy Industrial;
Connection / connected means a connection consisting of all pipes, fittings and appurtenances
from the water riser pipe to the water inlet pipe of the distribution system, the connection of a
residential or commercial building to the Town water system.
Council means Council for The Town;
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Cross Connection means any unprotected connection or structural arrangement, whether actual
or potential, between the Water System or a customer's private water supply and any other
source or system through which it is possible to introduce into any part of the potable system any
used water, industrial fluid, gas, or other contaminant, waste or substance other than the
intended potable water;
Customer means the owner or occupier of property that is supplied water by the Town;
Director means the person appointed to the position of Director of Infrastructure and Parks for
the Town, and any person designated to assist or act in the place of the Director;
Domestic use means the use of water within a building or premises by customers for purposes
other than irrigation;
Fees and Charges Bylaw means the Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Bylaw 979, 2020;
Hydrant Use Permit means a permit issued by the Director under section 9 of this bylaw for the
use of a hydrant, standpipe or valve;
Irrigation means the use of water for sprinkling or watering lawns, gardens, landscaping, or for a
similar outdoor use.
Owner has the same meaning as defined in the Community Charter, and in the case of strata
common property, means the strata corporation or its authorized agent or representative;
Person means an individual, corporation, society, firm, partnership or party, and the personal or
other legal representatives of a person;
Private water supply means a source or supply of water to a property or premises other than
from the Water System;
Readily accessible means that access is available without the necessity of removing or moving
away any panel, door or other obstruction
Residential means the use of a building or part thereof as a dwelling, and includes any single-
family dwelling, duplex, apartment, semi-detached or row housing;
Town means the Town of Princeton;
Water meter means an apparatus for measuring the quantity of water used, and includes all
accessory equipment, instruments and materials of every kind required for its installation and
operation;
Water Service means the portion of water pipe, including water stops, between the Town's water
main and a customer's property line;
Water System means the entire water supply and distribution system of the Town;
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2.2
Words and meaning in this bylaw are to be interpreted consistently with the Community Charter,
and the Interpretation Act except as otherwise indicated. A reference to a statute in this bylaw
refers to a statute of British Columbia, and a reference to any statute, regulation, code or bylaw
refers to that enactment as it may be amended or replaced from time to time.
2.3
If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this bylaw is found to be
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed, and the
remainder of this bylaw shall continue in full force and effect.
2.4
All measures in this bylaw are stated in metric units.
ADMINISTRATION AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
3.1
The Water System established by the Town is for the continued supply of water to the residents
whose properties can be served by the water mains of the Town.
3.2
The Water System shall be administered, controlled and inspected by the Director. Without
limiting the foregoing, the Director may deal with permits, approvals and notices under this bylaw
and in so doing may impose conditions, limits, restrictions and requirements that the Director
considers are necessary or warranted, and may otherwise make decisions and take actions for
achieving compliance with this Bylaw and the protection of the Town's water supply.
3.3
The supply of water by the Town may be subject to increases or decreases in water pressure from
time to time, and may be interrupted temporarily to allow for maintenance, repairs, extensions,
alterations, replacements or improvements to the Water System. The Town may change operating
water pressure and turn off the water supply for these purposes, or to address an urgent matter
of public safety.
3.4
The Director may limit the number, size and capacity of connections to the Water System, and
may refuse to supply water to a property if the Director considers that:
(a) the cost to the Town of providing water to that property would be excessive, or create an
undue burden on the revenues of the Water System; or
(b) a proposed water main extension or enlargement would adversely affect other users of the
Water System.
3.5
An owner who has been refused under section 3.4 (a) may be supplied with water by arranging
with the Director for the owner to pay the costs and expenses incurred by the Town for laying
water mains and infrastructure for a Water Service to the owner's property, if the Director
considers that the water mains to which the Water Service would be connected are of sufficient
capacity to service the property.
3.6
A customer who depends on a continuous and uninterrupted supply of water, consistent water
pressure, or using processing or equipment that require water of a particular purity or clarity,
must provide on the property, at the customer's own cost, such emergency storage, over-sized
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piping, pumps, tanks, filters, means of water treatment, pressure regulators, check valves,
additional service pipes, or other means of ensuring supply of water that is suitable to their
requirements.
