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PERMIT CENTER
HYDRANT METER PERMIT
REGULATIONS
Informational Brochure
January 2015
Prepared by:
City of Auburn
Customer Service Center
(253) 931-3036
FAX (253) 876-1900
Purpose
Concerns about water quality, accountability, safety, infrastructure reliability and
security were the catalyst for creation of the following Hydrant Meter Permit
Regulations for private party customer withdrawal of water from fire hydrants.
Definitions
Auburn City Code (ACC)
The code adopted by the Auburn City Council to enforce ordinances, laws and
regulations for the City and public at large.
Auburn Fee Schedule (AFS)
A list of fees for City of Auburn permits and actions. The list is based on City
ordinances and published in the City’s website under Doing Business in Auburn –
Permits, Fees, and Licenses.
Dedicated Hydrant
A hydrant that has been dedicated for use by a Permittee for withdrawal of City
water. Three Dedicated Hydrants are located within the City Limits.
Hydrant (also known as a “fire hydrant”)
An upright discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn
from the City’s water mains.
Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly (also known as an “assembly”)
A portable water meter assembly consisting of an adapter, water meter, gate
valve, hydrant wrench, authorized water withdrawal signage, Reduced Pressure
Backflow Assembly (RPBA), hose and hand truck.
Permittee
A private party customer consisting of a business or individual that has been
issued one of two types of hydrant meter permits recognized by the City of
Auburn. Type A Permittees are restricted to withdrawing water from specific
hydrants known as Dedicated Hydrants. Type B Permittees are restricted to
withdrawing water from approved Non-Dedicated Hydrants.
Private Party Customers
A business or individual not affiliated with the City of Auburn that wish to
withdraw water from hydrants.
Read
Central Stores personnel are responsible for recording Type B Permit water
consumptions. This is known as a “Read” and it is performed at the beginning
(“start”) and end (“finish”) of an account.
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Water User Report Form
A City of Auburn generated form given to Type A Permittees to record water
consumption.
Facilities, Personnel, Addresses and Phone Numbers
City Hall (253) 931-3000
Finance Department (253) 931-3036
Permit Center - (253) 931-3090
Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday Excluding Holidays
1 East Main Street - Auburn, WA - 98001
Central Stores (253) 931-3067
Water Distribution Supervisor (253) 931-3066
Maintenance and Operations Department (253) 931-3048
Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday Excluding Holidays
1305 C Street SW - Auburn, WA – 98001
Introduction
Private Party Customers that wish to withdraw water from hydrants located within
the jurisdiction of the City of Auburn must obtain a permit from the Permit
Center at City Hall. The permit allows two types of water withdrawal depending
on customer desire and City approval. The customer is responsible for filling out
a permit application and depositing a collateral fee for use of City equipment.
The customer, known herein as a Permittee, is required to adhere to the
regulations outlined in this document.
There are specific costs associated with the type of permit obtained. Type A
Permits are based on the cost of water, a monthly base rate fee and a deposit
fee for a hydrant wrench. The hydrant wrench is available for pick-up at the
Maintenance and Operations department at 1305 C Street SW - Auburn, WA –
98001, after the permitting process.
Type B Permits are based on the cost of water, a monthly base rate fee, and a
deposit fee for a Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly. Hydrant Meter with RPBA
Assemblies, due to their weight and size, must be picked up at Central Stores.
The cost of water is based on the commercial class rate as listed in ACC
13.06.360. Monthly base rate fees and equipment collateral fees are based on
the Auburn Fee Schedule. Other fees, service charges or damage charges, if
applicable, are based on ACC 13.06.511. A listing of said rates, fees, service
charges and damage fees is attached as Appendix A.
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Type A Permittee - Water from a Dedicated Hydrant
Type A Permittees can only withdraw water from Dedicated Hydrants. Dedicated
Hydrants are painted red and an “Auburn Permit Water Meter Hydrant” sign is
posted nearby. There are two (2) Dedicated Hydrants located on the valley floor
and one (1) in the Lea Hill area. (AVAILABILITY MAY CHANGE) A City of
Auburn map depicting the locations of Dedicated Hydrants is available from the
Permit Center or Central Stores.
