§ 25-68. Installation of water mains in shopping centers, certain apartment and condominium developments, developments not dedicating streets to county.

(a)

Shopping centers, apartment and condominium developments of R-A5 or greater density, and similar developments which do not dedicate streets to the county shall be served by a master meter. In cases where fire protection is required to be installed, an eight-inch or larger fire line main may be served through an eight-inch or larger master meter and potable water service taken from the fire line main within the development. As an alternate to this, an unmetered fire line may be installed with a separate master-metered potable water service line. Exception to the requirement for the master meter may be made when, in the opinion of the county, conditions are such that the installation of individual meters within the development would prove more feasible than serving the development by a master meter.

(b)

Installation of an eight-inch or larger water main within developments shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1)

Design of all lines six (6) inches and larger shall be approved by the county, and all materials used in construction of the water main shall be in accordance with county specifications.

(2)

All water main materials and labor shall be paid for by the developer, and installation shall be in accordance with county specifications and by a qualified contractor.

(3)

The county shall have the full authority to inspect, test and require sterilization of all water mains. No use shall be made of such water mains until satisfactory sterilization and tests have been completed.

(Code 1976; Ord. No. 6-1039; Ord. No. 89-06, § 5, 2-28-89)