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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDIV II) CH 1 Water Service: Section 31 - Construction Water Service31-1 SECTION 31 CONSTRUCTION WATER SERVICE 31.01 DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICE Construction water service is water service provided for a limited period of time not to exceed 365 days, and used for temporary purposes such as construction, hydrotesting water systems, vegetation of slopes, and other uses noted in this section.Construction water service shall not be provided to residential dwellings or commercial business enterprises, which are covered under Section 60 of this Code. 31.02 REQUIREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION METER FOR SERVICE Construction water service may be provided after installation of a construction meter pursuant to a customer's written application for such service.Temporary water service by means of a "jumper" or other unauthorized connection to the District water system is prohibited and subject to penalties as set forth in Section 72. A.Size and Location. 1.The size and location of construction meters will be determined solely by the District. 2.For construction water service from a fire hydrant, a construction meter will be required.The meter will be installed by the District with a District supplied reduced pressure principle backflow device (RP). Only one 2½-inch fire hydrant port per fire hydrant shall be occupied by a construction meter at one time. 3.For construction water service from a tee installed below a fire hydrant, blow off greater than 4-inch, or other lateral greater than 4-inch in size, a meter of at least 4-inches in size will be required. The meter will require the installation and testing of a reduced pressure principle backflow device (RP) provided by the customer. After the initial test, the RP device will be subjected to repeat testing annually by the customer and any time the device is depressurized. All testing results must be submitted to the District. B.Construction water service from a fire hydrant shall be limited to the following applications: 1.Filling of water trucks and drop tanks. 2.General construction requirements, such as backfill and compaction, gunite and stucco application, and block wall building. 31-2 3.Flushing of storm drains and sewer lines. 4.Filling, hydrotesting, chlorination, and flushing of newly constructed potable and reclaimed water lines. 5.Filling, flushing, hydrotesting, and the initial operational coverage testing of reclaimed water irrigation systems.Service provided for this application shall be limited to a maximum of 60 days. 6.Operation of landscape irrigation for the establishment of vegetation on slopes or other planted areas.Service provided for this application shall be limited to a maximum of 180 days. C.Construction service to construction trailers or other temporary construction buildings may be provided as follows: 1.Through a construction meter connected to the fire hydrant nearest to the lot the trailer is placed on. 2.Where Item 1 above is not possible, through a construction meter connected to appurtenances other than a fire hydrant, such as a blow off. D.If any unauthorized connection, disconnection or relocation of a construction meter, or other connection device is made by other than District employees, District may discontinue further water service to the entire project and impose penalties as set forth in Section 72. E.Extensions to the time limits referenced in this section may be made by the General Manager.Requests for time extensions shall be made by the customer in writing. F.Recycled Construction Water Service may be provided as follows: 1.Through an irrigation meter connection to a 2-inch recycled service lateral for the parcel proposed to be irrigated with recycled water. 2.Through a 3-inch or larger meter connected to an appropriate recycled appurtenance as approved by Otay Water District. 3.Permitted use of construction recycled water shall be limited to construction site dust control and soil hydration as approved by Otay Water District. 31-3 4.Use of construction recycled water shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 26 “Water Recycling Plan and Implementing Procedures” of the Code of Ordinances. 31.03 FEES AND CHARGES FOR CONSTRUCTION METERS A.Construction Water Service.Construction water service shall be furnished to the property owner or the owner’s authorized agent only and shall be provided under the following conditions: Requirement of Deposit.At the time application is made for construction service, the customer shall deposit with the District the amount set forth in Appendix A, 31.03 A.1. 1.Delinquency.No construction meters shall be furnished to any person with a delinquent account with the District. 2.Refund of Deposit or Additional Payment.Upon cancellation or termination of the construction service, the District will refund the amount of deposit remaining after making the following deductions: a)cost of installing, moving, and removing the meter; b)cost of repairing or replacing the meter, RP device, fire hydrant, and/or any fittings damaged or lost while in use; and c)unpaid charges for water used or other applicable charges. 3.Construction Meter Set-up & Removal.The charges to set- up and remove a construction meter are set forth in Appendix A, 31.03 A.4. 4.Construction Meter Move Fee.If a meter needs to be moved from one location to another see Appendix A., 31.03 A.5. B.Rates for Construction Water Service.The minimum category of service for Construction Water Service from a hydrant shall be a meter size of 4-inches.Payment for construction water service shall be in accordance with rates and charges set forth in Section 25.03. 31.04 PAYMENT OF CAPACITY AND ANNEXATION FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION METERS 31-4 A.Customers, whose property has been annexed into an Improvement District, may elect to pay the capacity and annexation fees in addition to the deposit amount shown in Appendix A, 31.03 A.1. B.Capacity and annexation fees for this type of water service shall be calculated in accordance with Sections 9 and 28. C.Payment for this type of water service shall be in accordance with the rates and charges set forth in Section 25.03 D.7. D.Customers electing this type of water service shall be credited the number of equivalent dwelling units they have previously purchased when the meter(s) is returned to the District.The credit shall be applicable to permanent meters purchased within the same subdivision or development where the construction meter was used.