Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 13 — Public Services›Chapter 13.04 — WATER SERVICE SYSTEM
Escalon Municipal Code Art. VIII Customer Facilities
Escalon Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Escalon
Cite as: Escalon Municipal Code Article VIII · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 13.04.310. Installation at owner's expense.¶
All on-site and off-site water lines, connections, valves, plumbing and accessory water facilities shall be constructed and installed at the consumer expense, and shall be to city standards and approved by the city prior to water service turn-on.
(Ord. 231 § 8(B), 1984)
§ 13.04.320. Right of access.¶
Access to service connections, turn-off valves, and meters shall be provided for the city at all times.
(Ord. 231 § 8(A), 1984)
§ 13.04.330. Installation of new plumbing – Stopcock or valve required.¶
When old plumbing is being repaired or remodeled, or new plumbing is being installed, the consumer shall install a stopcock or valve on the pipe between the property line and the first fixture on his premises. Unless such stopcock or valve is installed, the city shall not be required to turn on the water or to install a service connection.
(Ord. 231 § 8(C), 1984)
§ 13.04.340. Maintenance of fixtures and boilers.¶
The city shall not be liable for any damage to the property of the consumer or others caused by broken, damaged or leaky fixtures upon the premises of the consumer. The city may charge for all water supplied the consumer through a meter, even though the water is wasted because of broken, damaged, leaky or open fixtures. The city shall in no case be liable for damages caused by water running from open fixtures in or on premises to which it has turned on the water. The city shall not be responsible for the safety of boilers on the premises of any consumer.
(Ord. 231 § 8(D), 1984)
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