Water and Sewer Utility Administration Bylaw No. 879-22
Rosetown, Saskatchewan
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TOWN OF ROSETOWN
BYLAW NO. 879-22
A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF ROSETOWN TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT
AND ADMINISTRATION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES.
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The Council of the Town of Rosetown in the Province of Saskatchewan enacts as follows:
PART I - GENERAL:
TITLE:
1.
This bylaw shall be known as the Water and Sewer Utility Administration Bylaw.
DEFINITIONS:
2.
In this Bylaw:
a) "ADMINISTRATOR" means the Town of Rosetown Administrator or other person
designated to administer the utility accounts for the Town of Rosetown.
b) "COUNCIL" means the Council of the Town of Rosetown.
c) "PARCEL" means a building or structure or any part thereof, which is connected to utility
services and which has a separate metered water supply.
d) "OWNER" means the assessed property owner or authorized representative thereof, as
contained in the records of the Town of Rosetown.
e) "PREMISES" means business and/or residential buildings located within the Town or any
part thereof. Where a parcel of land or a building contains one or more portions or units
which are or may be occupied separately and are each connected to the water supply or
separately metered, then each such portion shall be a premises.
f) "PROPERTY PORTION" means the property between the outer line of the street and the
inner surface of the wall of the building supplied with the sewer and water service.
g) "PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT" means the person or persons employed by the Town
of Rosetown in the capacity of the Administrator with the responsibility for administration of
the Public Works Department, and shall also be deemed to include the meter person(s)
responsible for the installation, maintenance, and reading of water meters.
h) "SERVICE CONNECTION" means the water and sewer pipes which connect the water
and sewer mains to the inner surface of the wall of the building supplied with the water and
sewer utility service.
i) "STREET PORTION" means the property between the water and sewer mains and the
outer line of the street.
j) "TOWN" means the Town of Rosetown, in the Province of Saskatchewan.
k) "UTILITY" means the water and sewer utility continued by this Bylaw.
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l) "UTILITY ACCOUNT" means the record of account maintained by the Administrator
showing water and sewer utility service rates billed to the parcel and payments received on
the account.
m) "UTILITY RATES BYLAW" means the Utility Rate Bylaw as approved by the Local
Government Committee.
n) "UTILITY SERVICE" means the provision by the Town of a public potable water supply
to a Premises and the provision of a public sewage collection and disposal system from the
premises.
3.
Interpretation: Any reference to a statute shall be taken to include a reference to any
amending or replacement statute.
PART II - CONTINUATION OF WATER UTILITY:
4.
Continuation:
The Town, having constructed and operated a water supply system and the town sewer system
as a public utility, and being vested with authority pursuant to:
(a)
Clause 8(1)(i) of The Municipalities Act, which grants the Town the authority to pass
bylaws respecting services provided by or on behalf of the Town, including the
authority to establish fees for providing those services; and
(b)
Clause 8(l)(j) of The Municipalities Act, which provides the Town the authority to
pass bylaws respecting public utilities;
hereby continue the water and sewer utility for the purpose of supplying water to any resident
or business located within the Town in accordance with the terms of this Bylaw.
PART III - CONNECTION TO UTILITY:
5.
Requirement of Connect:
(a)
Every Premises located within the Town shall be connected to the Utility, except as
otherwise provided by this Bylaw.
(b)
Premises may be exempted from the requirement to connect to the Utility by
resolution of Council, which exemption may be granted, refused or rescinded within
the sole discretion of Council.
(c)
Where there may be any Premises not connected to the Utility, which Premises are not
the subject of an exemption resolution granted by Council as at the effective date of
this bylaw, the Owner of such Premises shall apply to be connected to the Utility on or
before the 30th day thereafter.
(d)
Where Premises are hereafter constructed within the Town, and where such Premises
have not been granted an exemption, the Owner of such Premises shall apply to be
connected to the Utilities on or before the granting of a building permit for
construction, and any such Premises may not be occupied until such time as the
Premises are connected to the Utility in accordance with the terms of this Bylaws.
