Lodi Municipal Code Art. II Main Extensions

The city council is desirous of adopting a water main extension policy that is fair and equitable to all developing properties and that provides that the cost of extensions shall be distributed among subsequently developing properties connecting thereto.

(Ord. No. 1917, § 2, 11-18-2015)

A. Whenever a property owner is desirous of obtaining water service, an application shall be made to the public works director for water service.

B. The public works director shall determine the closest adequate water main and, if an extension is necessary, indicate the size of the main to be extended, and the limits of the extension.

(Ord. No. 1917, § 2, 11-18-2015)

Whenever the public works director determines that a water main extension is necessary, the applicant will be required to install at his own expense the water main extension in accordance with engineering plans furnished by applicant and approved by the public works director. The plans shall be prepared in accordance with the current city design standards and this article.

(Ord. No. 1917, § 2, 11-18-2015)

In every case where a water main is to be tapped to serve a parcel, the same shall be extended the full frontage of the parcel, including any crossings required in the city master water plan.

(Ord. No. 1917, § 2, 11-18-2015)

The minimum size water main shall have a nominal inside diameter of six inches except as approved by the public works director in accordance with the city public improvement design standards. In areas zoned or master planned for commercial and industrial uses, the minimum size shall be eight inches in diameter. Larger size mains may be required as determined by the public works director from the city master water plan.

(Ord. No. 1917, § 2, 11-18-2015)

The installation of fire hydrants or provisions for fire hydrants shall be included in any main extension and the cost of such hydrants shall be paid for by the applicant. Fire hydrant location and type shall be as approved by the fire chief.

(Ord. No. 1917, § 2, 11-18-2015)

Whenever the city requires that a water main larger than eight inches in diameter be installed in order to serve additional property or to conform to the water master plan, the applicant may apply for reimbursement from the benefiting properties that are served by the oversized pipe. A reimbursement application for the difference in cost between the actual water main to be constructed and an eight-inch diameter water main may be obtained through the city. The reimbursement shall be made in accordance with Section 17.62.050 of this code.

(Ord. No. 1917, § 2, 11-18-2015)

A. The customer is responsible for the cost of and scheduling arrangements for an annual testing and inspection of the approved backflow prevention assembly by the following method:

1. Testing by Certified Tester. Customers shall use a certified tester to inspect and test an approved backflow prevention assembly at least once per year. The results of the test shall be reported to the city within thirty days of the completion of the test. Annual test results shall be due no later than September 30th of each calendar year.

B. Should a customer fail to comply with the annual testing procedure by September 30th, the city may arrange for testing of the assembly by a licensed contractor and the customer will be billed for the cost of such testing plus a fifteen percent administrative fee with his regular monthly water bill, which shall be due and payable in full within thirty days of receipt of bill.

C. Assemblies which fail to pass inspection and testing by private certified testers shall be repaired and maintained in accordance with Section 13.08.180 of this article. The customer shall bear the cost of repairs and additional testing if his device fails a test. The city reserves the right to require more frequent testing or to perform additional testing by city personnel when, in the opinion of the director, it is necessary for the protection of public health and safety.

(Ord. No. 1917, § 2, 11-18-2015)

A. The customer shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the approved backflow prevention assembly. The customer shall at all times maintain the assembly in proper working order as a condition of continued water service. If an approved backflow prevention assembly should fail to pass inspection and testing pursuant to Section 13.08.180 of this article, the customer shall within thirty days after written notification of results provide for the repair of the assembly by the following method:

1. Repair by Private Personnel. Backflow prevention assemblies shall be repaired by private personnel. Repairs and satisfactory re-testing of the assemblies by a certified tester shall be documented and submitted on an approved form to the city. Failure by the customer to repair an approved backflow prevention assembly within thirty days of being notified by the city in writing shall result in the termination of water service.

B. Water service will be restored upon presentation of the approved form showing that the necessary repairs and successful re-testing have been done.

(Ord. No. 1917, § 2, 11-18-2015)