A Hydrant Meter Assembly, minus the wrench, is secured to each Dedicated
Hydrant. Type A Permittees must record the “start” meter reading on a “City of
Auburn Water Use Report Form” (attached) before hooking up their hose to the
hydrant. After fill, the Type A Permittee must record the “finish” read and record
it on the Water Use Report Form before unhooking their hose from the hydrant.
Type A Permittees are required to report their monthly water consumption to
Finance personnel on the first Monday of every month or whenever they close
their account; whichever comes first. The report must be made even if their
consumption was zero (0) for the month. This report must be faxed, emailed, or
hand-delivered to the Finance Department at the City Customer Service Center.
City of Auburn Customer Service Center
1 East Main Street, 2nd Floor
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-3036
FAX (253) 876-1900
utilities@auburnwa.gov
If a City recognized holiday falls on the reportage day, the report may take place
on Tuesday, the next City work day. Finance shall prepare a bill after the
monthly report is received. The bill will list account information, water
consumption fee and the monthly base rate fee. The Finance Department must
receive the total payment due within thirty (30) days of the monthly report date. If
payment is not received within thirty (30) days, a reminder bill for the account will
be mailed to the Permittee. Payment must be received within ten (10) days from
the time the reminder notice was sent.
Permittees that wish to close their account should report their final consumption
to the Finance Department and turn in their hydrant wrench to the Maintenance
and Operations Department. The equipment collateral deposit is refunded in full
after inspection determines that it is in acceptable condition and all fees and/or
fines are paid in full. If the hydrant wrench is lost, or damaged in such a fashion
as to render it inoperable, the entire deposit fee shall be forfeit. Finance shall
mail out a bill listing account information, water consumption fee, monthly base
rate fee and any equipment fee and/or applicable fines. The Finance
Department must receive the total amount due within thirty (30) days of bill
receipt. If payment is not received within thirty (30) days, a reminder bill for the
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account will be mailed to the Permittee. Payment must be received within ten
(10) days from the time the reminder notice was sent.
Type B Permittee - Water from Non-Dedicated Hydrants
The City recognizes that some project activities require on-site access to water.
In those cases, the City may allow Non-Dedicated Hydrants to be utilized if there
is no effect to other customers or the City’s distribution system. The review
process to determine impact may slightly delay the permit process until a
decision is reached. If the City grants approval for use of a Non-Dedicated
Hydrant, the Permittee is responsible for securing a Hydrant Meter with RPBA
Assembly from Central Stores. The unit will only be allowed to be used at the
approved, designated location. Central Stores will record the Hydrant Meter with
RPBA Assembly “start” Read when the Hydrant Meter Assembly is checked out
and the “finish” read when it is returned.
Type B Permittees are required to report their monthly water consumption to
Finance personnel on the first Monday of every month. The report must be
made even if their consumption was zero (0) for the month. This report must be
faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered to the Finance Department at the City
Customer Service Center.
City of Auburn Customer Service Center
1 East Main Street, 2nd Floor
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-3036
FAX (253) 876-1900
utilities@auburnwa.gov
If a City recognized holiday falls on the reportage day, the report may take place
on Tuesday, the next City work day. Finance shall prepare a bill after the
monthly report is received. The bill will list account information, water
consumption fee and the monthly base rate fee. The Finance Department must
receive the total payment due within thirty (30) days of the monthly report date. If
payment is not received within thirty (30) days, a reminder bill for the account will
be mailed to the Permittee. Payment must be received within ten (10) days from
the time the reminder notice was sent.
Central Stores will provide Finance with the finish read of the Hydrant Meter with
RPBA Assembly. When the account is closed, the equipment collateral deposit
for the Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly is refunded in full after the property is
returned, inspection determines that it is in acceptable condition and the water
consumption fee, monthly base rate fee, and fines, if applicable, are paid in full.
If the complete assembly is lost, the entire deposit fee shall be forfeit. If the
portions of the assembly are lost or damaged, charges reflecting repair or
replacement and estimated water consumption will be billed. Finance shall mail
out a bill receipt listing account information, water consumption fee, monthly base
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rate fee, and any equipment fee or fines that may be applicable. The Finance
Department must receive the total amount due within thirty (30) days of bill
receipt. If payment is not received within thirty (30) days, a reminder bill for the
account will be mailed to the Permittee. Payment must be received within ten
(10) days from the time the reminder notice was sent.