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(e)
Where Premises are to be renovated and such renovations require the cessation of
Utility Service, the Owner shall apply to be temporarily disconnected from the Utility
for such time as shall be necessary to effect renovation, such application to be made
on or before the granting of a building permit for the purposes of such renovation (or
in the event a permit is not required, at least 10 business days before renovation shall
commence).
(f)
Where Premises are to be demolished and where such Premises have not been granted
an exemption, the Owner shall apply to be disconnected from the Utility, such
application to be made on or before the granting of a demolition permit by the Town.
6.
Connection Point and Place of Supply:
(a)
From and after such time as connection to the Utility is approved, and subject to the
terms and conditions of this Bylaw and any other bylaw of the Town of Rosetown,
where water service is to be provided to Premises, the Town shall supply water to the
Premises at the curb stop of the land to be serviced, adjacent to such street, lane or
easement upon which the water supply line shall be situated.
(b)
Every person shall provide at his/her own expense a place in his/her premises for the
installation of the meter. The meter location must be acceptable to the Public Works
Department and shall provide ready and easy means of access to the said meter for
examination by the meter reader. Every consumer shall at all times properly and
efficiently protect the service pipes and fixtures from frost or other injury so that the
meter shall not in any way be damaged. Every consumer shall also provide at his/her
own expense, a place, usually on the outside wall of his/her premises, where a remote
read out unit may be installed. The location shall be convenient for the meter reader
and acceptable to the Public Works Department.
7.
Construction of Service Connection:
(a)
The Owner of each Premise is responsible for any and all construction work done to
connect to or to disconnect from the Utility, as provided for in this Bylaw. Such
responsibility shall extend to and include obtaining the necessary permits and
authorizations, the supervision of any contractor(s) and ensuring that any work meets
the specifications and requirements of the Town.
(b)
No Owner shall install a Service Connection without first obtaining a Service
Connection construction permit (as set out in Appendix I) prior to the start of any
installation of a Service Connection. Fees for such permit are set out in Schedule "A"
of this Bylaw.
(c)
No Service Connection shall be installed:
(i)
By any contractor not approved in writing by the Town in advance of
construction;
(ii)
Until the Owner has paid the Town, in advance, the fees set out in Schedule
"A" to this Bylaw;
(iii)
Except in accordance with Town construction design standards as set out in
Appendix II, unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Town.
(d)
Every Service connection constructed shall be inspected and accepted by a designated
Town official prior to backfilling.
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(e)
The Owner or its contractor shall install the Street Portion of the Service Connection
unless there is a Development and/or Servicing Agreement entered into to the
contrary. Regardless of who undertakes construction, any such street portion, when
constructed, once installed shall belong to the Town and shall be the Town's
responsibility to maintain.
(f)
The Owner will disconnect all abandoned Service Connections previously made. The
Owner shall obtain a Service Connection severance permit, Appendix IV. Fees for a
disconnection are set forth in Schedule "A".
(g)
No owner will reconnect to a Service Connection previously made without first
obtaining a Service Connection severance permit, Appendix IV. Fees for a connection
are set forth in Schedule "A".
(h)
The owner shall be responsible for any damages to town property (i.e. Sidewalks,
curbs, paving etc.)
8.
Grit Interceptors and Oil/Water Separators - Installation:
(a)
Grit interceptors and oil/water separators shall be installed in accordance with the
National Plumbing Code of Canada and The Plumbing Regulations.
(b)
Grit interceptors and oil/water separators shall be located to be readily and easily
accessible for inspection, cleaning and maintenance.
9.
Maintenance & Repair of Service Connection:
(a)
The Town shall be responsible for all maintenance of the Street Portion of the Service
Connection. At such time as the Street Portion of the Service Connection is deemed
by the Town to be beyond repair, the Town may, under The Local Improvements Act,
1993, replace the Service Connection at the expense of the Owner.
(b)
The Owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Property Portion of the
Service Connection, and all costs relating thereto are the responsibility of the Owner,
notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town retains all rights, including but not being
limited to those of entry and repair granted to it by sections 26 through 28 of The
Municipalities Act.
