§ 98-141. Pipelaying.

(a)

Pipe material and size. All pipe material, including size, shall be in conformance with all specifications applicable on the date of installation as provided by the AWWA, and/or the state department of health.

(b)

Sterilization of lines; penalty for violation. Sterilization of water extensions shall be made by the city after the line is completed and may be made at the time the leak test is made. All water lines shall be inspected by the administrator, or his assistant, before covering, and shall carry the same liabilities and penalties as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(c)

Contractors; bonds.

(1)

The contractor shall post a surety bond, cash, or irrevocable letter of credit approved by the administrator, in a sum equal to the cost of the proposed work but not less than $2,500.00 for street cuts and bores before lines are laid in the city streets or alleys. The bond shall be written as the City of Siloam Springs as the obligee and shall cover the performance and maintenance of the work. The cash, bond, or letter of credit shall be held by the city for a period of 36 months for street cuts, and bores, to ensure lasting performance of the work.

(2)

Upon expiration of 36 months, city shall return the bond to permittee, provided that the work is performing as intended and as required by law.

(d)

Contractors; insurance. The contractor shall furnish the city with a certificate of insurance, showing public liability with bodily injury of not less than $50,000.00 each person; $100,000.00 each accident; property damage of not less than $25,000.00 each accident; $50,000.00 aggregate limit; also statutory workmen's compensation. Certificates shall be filed with the city administrator or his designee before construction begins.

(e)

Lights; barricades. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions against damages to property and injury to persons. He shall erect and maintain in good condition sufficient red or warning lights at night, suitable barricades and other devices necessary to protect the public and relieve the city of any liability whatsoever.

(Code 1978, §§ 10.28.01—10.28.06; Ord. No. 02-24, § 2, 10-15-2002; Ord. No. 14-28, § 1, 12-16-2014)