§ 28-232. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Capacity charge means a charge assessed a new customer, which charge allows the new customer to pay costs associated with existing water utility assets. The capacity charge is calculated using the rate base of water utility assets that provide customers with capacity service divided by the capacity of the water treatment plant.

Detector check (DC) device means an apparatus the sole purpose of which is the detection of leakage or unauthorized use of water on a private fire protection system. It is not used for billing purposes.

Main means the pipe in a street extending parallel or nearly parallel to the line of property abutting thereon through which gas or water is conveyed or distributed.

Private fire protection system means water mains, pipes, hydrants, sprinklers and other facilities on private premises within or without the corporate City limits.

Public fire protection system means water mains, pipes, hydrants and other facilities in a street used in whole or in part for the protection of premises from fire.

Service charge means the readiness to serve the customer water regardless of consumption.

Service installation charge means a charge assessed a new customer, which charge recovers the City's cost associated with a plan review, connection to the water main, installation of a water service line, water meter, inspection, restoration of street paving and sidewalk and setting up a new customer account.

Volume charge means the charge assessed a customer based on the amount of water a customer consumes.

Water service means the meter, facilities and equipment required to furnish service from the meter to the premises and the billing for services supplied through the meter, facilities and equipment to the consumer.

Water service connection means facilities and equipment in the street area between the main and the property line used to supply water to any premises.

(Code 1993, § 29-16; Code 2004, § 106-241; Ord. No. 2008-99-127, § 3, 5-27-2008)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

(Code 1993, § 29-16; Code 2004, § 106-241; Ord. No. 2008-99-127, § 3, 5-27-2008)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.