(c)
In the event of a blocked sewer line:
(i)
The Owner is responsible to obtain the services of a private sewer cleaning
service;
(ii)
The cost of the work shall be borne as follows:
(A)All invoices for sewer service shall be rendered to the Owner. The Owners
shall direct the sewer contractor to, if possible indicate on their bill the
location and cause of the blockage, and;
(1) Where the blockage is tree roots and there are boulevard trees, the
Town will reimburse up to a maximum of $250.00 per year per civic
address;
a.
The owner is responsible to supply a copy of the paid invoice,
with a date stamped photo identifying what caused the blockage
(tree roots), at the Town Office for reimbursement;
b. If the Town of Rosetown denies the reimbursement of said
invoice; said invoice cannot be resubmitted for consideration;
c.
The owner may appeal by forwarding correspondence to the
Public Works Committee requesting a review of their claim for
reimbursement and final decision;
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(2) Where the blockage was located on any portion of the Service
Connection and found to be any other objects or items other than tree
roots the Owner shall bear the costs;
(3) Where the blockage was not on the Street Portion, the Owner shall bear
the costs;
(4) The Owner is responsible to complete annual maintenance regarding
the service line at their own expense.
(5) Where the owner has lined their sewer service line (full service line to
the Main), the Town of Rosetown will reimburse up to a maximum of
$250.00 per civic address, in accordance with the Town of Rosetown
sewer root policy.
(d) Grit Interceptors - Operation, Maintenance and Cleaning:
(i)
A grit interceptor shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's guidelines.
(ii)
A grit interceptor shall be maintained in good working order.
(iii)
Sand and solids shall be removed from a grit interceptor on a regular basis.
The combined volume of sand and solids shall not be permitted to build up a
depth of more than 75% of the total liquid depth in the grit interceptor.
(e) Blockages of the Sanitary Sewer System
(i)
No person shall cause any blockage of the sanitary sewer system.
(ii)
The owner of a property shall bear any expenses incurred by the Town as a
result of a blockage of the sanitary sewer system.
(iii)
Any costs incurred by the Town in remedying any interference with or
blockage of the sanitary sewer system shall be an amount owing to the Town
individually and collectively by the owner and the occupants.
(f) Town's Right to Recover Costs for Damage/Remedial Action:
(i)
When any person, in failing to abide by the provision of this Bylaw, causes
damage to or interferes with the sanitary sewer system, such person shall be
liable to the Town for all costs incurred by the Town in making repairs or
taking remedial action. The Town may, in accordance with section 369 of the
Act, add these costs to the property owner's taxes.
(ii)
The costs associated with making repairs or taking remedial action shall be an
amount owing to the Town.
PART IV - ADMINISTRATION OF ACCOUNT:
10.
Application for Commencement and Termination of Service:
(a)
Water meter deposits (refundable) to be charged to water users as set out in Appendix
A and as attached to this bylaw.
(b)
The water meter deposit must be paid before connection to the water supply will be
completed.
(c)
Where a consumer requests disconnection of water service to move from one location
to another within the Town, the Town shall transfer the refundable water meter deposit
on the location being vacated and any amounts outstanding at that location to the new
service location.
(d)
Where any person requests water service connection, disconnected, or service line
location during a construction project apply in accordance with the applicable fee in
Appendix A and as attached to this bylaw.
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(e)
All applications for Utility Service shall be made in the prescribed form attached as
Appendix III.
(f)
All applications to terminate service shall be in writing as a signature on Appendix III,
shall specify the affected Premises and shall indicate the date of termination.
(g)
The Town may terminate service in accordance with the provisions of this or any other
bylaw of Council.
11.
Conditions of Supply:
(a)
The Town retains the right to restrict the amount of water being consumed by any
Premises.
(b)
The Owner shall ensure that from and after construction of the Service Connection, all
water tanks, swimming pools or other storage vessels or container which have or will
contain non-potable or other contaminated water, and which are connected to the
water utility service, shall have a water back flow preventer installed so as to prevent
non-potable or contaminated water from siphoning back into the water utility service.
