The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-12-17
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niyht warning lights must be maintained at
such excavations.
Article .6. After service pipes are laid. in
rcflIling the opening the earth must be laid IN
and each la. or rammed or puddled to prevent
settlement. this work, together with the Ie-
placing Of the sidewalk, ballast and paving
as before 1t was disturbed. and TO the satisfac-
tion Of the Water Works Committee. No OPEN
ing OF the streets for the tapping OF the mains
viii be permitted when the ground IL frozen
Article q. Applicants for water viii be
charged from the center OF the street for all
service pipe and trenches. without regard to
the location OF the mains and the Water Works
committee shall have the power to make such
arrangements with the plumbers, or others as
they may deem expedient to carry this clause
into effect.
Article ~. No hydiants except the public
drinking fountains. shall be placed within the
limits of an street unless such hydrant ia So
cmrely closed and projected against general
use. No drinking fountain shall be erected for
pubic use. which has openings by which il can
be used ~ source OF domestic supply.
Article 90. If proprictors OF lumber yards.
manufactures. halls. stores. elevators. ware
houses, hotels or public buildings regular Gus
toners OF water from the works. wish to lay
large pipes with hydrahts ana husc couplings.
to be used only In case OF fire, they VIII be per-
mittcd to connect with the street mains, ut
their own expense, upon application 10 the
Water " orks committee, and under their d.
TtcIlUu, duu VIII Ut HuOWcd tuc use VI NdltTs
for fire purpose only, free:of charge.
Article 49, Any plumber wishing to do bust
ness I'm connection with the water works shall,
before receiving his license, file in the Office of
u petition In writing. giving h Is name and that
of each member oil his firm III anyl and place
Of business, asking to become licensed
plumber OF the Incorporated Town OF Crcsco,
stating his Willingness 10 he governed In ali re-
spects by the rules and regulations of the
Water Works department, now adopted or
hereafter TO be adopted. concerning his busi-
ness. said petition q BE- signed by two respon-
siblc citizens Of said Town. and vouching for
the bushes capacity and good reputation OF the
applicant, and for his worthiness to receive the
license. Before rcceiyinga license, the appli-
cant shall fife IN the Office Of the Recorder OF
the Incorporated Town Of Gresco. bond with
two or more sureties. 10 be approved by the
the sum Of one Thousand Dollars, condiIione.i
that he will indemnify and keep harmless tile
Incorporated Town of Cresca from all liability
Tor any acciient and damages arising from
any negligence Or unskillfuincss in doing or
protecting his work, or from any unfaithful or
Inadequate work done In pursuance OF his tic
ense; and that he will restore the streets, side
W alks and pavement over pipe he may lay,
and fill In nil excavations nlaac by him, 50 rs
To leave said street. sidewalk and pavement in
as good state and condition AS he found them;
and keep and maintain the same in good order
to the si isfaction of the Council, for the peri
od OF one month next thereafter: and that he
will pay all fines imposed on him for Il violation
ANY rue OF fcxuiatlOu uuOpteu Dy Salu III
corporathd Town of Cresco, and in force during
the term of his license
Article 81. Any plumber or pipe litter. who
shall be guilty of the violation or any Of the
rules or regulations adopted by the lncorpora-
ted Town of CrescO. shall forfeit his license. 4
forfeiture OF the license OF any plumber. sha II
operate as a suspension Of the license held by Il
co-partner in the same business, or by any per-
son in his or their employment.
Article3.. Within forty-eight hours after
completing any attachment or connection, the
plumber or pipe hitter shall make full return OF
the ordinary and special Uses to which the
nit granted from the Water Works Committee,
with description OF the apparatus and arrange
ments for using the water In every case. and
any other particulars that may b. called for.
The water will not be turned onto any premises
until complete returns are mad. by the plumber
For any misrepresentation or omissions In
these returns. or for leaving the wateI turned
on after completing and testing any plumbing
he shall be liable To forfeiture Of license,
Article 81. Water rates once paid are not IL.
funded under any circumstances, except where
the consumer shall yacate the premi ses and
move beyond the limits OF the water mains
and the water is turned on by the Water Works
Committee; in which event on surrender OF the
permit Il rebate may be allowed for the un.
expense Of turning OF the water. Provided
however, that no fractional part OF month will
be allowed.
Article 81. Water privileges may be trans
ferfed from one party 10 another upon applica-
tion and consent or the Council.
section 3. ANY person who shall do or per-
form any act or thing prohibited by this Ofdi-
nance, or otherwise than In accordance with It's
provisions. or shall violate any or either OF the
rules regulations, shall be guilty OF a INSIDE
meanor, and on conviction thereof, In addition
to the enforcement Of the fOrfeitures. liabilities,
stipulations and reservations shall be guilty OF
4 misdemeanor and upon cow lotion shall be
fined In the sum or not less than Three dollars
nor more than One hundred dollars, and be re-
quired TO pa. the cost OF prosecution.
SECTION l. The following annual water rates
and rents are hereby adopted. viz: