The Township of East Brunswick was established in 1860. Since January 1, 1965, the
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WATER Chapter 218 WATER & 218-1. Definitions. & 218-1.1. Water Utility. [Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32] & 218-2. Application for service; inspection; payment of fees. & 218-3. Water for construction purposes. & 218-4. Inspection by authorized agents. & 218-5. Discontinuance of service. & 218-6. Responsibility of Water Utility. & 218-7. Control of system; unauthorized persons disturbing system prohibited. & 218-8. Construction and maintenance specifications. & 218-9. Protection of equipment. & 218-10. Meters. & 218-11. Emergency measures. & 218-12. Required measures to prevent waste. & 218-13. Hydrants. & 218-14. Sprinkler systems. & 218-15. Water consumption rates. & 218-16. Charges for multiple-dwelling units and trailers. & 218-17. Fire service charges. & 218-18. Miscellaneous charges and permit fees. & 218-19. Connection Fee. & 218-19.1. Waiver of Fees. & 218-20. Payment of charges; charges not paid become a lien. 21801
-11 & 218-1 EAST BRUNSWICK CODE & 218-1 [HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of East Brunswick 3-14-66 as Ord. No. 66-40 and as Ch. XIII of the Revised General Ordinances. Entire Ordinance amended 7-9-84 by Ord. No. 84-592.] GENERAL REFERENCES Uniform construction codes - See Ch. 75. Building contractors - See Ch. 78. Unfit dwellings - See Ch. 90. Fire prevention - See Ch. 101. Housing standards - See Ch. 126. Public health nuisances - See Ch. 150. Individual sewage disposal systems - See Ch. 174. Sewer connections - See Ch. 177. Design guidelines & standards - See Ch. 192. Private swimming pools - See Ch. 195. Public swimming pools - See Ch. 197. Trailers and trailer camps - See Ch. 202. W ater franchise - See Ch. A241. & 218-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CONNECTION FEE - A one-time charge to the customer for each new requested water service.
CURB STOP - Is the fitting attached to the end of the supply pipe, and is used for turning on and shutting off water at the curb. CUSTOMER - Shall mean the party contracting for the water service to a property or premises as herein classified. a. A building under one roof and owned and occupied by one party as one business or residence. b. A combination of buildings, owned by one party, on one common lot occupied by one business. c. A dwelling unit separated by a fire resistant partition wall and ceiling, capable of separate ownership with or without zero lot line division. d. An industrial, commercial or manufacturing establishment. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (MAIN or MAINS) - Shall mean all public pipes, hydrants, valves, supply pipes other than private service pipes, used for conveying water to or distributing water in the township.
standpipe, sprinkler system or any combination of the foregoing located on private property.
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& 218-1 WATER & 218-1.1 MAIN EXTENSION - Is an extension or addition to the existing water distribution system piping.
METER - A device to measure the quantity of water and/or the rate of flow delivered to a customer. METER RATES - Rates or prices to be charged for water, based upon the quantity consumed as measured by an approved water meter. OW NER - Means applicant or customer holding record title to the property or premises served.
PREMISES - A building used for either business or residential purposes, or both, together with the land appurtenant to it and any outbuildings used exclusively in connection with it, or any part of a building with the land appurtenant to it when sold as a separate unit.
metered water by a landlord to a tenant at cost. SERVICE PIPE - A pipe extending from the curb stop into privately owned property for supplying water. SUPERINTENDENT - The licensed system operator as covered under N.J.S.A. 58:ll-5. SUPPLY PIPE - A pipe connected to the main and extending to the curb stop behind the curbline of the street. TAP - Is the fitting on the main to which the supply pipe is attached. It is used to facilitate connecting the service pipe to the main. All Taps shall be done under norm al system operating pressure (W et).
while under pressure. [Added 12-11-84 by Ord. No. 84-628] TOW NSHIP - The Township W ater Utility or any of the township's authorized agents or employees. UTILITY - The W ater Utility of the Township of East Brunswick. W ATER SERVICE - Is the act of providing water to a customer. & 218-1.1. Water Utility. [Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32] There shall be a W ater Utility of the Township of East Brunswick, the head of which shall be the Director of the Water Utility. The Director shall serve as head of the W ater Utility and shall be responsible for the supervision of all operations of the W ater Utility. The W ater Utility shall include such officers and employees as may be required to fulfill its responsibilities set forth herein.