(c)
The Owner of any Premises containing a water heater which is located above ground
level shall install a water back flow preventer ahead of the water heater intake, so as to
prevent damage to the water heater in the event of water pressure failure.
(d)
No Owner shall sell, convey or dispose of or give away or permit water to be carried
or taken away or use it or supply it for the benefit of others, without the express
written permission of the Town. This prohibition does not apply to the supply of
water and sewer service to any tenant located on the Premises, provided that water
supplied to a tenant shall be consumed on the Premises and may not be used or carried
to another location.
(e)
No other water supply shall be connected to the Premises in any way which would
result in a direct or indirect connection to the Town water supply.
12.
Meter Installations/Maintenance:
(a)
All meter installations and maintenance work shall be scheduled at the Town Office,
unless the work is of an emergency nature.
(b)
The Public Works Department will repair or replace water meters where necessary due
to normal wear, at no charge to the consumer. However, where repair or replacement
of water meters is necessary due to physical damage to the meter caused by the
consumer's negligence, a new meter will be installed by the Town and the consumer
will be charged the cost of the meter plus the cost of the labour to do the work and
shall be added to the consumer's account.
(c)
Where a consumer permits a water meter to freeze and damage to the meter results,
repairs shall be made by the Town and the cost of materials and labour shall be added
to the consumer's account.
13.
Commencement and Termination of Service:
(a)
Utility meters will be read and Service Connections turned on or off on regular
working days, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(b)
Water will be turned on by a town employee only if a responsible, adult representative
of the Owner or representative is present to check for leaks or open taps.
(c)
The owner or representative must be present to allow a town employee access to the
meter for a reading, unless the meter has a remote or electronic reading meter recorder
attached.
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(d)
Owners requiring service outside regular working hours shall pay, in advance, the
after-hours charges as set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
14.
Utility Billing:
(a)
The billing of residential water accounts shall be done bimonthly with one half of
the customers being billed one month and the other half the next month. All
charges will be made based on the actual bimonthly meter reading.
(b)
The billing of commercial water accounts shall be done either monthly or
bimonthly at the discretion of the Utilities Clerk. All charges will be made based
on the actual monthly or bimonthly reading.
15.
Overdue Accounts and Recovery of Costs:
(a)
All accounts shall be payable when they are rendered. The due date for services
rendered shall be the date indicated on the invoice.
(b)
If an account is not paid in full by the due date as indicated on the invoice then the
next invoice showing the arrears will be stamped prior to being mailed, with a past due
notice and a date, no less than 14 days, in which the arrears must be paid.
(c)
At the expiration of the date on the stamped invoice, if no payment has been received,
the order for disconnection will be prepared by the Utilities Clerk and issued to the
Public Works Department. The Public Works Department will tag the dwelling
following the expiration of the 14 days. Disconnections will be scheduled between
8:00 a.m. and 12 noon.
(d)
The only method of stopping the stamped invoice or actual disconnection of the water
service is payment of the arrears in full.
(e)
If any rate, charge, rent of fee remains unpaid on December 31 of the year in which it
becomes payable, the amount of the rate, charge, rent or fee shall be added to and
thereby form part of the taxes on the land or buildings with respect to which the
service was provided.
(f)
Any costs, fees or permits payable under this Bylaw which are not otherwise
recovered, may be added to the Utility Account for the parcel may be collected in like
manner as the Utility rates.
(g)
As provided for in Section 369(1)(b) of The Municipalities Act, unpaid charges for a
utility service provided to a parcel by the public utility that are owing with respect to
the parcel may be added to the tax roll for that parcel.
(h)
Consumers may make arrangements for payment of utility arrears prior to the tagging
of the dwelling in the following manner:
(i)
by making a 50% payment of the amount indicated on the Final Warning
Notice; and
(ii)
by leaving a post-dated cheque for the balance of the arrears with the Utility
Clerk, payable no later than the end of the month next following.
16.
Re-Connection:
No re-connections will be done after 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday or on weekends or holidays.
