Common use of Watermains Clause in Contracts

Watermains. (a) The Owner shall connect to the existing watermain system for the purpose of servicing the Lands in accordance with the design, plans and specifications approved by the Director of Operations. (b) Upon completion of the Primary Services and prior to connecting to the Town's existing watermain system, the Owner shall have all watermains swabbed, flushed, pressure tested, chlorinated and bacterial tested in accordance with Town requirements and approved by the Director of Operations. (c) The Owner shall supply the Town with standard service cards showing the location of the water lines serving each dwelling to be erected upon the Lots. (d) The Owner agrees to place a plastic or burlap bag over all hydrants that are not actively in service. (e) The Owner agrees to mark each valve box with a 1.2 metre marker painted blue and shall ensure the same is kept clear of debris, fill, equipment or material. (f) The Owner agrees that no Person or Persons, except the Director of Operations or those acting under the Director of Operations authority, shall open or close any valve, or hydrant in any street main connected into and served by the Town's water system or interfere with the source in any manner. (g) The Owner agrees to address fire flows requirements and any deficiencies and to construct the necessary system improvements to provide adequate water pressure and fire flows to the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Director of Operations and Fire Department prior to any approvals.