§ 54-93. Water supply.

(a)

General requirements: An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided in each travel trailer park. Where a public supply of water of satisfactory quantity, quality, and pressure is available at the park site or within 100 feet thereof, connection shall be made thereto and its supply used exclusively. When a public water supply is not available, a private water supply system may be developed and used approved by the city health department and the health department of the state.

(b)

Source of supply:

(1)

The water supply shall be capable of providing water necessary to meet the ordinary demands of park occupants when the park is occupied at its maximum designed capacity.

(2)

The treatment of a private water supply shall be in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations.

(c)

Water storage facilities: All water storage reservoirs shall be covered, watertight and constructed of impervious material. Overflows and vents of such reservoirs shall be effectively screened. Manholes shall be constructed with overlapping covers, so as to prevent the entrance of contaminated material. Reservoir overflow pipes shall discharge through an acceptable air gap.

(d)

Water distribution system:

(1)

The water supply system of the park shall be connected by pipes to all buildings, water service outlets, and other facilities requiring water.

(2)

All water piping, fixtures and other equipment shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local regulations and requirements and shall be of a type and in locations approved by the building official.

(3)

The system shall be so designed and maintained as to provide a pressure of not less than 20 pounds per square inch, under normal operating conditions at service buildings and other locations requiring potable water supply.

(e)

Individual water riser pipes and connections: Individual water riser pipes shall extend at least four inches above ground elevation. The pipe shall be at least three-quarter inch. The water outlet shall be capped when not in use. Adequate provision shall be made to protect service lines, valves and riser pipes from freezing.

(Ord. No. 635, § 8.04, 10-9-65; Code 1973, § 11-52)

Cross reference

Water service generally, § 98-41 et seq.