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Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2008-20, as amended
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OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GANANOQUE
BY-LAW NO. 2008-20
Amended by By-law No. 2022-028, March 1, 2022
BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE "WATER WORKS"
INDEX
Preamble of By-law
1.
Definitions
2.
Authority
3.
Water Areas
4.
Ownership of Water Services
5.
Maintenance Responsibility
6.
Requirement to Extend Services
7.
Requirement to Connect
8.
Application for "Water (Lateral) Services"
9.
Installation of "Water (Lateral) Services"
10.
Maintenance of "Water (Lateral) Services" Pipe(s) on Town of
Gananoque Property
11.
Maintenance of "Water (Lateral Services" Pipe(s) by Owner
12.
Inspection
13.
New Connection Through Development or Extension of Services
14.
Water Shut Off Notices
15.
Water Meters, Service Fixtures and Liability Thereof
16.
Water for Construction (Building) Purposes
17.
Turning on Water - On / Off
18.
Use of Water
19.
Hydrants
20.
Shut Off for Not Complying with By-law
21.
No Liability for Non-Supply
22.
Water Supply Interruptions
23.
Water Meter Chambers
24.
Access
25.
Heavy Consumption
26.
Restrictions on Use of Water
27.
Method of Charging for Water Services
28.
Penalty
29.
Schedules
❖ Schedule "A" - Description of "Water Area"
❖ Schedule "B" - Urban Service Requirements
❖ Schedule "C" - "As Constructed" Form
❖ Schedule "D" - Summary of Charges
30.
By-laws Repealed
31.
Short Title
32.
Effective Date
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PREAMBLE OF BY-LAW
WHEREAS Section 391 (1) of The Municipal Act 2001, authorize Council to pass
bylaws related to Water:
a. to acquire, establish, construct, maintain and operate "Water Works", and;
b. to regulate the supply, distribution and use of municipal water, including the
restricting of certain types of uses in order to preserve adequate supplies for
essential purposes such as domestic use and firefighting purposes.
c. to prevent the practising of frauds upon the town of Gananoque with the water so
supplied;
AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque (the "Town of
Gananoque") owns, operates and maintains the Gananoque James W. King Water
Treatment Plant/Water Works.
AND WHEREAS Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes the treasurer of
a local municipality to add fees and charges Imposed by the municipality to collect
them in the same manner as municipal taxes;
AND WHEREAS It Is deemed desirable and expedient to pass a by-law respecting
those "Water Works" owned and operated by or for the Town of Gananoque to ensure
that there Is a continued supply of water to those persons to whom water is supplied
from such "Water Works".
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Gananoque received Council Report
UTIL-2020-01 and concurs with the recommendation to amend Section 15.8 of this By-
law to add the following at the end of Section 15.8:
", except for larger buildings, where one "Water (Lateral) Service" may be permitted
and equipped with bulk water meter/remotes and in which case all operating and
Capital Water and Wastewater rates charges shall be applied on a per-unit basis."
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque enacts as follows:
1. Definitions
1.1.
"Applicant" shall mean a land or property owner or agent acting on
behalf of a land or property owner;
1.2.
"Consumer" shall mean anyone Who receives from the Council any
public utility and shall also include any person who has applied for such
utility and to whom the Council is prepared to furnish same whether he
uses same or not;
1.3.
"Town of Gananoque" shall mean The Corporation of the Town of
Gananoque;
1.4.
"Council" shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Gananoque;
1.5.
"Clerk" shall mean the Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of
Gananoque;
1.6.
"Treasurer" shall mean the Treasurer of the Corporation of the Town of
Gananoque;
1.7.
"Director" shall mean the Director of Public Works/Recreation for the
Corporation of the Town of Gananoque;
1.8.
"Inspector" shall mean a person defined or authorized by the Town of
Gananoque to carry out the observations and inspection and to take
samples prescribed by this By-law;
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1.9.
"Water Works" shall mean the water filtration plant located at 110 Kate
Street, including pumping stations, treatment facilities, intake structures,
distribution mains and water storage facilities in the Gananoque water
area and serviced by the James W. King Water Treatment Plant.
1.10.
"Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" shall mean that section of the
"Water Works" considered to be the "distribution mains" and in which all
owners of abutting properties have equal rights and is owned and
operated by or on behalf of the Town of Gananoque;
1.11.
"Water (Lateral) Service" shall mean that part of the water piping (lateral
pipe) outside a building or structure, that connects a "Public Water Main
(Trunk) Service" to the building or structure;
1.12.
"Water Service Permit" is a permit required for water services and
connections to "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" including upgrades
to an existing "Water (Lateral) Service", if changing size and/or location
is required by the owner.
2. Authority
2.1.
Council shall be the authority responsible for the operation of the "Water
Works", including the setting of rates, the engaging of employees, the
payment of accounts and all ott1er processes necessary for the
successful operation of the "Water Works".
3. Water Areas
3.1.
The Town of Gananoque water area is more particularly described in
Schedule "A" hereto.
3.2.
Notwithstanding clause 3 .1, this by-law shall apply to all owners and
occupants of lands supplied with water from the "Water Works".
4. Ownership of Services
4.1.