3.7
If the Director considers that water conservation measures are warranted due to weather or
climate conditions, extended electrical conditions, or that the Town's water supply levels must
be protected for another reason, the Director, by notice to the Town's corporate officer, establish
water conservation measures in accordance with Water Use Restrictions bylaw No. 834, 2010.
The notice will state the reasons for conservation, the date when the measures will take effect,
and identify areas and uses of water to which the measures apply. The notice may specify times
and days when certain uses of water are permitted, and impose limits, restrictions and conditions
those uses, as the Director considers necessary to conserve and protect the Town's water supply.
3.8
On receiving notice of water conservation measures from the Director, the corporate officer will
cause the notice to be posted at the Town Hall and at the Town's website, and may arrange for
postings elsewhere in the Town and for publication in a newspaper, circular or by other means to
inform the public of the measures. Every person must comply with all limits, restrictions,
conditions and requirements set out in the notice.
3.9
Nothing in this bylaw obligates the Town to enter into an agreement to supply water to a private
water utility within the Town or to persons, properties or areas outside the boundaries of the
Town.
3.10
The Town does not guarantee pressure nor continuous supply of water, nor does it accept
responsibility at any time for the maintenance of pressure on its lines nor for increase or decreases
in pressure. The Town reserves the right at any and all times, without notice, to change operation
conditions of a service or service connection for the purposes of making repairs, extensions,
alterations or improvements, or for any other reason, and to increase or reduce pressure at any
time.
CONNECTION TO WATER SERVICE
4.1
A person must not cause, suffer or allow a Water Service to be connected, or to remain connected
to the Water System from any property or premises, except in accordance with this bylaw.
4.2
Every customer that is supplied water by the Town must ensure it is used only in compliance with
this bylaw, and that all fees and rates payable, as established in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, are
paid in full to the Town, whether or not the property is occupied or vacant or whether water is
actually used or not.
4.3
An owner must, at their sole expense, have a pressure reducing valve installed if required to do
so by the Director.
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APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
5.1
A person requiring a Water Service for a property or premises must, prior to consumption or use,
submit a written application to the Town, in a form approved by the Director, containing the
following information about the property to be served:
(a) registered owner on title and legal description;
(b) civic address, if applicable;
(c) intended use and purpose of the Water Service (Domestic, Commercial, other); and
(d) other information requested by the Director to determine applicable charges and rates
and compliance with this bylaw.
5.2
A person must not cause or allow a connection to the Water System to be made or to remain on
their property except as approved by the Director and in accordance with any conditions for
approval established by the Director.
5.3
A customer must promptly notify the Director in writing of any changes to the purpose or use of
water described in an application or in the actual use of water supplied by the Town.
5.4
On receiving a complete application for Water Service, the Director will provide the applicant with
an estimate of actual cost for the connection applied for, and:
(a) if the Town's water main is located within 15 meters of the applicant's property line,
i.
after the Town receives the estimated cost amount in full from the applicant, the
Director will arrange for the water main to be tapped and a service pipe laid to the
nearest boundary of the applicant's property; and
ii. billing for the work will be adjusted to reflect the actual cost of the connection, as
outlined in Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw;
(b) if no part of the Town's water main is within 15 meters of the applicant's property line,
and if the Director considers it feasible to provide extra service line to the property,
i.
the applicant must pay in advance the estimated cost of providing the extra service
line, and
ii. billing for the work will be adjusted to reflect the actual cost of the connection, as
outlined in Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw;
5.5
The Director shall, in every case, determine the location and size of service pipe to be used, but
may consider any specific requests.
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5.6
Where a specific size of Water Service is requested that, in the opinion of the Director, cannot be
readily supplied by the Town, the applicant must accept the size of the Water Service as
determined by the Director, or, subject to s. 3.4, and if the Director is agreeable, the applicant may:
(a) pay in advance the estimated cost of upgrading the Town's water mains to meet the
requested specifications, as determined by the Director, and
(b)
billing for the work will be adjusted to reflect the actual cost of the connection, as outlined
in Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw;
5.7
A person must not conduct or allow work to be conducted, or any pipes, fixtures or equipment to
be installed, placed, repaired, or replaced, within any part of a highway, road allowance, Town
easement or statutory right of way, whether or not open or improved, without having first
obtained permission in writing by the Director.