Additional Requirements
Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly Calibration
The City is responsible for regularly scheduled calibration of Hydrant Meter with
RPBA Assemblies. Type B Permittees are required to turn in their assembly by
request of Central Stores. Permittees will be contacted by mail at least ten (10)
working days in advance of the request of return. If the City has a spare Hydrant
Meter with RPBA Assembly available, an exchange may be conducted. If no
assembly is available, the customer must wait up to two weeks for calibration to
occur.
Hydrant Operator Training Program
Any person that uses a hydrant, other than authorized City employees, must
receive hydrant operation training. The training includes hydrant operation and
Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly orientation. The training is performed by
City of Auburn Water Department staff and a certificate will be issued to those
who pass the instruction. The certificate is valid for a period of three years.
Contact the Water Distribution Supervisor for training at least 48 hours in
advance of the desired date of instruction.
Documentation
Water Use Report Forms, Permit documentation and Trained Hydrant Operator
Certificates must be available for perusal by City staff upon request. Permit
information must correspond with the Permittee withdrawing water.
Infrastructure Protection
It shall be the responsibility of the Permittee and Trained Hydrant Operator to use
and protect the hydrant and surrounding infrastructure in accordance with City
guidelines. Permittees must promptly report any damage to the City of Auburn
Water Distribution Supervisor. Any damage sustained to the noted structures
that are due to operator error are the responsibility of the Permittee noted on the
permit application. Repair or replacement charges may be applied against
deposits and if the charge is higher, the Permittee shall be responsible for paying
the difference.
Loans
A Permittee or Trained Hydrant Operator is not allowed to loan a permit, Trained
Hydrant Operator Certificate, hydrant wrench or Hydrant Meter with RPBA
Assembly to a second party.
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Revocation
The City reserves the right to cancel a permit or Trained Hydrant Operator
Certificate at any time for any reason. The Permittee or Trained Hydrant
Operator is responsible for applicable issues such as return of the permit,
Trained Hydrant Operator certificate, City owned equipment and paying all fees
and/or fines within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of cancellation.
Equipment Interference
Disassembly or tampering of any Hydrant, Dedicated Hydrant Meter Assembly or
Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly is prohibited.
Hydrant Wrench Use
Using any tool, other than the City supplied hydrant wrench, to engage the
hydrant operating nut, is prohibited.
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Appendix A
Rate Tables, Fee Table, Service Charge or Damage
Rate Table per ACC 13.06.360
Description Commercial Class Water Consumption
Rate
Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly $3.57 per 100 cubic feet (ccf)
Hydrant Meter Fees Table per City of Auburn Fee Schedule
Description Fees, Service Charges or Damage
Type A Permit
Hydrant Meter Wrench Deposit $38.00
Type B Permit
Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly
Deposit.
