§ 9.3. Water supply.

9.3.1.

Where a public water supply is within 300 feet, the subdivider shall install or have installed a system of water mains and connect to such supply. The installation of mains and connections to each lot shall be installed prior to the paving of the street, if possible. (Amended 9-2-15)

9.3.2.

Where a public water supply is not available, each lot in a subdivision shall be furnished with a water supply system approved by the health department.

9.3.3.

A separate water service connection shall be provided for each residential unit. Meters shall be located as specified by the utility company.

9.3.4.

Fire hydrants shall be located and set in accordance with City of Atlanta Water Works Specifications. In addition, the fire hydrant shall be serviced by the following:

A.

Not less than an eight-inch diameter main if the system is looped.

B.

Not less than an eight-inch diameter main if the system is not looped or the fire hydrant is installed on a dead end main exceeding 300 feet in length.

C.

In no case shall dead end main(s) exceed 600 feet in length for main sizes less than ten inches.

9.3.5.

When required by the public works department, a reuse water irrigation distribution system to each lot shall be installed. This system shall consist of an eight-inch diameter ductile iron pipe identified as "non-potable water," painted purple in accordance with standard pipe identification schedules, and installed on the south or east shoulder of the right-of-way limit. All pipes and appurtenances must be in accordance with the Fulton County Water Reuse Standards. Each property owner requesting an irrigation meter shall connect to the reuse water main, if activated.

9.3.6.

If a subdivision is re-platted and the originally platted lots configuration is changed after the water service lines have been installed, the water system shall be modified to properly serve each lot in accordance with Fulton County water specifications.

(Ord. No. 18-0340, Att. A, 5-16-18)