A Fifty Dollar ($50.00) re-connection fee for the first re-connection, and increased by Fifty
Dollars ($50.00) for each subsequent re-connection in a one year period shall be charged and
failure to make payment or arrangements to do so will result in termination of service.
17.
Complaint Procedure
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Where a consumer registers a complaint with the Town upon receiving his/her billing and
demands a check on the reading taken of the water meter, the complaint will be handled as
follows:
(i)
the Town's records shall be checked and should the Town's meter reading books
indicate an obvious error in readings, the consumer shall be contacted for a recheck of
the readings. No service fee will be charged in this instance and an adjustment shall be
made to the billing;
(ii)
if such error is not apparent in the meter reading books a minimum service fee of Fifty
Dollars ($50.00) must be paid by the consumer prior to the meter technician's
investigation;
(iii)
upon payment of the service fee, the Town Office shall complete a Work Order for the
meter technician, who shall then contact the consumer regarding the complaint;
(iv)
the consumer shall be asked to be present at the time the meter technician attends;
(v)
the technician shall remove the meter and ask the consumer if he wishes to accompany
him to the Water Department to be present during the testing of the meter. Should the
consumer not wish to be present, the meter shall be taken and tested for accuracy
standards for cold water meters according to the American Water Works Association;
(vi)
should the meter be found to be accurate according to the standards, the Fifty Dollars
($50.00) service fee shall be retained by the Town;
(vii)
should the meter be found to be inaccurate, the Fifty Dollars ($50.00) service shall be
refunded to the consumer and the inaccuracy difference in percent (%) shall be used to
adjust the account for one previous billing period;
(viii)
should a consumer complaint not be resolved or should the consumer not be satisfied
with the procedures mentioned above, the consumer may make a written request to
Council for further consideration; and
(ix)
should a location be equipped with an outside reading device, the reading on the inside
meter shall be considered as the correct reading, if differences in the two readings
occur. It shall be the consumer's responsibility to regularly check for differences and
notify the Town immediately if the two readings are found to be over 200 gallons in
difference.
PART IV - PENALTIES:
18.
An owner or representative who contravenes any of the following provisions of this Bylaw:
(a)
Subparagraphs 5(c) through (f);
(b)
Subparagraphs 7(b), (c), (d) and (g);
(c)
Subparagraphs 10 (b) through (e)
(d)
Where any person who:
(i)
willfully or maliciously hinders or interrupts the Town of Rosetown in
the exercise of providing water services;
(ii)
willfully or maliciously discharges water so that it is wasted;
(iii)
without the authorization of the Town Administrator, opens or closes
any hydrant or obstructs free access to any hydrant;
(iv)
causes harmful or offensive matter to be added to or deposited into the
water or waterworks or source of supply for such waterworks or in any
way fouls the water or commits any willful damage or injury to the
works or pipes;
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(v)
willfully tampers with a meter connected to a service conduit within or
outside a building or place so as to alter the amount of water registered
by the meter, unless that person has the approval of the Town
Administrator;
(vi)
attaches any line or pipe to the property of the Town of Rosetown or
obtains or uses a water service without the consent of the Town of
Rosetown;
(vii)
Willfully, and without authority, hinders, interrupts or cuts off the
supply of a water service;
Shall be guilty of an offence upon summary conviction, subject to the provisions of the
General Penalty of the Town of Rosetown.
19.
Notwithstanding any penalties imposed by this Bylaw, where a contravention of any of the
provisions set forth in Paragraph 15 should be of a continuing or ongoing nature, the Town
may terminate Utility Service without notice to the Owner or any occupant of the affected
Premises.
20.
Where the Town should incur costs as a result of an offence hereunder, such costs may be
added to and form part of taxes on the Premises.
REPEAL OF BYLAWS:
21.
Bylaw No. 790-18 and 815-19 and all other amendments there to are hereby repealed.
PART V - COMING INTO FORCE:
22.
This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect from, and after the date of the final passing
thereof, which shall take effect on the date of third reading and adoption of this bylaw.
Mayor
S E A L
CAO
Read a third time and hereby adopted on
the 20th day of June, 2022.