The Town of Gananoque possesses ownership of the "Water (Lateral)
Service" from the "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" and including, the
shut off valve associated with the "Water (Lateral) Service", and the
water meter associated with the structure being served by the water
service.
4.2.
The owner possesses ownership of the "Water (Lateral) Service" from
the shut off valve (curb stop valve) to the internal connection within the
structure being served by the water service.
5. Maintenance Responsibility
5.1.
The owner is responsible for the costs associated with the
maintenance/replacement of the "Water (Lateral) Service" from the
connection within the structure being served to the water (lateral) service
shut off valve (curb stop valve).
6. Requirement to Extend Services
6.1.
An owner (applicant) requiring a water service, where a "Public Water
Main (Trunk) Service" does not front on the owner's property, is
responsible for the full cost of installing the trunk water main from the
existing "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" so designated by the
Director of Public Works/Recreation to the point midway along the
frontage of the applicant's property.
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6.2.
The Water Hook-up Fee, assigned to pay a reasonable share of the
capital costs related to the installation of the "Public Water Mains (Trunk)
Service", Water Treatment, Pumping Stations, Hydrants, etc., shall be
paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the "Water Service Permit".
6.3.
The specifications for the work must be approved by the Director of
Public Works/Recreation or his/her designate and such work is to be
undertaken by the Public Works/Recreation Department under the
supervision of the Director of Public Works/Recreation or his/her
designate.
6.4.
Water services will not be turned on by the Town of Gananoque until all
costs related to the extension of the "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service"
are paid in full by the owner. If there is a default in the payment of
aforementioned costs, the owner is ultimately responsible for the
payment of such outstanding debt and that such debt can be added as
an outstanding tax expense.
6.5.
All requirements pertaining to the following Sections are additional
responsibilities of the applicant (owner).
7. Requirement to Connect
7.1.
The owner or occupant of every lot or parcel of land which is built upon
that derives an immediate benefit from the construction of a "Public
Water Main (Trunk) Service" along the street abutting such lot or parcel
of land shall, within six months of the municipality giving notice, connect
the lot or parcel to the "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" at the owner's
expense.
7.2.
The owner shall pay all costs for constructing "Water (Lateral) Service"
and connections to the "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" and such
work shall be done in accordance with the provisions of this By-law. If
there is a default in the payment of aforementioned costs, the owner is
ultimately responsible for the payment of such outstanding debt and that
such debt can be added as an outstanding tax expense.
7.3.
No cross connection between any other water supply system and the
"Water Works" shall be permitted. The "Water (Lateral) Service" serving
a single family unit is restricted to use by the single family unit only.
7.4.
It is recognized that those presently on private wells are not required to
hook-up to the Town of Gananoque's water system (grandfather clause).
However, a property owner, who is presently on a private well and
decides to apply to hook-up to the Town of Gananoque's water system,
is responsible for the payment of the Water Hook-up Fee as his/her
share of the cost of the "Water Works" including the installation of the
"Public Water Main (Trunk) Service".
8. Application for "Water (Lateral) Service"
8.1.
Water service will be introduced into buildings or lots and water will be
turned on for premises where services have already been installed only
upon the written request of the owner thereof or his duly authorized
agent in writing to the Town of Gananoque.
8.2.
In every case in which there is a change of ownership of premises
supplied with water, the new owner shall notify the Town of Gananoque
of the change of ownership and shall sign and file with the Town of
Gananoque an application.
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8.3.
An application for the supply of water shall be made on a form to be
furnished by the Town of Gananoque. All applicable fees as detailed on
the form must be paid upon application.
8.4.
In the event the actual cost of the installation of such "Water Lateral
Service" and/or connection to the "Public Water Mains (Trunk) Service"
exceed the amount prepaid to the Town of Gananoque, the person
applying for such installation shall forthwith, after the completion of such
installation, pay the Town of Gananoque the balance of such cost. The
prepayment amount shall be calculated at 50% of the estimated cost of
the project.
8.5.
If the applicant and owner are different people, the owner of the land
must join in such application and both owner and applicant shall agree to
pay for the water supplied on such basis as Council may determine. If
there is a default in the payment of aforementioned costs, the owner is
ultimately responsible for the payment of such outstanding debt and that
such debt can be added as an outstanding tax expense.
8.6.
A "Water Service Permit" for water services and connections to "Public
Water Main (Trunk) Service" including upgrades to an existing water
service, if changing size and/or location, shall be secured from the
Director of Public Works/Recreation or designate before any work is
undertaken and all work shall be carried out strictly in accordance with
such terms and conditions as may be set out in the "Water Service
Permit" application.
8.7.
All applicable fees associated with the application for a water service
such as "Water Service Permit" fees, hook-up fees, connection fees,
excavation permit fees and deposits, or any other fees as set by Council
by resolution from time to time must be paid prior to the installation. The
"Water Service Permit" fee is non-refundable.
8.8.
The Water Hook-up Fee assigned to pay a reasonable share of the
capital costs related to the Installation of the "Public Water Mains (Trunk)
Service", Water Treatment, Pumping Stations, Hydrants, etc., shall be
paid by the owner or occupant prior to the issuance of the "Water Service
Permit". The Water Hook-up Fee shall be established by By-law of the
Council of the Town of Gananoque.
