Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title SDWD — San Dieguito Water District Administrative Code
Encinitas Municipal Code Art. 20 Construction Water
Encinitas Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Encinitas
Cite as: Encinitas Municipal Code Article 20 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Section 20.1. Use of Fire Hydrants.¶
District fire hydrants may be used to supply construction water or other temporary water in the manner provided in this Article. Such use shall be limited to a one-year term and may be extended by determination of the General Manager. Backflow protection may be required as determined by the General Manager. Recycled water may be required for use in lieu of potable water for construction water where available, as determined by the General Manager.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 20.2. Application.¶
Any person desiring to utilize a fire hydrant for construction or other temporary water use shall file an application for installation of a construction meter on forms provided by the District.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 20.3. Deposit.¶
A deposit shall be paid to the District at the time of the application which shall be used for the following purposes:
(a) A deposit against loss or damage to the construction meter or hydrant, which shall be refunded if there is no loss or damage.
(b) A fee for installation, which shall not be refundable.
(c) A “use” fee to be put into an account kept for the purpose of repairs on hydrants within this District.
(d) A deposit for water charges.
| The amount of the deposit is established by the District and set forth in Appendix A (Rates and Charges). The deposit will be refunded upon return of the meter in good condition less the rental fee, the installation charge and the cost of water used. No interest shall be paid on the amount refunded. |
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(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 20.4. Water Rates.¶
Water rates shall be established by the Board of Directors and are set forth in Appendix A (Rates and Charges).
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 20.5. Location of Meter.¶
The meter shall be located on the fire hydrant designated by the District. If relocation from one hydrant to another is required, this shall be accomplished by a District employee at a charge established by the District as set forth in Appendix B (Engineering Fees). Roving meters may not be used unless expressly approved in writing by the General Manager.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 20.6. Responsibility of Applicant.¶
The applicant is responsible for any damage to the fire hydrant and the construction meter. Applicant shall not operate the fire hydrant valve but shall use only the valve on the meter discharge. Waste of water is prohibited and shall be grounds for the District’s removal of the meter and discontinuance of use of the fire hydrant for construction water.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 20.7. Removal of Meter.¶
When the meter is no longer required, the applicant shall notify the District thereof, and District shall disconnect and remove the meter.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 20.8. Notification of Encinitas Fire Department.¶
The District shall notify the Encinitas Fire Department of the installation and removal of any meter attached to a District fire hydrant.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
Section 20.9. Penalty.¶
A penalty, in an amount established by the Board of Directors as set forth in Appendix A (Rates and Charges), plus a charge for an estimate of water used will be assessed to anyone taking water in violation of the above rules, plus any other remedies available to the District. The same party having subsequent violations will be charged an increased fee for each subsequent violation.
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20)
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