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WATER AND SEWER UTILITY ADMINISTRATION BYLAW
APPENDIX 1
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT SERVICE CONNECTION
PROPERTY OWNER:
NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CIVIC ADDRESS:
LOT: BLOCK: PLAN:
CONTRACTOR:
NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PHONE:
The undersigned contractor hereby agrees as follows:
1. To construct the service connection in accordance with the attached specifications
2. To provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
3. To pay an administration and inspection fee of $50.00.
4. To indemnify and save harmless the Town with respect to any action against the Town
resulting from any activity or lack of activity on the part of the contractor.
_____________________________
Date
Contractor
For Office use only:
Receipt for Fee #
Proof of insurance provided:
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WATER AND SEWER UTILITY ADMINISTRATION BYLAW
APPENDIX 1
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT SERVICE CONNECTION (Continued)
PLAN OF BUILDING SERVICE CONNECTION:
Date of Installation:
Water Line Size, Type:
Sewer Line Size, Type:
Insulation Type & Location (indicate on Plan):
Curb Stop Replacement:
Inspected by:
Comments:
I hereby authorize connection of the above property to the water and sewer system of the Town of
Rosetown.
Date
Administrator
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WATER AND SEWER UTILITY ADMINISTRATION BYLAW
APPENDIX II
SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING SERVICE CONNECTIONS
1.0 GENERAL
1.1
Description
.1
This section specifies requirements for constructing building services and
appurtenances, to lines, grades and dimensions as directed.
.2
The Owner is responsible to supply all material, labor and equipment and to perform all
work involved in connection, assembly, testing and certification of the water and sewer
building connection(s).
.3
Planned work must be approved by the Town and/or Town's Engineer before
proceeding with work.
1.2
Record Drawings
.1
Provide data for record drawings including details of pipe material as well as
maintenance and operating instructions.
1.3
Scheduling of Work
.1
Schedule work to minimize interruption of service.
2.0 PRODUCTS
2.1
Sewage Pipe and Fittings
.1
Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe: PVC pipe shall be SDR 28 conforming to ASTM D3034.
Joints to be rubber ring type. Fittings to be of similar manufacture to the pipe.
.2
Sewer Pipe Insulation: Insulated sewer service pipe as required by the Engineer or when
the cover over the service line is less than 2.0 metres, shall be insulated with expanded
polystyrene insulation as follows:
.1
The insulation shall have a density of 24 kg/m3 and the thickness shall be an
actual minimum thickness of 50 mm with a compressive strength of 110 kPa;
.2
The insulation on pipe and fittings shall be covered with a minimum 1 mm thick
HDPE outer jacket.
.3
The insulation shall extend to the ends of the bell. Where the bell and spigot
ends meet the insulation, it shall be covered with mastic to ensure a waterproof
joint exists.
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2.2
Water Pipe and Fittings
.1
Water Pipe: Pipe for building services shall be High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE),
SDR9, Series 200 conforming to AWWA C901. The pipe shall be manufactured in
accordance with ASTM D2737 and all current revision, using materials designated
PE2306, PE3306 or 3406. Joints shall be standard compression type with stainless steel
inserts with no alternates.
.2
Corporation Stops: Shall be standard brass with Mueller tapping thread suitable for
compression type connection to piping.
.3
Curb Stops: Curb stops shall be standard brass with drain and compression type joints,
Mueller Mark II Oriseal valve with drain. The valve casing shall be John East #3063
curb box or approved equal.
.4
Thaw Wire: Thaw wire shall be No. 4 AWG bare stranded copper wire.
.5
Filler Grease: Shall be Grade O Zunicon Light, Food Grade.
3.0 EXECUTION
3.1
Preparation
.1
Clean pipes, fittings, valves, and appurtenances of accumulated debris and water before
installation. Carefully inspect materials for defects. Remove defective materials from
site.
3.2
Trenching and Backfill
.1
Trench depth to provide minimum cover over sewer pipe to 2.7 m and 3.0 m for water
from finished grade.