8.9.
The applicant shall be responsible for any costs associated with
inspections by Town of Gananoque employees as per Schedules "B"
and "D" of this By-law.
8.10.
No work may be done on either the installation or the repair of "Water
(Lateral) Service" and services without the approval by the Town of
Gananoque.
8.11.
The receipt of approved water "Water Service Permit" does not eliminate
the applicant's responsibilities for any other applicable permits or
authorizations.
9. Installation of "New Water (Lateral) Services"
9.1.
The "New Water (Lateral) Service" pipe shall be laid down from the
"Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" to the building at the expense of the
owner. The owner may contract with the Town of Gananoque to
undertake the work or may contract with a private contractor hired by the
owner. In either case, the Director of Public Works/Recreation, or his/her
designate, shall approve the contractor, the servicing plans, and Inspect
the work prior to backfilling the trench.
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9.2.
Where a new "Water (Lateral) Service" is permitted connection to a
"Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" and water pressure exceeds
acceptable normal pressure, the Town of Gananoque will provide the
owner with a pressure reducing valve at no charge. The owner will be
responsible for the installation and maintenance, as per manufacturer's
recommendations which will be provided with the pressure reducing
valve. A normal arrangement for a pressure reducing valve installation as
per the "Water Service Repairs" fees are outlined in Schedule "D" of this
By-law.
9.3.
The Owner shall pay on demand all costs for laying a "Water (Lateral)
Service" pipe from the "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service", for
constructing "Water (Lateral) Services" and connecting to the "Public
Water Main (Trunk) Service" and for all other expenses necessary or
incurred to serve an applicant or property, and if not so paid, may be
collected in the same manner as water rates.
9.4.
All new "Water (Lateral) Services· and/or replacements, in whole or in
part, of existing "Water (Lateral) Services" shall be constructed as per
approved Town of Gananoque specifications at the time of "Water
Service Permit" application in such manner, size, material and grade and
with such appurtenances as the Director of Public Works / Recreation
shall require, and no such "Water (Lateral) Service" shall,
under any circumstances, be closed or backfilled until examined, tested
and approved in writing by the Director of Public Works/Recreation, or
his/her designate.
9.5.
Testing, where required, shall be at the expense of the "Water Service
Permit" applicant.
9.6.
All plumbing and pipe work on private property shall be installed in
accordance with Part 7, (Plumbing) of the Ontario Building Code, the
Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Town of Gananoque
standards. Should there be conflicts between standards and codes, the
direction of the Director of Public Works/Recreation will be final.
9.7.
The requirement for a backflow prevention device on new buildings shall
be as per the latest editions of the Ontario Building Code and Guide for
Plumbing. In addition, a backflow prevention device, at the water meter,
is required for all new commercial, industrial or institutional premises, if
there is a possibility of backflow from the premises caused by either over
pressure in the premises or back siphonage. This shall exclude domestic
hot water heaters as a source of pressure overflow. Backflow preventers
shall be registered with the Town of Gananoque. Those devices must be
regularly maintained at the cost of the owner and maintenance records
available for inspection by Town of Gananoque employees, as required.
9.8.
Bedding and location of "Water (lateral) Services" pipes shall be in
accordance with standards established by Provincial and Town of
Gananoque Standards and administered by the Director of Public
Works/Recreation.
9.9.
The Director of Public Works/Recreation, or his/her designate, shall, from
time to time, during the progress of the laying and construction of all
Water (lateral) Services", inspect the same, and may revoke the "Water
Service Permit" and order the work of construction to be stopped if the
work done or the material used is not as required by him/her and by this
By-law.
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9.10.
No person shall damage or injure any "Public Water Main (Trunk)
Service" and/or "Water (Lateral) Service" pipes, connections, etc.
9.11.
All applicable Safety Standards shall be adhered to by the owner and/or
his/her contractor(s).
10. Maintenance of "Water (Lateral) Service" Pipe(s) on Town of Gananoque
Property
10.1.
All costs associated with repairs/maintenance or replacement of "Water
(Lateral) Service" pipe(s) including that portion from the connection to the
building to the water (lateral) service shut off valve (curb stop) shall be
the responsibility of the owner. All "Water (Lateral) Service" connected
thereto from the connection at the "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service"
up to and including the water (lateral) service shut off valve (curb stop) in
the Town of Gananoque shall be repaired, kept in order or replaced at
the expense of the Town.
10.2.
No person shall injure, break or remove any portion of any "Water
(Lateral) Service", related valve, curb stop, hydrant, water meter, any
part of any "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" or obstruct the flow of
water in any part of the system, unless approved in writing by the
Director of Public Works/Recreation, or his/her designate.
10.3.
Any damage or leak or other maintenance of the "Water (Lateral)
Service" pipes from the water (lateral) service shut off valve (curb stop)
up to but excluding the water meter, shall be forthwith repaired by the
owner or occupant of the building to the satisfaction of the Town of
Gananoque, and in default of his so doing, whether notified or not, the
Town of Gananoque may enter upon the land where the "Water (Lateral)
Service" pipe is and repair the same and charge the cost thereof to the
owner or occupant of the premises and the same may be collected in the
same manner as water rates.
11. Maintenance of "Water Lateral Service" Pipes by Owner
11.1.