5.8
The owner of a property served by a private water supply is solely responsible for the installation,
maintenance, repair and replacement of the service pipes and all related equipment, and all costs
and expenses thereto.
5.9
The service pipes of any private property side must be laid at a depth of not less than 1.5 meters
(5 feet) below the ground surface, or at such greater depth as may be determined by the Director,
and must be laid in a manner to protect against frost.
WATER METERS
6.1
In this section,
"Building Permit" means a building permit under Town of Princeton Building Regulations Bylaw
No. 751
"Existing Building" means a building or structure for which a building permit has been issued
prior to June 21, 2010
"New Building" means a building or structure for which a building permit is issued on or after
June 21, 2010
6.2
The owner of each Residential New Building that is to be supplied with water from the Town must,
at the sole expense of the owner, have a water meter installed that meets the specifications
established in Schedule "A".
6.3
The owner of each Commercial / Industrial Facility that is to be supplied with water from the Town
must, at the sole expense of the owner, have a water meter installed by January 1, 2021, that
meets the specifications established in Schedule "B". An owner who meets this requirement by
January 2, 2021 may choose to be billed the water meter usage rate established in Schedule C of
the Fees and Charges Bylaw, or to be pro-rated.
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6.4
The owner of
(a) a New Building that is to be connected to the Water Service; or
(b) an Existing Building that will be connected to the Water Service after June 21, 2010,
must, at the sole expense of the owner, have a water meter installed to the standard set out
in Schedule "A" or "B", as applicable or as directed by the Director, and maintained at no cost
to the Town.
6.5
The Director may refuse to supply water to any property or premises described in this section 6
unless the owner or occupier has first:
(a) submitted an application for Water Service in accordance with this bylaw;
(b) in the case of a Residential connection, purchased a water meter from the Town for
installation at the property; and
(b) installed a water meter in accordance with this section, and in a manner that allows access
at any time for maintenance, repair, removal, relocation or replacement.
6.6
A water meter must be installed in front of a fire protection system.
6.7
A person must not cause, allow or suffer a water meter to be installed, altered, replaced, removed
or relocated unless the Director has first approved in writing the plan for installation, alteration,
removal, location and relocation, and the size and type of any water meter to be installed or
replaced; or
6.8
A person must not cause, allow or suffer a water meter to be interfered or tampered with in any
way, or cause or allow water to bypass the water meter except as specifically and expressly
permitted in writing by the Director.
6.9
Every owner is responsible for the cost of installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, removing
and relocating a water meter, and for ensuring it meets the standards of Schedule "A" or "B", as
applicable, and any size, type and location requirements specified by the Director.
6.10
Where any water meter is located on private property, the owner must ensure that:
(a) the water meter is protected from damage due to frost or any other cause within the
customer's control. If freezing of the meter damages any part of the service on the Town
side, the property owner will be responsible for related costs,
(b) the water meter must be accessed by an appointed agent of the Town so that it may be
read on a regular basis, and if required, maintained, repaired, replaced, removed or
relocated by an appointed agent of the Town.
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GENERAL REGULATIONS
7.1
A person must not:
(a) use water supplied by the Town in a wasteful manner or cause or allow water to be
discharged wastefully from their property to a road, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, or
adjacent land;
(b) fail to promptly remedy a leak or defect in the lines connected to the Water Service of
which the person becomes aware or has been notified by the Director;
(c) lend, sell, give or otherwise dispose of water supplied by the Town;
(d) allow the water supplied by the Town to be taken or carried away for the use or benefit
of others except
i.
as permitted in writing by the Director, or
ii.
if the water is required to extinguish fire or prevent the spread of fire;
(e) use water supplied by the Town for irrigation if the Director has issued a notice of water
conservation measures, except as specified in the notice;
(f) cause or allow a cross-connection, or fail to promptly remedy a cross-connection of which
the person is aware or has been notified by the Director or an appointed agent;
(g) interfere or tamper with a water meter or backflow preventer, or with a Town hydrant,
standpipe, valve or other equipment or source of water that is connected to or part of the
Water System; or
(h) obstruct or interfere with the Director, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or an agent of the
Town in carrying out an inspection or other function under this bylaw.