3.3
Bedding
.1
Bedding shall be Sand Bedding and extend to 300 mm above the crown of the pipe.
.2
Shape bed true to grade to provide continuous uniform bearing surface for pipe exterior.
Do not use blocks when bedding pipe.
.3
Shape transverse depressions as required to make joints.
.4
Compact full width of bed to at least 95% of maximum dry density.
.5
Place bedding stone in lieu of sand bedding material when required by the Town or the
Town's Engineer.
.6
Fill any excavation below level of specified bedding with bedding stone.
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3.4
Sewer Pipe Installation
.1
Lay pipe to manufacturer's standard instructions and specifications. Do not use blocks.
.2
Join pipes to manufacturer's recommendations.
.3
Handle pipe by approved methods.
.4
Lay pipes on prepared bed, true to line and grade. Ensure barrel of each pipe is in
contact with shaped bed throughout its full length. Take up and replace defective pipe.
Correct pipe which is not in true alignment or grade or pipe which shows undue
settlement after installation.
.5
The pipe shall be installed in full sections without damage to bell. The pipe shall be
terminated outside the right-of-way a distance of 1.0 to 4.0 metres from the property
line.
.6
Do not exceed permissible deflection at joints as recommended by pipe manufacturer.
.7
Protect installed pipes from ingress or dirt and water or other foreign materials.
Whenever work is suspended, install a removable watertight bulkhead at open end of the
last pipe laid to prevent entry of foreign materials.
.8
Position and join pipes with approved equipment. Do not use excavating equipment to
force pipe sections together.
.9
Cut pipes as required for specials, fittings, or closure pieces in a neat manner as
recommended by pipe manufacturer, without damaging pipe or its coating and to leave a
smooth end at right angles to axis of pipe.
.10
Align pipes carefully before jointing.
.11
Maintain pipe joints clean and free from foreign materials.
.12
Avoid displacing gasket or contaminating with dirt or other foreign material. Gaskets so
disturbed to be removed, cleaned, lubricated and replaced before jointing is attempted.
.13
Complete each joint before laying next length of pipe.
.14
Minimize deflection after joint has been made to avoid damage.
.15
Apply sufficient pressure in making joints to ensure that joint is completed to
manufacturer's recommendations.
.16
Ensure completed joints are restrained by compacting bedding material alongside and
over installed pipes or as otherwise approved by Engineer.
.17
Do not lay pipe on frozen bedding.
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.18
Upon completion of pipe laying surround and cover pipes with approved granular
material placed to dimensions indicated or requested.
.19
Hand place granular material in uniform layers not exceeding 150 mm thick. Dumping
of material directly on top of pipe is not permitted.
.20
Place layers uniformly and simultaneously on each side of pipe to prevent lateral
displacement of pipe.
.21
Compact each layer to at least 95% of maximum dry density.
3.5
Water Pipe Installation
.1
Construct service connections at right angles to water main unless otherwise directed.
Locate curb stops 300 mm inside right-of-way.
.2
Employ only competent workmen equipped with suitable tools to carry out tapping of
mains, cutting and flaring of pipes.
.3
Tap main at 2:00 o'clock or 10:00 o'clock position only, not closer to a joint nor closer to
adjacent service connections than recommended by manufacture, or 1 m, whichever is
greater.
.4
Leave corporation stop valves fully open.
.5
In order to relieve strain on connections, install service pipe in "Goose Neck" form.
.6
Install curb stop with corporation box on services 50 mm or less in diameter. Set box
plumb over stop and adjust top flush with final grade elevation. Leave curb stop valves
fully closed.
.7
Place temporary location markers at ends of plugged or capped disconnected water
lines. Each marker to consist of a 38 x 89 mm stake extending from pipe end at pipe
level to 600 mm above grade. Paint exposed portion of stake red with designated
'WATER SERVICE LINE' in black.
.8
Water pipe shall terminate at the same point as the sewer service pipe unless directed
otherwise by the Town or the Town's Engineer.
3.6
Building Service Connections - Undeveloped Lot
.1
Install a water and sewer connection to each of the lots staked by the Town or the
Town's Engineer.