Every person taking water must at his own expense keep his "Water
(Lateral) Service" pipe or pipes, from the "Public Water Main (Trunk)
Service" to the interior face of the outer wall of the building and all
appliances and fixtures connected therewith, in good order and
condition.
11.2.
Should the said "Water (Lateral) Service" pipes, appliances and fixtures
get out of repair and not be forthwith repaired it shall be lawful for the
Town of Gananoque to refuse to continue the supply of water until such
repairs have been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works/Recreation, or his/her designate.
11.3.
"Water (Lateral) Service" pipes, fittings, etc. must be inspected, tested
and approved by an authorized agent of the Town of Gananoque before
regular water service commences.
11.4.
Any water consumption cost that is a direct result of damage, disrepair,
freezing or unattended maintenance requirement, to a "Water (Lateral)
Service" pipe or water fixture, will be the responsibility of the owner. If
there is a default in the payment of aforementioned costs, the owner is
ultimately responsible for the payment of such outstanding debt and that
such debt can be added as an outstanding tax expense.
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11.5.
Where a "Water (Lateral) Service" on private property is jointly owned
and such "Water (Lateral) Service" requires servicing and/or repairs, the
Town of Gananoque may, after giving adequate notice to the owners by
personal delivery or by registered mail, repair the service(s) and levy the
cost on the taxes of the owners of the service(s) rendered if the levy is
not paid promptly.
12. Inspections
12.1.
The officers or employees of the Town of Gananoque shall be at all
times entitled to enter any premises for the purpose of examining pipes,
connections and fixtures which are used in connection with the water
service. The location of a water meter, once installed to the approval of
the Town of Gananoque, shall not be changed by any person except with
the written consent of the Town of Gananoque.
12.2.
All "Water (Lateral) Service" pipes and connections shall be inspected by
an authorized officer or employee of the Town of Gananoque prior to
backfilling and when back-filled such "Water (Lateral) Service" pipes and
connections shall be properly protected from frost at the expense of the
owner of the property for which such "Water (Lateral) Services" are
supplied. Such "Water (Lateral) Service" pipes and connections shall be
so protected from all damage whether by frost or otherwise and the
owner of each building shall be responsible for the due protection of such
''Water (Lateral) Service" pipes, and connections and in the case of
leakage such owner shall be responsible for the loss occasioned by such
leak(s), and the charge for such water so leaking shall be determined by
the Director of Public Works/Recreation, and the cost thereof shall be
paid by the owner forthwith upon demand and such owner shall be
responsible for all damage arising from such leakage.
13. New Connections Through Development or Extension of Services
13.1.
All "Public Water Mains (Trunk) Service" and "Water (Lateral) Services",
which are laid or installed in public streets, shall become the property of
the Town of Gananoque.
13.2.
Where "Public Water Mains (Trunk) Service" and "Water (Lateral)
Services" are installed by a developer, all the works shall be supervised
by the Town of Gananoque and legal agreements will be required prior to
the commencement of the installation stating that the Town of
Gananoque will become the owner of the installation located on Town of
Gananoque property on their completion. The Town of Gananoque
requires detailed drawings of the proposed work and construction shall
not proceed until the drawings are approved by the Director of Public
Works, or his/her designate.
13.3.
New "Water (Lateral) Service" connections to existing "Public Water
Main (Trunk) Service" shall be made by the Town of Gananoque or an
approved contractor and all applicable fees for the connection such as
"Water Service Permit" fees, impose fees, Water Hook-up fees,
excavation permit fees and deposits, or any other fees as set by Council
by resolution from time to time must be paid prior to the installation.
14. Water Shut Off Notices
14.1.
If a "Planned Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" shut down is necessary
in order to conduct work under any Section of this By-law, and where on-
line consumers will be affected, the applicant for the work will be
responsible for notifying all affected consumers of a potential loss of
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water supply in a format approved in writing by the Director of Public
Works/Recreation. The notice must be clearly printed, with the date of
the shutdown, duration and contact number for any questions, and
delivered a minimum of 24 hours in advance to all affected properties.
14.2.
Planned water shut downs will only be allowed with the Director of Public
Work's and Recreation's approval.
14.3.
Emergency shut down circumstances, Section 14.1 and 14.2 do not
apply.
15. Water Meters, Service Fixtures and Liability Thereof
15.1.
All water supplied from Town of Gananoque "Water Works" and used on
any premises or by any consumer shall pass through and be measured
by a water meter approved and supplied by the Town of Gananoque.
Failing to comply with the proper use of the water meter policy, the Town
of Gananoque shall refuse to supply water to any person or premises
otherwise than by water meter.
15.2.
In addition to whatever other remedies the Town of Gananoque may
have by law with respect to infringement of Section 15.1 (proper use of
the water meter), the Town of Gananoque may, upon ascertaining that
water has been used which has not passed through the water meter of
such premises, forthwith without notice, shut off and stop supply of water
and assess costs for consumption of such water.
15.3.
The Town of Gananoque Building Department will issue water meters, a
copy of the "Water Service Permit" application, and a copy of schedule
B, C and D of this By-law to the applicant. Contractor's installation
includes the installation of the water meter and pre-wiring of remote
water meter reading controls. A normal arrangement for a water meter
installation is shown in the urban service requirement diagram C of this
By-law.
