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City of Prescott - Hydrant Meter/RP Assembly Agreement
within the requested zone. Every attempt will be made to place the meter as close to the project area
based on the criteria noted above.
The Hydrant Meter/RP Assembly and its original fittings shall not be modified in any way with the exception
of adapters to the end of the RP Assembly for 2” or larger hose connections. An adapter to reduce the flow
to garden hose type use is NOT permitted. (Initial: ________)
Any action that results in the inaccurate reading of water usage through a hydrant meter shall result in an
automatic charge of 50,000 gallons of water to the account, per occurrence. This includes, but is not limited
to the addition of a hose bib or other flow reducing devices, meter tampering, or bypassing of the hydrant
meter. If construction projects require a low flow application contact Water Operations for available options.
(Initial: ________)
Fire hydrants shall only be opened with a hydrant wrench. A pipe wrench or similar tool is not permitted.
Hydrants shall be opened and closed slowly and shall be operated either all the way open or all the way
closed. Only the gate valve should be used to regulate the flow once the hydrant has been opened fully.
Ball valves shall not be used or placed as additional operating controls on the Hydrant Meter/RP Assembly
or at the end of a hose attached to the Hydrant Meter/RP Assembly. (Initial: ________)
The Construction Hydrant Meter and RP Assembly is the responsibility of the applicant to protect. Hydrants
should be opened during daily use and closed at night. To prevent damage to the complete assembly
during winter months or freezing temperatures, field crews after closing the hydrant should open the meter
valve to allow the meter and RP Assembly to fully drain. Draining the complete assembly at the end of
each day will help to prevent costly freeze damage. It is also recommended that field crews fully insulate
the entire assembly to protect it from damage. Protection of the assembly should be in a manner that
allows the City’s Water Operations staff to collect the monthly meter reading from the hydrant meter
register. If the Hydrant Meter/RP Assembly is damaged and the City of Prescott deems the assembly
unserviceable, the hydrant will be locked off until a fully functional Hydrant Meter/RP Assembly is in place.
Replacement parts and the timeline to repair the damaged assembly will be contingent upon availability.
(Initial: ________)
RP BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY
A Reduced Pressure (RP) Backflow Assembly is provided with the meter. The RP must remain
connected to the hydrant meter at all times with no exceptions. The City will test the backflow device at
the time of installation. The cost of this test is $100.00 and is valid for one year from the testing date unless
the assembly is relocated. The test fee will be added to the first water usage bill.
If a request is made to relocate the Hydrant Meter/RP Assembly to a new location, a relocation fee of
$100.00 will be added to the water service bill. The fee will include recertification of the RP Backflow as
state law requires the backflow device to be tested and recertified upon relocation.
(Initial: ________)
USAGE AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
This agreement is valid for 12 months from the date of the application and may be renewed for an additional
12-month period. Recertification fees may apply.
Water Operations Staff will inspect and read the meter once per month. During peak season, staff may
read the meters daily to determine actual usage. The applicant/user is solely and financially responsible
for any water passing through the Hydrant Meter/RP Assembly and any quantities of water used by an
unauthorized connection to the potable water supply. Any unauthorized connection to the City’s distribution
system will result in additional fees and or prosecution per Prescott City Code (PCC).