.2
The building water and sewer services shall be installed in accordance with drawings
and as directed by the Town or the Town's Engineer.
.3
Where building services are laid across recently excavated trenches, particular care shall
be given to supporting the pipes. If necessary, backfill material below the pipes shall be
re-excavated and backfilled with compaction to ensure that the pipes will not settle.
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.4
All lots shall be serviced with the piping extending from the main to a point 300 mm
outside the property line or as requested by the Town or the Town's Engineer.
3.7
Building Service Connections - Developed Lot
.1
Water and sewer connections shall be installed to a minimum 1 m inside of basement
wall or floor. A ball valve shall be installed on the water line inside the building by the
Owner. The Town shall supply the water meter to be installed.
.2
The Owner is responsible to inspect the existing curb stop prior to connection of the
water service and notify the Town for inspection. If the existing curb stop is bent or
damaged, the Town will supply the owner with an new curb stop prior to installation. If
the Owner does not notify the Town of inspection or damage, the Owner shall be
responsible to replace the curb stop at their own expense.
3.8
Town's Access to the Work
.1
The Town or the Town's Engineer shall be allowed to inspect the work at any time.
.2
The Town shall be contacted for inspection of all service connections prior to
backfilling. Any deficiencies found during inspection shall be corrected at the Owner's
expense before final approval for connection is given.
.3
All inspection shall be done during regular working hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
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WATER AND SEWER UTILITY ADMINISTRATION BYLAW
APPENDIX III
APPLICATION FOR WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SERVICES
Page 1
Date ________________________
Name ________________________________ Mailing Address____________________________
Phone # __________________________________ License # _____________________________
Health Service # ___________________________ Place of Employment ___________________
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Service Connected At __________________________ Date for Connection _________________
Account #___________ Meter Reading ___________ Deposit paid $_________
A refundable deposit of $200.00 must be paid at the time of connection.
If you cannot pay the deposit at this time, you will be invoiced.
Service Disconnected At _____________________ Date for Disconnection _________________
Account #_________ Meter Reading _______________ Refund/Apply Deposit $___________
House: sold/rental House empty ____ Water shut off at street ____ $50.00 fee: paid/invoice
Notes:
_________________________________________________________________________________
Someone must be in the house at the time the water is shut off / or turned on / at the
street to confirm water is on or off.
Renters: By signing this contract you give permission to the Town of Rosetown to disclose
utility billing information to the owner of the property, if requested. Refusing to
sign will lead to utility disconnection.
________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
Date:
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WATER AND SEWER UTILITY ADMINISTRATION BYLAW
APPENDIX III
APPLICATION FOR WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SERVICES
Page 2
Date ________________________
Name _______________________________
The Town of Rosetown will use reasonable means to protect the security and confidentiality of e-mail
information sent and received. However, because of the risks outlined above, the municipality cannot
guarantee the security and confidentiality of e-mail communication, and will not be liable for
improper disclosure of confidential information. For this reason, the customer must consent to the
use of e-mail for delivery of municipal notices.
Consent to the use of e-mail for the delivery of municipal notices includes agreement with the
following:
1.
Failure to receive an e-mailed municipal notice does not release me from my responsibility to pay
any charges specified on the notice, or any penalties which may be incurred by late payment.
2.
I will inform the Town of Rosetown of any change in my e-mail address as soon as possible, to
prevent the misdirection of notices and reduce the risk of my not receiving a notice.
3.
I may withdraw from e-mail delivery at any time. To do so I will inform the Town of Rosetown, and
all notices which were previously e-mailed to me will be sent by regular mail.
Send notices via email (circle all that apply): Utility Tax Other _____________
Customer e-mail address
___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
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SCHEDULE "A"
FEES
1. Application for new service connection
$ 50.00
2. Service connection fee - minimum for 66 ft. road width
$ 50.00
3. After hours service Fee (Subsection 12(d)) - Per Hour
$100.00
4. Disconnection Fee
$ 50.00
5. Meter replacement
cost of meter; plus
$100.00
6. Meter Deposit
$200.00