15.4.
The location of the remote receptacle assembly will be based on the
following considerations:
15.4.1.
Proximity to the water meter and telephone line;
15.4.2.
Location where the cable entry hole can be drilled within the
proximity of the water meter installation;
15.4.3.
Location of other meters (electric and gas);
15.4.4.
Reasonable customer preferences, and;
15.4.5.
Ability to read multiple meters for a common location.
15.5.
All water meters and remote water meters shall be positioned in a
location approved by the Director of Public Works/Recreation
Department or designate, be accessible to the officers of the Town of
Gananoque at all times, and shall not be covered except where
permission or authority had been given in writing by the Director of Public
Works/Recreation of the Town of Gananoque, or his/her designate.
15.6.
In the event that a water meter or remote water meter is not accessible, it
shall be repositioned to a location approved by the Director of Public
Works/Recreation Department, or his/her designate, at the cost of the
property owner.
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15.7.
Inspection of new water meter installations will be performed by an
employee of the Town of Gananoque Building Department, whereas
inspection of existing installations will be performed by an employee of
the Town of Gananoque Public Works/Recreation Department.
15.8.
At the discretion of the Operating Authority, every separate building
supplied with water, with the exception of private garages attached to
any residence, shall be furnished with a separate service and water
meter/remote, and in the case of duplex houses and other buildings with
more than a single family unit there shall be a separate "Water (Lateral)
Service" and water meter/remote for each single family unit, except for
larger buildings, where one "Water (Lateral) Service" may be permitted
and equipped with bulk water meter/remotes and in which case all
Operating and Capital Water and Wastewater Rate Charges shall be
applied on a per-unit basis.
15.9.
Any building with more than one single family unit built before December
7, 2021, with only one (1) service and water meter/remote, or fewer
services and water meters/remotes than residential units, is exempt from
Section 15.8 provided that the building owner pays all Operating and
Capital Water and Wastewater Rate Charges on a per-unit basis as
issued by the Town of Gananoque.
15.10. Any building exempt from Section 15.8 pursuant to Section 15.9 shall
install one (1) service and water meter/remote per residential unit at such
time as the building is reconstructed or renovated, unless the Town of
Gananoque extends the exemption in writing prior to issuance of a
building permit for the work.
15.11. Similarly, each unit within a multiple commercial, industrial and
institutional building must be furnished with a separate water meter and
remote.
15.12. Any multiple commercial, industrial and institutional building built before
December 7, 2021 with only one (1) service and water meter/remote, or
fewer services and water meters/remotes than units, is exempt from
Section 15.8 provided that the building owner pays all Operating and
Capital Water and Wastewater Charges on a per unit basis as issued by
the Town of Gananoque.
15.13. Any multiple commercial, industrial and institutional building exempt from
Section 15.8 pursuant to Section 15.12 shall install one (1) service and
water meter/remote per unit at such time as the building is reconstructed
or renovated, unless the Town of Gananoque extends the exemption in
writing prior to issuance of a building permit for the work.
15.14. Every property owner shall be liable for the safety and care of the water
meter and all other service equipment placed on his property, and will be
charged for all damage thereto, whether occasioned by frost, hot water,
blows or injury from any other cause, and for the loss of the water meter
or other service equipment if the same be removed from his premises
without the consent of the Director of Public Works/Recreation of the
Town of Gananoque, or his/her designate, whether stolen or otherwise,
and the cost of every such water meter or other equipment, or of
repairing or replacing the same, shall be payable to the Town of
Gananoque on demand and in default of payment, the Town of
Gananoque may, in addition to all other remedies which it may have by
law collect same, and until paid all such charges shall be and remain a
lien upon the lands in respect to which they were incurred.
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15.15. Every property owner shall be responsible for the installation of a new
water meter or other service equipment, including "Water (Lateral)
Service" pipes, when damages, as detailed in Section 15.12 of this By-
law, occur.
15.16. The contractor shall be responsible for any damage done to the
customer's service plumbing and shall repair any leaks or other defects
that may have been caused by the installation work, presuming that any
leaks or defects reported by the customer to either the contractor or the
Town of Gananoque within (14) calendar days after the completion of the
installation are the result of a faulty installation and the contractor shall
repair the damage at no extra cost to the Town of Gananoque or the
property owner. This presumption does not apply to leaks or pre-existing
conditions noted by the contractor and acknowledged in writing by the
customer, as being in existence prior to the installation.
15.17. No person, except an officer or employee of the Town of Gananoque,
shall be permitted to open, or in any way howsoever, tamper with any
water meter, remote, service, curb stop or with the seals placed thereon,
or do any manner of thing which may interfere with the proper
registration of the quantity of water passing through such service or
water meter. Should any person change, tamper with or otherwise
interfere with the water without any notice, and/or shut off the water from
such buildings, or premises, without the express consent of the Director
of Public Works/Recreation of the Town of Gananoque, or his/her
designate, shall be liable for a conviction under "Section 28 - Penalty" of
this By-law.