7.2 Every customer must:
(a) notify the Town of any change in the use of or modification to their property that would
result in an increase to the applicable water rates;
(b) notify the Town when the customer intends to abandon or discontinue any Water Service
line supplied by the Town of Princeton;
(c) notify the Director of any leak, damage or defect in a line or equipment connected to the
Water Service or the Water System, of a cross-connection of which the customer becomes
aware, or of a service stop that is not readily accessible;
(d) promptly comply with any notice by the Director to remedy a leak, damage, defect, cross-
connection or other problem with a line or equipment connected to the Water Service or
the Water System;
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(d) keep all pipes, stopcocks and other fixtures on their property in good repair and order, and
protected from frost; and
(e) keep the curb box visible and clear of debris for easy operation.
PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION
8.1
A person must not cause, direct, allow or suffer to remain connected to the Water System:
(a) any private water supply; or
(b) any piping, fixture, fitting, container or other equipment or appliance which may cause
water from a source other than the Water System, or any liquid, solid, gas or other
substance that would harm or adversely affect water quality, to enter the Water System.
8.2
The owner of any property that is connected to the Water System must, at the sole expense of the
owner, have installed a backflow preventer that is commensurate to the degree of hazard
established by CAN/CSA B64.10, or as otherwise determined suitable by the Director, if:
(a) the property or premises zoned for or engages a Commercial / Industrial use or an
institutional use,
(b) the property or premises includes a swimming pool, hot tub, or other containment
equipment, or a source or body of water that is capable of becoming contaminated; or
(c) the Director has required that a backflow preventer be installed to avoid an identified
cross connection.
8.3
The owner of any property for which a backflow preventer is required or is to be installed for any
reason must ensure the backflow preventer:
(a) meets the CAN/CSA standard applicable for the use of the property;
(b) is installed, maintained and tested in accordance with this bylaw and any directions by
the Director or recommendations by an appointed agent of the Town;
(c) is installed so as to be readily accessible for testing and maintenance;
(d) is field-tested by a backflow preventer tester certified by the B.C. Water and Waste
Association or equivalent certification body approved by the Director
i.
at the time of installation and thereafter, annually;
ii.
for a new Water Service connection, within 30 days of the water being turned on by
the Town, but prior to occupancy;
iii. when the backflow preventer is repaired, overhauled, cleaned or relocated; and
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iv. when required by the Director or as recommended by an appointed agent; and
(e) is not interfered or tampered with, and that no bypass, jumper or other device is installed
on the Water Service line that may circumvent or reduce the effectiveness of a backflow
preventer.
8.4
The backflow preventer tester must make a report of the test and submit a copy of the report to
the Director or appointed agent within forty-eight (48) hours after the test is completed. If the
backflow preventer fails the conducted test, the owner of the property must, within ninety-six
(96) hours (4 days), correct the problem and have another test performed and reported to the
Director. These steps must be repeated until the Director is satisfied that the backflow preventer
meets the applicable test and is working effectively.
8.5
An approved backflow preventer must be installed at the connection for any fire suppression
system that is installed on the property.
HYDRANT, STANDPIPE and VALVE
9.1
A person, other than an employee of the Town in the course of his or her employment, must not
open or use any hydrant, standpipe or valve on Town property or owned by the Town except:
(a) as specifically authorized in writing by the Director; and
(b) in accordance with any directions, restrictions, and conditions imposed by the Director;
and if authorized to use the hydrant, must pay the permit fee and water usage fee established in
Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
9.2
A person may request to open and use water from a hydrant, standpipe or valve by submitting an
application in the form set out in Schedules "C" and "D" of this bylaw to the Director, together
with payment of the applicable fee set out in Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw for a
Hydrant Use Permit.
9.3
The Director, in reviewing an application for a Hydrant Use Permit, may impose as conditions of
its issuance any restrictions, conditions, and requirements regarding use of the hydrant, standpipe
or valve, including terms and conditions regarding location; type of hydrant, standpipe or valve;
dates and times for use, and measures to be taken for connection and use that the Director
considers appropriate to the proposed use.
