<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 58-33. - Extensions to mains and services.</div>
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               (a)
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               Water distribution lines to serve undeveloped subdivisions and/or mobile home parks
               will be handled as follows:
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               (1)
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               The developer will submit plans and specifications (five copies) prepared by a professional
               engineer licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina for review and approval
               by the county, its engineer and the state department of environment, health and natural
               resources. Any cost associated with this review process will be borne by the developer.
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               (2)
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               After permitting by NCDEHNR, the developer will cause the lines to be installed by
               a competent utility contractor approved by the county water director. Proof of liability
               insurance must be provided by the contractor to the county. The minimum amount of
               insurance shall be $100,000.00, and may be more if required by the director. A construction
               permit shall be obtained from the county water director before any work can commence.
               All extensions must be inspected and approved by a state certified engineer. All costs
               of any inspections will be the developer's responsibility. The county retains the
               right to appoint a qualified inspector if so needed.
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               (3)
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               Upon completion of the new extension, the developer will deed the complete facility,
               to include all rights-of-way, easements, permits franchises and authorizations or
               other instruments needed for the operation and maintenance of the facility, to the
               county. A 12-month warranty shall be included in the conveyance and deed of easement.
               Four complete sets of as-built drawings certified by the project engineer and affixed
               with his seal stating that construction was completed in accordance with approved
               plans and specifications shall be provided. One copy of all bacteria and pressure
               test results shall be provided. The county will not reimburse the developer for the
               extension.
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               (4)
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               All material and equipment must be approved by the county and/or it's engineer. The
               developer shall furnish all materials and labor to complete the project.
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               (5)
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               The county shall make taps to individual lots when application for service is made
               and all fees paid; or at his/her option, the developer may install individual taps
               and furnish the county with a meter and dual check valve for each tap.
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               (6)
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               Final approval for operation by NCDEHNR.
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               (7)
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               Final inspection and approval for operation by the county.
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               (b)
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               Other extensions of water lines by developer or individuals within the county's service
               areas will be handled in the same manner as subdivision and mobile home park extensions.
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               (c)
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               Cluster meters prohibited. Meters shall be installed on the right-of-way adjacent
               to the property served. If a road into a subdivision or mobile home park does not
               have a water main, then the owners or developers shall install the main before taps
               are made. Clusters of meters along a main highway or road are prohibited.
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               (d)
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               Master/bulk meters for multifamily dwellings and commercial users including mobile
               home parks are prohibited. Existing multi-users on a single meter are grandfathered.
               However, they will be billed based on the maximum number of spaces or units available
               in the complex or mobile home park. Each available unit or space shall be charged
               the minimum rate regardless if less than 2,000 gallons per unit is consumed. In the
               case of additional water usage above the minimum, charges will be made according to
               the rate schedule. If a property owner/developer wishes to enlarge a grandfathered
               site, a water system must be installed and the master meter abandoned. Any grandfathered
               master meter abandoned (account closed) for a period of 12 months shall be removed
               by the county and future water service shall be provided by individual meters at the
               owners expense.
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               (e)
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               When a citizen desires water on an individual lot that is not adjacent to a county
               water line and will require the line from the meter to the citizen's lot to cross
               over another individuals property, the citizen shall at his/her expense obtain a legal
               recorded easement of no less than 2.5 feet on each side of the proposed water line
               (total five feet) from the effected property owner. A separate easement is required
               for each lot crossed. The total distance for all easements shall not exceed 1,000
               feet in length provided, however, when only one easement from one property owner is
               required, there shall be no limiting distance requirement. Private service lines attached
               to the public system shall not be installed within the boundaries of a dedicated right-of-way
               (road). One copy of such easement(s) shall be presented to the water department before
               tap fees will be accepted.
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               (Ord. of 11-4-91(1), Â§ 8; Ord. of 12-6-93(2), Â§ 6; Amend. of 10-2-95; Ord. of 12-6-99)
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