15.18. In case any premises be left vacant or without heat, the property owner
or occupant thereof shall give notice to the Town of Gananoque and any
occupant or property owner who leaves his premises vacant, without
heat, without notice to the Town of Gananoque shall be subject lo the set
out in Section 15.2 of this By-law.
15.19. When such building is left vacant, with or without notice, the Town of
Gananoque may turn off the water, and such water shall not be again
turned on until the Town of Gananoque, in its discretion, shall consider it
advisable.
15.20. When such building is left vacant, with or without notice, and damage
occurs to any part of the water service, the owner is responsible for the
costs of any necessary repairs.
15.21. Ownership of the water meter and fittings will vest with the Town of
Gananoque.
16. Water for Construction (Building) Purposes
16.1.
An application for water use during construction (building) phase shall be
made on the prescribed form to the Town of Gananoque Building
Department at the time of procuring a Building Permit.
16.2.
The charge for such supply of water shall be based upon a rate for a
reasonable quantity of water as per Schedule D.
16.3.
Water can not be supplied for watering lawns during the construction
(building) phase.
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16.4.
Water for construction (building) purposes shall only be taken from a
completed "Water (Lateral) Service" and Town of Gananoque approved
"Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" to the site. The termination at the
building service must not allow any backflow conditions into the
distribution system and be controlled by a suitable valve.
16.5.
The Town of Gananoque can revoke this supply at any time if abused,
and no refund will be provided.
17. Turning Water On/Off
17.1.
No person other than a Licensed Water Distribution System Operator
employed by the Town of Gananoque shall be permitted to turn on or
shut off water by means of the street shut-off from any premises. This
will be strictly enforced and anyone who contravenes this policy will be
charged under Section 28 of this By-law.
17.2.
A diagram showing the installed "Water (Lateral) Service" as constructed
must be submitted by the applicant using Schedule C of this by-law after
the installation has been completed and before the Town of Gananoque
turns on the water.
18. Use of Water
18.1.
It shall not be lawful to use the supply of water for hydraulic elevators or
motors, water driven appliances, whether operated wholly or in part by
water, or for air conditioning except where a special agreement has been
entered into with Council.
18.2.
Council by resolution may at any time restrict the hours when water may
be used for, including but not limited to, watering or sprinkling, by hose or
pipe connections, lawns, gardens, grass plots, boulevards or grounds of
any description, car washing and filling of pools.
19. Hydrants
19.1.
No person shall at any time open or use water from any public hydrant
except a Licensed Water Distribution Operator employed by the Town of
Gananoque. The members of the Fire Department, under the direction of
an officer, shall be considered as licensed operators for the purpose of
opening hydrants only.
19.2.
The Fire Department will advise the Town of Gananoque Director of
Public Works/Recreation, in writing, before the end of the next working
day if any hydrant has been operated by the Fire Department.
20. Shut Off for Not Complying with By-law
20.1.
Council shall have the right to shut off water from the premise of any
person guilty of a breach or non-compliance with this By-law or because
of waste, breakage or defects in the pipes or fixtures and not turn on the
water again until the penalty imposed has been paid and/or until
satisfactory evidence is received that the necessary repairs have been
made.
21. No Liability for Non-Supply
21.1.
The Director of Public Works/Recreation agrees to use reasonable
diligence in providing a regular and uninterrupted supply of water
consistently meeting quality and standards as defined in the Provincial
Drinking Water Regulation, 0. Reg. 459/00, as amended, but does not
guarantee a constant supply or pressure, and will not be liable in
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damages to the consumer or third parties for any results arising from the
failure of the water supply quantity or any fluctuations thereof.
22. Water Supply Interruptions
22.1.
Subject to the notice requirements set out in certain Sections of this By-
law, the water may be cut off from the "Water Works" for cleaning mains
or pipes, or for effecting repairs to the machinery, pumps or any part of
the "Water Works".
22.2.
The Town of Gananoque will not be liable in case of damage to boilers,
fittings or other property by reason of any such shut-off of the water.
22.3.
All steam and hot water plants, or Installations, shall be fitted with all
necessary appliances as may be requisite for the purpose of
safeguarding such plants and installations, and the property in
connection therewith, in case of any such shut-off.
23. Water Meter Chambers
23.1.
Where the Town of Gananoque deems the construction of a frost-proof
chamber(s) is necessary to house Town of Gananoque's water meter(s),
it shall give notice in writing accordingly mailed to the consumer by
registered mail and the consumer shall forthwith provide a drained frost-
proof chamber(s). The plans and specifications of which shall be subject
to the approval of the Town of Gananoque.
23.2.
The cost of providing and maintaining such a frost-proof chamber(s)
readily accessible at all times shall be at the expense of the consumer
(owner).
23.3.
The water meter or water meters shall be provided by and remain the
property of the Town of Gananoque but shall be the responsibility of the
consumer for the maintenance and care.
23.4.
The Town of Gananoque shall be entitled to shut off all water services
without further notice at the expiry of twelve months from the date of the
aforesaid written notice to the consumer, whether received by the
consumer or not, unless an approved frost-proof chamber(s) has (have)
been provided by that date and shutting off water shall not preclude any
and all other remedies available to the Town of Gananoque by by-law or
statute.
24. Access
24.1.