9.4
The Director may refuse, suspend or cancel a Hydrant Use Permit at any time if the Director
considers that:
(a) the use is likely to result in or has caused injury to persons or damage to any property.
(b) the use is likely to result in or has caused interference with or harm to the Water System or
a waste of water;
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(c) if conditions of drought have reduced, or are likely to reduce the Town's water supply, or if
the water supply must be preserved for another reason; or
(d) if the use would contravene this or another bylaw of the Town, or the holder has failed to
comply with any terms or conditions of the Hydrant Use Permit or a provision of this bylaw.
WATER TURN-ON and TURN-OFF
10.1
A person requesting that the Water Service be turned on or turned off, either temporarily for
construction, maintenance or repair, or permanently, must submit an application or formal
request, either verbally or in writing, together with payment of applicable fees as established in
Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
10.2
The Director may waive conditions under subsection 10.1 in circumstances of emergency, where
delay to turn-off may create undue hardship, or where a written application is otherwise
impractical, provided that the customer has been diligent in providing information and payment.
10.3
A person must not turn on or off any service pipe stopcock unless the person is an authorized
agent of the Town.
10.4
The fees applicable to a Water Service line that has been turned on or off without notice to the
Town are the same fees that would apply to that service as if the Town had been notified and paid
in accordance with this bylaw, and will be charged retroactively to the time the line was turned
on or off.
10.5
Water Service to a new customer shall not be turned on until:
(a) a cross-connection inspection has been completed and all backflow prevention assemblies
have been installed and tested in accordance with this bylaw.
(b) the plumbing system on the private property has been approved by an authorized agent,
except for temporary use for construction purposes where the agent is satisfied that
adequate provision is made to prevent backflow into the Water System.
10.6
Prior to demolition work, the holder of the demolition permit must apply to the Director for
temporary turn-off or permanently abandoning of the Water Service and pay the applicable fee
established in Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
10.7
The Director may cause a Water Service to any property or throughout the Town to be turned off
temporarily for maintaining, repairing, renovating, replacing, disinfecting or otherwise operating
the Water System, or where an emergency situation threatens the Town's water supply or the
Water System. The Director may cause a notice to be posted or published as soon as possible to
inform customers of the reason and the expected duration of service disruption.
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10.8
The Director may cause a Water Service to be shut off temporarily or discontinued:
(a) pursuant to an application submitted for turn-off;
(b) with at least 14 days' notice in writing to the owner:
i. because the water rates or taxes in relation to the Water Service are not paid
within the time set out in the water billing;
ii. because of non-compliance with a provision of this bylaw or a restriction, condition
or requirement of an approval, permit or notice issued under this bylaw
(c) with reduced notice, or with notice delivered after the turn off, as may be warranted in any
of the following circumstances:
i. a cross connection is identified on a property by the Director or an appointed agent;
ii. a backflow preventer is not working effectively or has not met the requirements of
a test performed by a certified backflow preventer tester;
iv. a condition of the customer's property or private service results in a wastage of
water or a risk to property or public safety.
10.9
A customer whose Water Service has been discontinued under subsection 10.8 (b) may
arrange with the corporate officer of the Town to make representations to Council about the
matter. After considering any such representations, whether oral or written, and any other
information that Council deems relevant to their decision, Council may confirm, vary or set
aside the decision of the Director, or may substitute its own decision.
WATER RATES
11.1
Every owner of a property that is supplied water by the Town must ensure that all applicable fees
and rates, as established in Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw, are paid in full to the Town,
whether or not the property is occupied or vacant or whether water is actually used or not, unless
and until the Water Service is discontinued by notice in accordance with this Bylaw.
11.2
Rates are due and payable in advance of being provided with the Water Service, but for
convenience, the Town may bill annually and in that case the amounts payable are due on the
date stated on the utility bill. If a customer who has not received a utility bill for any reason must
contact the corporate or financial officer of the Town to receive a copy of the bill and in any case
is responsible to pay the water rates that apply to the customer's property. Non-receipt of the
utility bill does not exempt a customer from paying for water supplied through a Water Service.