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& 218-2 EAST BRUNSWICK CODE & 218-3 & 218-2. Application for service; inspection; payment of fees. [Amended 4-25-77 by Ord. No. 77-90-G] A. Application required. The owner of any premises desiring to use township water or to make a change in any existing water supply shall make an application in writing to the construction official of the township upon forms provided by the township. The applicant(s) shall request the waterline tap to be made by the W ater Utility subject to the provisions of this chapter. All applications shall be accompanied by the consent of the applicant to be bound by all of the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the township. 1. Prior to the submission of an application for water service, it is the responsibility of the customer to inspect and examine all pipes and fixtures on the customer's property to determine whether they are in good condition. Application for water service shall constitute a representation by the customer that said inspection has been made and said appurtenances have been found to be in good condition. The Utility shall not be liable for any accident, breaks, leakage or damage arising in any way in connection with the supply of water or failure to supply same, or the freezing of water pipes or fixtures of the customer since these are the responsibility of the customer to protect, nor for any damage to the property which may result from the usage of water supplied to the premises. B. Inspection. Upon receipt of an application for service, the township may make an inspection of the premises. C. Payment of fees. No water service shall be made to any premises until all fees are paid. D. Connection to municipal water system. All new construction shall be connected to the municipal water system notwithstanding the existence of a well or the opportunity to obtain water from underground sources. [Added 1-29-79 by Ord. No. 78-110] E. Customers other than residential users making application for water service, in addition to making written applications for such service, shall furnish a detailed description of the type and size of buildings, the nature of the business to be conducted in the structure, the number and type of fixture to be served. Such applicants shall also furnish the W ater Utility (2) two copies of plans showing: 1. Boundaries of the property. 2. The location within the property of the structures to be served. 3. The location and proposed profile of finished grade of water service. & 218-3. Water for construction purposes. [Amended 4-25-77 by Ord. No. 77-90-G] A. Application. W here it is desired to use township water service in connection with the construction or repair of a building, application shall be made to the township revenue office by the owner of the building on forms furnished by the W ater Utility. The character of the work contemplated and the method by which the water is to be used shall be specified in the application. 21804 12-85
& 218-3 WATER & 218-3 B. Fees. No permit for tem porary water service during construction or repair shall be issued unless the fees prescribed in && 218-15 through 218-18 are paid in advance. C. Metering. The W ater Utility, at its option, may install a water meter during the construction or repair of a building upon payment of the fee prescribed in & 218-18.
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& 218-4 WATER & 218-5 & 218-4. Inspection by authorized agents. [Amended 4-25-77 by Ord. No. 77-90-G] Authorized agents of the township, upon the presentation of credentials provided by the township, shall have access at any reasonable time to any premises supplied with township water for the purpose of making any desired inspection or to read or repair the meter. Any person who refuses to admit a duly authorized agent for the purpose of inspection reading or repairing of the m eter, or hinders or interferes with such, shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter and may be subjected to discontinuance of water service.
A. Request for discontinuance. W here it is desired to discontinue permanently the use of township water at any premises, a request in writing to the revenue office must be made by the owner. Upon receipt of the request, the water shall be turned off at the curb stop, and thereafter no charges shall be made for water for the premises in question. B. Individuals requesting the razing of a property need to receive written authorization from the Collector of Revenue prior to the discontinuance of service. C. Temporary discontinuance. In case of the temporary vacancy of any premises, the water will be turned off at the curb stop upon written request to the revenue office, stating the period of discontinuance, and will be turned on again at the expiration of that period following the payment of required charges. D. Rebates prohibited. Where the premises are left vacant, no rebate will be allowed for water registered by the meter unless the water is turned off at the curb stop. E. Discontinuance by township. Service may be discontinued by the township in accordance with the administrative procedure for any of the following causes: (1)
The use of water for any property or purpose other than that described in the application. (2) For waste of water through improper or defective pipes or fixtures. (3) For failure to protect the water meter and connections from injury or damage or for failure to properly maintain the service line and fixtures owned by the person being served.
