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Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.04 Water

Article I. General Provisions

Section 13.04.140 Responsibility for Water Supply – Mains

  1. The City assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any private water pipes, mains, devices, fixtures or appurtenances not located upon public property or the public right-of-way. This lack of City responsibility applies to costs of construction, repair and/or maintenance and liability for losses, claims, damages or injuries arising directly or indirectly from the use or existence of said nonpublic pipes and fixtures.
     
  2. Except as required by the general laws of this state, the City assumes no additional responsibilities for the maintenance, pressure or supply of water and this code shall not be construed to expand such responsibilities.

Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1

Section 13.04.140 Responsibility for Water Supply – Mains

  1. The City assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any private water pipes, mains, devices, fixtures or appurtenances not located upon public property or the public right-of-way. This lack of City responsibility applies to costs of construction, repair and/or maintenance and liability for losses, claims, damages or injuries arising directly or indirectly from the use or existence of said nonpublic pipes and fixtures.
     
  2. Except as required by the general laws of this state, the City assumes no additional responsibilities for the maintenance, pressure or supply of water and this code shall not be construed to expand such responsibilities.

Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1