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EAST FELICIANA RURAL WATER SYSTEM
POLICY ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Construction of new water service, in an as yet unimproved area franchised
to the East Feliciana Rural Water System (hereafter EFRWS) shall be the responsibility
of the requesting party(ies). They shall submit a letter requesting new services
to the EFRWS Board of Directors, which includes 3 copies of a plat showing
the project name, scale, north arrow, location, any new lots created, existing
and proposed streets, site usage, and a contact person’s name, telephone,
and e-mail address. (Note: the EFRWS Board of Directors meets on the third
Thursday of each month). At the discretion of the Board, this will initiate
an evaluation by the EFRWS System Manager, and Consulting Engineer of existing
supply lines, well capacity, and other factors which might affect feasibility.
If the Consulting Engineer finds the request is feasible, letters shall be
sent advising the requesting party and President of the Board that preliminary
approval has been granted and work may begin on design drawings. Any design
must take into account the standards and specs of the EFRWS. In case the Consulting
Engineer finds the request cannot be granted, a report stating reasons why
and recommending possible remedies shall be forwarded to the Board for consideration
at the next regular meeting.
When design drawings are complete the requesting party shall submit one copy
to the EFRWS Office and one to the consulting Engineer for review. Once the
proposed design is reviewed and approved, the requesting party may let the
project for bids. Note: Contractors must be currently licensed to do business
in the State of Louisiana, provide a bond, and insurance certificate listing
EFRWS as additionally insured. Following that, the requesting party and/or
his contactor shall set a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, EFRWS
System Manager, and the EFRWS Consulting Engineer to review specs and requirements,
and set up stages for inspection and approval by EFRWS. No work shall commence
without approval of the EFRWS Consulting Engineer. EFRWS reserves the right
to terminate preliminary approval of any project that is not conforming to
specifications and inspection schedules.
During the course of construction, the contractor shall keep accurate records
of any deviations from the design plans so that an accurate plan of the in-ground
system results.
When work is near completion the contract shall inform the System Manager and
Consulting Engineer by letter to coordinate purchase and installation of tie-ins.
EFRWS will be responsible for all tie-ins to existing lines and installation
of meters. Any materials for tie-ins shall be specified by EFRWS and purchased
by contractor prior to their installation by EFRWS. After notification of completion
by EFRWS, the contractor shall super chlorinate, flush, and sample the new
lines. EFRWS will issue final approval after all inspection reports are satisfactory
and on written proof of clear health samples conforming to all regulations
set forth by the La. Dept of Health and Hospitals. After final approval the
EFRWS Board of Directors may accept ownership of new developments. Under no
circumstances will the EFRWS Board of Directors accept any new construction
which has not gone through this process.
Chronology
1. Submit a written request to EFRWS BoD along with 3 copies of plat
showing proposed new
Project
2. At the EFRWS BoD discretion the plats are distributed to the Consulting
Engineer and
System Manager for evaluation and recommendation.
3. The Consulting Engineer may grant preliminary approval and notify the requesting
party
may begin design drawings according to the standards and specs of EFRWS. If
approval is
not recommended the System Engineer reports and makes a recommendation to
the EFRWS BoD at the next regular meeting.
4. Completed preliminary design drawings are submitted to both the System Engineer
and
System Manager.
5. The Consulting engineer reviews and approves construction drawings
and calls the pre-
construction conference. After that the requesting party may shop for bids
or begin
construction at their discretion; NOTE construction must be done by qualified
licensed
contractors (see EFRWS policy on new developments)
6. The requesting party is responsible for submitting accurate, up-to-date
plans of the actual
installation, including notations about any deviation from construction plans
and why made.
7. Contractor notifies EFRWS Systems Manager near the end of construction
to coordinate
purchase and installation of tie-ins.
8. Super chlorinate, flush, and sample all lines for clear health samples.
9. Developer requests final acceptance by EFRWS Board of Directors.
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