(d) The Utility Department manager shall be required to possess a current Washington State
certification as Water Distribution Manager.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.11 Limits of Responsibility.
(a) The Department shall not be responsible for, nor shall it maintain or repair, any private or
domestic water lines or fixtures except by specific agreement establishing fair rates of
compensation to the Department, and that is approved and signed by the Utility Authority and
owner of such facilities.
(b) The Department shall not be liable for any loss or damage beyond its control resulting from any
defect in or damage to, a customer’s water or driveways or parking lots, hydrants or lighting.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.12 Right of Entry-Inspections.
(a) The Department, or its authorized representative, is hereby authorized to make limited,
reasonable inspections, at reasonable times, of any grounds, building or residence served by the
Utility Department to the extent necessary to insure that customer utility fixtures, lines, and
equipment are not being operated in a manner that would likely disrupt or interfere with utility
services.
(b) Except in cases of emergency where life, limb, or property are threatened, or in cases of
immediate water shortages, the Department shall give the customer at least 24 hours notice
prior to requesting permission to enter and inspect.
(c) If permission to enter and inspect is denied or impeded in any way, the Department shall obtain
a court order authorizing such entry and inspection. Where the permission to enter and inspect
is unreasonably withheld, the Department may assess court costs and related expenses and add
them to the affected customer’s bill.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.13 Disruptions of Service.
(a) The Department may shut off water or disrupt traffic on the public right-of-way to perform
repairs, provided that advance notice has been given to affected customers.
(b) Provided, however, that in cases of emergencies where loss of life, limb or property is
threatened, or in cases of immediate water shortage, service may be disrupted without advance
notice.
(c) The Department shall not be responsible for consequent damage as a result of lack of water
during authorized disruptions of service.
(d) The Department shall not be liable for any associated damages or delay caused by the breaking
or leaking of any pipe, valve, fixture or other contrivance as a result of lack of water to or from
any main, services, hydrants, lines or reservoirs during authorized disruptions of service.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.14 Permits.
(a) No connection, re-connection with, disconnection from, or other private use of any Department
water or appurtenance or other utility service or facility shall be made without written permission
of the Utility Authority.
(b) No construction of any private water or sewer system, or other private utility is authorized
without written permission from the Utility Authority.
(c) The Utility Authority may require such plans from the permit application as it determines are
necessary to decide whether or not a permit should be issued.
(d) The Utility Authority may also require and establish a fee for construction permits.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.15 Water Shortage-Service Reference.
(a) In cases of a water shortage proclaimed by the Utility Authority, the Department shall regulate
the amount of water any customer may be allocated.
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