The authorized officers, employees and agents of the Town of
Gananoque shall, when carrying out Town of Gananoque business,
have, at all reasonable hours, access to the buildings and premises of a
consumer for the purpose of installing, reading, examining, repairing or
moving water meters, readers, seals, pipes and other material and for
the inspection of all plumbing fixtures, services and pipes to carry out the
requirements of this By-law and to determine whether or not the
provisions thereof are being fully observed.
25. Heavy Consumption
25.1.
When, in the opinion of the Town of Gananoque, the quantity of water
consumed or likely to be consumed in a relatively short time by any
consumer is such as to require special facilities, the Town of Gananoque
shall give notice in writing, accordingly mailed to the consumer by
registered mail and the consumer shall forthwith provide a private
overhead or underground reservoir of a capacity which in the
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opinion of the Town of Gananoque is sufficient to supply the consumer's
short-time requirements.
25.2.
Plans and specifications of such reservoir and all piping thereof and
connections thereto shall be subject to the approval of the Town of
Gananoque in addition to such other approval as may be required.
25.3.
The cost of providing and maintaining such reservoir and all piping and
connections thereto shall be at the expense of the consumer.
25.4.
The Town of Gananoque shall be entitled to shut off all water without
further notice at the expiry of twelve months from the date of the
aforesaid written notice to the consumer whether such notice was
received by the consumer or not unless an approved reservoir has been
provided by that date and shutting off water shall not preclude any and
all other remedies available to the Town of Gananoque by by-law or
statute.
26. Restrictions on Use of Water
26.1.
In the case of an emergency or any condition requiring repairs to any
municipal sewer or water system, the Town of Gananoque may shut off
or restrict the supply of water to a property.
26.2.
Before shutting off or restricting the supply of water, the Town of
Gananoque shall, except in the case of an emergency:
26.2.1. by personal service or by registered mail, serve the owners
and occupants of the property as shown on the last returned
assessment roll of the Town of Gananoque with a notice of the
date upon which the Town of Gananoque intends to shut off or
restrict the supply of water if access to the property is not
obtained before that date; or
26.2.2. ensures that a copy of the notice described in clause 23.2 (a)
is securely attached to the property in a conspicuous place.
26.3.
If the Town of Gananoque has shut off or restricted the supply of water
under Section 26.1, the Town of Gananoque shall restore the supply of
water as soon as practicable after the repairs have been completed.
26.4.
When a water shortage problem exists or is expected, Council may
prohibit the use of water for lawn and garden watering purposes, car
washing, pool filling or the taking of water from all or any of the "Water
Works" for other than domestic use by the owner or occupant of the land
to which the water is supplied, or for firefighting purposes.
27. Method of Charging for Water Services
27.1.
The Town of Gananoque shall establish a method of charging for repairs,
maintenance, replacement, new installations and all related water
services rendered by Town of Gananoque Staff based on "actual
costing" for services rendered procedures. This policy is related to (i)
pending provincial legislation requiring municipalities to substantiate
costing for services provided and, (ii) because of varying maintenance
parameters, to the inequalities associated with a flat rate invoicing
system.
27.2.
An overhead (administration) cost of 30% is added to the "actual costing"
procedures.
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27.3.
Any unpaid Water Charges shall be added to the Tax Roll for any real
property in the Town of Gananoque and shall be collected in like manner
as municipal taxes.
28. Penalty
28.1.
Every person who contravenes this By-law is guilty of an offence and on
conviction is liable to payment of a fine not exceeding Five Thousand
($5,000.00) dollars for each offence, exclusive of costs.
29. Schedules
29.1.
Schedules "A", "B", "C" and "D" inclusive forms a part of this By-law as if
these Schedules were included in the body of the By-law.
30. By-law Repealed
30.1.
Any and all by-laws or portions thereof conflicting with this by-law are
hereby repealed.
31. Short Title
31.1.
This By-law may be referred to as the "Water Works By-law''.
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Schedule "A"
DESCRIPTION OF WATER AREA
1. Limits of the Town of Gananoque
SCHEDULE "A"
OUTSIDE AREA CONSUMERS
380 County Road #2,
Leeds Concession 1, Part Lot 18
RP 28R1101, Parts 2 and 3
0812-812-020-04401 - Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
357 County Road #2,
Leeds Concession 1, Part Lot 17,
RP28R1895, Part 1,
0812-812-020-01106 - Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
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TOWN OF GANANOQUE
URBAN SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
By-law No. 2008-20, as amended
SCHEDULE "B"
INSPECTIONS
(Call the Public Works/Recreation Department at 382-4360 for new installation inspection)
(Call the Public Works/Recreation Department at 382-4360 for existing installation)
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A 48 hours notice is required.
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All work must conform to the requirements as outlined in the Occupational Health and
Safety Act as amended from time to time which includes trenching, personal
protection and equipment.
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The curb box valve and any coupling for all services shall be exposed for
inspection.
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The servicing will be inspected for material, type, elevation, slope, bedding and
depth of cover. Testing of services may take place at any time at the Town of
Gananoque's Public Works / Recreation Department.
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All work to be completed as per the relevant section OPSS unless specifically
stated otherwise as per this sheet.