11.3
A customer of a property located outside the boundaries of the Town that is supplied water by
the Town must pay an annual administration fee in the amount of 15%, in addition to the rate
established in Schedule C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
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11.4
If a customer fails to pay the applicable fees or rates for their Water Service as set out in Schedule
C of the Fees and Charges Bylaw by December 31st of the year in which they are due, the Town
may collect the fees from the owner in the same manner as for collecting unpaid property taxes.
INSPECTION and ENFORCEMENT
12.1
This bylaw may be enforced by the Director or by a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
12.2
The Director or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer may, in accordance with section 16 of the Community
Charter, enter on a property or premises to inspect for compliance with this bylaw;
12.3
The Director or an authorized agent of the Town may enter a property for any of the following
purposes:
(a) to inspect a water meter or any pipes, taps, fixtures, backflow preventer or other equipment
or infrastructure used in relation to the Water Service;
(b) to read a water meter or repair, maintain, replace, disconnect, reconnect, remove or install a
water meter or other equipment belonging to the Town; or
(c) in default of an owner or occupant taking actions required by the Director or by Council in
relation to the Water Service, to fulfill the requirement at the expense of the owner or
occupant.
12.4
The Director may, by written notice, order an owner or occupier of any property or premises to
take action to repair, maintain, replace, remove any pipes, taps, fixtures, water meters, backflow
preventers or other equipment or infrastructure used in relation to the Water Service, or adversely
affecting the Water System, and impose a remedial requirement in respect of the property or
premises, in order to bring the property or premises into compliance with this bylaw.
12.5
This bylaw may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed for the purpose of section
264 of the Community Charter, or by a prosecution commenced by an information in Form 2 under
the Offence Act.
12.6
The Chief Administrative Officer for the Town or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer may refer any
disputed tickets to the Provincial Court.
REMEDIAL WORK COST RECOVERY
13.1
If a person is subject to a requirement set out in a notice or direction of the Director or an order
of Council under this bylaw, and fails to take or complete the required action, the Director may
arrange for the Town or a contractor to fulfill the requirement at the expense of the owner or
occupant of the property that is the subject of the requirement. The Town may recover all costs
and expenses incurred from the owner or occupant as a debt. If the debt has not been paid by
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December 31st of the year in which it was incurred, the Town may collect the amount owing from
the owner in the same manner as for collecting unpaid property taxes.
OFFENCE AND PENALTY
14.1
Every person who:
(a) contravenes or violates any provision of this bylaw;
(b) permits, suffers or allows any act to be done in contravention or violation of any
provision of this Bylaw;
(c) fails to do anything required to be done by this bylaw; or
(d) fails to comply with any notice, direction or order given under this bylaw,
commits an offence, and each day the offence continues constitutes a separate offence.
14.2
A person found guilty of an offence against this bylaw is liable:
(a) if proceedings are brought under the Offence Act, to pay a fine of not less than $250 and
not more than $50,000;
(b) if a ticket is issued under section 264 of the Community Charter, to pay a fine of not less
than $1,000.
14.3
Pursuant to section 264 (1)(c) of the Community Charter, the words or expression in Column 2 of
Schedule "E" designate the offence committed under the bylaw section number appearing in
Column 1 opposite the respective words or expression.
14.4
Pursuant to section 265 (1)(a) of the Community Charter, the fine amount in Column 3 of
Schedule "E" is the fine amount that corresponds to the bylaw section number and words or
expression set out in Columns 1 and 2 opposite the fine amount.
SCHEDULES and REPEAL
15.1
The following schedules are attached to and form part of this bylaw:
Schedule "A" - Residential Water Meter Specifications
Schedule "B" - Commercial Water Meter Specifications
Schedule "C" - Town of Princeton Hydrant Use Permit
Schedule "D" - Hydrant Use Permit Application
Schedule "E" -- Fines
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15.2
The Town of Princeton Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 833, 2010, and all amendments
thereto, are hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST TIME this 20th day of April 2020
READ A SECOND TIME this 20th day of April 2020
READ A THIRD TIME this 20th day of April 2020
READ A FOURTH TIME AND FINALLY ADOPTED this 4th day of May 2020.