(4) For tampering with any service pipe, meter, curb stop, seal or other appliance of the township. (5)
For nonpayment of any charges or fees for water service. (6)
For nonpayment of sewer charges as provided in N.J.R.S. 40:14A-1 et seq. (7)
For refusing to permit the duly authorized representatives of the Utility to have access to the property for reasonable inspections. 21805.1 10-84
& 218-5 EAST BRUNSWICK CODE & 218-7 (8)
Making, or refusing to sever any cross connection between a pipe or fixture carrying water furnished by the W ater Utility and a pipe or fixture carrying water from any other service.
A. In general. The Utility shall use diligence and reasonable care to provide a constant supply of water to consumers, but in the event of failure to do so owing to accident; the breakage of any service pipe, service cock or other fixtures; the flushing of waterlines and hydrants; or the shutting off of the water because of accidents, repairs, extensions, alterations, discontinuance of service for nonpayment or any other necessity that may arise; or in the event of failure to notify the consumers of a failure or accident or the shutting off of the water supply, the township shall not be liable to any consumer for any damage which m ay result or for any damage resulting from the elements or for any accident, failure or breakage of pipes or any other occurrence beyond the township's control. [Amended 4-25-77 by Ord. No. 77-90-G] B. Maintenance of pressure. The Utility shall not be liable for the maintenance of any minimum pressure in the water system. C. Physical connection. No water will be furnished to any customer where any possibility exists of the mingling of the water furnished by the W ater Utility, with water from any other source. Nor will the W ater Utility permit its water system to be connected to any service pipe, tank, vat or other apparatus containing liquids, chemicals or any other matter which may cause a back-siphonage or back-flow into the W ater Utility supply pipe, and consequently endangering the water system. D. Specific Control. The W ater Utility exercises control over and assumes responsibility for only that portion of the Utility service facilities encompassing treatment facilities and water system connected to its respective customers. W ith respect to water service facilities, the aforesaid control and responsibility is inclusive of the water meter. All other facilities, not mentioned above, are the responsibility of customer, both in the construction, installation and maintenance of same. The customer is personally responsible for compliance with all existing township and water utility regulations, codes and ordinances. E. The Utility shall in no event be responsible for maintaining any portion of the service pipe owned by the customer, for damage done by water escaping therefrom or from lines or fixtures on the customer's property. The customer shall at all times comply with applicable regulations and make changes required by reason of changes of grade or relocation of mains. & 218-7. Control of system; unauthorized persons disturbing system prohibited. [Amended 2-8-93 by Ord. No. 93-4] A. In general. The water mains, supply pipes, curb stops shall be under the exclusive control of the Superintendent. B. Unauthorized persons. No person other than a duly authorized agent of the Utility shall disturb, tamper with, injure, tap, change, obstruct access to or interfere with any water main, supply pipe, curb stop or meter. 21806 5-93
& 218-7 WATER & 218-8 C. Penalty. Any person who shall violate & 218-7B of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.), which shall be automatically imposed by the W ater Utility unless the person requests a hearing, in which case a summons shall be filed and served. [Added 4-23-79 by Ord. No. 79-134] D. Emergency interconnections with adjacent municipalities are permitted under the exclusive control of the Superintendent of water provided said interconnections are m ade at the expense of the adjacent community in accordance with the AW W A standards and specifications of the East Brunswick W ater Utility and in compliance with the Master Plan and flow requirements as demonstrated by the dynamic model. [Added 2-8-93 by Ord. No. 93-4] & 218-8. Construction and maintenance specifications. [Amended 2-9-98 by Ord. No. 98-3] A. In general. Service pipes, supply pipes, curb stops, meters, hydrants, fittings, pipe and all necessary appurtenances used in the construction, installation and maintenance of the water systems shall be of a material and manufacturer approved by one or more of the following: [Amended 6-28-76 by Ord. No. 76-90-F; 10-23-78 by Ord. No. 