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ARTICLE II. WATER* Page 14 of 19 inclement weather, a strike of construction workers or other good and sufficient reason, uncontrollable by the permittee, which, in the judgment of the director of public works, warrants an extension. (b) Construction water for commercial or industrial subdivisions of five or more lots : Water used for construction purposes within commercial or industrial subdivisions of five (5) or more lots shall be paid for at the charge as established by the council for water from fire hydrants under the provision of section 39-26. (c) Application for water mains : Owners of a new tract or of a subdivision of land, who are required to install water mains and hydrants as provided for in the subdivision ordinance, chapter 34 of this Code, shall make application to have said water mains and fire hydrants laid in said tract or subdivision. Water mains and fire hydrants shall be as determined by the department to properly supply said tract or subdivision, having due regard to the requirements of adjacent lands and growth of the city. The department shall charge and collect in advance for such water mains, fittings and hydrants as it seems necessary at the rate which the city council shall establish by resolution. In cases where the applicant requests and is granted a main larger than deemed necessary by the department, the applicant shall pay the entire cost. (Code 1952, § 7414 ; Ord. No. NS-936, § 2, 9-16-68 ; Ord. No. NS-1084, § 1, 6-21-71) Amendment note --Ord. No. INS-1 084, § 1, amended § 39-29 by applying the charge per lot for service connections or hydrants in (a) to those within and adjacent to the tract in lieu of those within the tract and by adding to (a) the provisions for extensions not to exceed 60 days. Sec. 39-30. Private and mutual water companies operating within city limits. Upon notification in writing by the director of public works a water utility operating within the city limits shall: (a) Furnish the department a detailed map showing the size, location, and depth for all pipelines, hydrants, valves, meters, pump stations, booster stations and other facilities used for the production, distribution or sale of water. Thereafter, copies of current maps and drawings shall be furnished the department annually. (b) Notify the fire department and the department of public works at least twenty-four (24) hours before any area is to be taken out of service for construction, inspection and maintenance or, in the case of an emergency, immediately upon occurrence of same. (c) Install all new facilities to meet the minimum American Insurance Association requirements for fire protection in the same class as the city is rated. (d) Submit two (2) sets of complete plans and obtain the necessary permits for the inspection of any work performed on or in public rights -of -way and obtain a building permit to perform any plumbing or piping on or in private property or easements. (Code 1952, § 7415; Ord. No. NS-936, § 2, 9-16-68) Sec. 39-31. Certification of water supply. Before the issuance of any permit or variance or the signing of any tract map, parcel map, lot split, or improvement plans, a certification must be obtained from the department stating that the water system supplying said property meets the requirements for the last classification of the city by the American Insurance Association in supply, distribution facilities and fire hydrants or that the property is or will be served by the city. (Code 1952, § 7416; Ord. No. NS-1936, § 2, 9-16-68) 19F-116 http://Iibrary2.municode.com/default-test/DocView/14452/l/242/244 3/3/2009