"SEWER (LATERAL) SERVICE"
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100mm 0 minimum size PVC SDR28 or equivalent for single family homes. Pipe
must be labelled. Multiple units will require design approval from the Town of
Gananoque.
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Coupling at connection point shall be to manufacturer's specifications and/or same
material as pipe.
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Clean out to be same size as "Sewer (Lateral) Service".
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Sweeps to be installed. No bends or modifications will be approved.
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No "Sewer (Lateral) Service" shall be located above the water service.
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Minimum slope for "Sewer (Lateral) Service" is 2%.
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Bell end of pipe shall be upstream towards building.
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Backfilling of "Sewer (Lateral) Service" trench shall be of material which does not
have rocks or boulders of 150mm or larger in one direction, and be free of organic
material.
"WATER (LATERAL) SERVICE"
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19mm 0 minimum type 'k' copper, or 19mm 0 polyethylene (must be labelled
CAN/CSAB 1371), is approved by the Town and installed to the Ontario Plumbing
Code.
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Where the "Water (Lateral) Service" pipe needs to be longer than 18m from the
curb stop to the building, a 25mm service is the minimum size approved.
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When polyethylene pipe is being used and passes through wall and concrete slab,
it shall be installed with a metal sleeve and pressure tested at 150 psi.
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Where polyethylene water pipe is used, it shall be wire traced from building
foundation wall to connection joint at property line. Tracer wire to be 10 gauge
stranded wire.
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Polyethylene services must have stainless steel inserts to compression fittings.
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Minimum depth of cover of the water service is 1.5m along the entire length.
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Bedding material shall be granular 'A' and compacted to a minimum depth of
150mm above and below the water service.
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There shall be no buried joints, except at the curb stop.
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Double water services will only be allowed if there is a 25mm service minimum
from the "Public Water Main (Trunk) Service" to the curb stop and a double curb
stop with compression fittings and without drain is installed. Each unit should have
a 19mm service minimum from curb stop to the unit.
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WATER METERS
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Water meters shall be supplied by the Town of Gananoque through the Public
Utilities Department.
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Water meters to be installed horizontally as per manufacturer's specifications.
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Remotes will be placed within 300mm of the Hydro meter or approved location.
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Contractors are responsible for installing the water meter and a wire, 4 -strand
wire, 22 gauge minimum (Bell wire), from the water meter to the approved remote
location.
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Public Utilities Department personnel will do the final connection at the water
meter and mount/connect the remote.
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Public Utilities staff will tag and secure all water meters.
CURB STOP
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Meuller Roto-Seal type or equivalent - compression fittings. Without drain
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Inverted key type not acceptable.
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Valve will be no deeper than 1.7m below finished grade.
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An anode must be fastened to the curb stop with an electric clamp for every
copper service, minimum 7.7 Kg zinc anode. If an anode has already been
installed on the main stop than this is not required.
MAIN STOPS
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Compression fittings. Without drain.
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Service taps will include stainless steel saddle as recommended by pipe
manufacturer.
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An anode must be fastened to the main stop with an electric clamp, minimum 7.7
Kg zinc anode.
BEDDING AND BACKFILL MATERIAL
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As per OPSS 701 or as approved by Director of Public Works/Recreation of Public
Works/Recreation.
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SCHEDULE "C"
AS CONSTRUCTED FORM
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________
LOT #_______________ R. PLAN NO. _______________ PROJECT NO. _______
WATER SERVICE
TYPE of PIPE _____________________ SIZE________________
TYPE of CONNECTION FITTING _____________ TYPE of CURB STOP _________
SEWER SERVICE
TYPE of PIPE _____________________ SIZE________________
GRADE __________________
DISTANCE FROM MH# ______ IS ______ DISTANCE FROM MH# _____ IS ____
CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE WING TIES FROM STRUCTURE
CORNERS TO BOTH CURB STOP AND SEWER TESTING TEE.
Note: Draw both water and sewer services on the same diagram including the
location of the sewer clean out and the curb stop.
I certify that the dimensions shown above are correct: ________________ Date:________
Contractor's signature
Certified by: _______________________ Date: __________
Inspector's signature
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SCHEDULE "D"
SUMMARY OF CHARGES
WATER
Water Meter Testing
All Actual associated costs for removing
the water meter, testing and reinstalling
plus a 30% administration fee.
Water Meter Maintenance & Repair due
to damage or freezing
All Actual associated costs to repair
water meter or hardware. This would
include labour, equipment, materials and
a 30% administration fee.
"Water Service Permit"
"Water Service Permit fee of $35 per
connection plus actual inspection costs.
New "Water (Lateral) Service"
Installations
All Actual associated costs for labour,
equipment and materials plus a 30%
administration fee.
Turning Water off and on for repairs
within unit to accomplish maintenance
for internal plumbing.
All Actual associated costs to perform
this task after normal working hours,
weekends and holidays. This would
include labour and equipment, plus a
30% administration fee.
Water service repairs
All Actual associated costs to repair
service or provide hardware. This would
include labour, equipment, materials,
plus a 30% administration fee.
Frozen Water services (intake mains)
All Actual associated costs for this work.
This would include labour, equipment,
materials, plus a 30% administration fee.
Water Use during Construction (building)
One time cost of $50.00
Water Haulers
$45/day plus current water rate/m3