78-88] American W ater W orks Association (AW WA) American Standards Association (ASA) American Society of Testing Material (ASTM) American National Standard Institution (ANSI) New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) N.J.A.C. Safe Drinking W ater Act 7:l0-l Subchapter ll B. Authorized persons. All decisions on material used in construction, installation and maintenance of the water system shall be under the exclusive control of the Superintendent. C. Inspection of Construction. The Utility shall inspect all construction being done on the water system, which shall be dedicated to the Water Utility to determine whether said system facilities are being constructed in the proper manner. The Utility shall inform the applicant of any improper construction or any deviation from the approved plans of the Utility or from its rules, regulations or specifications. The applicant shall thereafter correct any defects or deficiencies. The Utility reserves the right to issue a stop-work order to the applicant in the event of improper construction. The Utility shall be under no obligation to provide water service to an applicant if the water system is not built in accordance with the approved construction plans and the Utility rules, regulation and specifications as covered under this Chapter. D. Acceptance of completed construction. After construction has been completed, the applicant shall request in writing that the Utility accept the water system. The applicant shall at the time of the request, submit to the Superintendent any and all completed documents which are necessary to: a. Dedicate all water facilities including mains, valves, hydrants and any and all related appurtenances, to the township, which are located in the public right-of-way or in easemented areas approved by the Utility; 21807 5-98
& 218-8 EAST BRUNSWICK CODE & 218-8 b. Furnish to the Utility two sets of as-built drawings of the water system, as constructed in the field, certified by the engineer for the application. The drawings shall contain footage of pipe, size of pipe, location of valves, hydrants, pipes and curb stops. c. Comply with all performance and maintenance bond regulations. The Utility shall not accept any water facilities which are not located in the public right-of-way or in easemented areas approved by the Utility. In this event, the Utility shall approve final construction, but shall not accept the facilities and said facilities shall remain the private property of and shall be maintained by the applicant. Any additional cost governing these private facilities shall be covered under && 218-15 through 218-18. E. Maintenance. Supply pipes and mains shall be maintained by the W ater Utility and shall remain the property of the township. F. Installation. [Amended 2-9-98 by Ord. No. 98-3] 1. Supply pipes of Type K copper tubing, at least one inch in diameter, shall be installed and maintained at the expense of the owner by a licensed plumber and shall be installed in accordance with drawings and the materials specified on the drawings on file in the office of the Superintendent and in accordance with applicable New Jersey statutes. 2. All nonmetallic service pipes shall be installed with a companion trace wire of #12 TW which shall run the entire length of the service pipe between the curb stop and the meter connection. The trace wire shall be securely fastened to the service pipe at regular intervals not to exceed ten (10) feet using noncorrodible fasteners. The bared end of the trace wire shall be securely fastened to the curb stop using a noncorrodible metal clamp. The meter end of the trace wire shall be securely fastened to the meter yoke using noncorrodible fasteners leaving a six-inch (minimum) pigtail, but the wire shall not be connected to the meter or any of its appurtenances. The trace wire shall be clearly labeled inside the structure with a tag identifying it as the "W ATER SERVICE TRACER". [Added 2-9-98 by Ord. No. 98-3] G. Curb boxes shall be installed at grade level and kept uncovered by the owner and shall not be in the driveway or sidewalk. H. Criteria for water system construction. A. An application for conceptual approval of proposed construction of water facilities shall be submitted to the W ater Utility for a review of the outlined system, route of construction, estimated flow and usage requirement by the applicant. No application will be considered unless a professional engineer registered in the state of New Jersey is in charge of the planning and design of the proposed water distribution facilities and has affixed his seal and signature to the plans. 21808
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