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 Concord
 Code of Ordinances
 Title I. GENERAL CODE
 Chapter 9. WATER
 Article 9-1. WATERWORKS

  § 9-1-2. Definitions.  

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  • Appraised value. The words "appraised value" shall mean the value of improvement as determined by the Chief Assessor for the purpose of this ordinance.

    Availability charge. The words "availability charge" shall mean a charge covering the cost of providing necessary standby capacity to supply quantities of water in excess of ordinary consumption for use in extinguishment of fires.

    Cross-connection. The words "cross-connection" shall mean any actual or potential physical connection or arrangement between two (2) otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable water and the other which contains water of unknown or questionable safety and/or steam, chemicals, gases or other contaminants whereby there may be a flow of an unapproved water to a water supply.

    Customer. The word "customer" shall be taken to mean any person, firm, corporation, organization, government, or governmental subdivision who has applied for and is granted service or who is responsible for payment for the service.

    Director. The word "Director" shall mean the Director of Waterworks.

    Department. The word "department" shall mean the Concord Water Department.

    Improvements. The word "improvements" shall mean all buildings and structures including but not limited to houses of public worship, parish houses, church parsonages, convents, monasteries, the buildings and structures of schools, seminaries of learning, colleges, academies and universities including dormitories, dining rooms, kitchens, auditoriums, classrooms, infirmaries, administrative and utility buildings, athletic facilities, gymnasiums, boat houses and wharves, factories, house trailers and mobile homes, hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent homes, and club houses.

    Main. The word "main" shall mean a water pipe owned, operated and maintained by the waterworks, which is used for the purpose of transmission or distribution of water but is not a water service pipe.

    Service pipe. The words "service pipe" shall mean the pipe running from the main to the premises of the customer.

    Water service charge. The words "water service charge" shall mean the total of the water use rate, private fire suppression availability charge, general availability charge and annual schedule rates chargeable to a customer.

(11-21-83; Ord. No. 1712, § 1, 12-8-86)