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4838 RESOLUTION NO. 4,838 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TO ASSIST THE LITTLE ROCK MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS IN OBTAINING COM- PLIANCE WITH THE STATE PLUMBING CODE ; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES The Little Rock Municipal Water Works is owned by the City of Little Rock but is operated by a Board of Commissioners which has statutory powers to adopt rules and regulations for the waterworks system. The Water Works renders service inside and outside the City boundaries through an integrated distribution system. Improper de- sign , workmanship or materials in the construction of water and sewer facilities can cause a back-flow or siphonage of contaminated materials into the municipal waterworks system. After initial satisfactory con- struction, the same result may occur due to obsolescence or improper functioning, maintenance or repair. It is possible for contamination of the water system outside the City to extend into the municipality and injure the health and welfare of the citizens of Little Rock. To reduce the risks of contamination , the Board of Water Works Commissioners has enacted a resolution , dated May 26 , 1972 , to become effective September 1, 1972 . That resolution adopts the Plumbing Code of the State of Arkansas and Article 1 of the Little Rock , Arkansas Mechanical Code as provided for by Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock except where the provisions of said Article 1 are in conflict with said State Code , as the standards of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works and designates the Department of Community Development of the City of Little Rock as the Water Works ' represen- tative to determine that the State Plumbing Code has been complied with in the installation and maintenance of water or sewer facilities on property connected to the water system. The Board of Water Works Commissioners has requested the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to authorize the Department of Community Development to perform the duties specified in the foregoing resolution. NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. -2- SECTION 1. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock finds that the statements contained in the preamble of this resolution are true. SECTION 2 . The Department of Community Development of the City of Little Rock is hereby authorized and directed to perform the duties delegated to it by the resolution of the Board of Water Works Commis- sioners of the City of Little Rock , which resolution is dated May 26 , 1972 , to become effective September 1, 1972 . ADOPTED: July 18, 1972 ATTEST : V.Revil-- 4e.44(61 APPROVED:P OVED: City Clerk Mayor RESOLUTION By a separate resolution of this date , entitled "Compliance with the State Plumbing Code" , the Board of Water Works Commissioners of the City of Little Rock has adopted the Plumbing Code of the State of Arkansas and Article 1 of the Little Rock, Arkansas Mechanical Code as provided for by Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock except where the provisions of said Article 1 are in conflict with said State Code , as the standards of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works and has designated the Department of Community Development of the City of Little Rock as the Water Works ' representative to determine whether the Code has been complied with. A copy of that resolution is attached to and made a part of this resolution. The Board of Water Works Commissioners , therefore , requests the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock to adopt a resolution authorizing the Department of Community Development to perform the duties specified in the foregoing resolution. CERTIFICATE I, Frank Whitbeck, Secretary of the Board of Water Works Commissioners of the City of Little Rock , certify that the above and foregoing is a correct copy of a resolution adopted by said Board of Water Works Commissioners at its regular meeting held May 26 , 1972. /s/ Frank Whitbeck Secretary 4 4 I RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Water Works Commissioners of the City of Little Rock that the following regulation is hereby adopted: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE PLUMBING CODE 1. Purpose of Regulation. Improper design , workmanship or materials in the construction of water and sewer facilities can cause a back-flow or siphonage of contaminated materials into the municipal waterworks system. After initial satisfactory construction , the same result may occur due to obsolescence or improper functioning, maintenance or repair. To reduce such hazards to public health and to insure the continued high quality of water service to all of its consumers , this regulation is adopted and shall be applicable to all connections to the Little Rock Municipal Water Works system inside and outside the City of Little Rock. 2 . Standards . All water and sewer facilities now or hereafter installed on any premises connected to the waterworks system shall be of a design, workmanship, materials and state of repair that meet the minimum standards of the Plumbing Code of the State of Arkansas . That Code is hereby adopted as the standards of the Little Rock Municipal Water Works and the obligation to comply with the Code shall be an implied condition of all service contracts hereafter executed. This regulation is applicable , but is not limited, to pipes , appliances , fixtures , septic tanks , control boxes and disposal fields. 3. Connection Requirements. Upon execution of a service contract and upon compliance with all other applicable Water Works rules and regulations , an applicant for water service shall be entitled to be connected to the water system subject to the provisions of this regulation. 4 . Department of Community Development. The Water Works hereby appoints the Department of Community Development of the City of Little Rock as its representative to determine whether -2- the State Plumbing Code has been complied with and to provide the necessary permits and inspections . Before installing water or sewer facilities on the property to be served, an applicant must obtain a written permit from the Department of Community Development. That Department may require the applicant to fur- nish plans and specifications for the facilities , may refuse a permit if the plans and specifications are not in compliance with the State Plumbing Code , may inspect the premises from time to time and disapprove the facilities if not in compliance with the Code and may collect fees from applicants as reimbursement for its services . Water Works representatives may also inspect the facilities for the purpose of determining whether they are in compliance with the Water Works ' rules and regulations. 5. Termination of Service. Even though a permit as afore- said is issued to an applicant , if the Water Works or its repre- sentatives determine that the facilities were not installed in compliance with the State Plumbing Code , the Water Works may terminate service. Even if initially installed in compliance with the State Plumbing Code , water or sewer facilities may reach such a state of obsolescence , disrepair or malfunction that they constitute a hazard to public health. If such a condition exists , the Water Works shall have the right to terminate service regardless of the date the facilities were constructed. In the event of an emergency health condition , the Water Works may ter- minate service without prior notice; otherwise, the Water Works shall give fifteen (15) days ' prior written notice of the defect before terminating service . 6 . Permit and Inspection fees and Charges. Permit and/or inspection fees for water service outside the City as provided for by this resolution are hereby fixed at one and one-half (12) times those fees applicable for water works service inside the City as set forth in the Little Rock , Arkansas Mechanical Code provided for by Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock , Arkansas . -3- 7. Effective Date. This regulation shall take effect September 1, 1972.