CHAPTER XV. UTILITIES

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1

15-101.  Definition. 1

15-102.  Security deposit. 1

15-103.  Delinquent accounts. 1

15-104.  City to make connections. 1

15-105.  Request for connection; disconnection. 2

15-106.  Delinquent accounts; set-off program. 2

15-107.  Meter reading; dates; payment due. 2

ARTICLE 2.  WATER.. 3

15-201.  Superintendent of utilities. 3

15-202.  Regulations. 3

15-203.  Service not guaranteed. 3

15-204.  Service connections required. 3

15-205.  Application for service. 3

15-206.  City to make connections. 4

15-207.  Curb cocks. 4

15-208.  Check valves. 4

15-209.  Unauthorized service. 4

15-210.  Meters. 4

15-211.  Same; testing. 5

15-212.  Tampering with meter. 5

15-213.  Leaks. 5

15-214.  Utility deposit. 5

15-215.  Interruption of service. 5

15-216.  Prohibited acts. 5

15-217.  Wasting water. 6

15-218.  Right of access. 6

15-219.  Delinquent accounts; notice; hearing; finding; liability. 6

15-220.  Disconnection/reconnection charge. 6

15-221.  Use during fire. 6

15-222.  Water rates. 6

15-223.  Bulk water sales. 7

15-224.  Modification of charges. 7

ARTICLE 3.  ELECTRICITY.. 8

15-301.  Rates. 8

15-302.  Interconnection Standards for Customer-Owned Distributed Energy Systems. 8

15-303.  Security lights. 9

ARTICLE 4.  SEWERS. 11

15-401.  Definitions. 11

15-402.  Unlawful acts; sewer connection required. 12

15-403.  Private sewer system. 12

15-404.  Permit required. 13

15-405.  Prohibited discharge. 14

15-406.  Damage to sewage works. 17

15-407.  Right of entry. 17

15-408.  Penalties. 18

15-409.  Sewer service charge; subject to section 15-410. 18

15-410.  Sewer service charge; established by resolution. 19

ARTICLE 5.  SOLID WASTE. 20

15-501.  Definitions. 20

15-502.  Collection. 20

15-503.  Contracts. 20

15-504.  Duty of owner, occupant. 20

15-505.  Enter private premises. 21

15-506.  Ownership of solid waste. 21

15-507.  Wrapping garbage. 21

15-508.  Heavy, bulky waste. 21

15-509.  Hazardous materials. 21

15-510.  Prohibited practices. 22

15-511.  Objectionable waste. 22

15-512.  Unauthorized disposal. 22

15-513.  Closed vehicle. 22

15-514.  Rules and regulations. 22

15-515.  Charges. 23

15-516.  Same; fee schedule. 23

ARTICLE 6.  WATER CONSERVATION.. 25

15-601.  Purpose. 25

15-602.  Definitions. 25

15-603.  Declaration of water watch. 25

15-604.  Declaration of water warning. 25

15-605.  Declaration of a water emergency. 26

15-606.  Voluntary conservation measures. 26

15-607.  Mandatory conservation measures. 26

15-608.  Emergency water rates. 27

15-609.  Regulations. 27

15-610.  Violations, disconnections and penalties. 27

15-611.  Emergency termination. 28

ARTICLE 7.  KANSAS MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY   29

15-701.  Kansas municipal energy agency. 29

ARTICLE 8.  CROSS CONNECTIONS. 30

15-801.  Definitions. 30

15-802.  Cross connection control general policy. 31

15-803.  Cross connections prohibited. 31

15-804.  Survey and investigations. 32

15-805.  Where protection is required. 32

15-806.  Backflow prevention devices. 34

15-807.  Installation. 34

15-808.  Inspection and maintenance. 34

15-809.  Violation and penalties. 35