Terms and Conditions
Important Notices & Instructions to the Applicant
California State law requires that every applicant provide specific information and declarations regarding the proposed
work. All applicants must provide the information requested on the Temporary Construction Meter Application. If you
are unsure about any item, staff will assist you.
Temporary Construction Water Regulations
It is the Temporary Construction Meter Applicant’s responsibility to ensure that City of Banning’s facilities are
being operated properly. Below is a breakdown of the infractions the City looks for. If the City finds you operating
the system outside of the guidelines listed below it may result in fines. Make sure you instruct all of your
employees of these regulations.
1.
No person or persons other than employees of the City, or authorized members of the Fire Department, shall open any
fire hydrant or attach any hose or pipe thereto for any purpose without first obtaining written permission from the City of
Banning.
2.
A construction meter is only for the use of one fire hydrant at a time. Applicant shall draw water only from the designated
fire hydrant indicated in this application; relocating to a different fire hydrant requires notifying City staff of proposed
location in writing (3) days prior to change of location. City personnel will relocate and lock meter.
3.
All possible care shall be exercised to prevent damage to City facilities. No person shall operate the valve of any fire
hydrant in any manner other than by the use of a hydrant wrench designed for that purpose. In case of damage to any City
facilities, the cost of making repairs shall be paid for by the Applicant. The Applicant shall notify City of Banning if the fire
hydrant they are using is damaged or fails to completely shut off. Turning the water on and off shall be done in a slow and
gradual manner so as to avoid causing large pressure swings in the water distribution system.
4.
All connections to City facilities shall be with an air gap or approved reduced pressure backflow prevention device with a
current certification, indicating the device has been tested within one year of the test date on the tag. Air gaps on water
trucks need to be inspected by City staff prior to use without a backflow prevention device.
5.
Use of temporary water service requires the use of a properly operating water meter at all times. If meter is damaged or
stops registering flow, Applicant shall notify the City immediately.
6.
While connected to a City fire hydrant the end of hose shall not come in contact with the ground after filling a water tank
unless there is an approved reduced pressure backflow prevention device connected to the fire hydrant meter.
7.
An approved reduced pressure backflow preventer is required when using a hose length greater than 50’ and when a
nozzle is attached to the end of the hose.
8.
The City reserves the right to refuse the use of specific fire hydrants in areas where such use may cause risk to the public
or create maintenance problems. The Applicant shall cease using water from a fire hydrant at any time upon request of
the City.
9.
The Applicant shall comply with water use restrictions according to Banning Municipal Code section 13.16 - Water
Conservation.
10.
The Applicant is responsible for paying the monthly rate even if there is no water usage.
11.
The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Banning, its administrators, and employees from and
against all claims and/or liabilities for injury to person or persons and/or damage to property resulting from the use of a
temporary construction meter.
12.
Failure to comply with any City regulations specifically related to this application shall be cause for revocation of the
temporary water service.
13.
It is the Applicant's responsibility to terminate the temporary service at the end of the project. This also includes when a job
is inactive for a period of more than 90 consecutive days.
I have read and understand the responsibilities as the Temporary Construction Meter Applicant:
Print Name:
Signature:
Date:
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