Mayor Spencer Coyne
CAO Lyle Thomas
Original signed by CAO Thomas
Original signed by Mayor Coyne
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SCHEDULE "A"
RESIDENTIAL WATER METER SPECIFICATIONS
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SCHEDULE "B"
COMMERCIAL WATER METER SPECIFICATIONS
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SCHEDULE "C"
Town of Princeton Hydrant Use Permit
1.
No person, except an employee of the Town in the course of his employment, shall,
without the approval of the Director of Infrastructure and Parks, open any hydrant,
standpipe or valve or use water there from.
2.
To establish use of a Town of Princeton hydrant and purchase water there from, the user
shall submit to the Town, on the prescribed form (Schedule "D"), an application stating
such particulars as may be deemed appropriate by the Director of Infrastructure and
Parks.
3.
Every person who uses a hydrant shall pay in advance the fees prescribed in Bylaw 979
Schedule "C" for such use. In addition, at the customers own cost, an approved backflow
prevention and flow control device must be installed and utilized. Where required by the
Director of Infrastructure and Parks, the hydrant must be locked whenever the hydrant is
not in use or not being monitored by the user.
4.
Extensions to the approved period of hydrant use must be made in writing.
5.
The charge for use of a fire hydrant shall be as per The Town of Princeton Fees and
Charges Bylaw 979, 2020
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SCHEDULE "D"
HYDRANT USE PERMIT APPLICATION
COMPANY:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CONTACT PERSON:
PHONE:
HYDRANT #
ADDRESS OF HYDRANT:
PROPOSED START
DATE:
PROPOSED
FINISH DATE:
REASON FOR HYDRANT USE:
NOTES:
1.
Fees are payable in advance. Fees and charges as per Bylaw 979, Schedule "C", may be paid by cash, cheque or debit card.
Credit card payments are not accepted. A partial refund may be issued with respect to unused days, for permits that are returned
prior to their expiration date. Contact Town Hall for details.
2.
Access to fire hydrants must not be blocked. The hydrant must at all times be kept accessible and available to the Fire
Department.
3.
Only Town of Princeton crews shall operate the hydrant and install the connection.
4.
The Town will provide an Approved Backflow Prevention Device, Water Meter and gate valve and adaptor fittings to
connect to 2½" male BC standard thread.
5.
The User shall lock the hydrant connection whenever the hydrant is not in use, or not being monitored by the User.
6.
A minimum 24 hours' notice is required to schedule a hydrant set-up.
7.
The User shall NOTIFY the Public Works Department at 250-295-3522 when finished.
8.
Water taken from Town hydrants is not for domestic use or human or livestock consumption.
9.
Resale of potable water is prohibited.
10. The User acknowledges that any and all damage (including freezing) to the hydrant, water system, the User's equipment or
personnel, or any other damages resulting from the use of the hydrant are the User's responsibility, and will be repaired at the
User's expense. The User holds the Town of Princeton harmless for any and all damages resulting from the use of the hydrant.
11. Town of Princeton reserves the right to reject any, portions, or all applications without notice or refund.
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE AND I AM AUTHORIZED TO SIGN: USER'S SIGNATURE:
DATE:
PUBLIC WORKS USE ONLY
Authorized by:
Hydrant #
Date connected:
Meter reading at connection
Connected by:
Backflow checked
Date disconnected
Ending Meter Reading
After Use Service Required?
No
Yes
M3 Used _______
Billable Hours:
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SCHEDULE "E"
FINE SCHEDULE
Description of Offence
Section
Fine
Unauthorized water connection
4.1
$250
Unauthorized use of hydrant/standpipe / valve
9.1
$250
Unauthorized turn-off or turn-on:
10.3
1st offence
$250
2nd and each subsequent offence
$500
Failure to install a water meter (Commercial / Industrial
Facility)
6.3
$250
Interference or tampering - water meter/ backflow
preventer / hydrant / standpipe / valve
7.1 (g)
$250
Wasting of water
7.1 (a)
$250
Selling water supplied by Town
7.1 (c)
$1,000