$1,965.00
Type A and Type B Permit
Monthly Base Rate
$44.85
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Fees, Service Charges, and Damage Charges per Table per ACC 13.06.511 and
City of Auburn Fee Schedule
Permit
Type Violation Penalty
A Hydrant meter wrench loss or damage $38.00
B Hydrant meter with RPBA assembly loss
or damage
$1,965.00 maximum
penalty
A Failure to record “Start” read properly
$250.00 maximum
penalty, per day, location,
violator and incident
A Failure to record “Finish” read properly
$250.00 maximum
penalty, per day, location,
violator and incident
A and B Failure to Submit Monthly Water
Consumption Report to the City $10.00 per calendar day
A and B Non-Payment of bill within 10 calendar
days of reminder notice $10.00 per calendar day
B Non-Return of Hydrant Meter with RPBA
Assembly after Request for Return $10.00 per calendar day
A and B
Using a Hydrant Without Hydrant
Operator Training Documentation on
Hand
$50.00 per day, location,
violator and incident
A and B Using a Hydrant Without Operator
Training Documentation
$250.00 maximum
penalty, per day, location,
violator and incident
A and B Using a Hydrant Without Permit
Documentation on Hand
$50.00 per day, location,
violator and incident
A and B Using a Hydrant Without Permit
Documentation
$250.00 maximum
penalty, per day, location,
violator and incident
B Loaning Out a Hydrant Meter with RPBA
Assembly to an Unauthorized Party
$250.00 maximum
penalty, per day, location,
violator and incident
A and B
Using a Tool, Other Than the City
Supplied Hydrant Wrench to Operate a
Hydrant
$50.00 per day, location,
violator and incident
A and B Damage to Hydrant or Infrastructure
Complete reimbursement
to the city for repair or
replacement
A and B Non-Response to Revocation of Permit or
Trained Hydrant Operator Certificate $10.00 per calendar day
A and B
Disassembly or tampering of Hydrant,
Hydrant Meter Assembly or Hydrant Meter
with RPBA Assembly
$250.00 maximum
penalty, per day, location,
violator and incident
Type A and Type B Permit - Water Use Report Form
Permittee Business Name: ______________________
Permit Number: ____________________________
Type A and Type B Permittees are required to report their total monthly water consumption to
Finance on the first Monday of every month or whenever they close their account; whichever
comes first. The report must be made even if their consumption was zero (0) for the month.
This report must be faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered to the Finance Department at the City
Customer Service Center. If a City recognized holiday falls on the reportage day, the report may
take place on Tuesday, the next City work day.
City of Auburn Customer Service Center
1 East Main Street, 2nd Floor
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-3036
FAX (253) 876-1900
utilities@auburnwa.gov
Meters register per hundred cubic feet of water (CCF) and a Permittee’s water consumption
invoice is based on their total monthly CCF. The first digit on a meter register (black) is
stationary (fixed) and does not rotate. The second digit (black) measures in 10 cubic feet so a
digit reading 3, for example, would indicate 30 cubic feet and is registered as a decimal. The
third digit (white) reads as a hundred cubic feet so a digit reading of 3, for example, would
indicate 300 cubic feet. The fourth digit (white) reads as a thousand cubic feet so a digit reading
of 3, for example, would indicate 3000 cubic feet. The remaining white digits increase in the
same incremental fashion.
Example
Permit
Number
Hydrant
Number
Date
(Mo/Day/Yr)Time Start
Read
Finish
Read
(CCF) - Finish Read
Minus Start Read
XX-SI 2 02/23/04 10:23 am1256.4 1749.6 493.2
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0 1 7 4 9 6 0
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was consumed in a month, a Permittee would let Finance know that they consumed four
hundred, ninety-three, point two CCF of water - (493.2 CCF). If a permittee, for example, has
multiple trucks withdrawing water, each truck must carry copies of the attached form to record
water consumption. It is the responsibility of the permittee to tabulate the water consumed from
each form and report the total to Finance.
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PERMIT CENTER HYDRANT METER PERMIT REGULATIONS Informational Brochure January 2015 Prepared by: City of Auburn Customer Service Center (253) 931-3036 FAX (253) 876-1900
Purpose Concerns about water quality, accountability, safety, infrastructure reliability and security were the catalyst for creation of the following Hydrant Meter Permit Regulations
for private party customer withdrawal of water from fire hydrants. Definitions Auburn City Code (ACC) The code adopted by the Auburn City Council to enforce ordinances, laws and regulations
for the City and public at large. Auburn Fee Schedule (AFS) A list of fees for City of Auburn permits and actions. The list is based on City ordinances and published in the City’s website
under Doing Business in Auburn – Permits, Fees, and Licenses. Dedicated Hydrant A hydrant that has been dedicated for use by a Permittee for withdrawal of City water. Three Dedicated
Hydrants are located within the City Limits. Hydrant (also known as a “fire hydrant”) An upright discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the City’s water
mains. Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly (also known as an “assembly”) A portable water meter assembly consisting of an adapter, water meter, gate valve, hydrant wrench, authorized water
withdrawal signage, Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly (RPBA), hose and hand truck. Permittee A private party customer consisting of a business or individual that has been issued one
of two types of hydrant meter permits recognized by the City of Auburn. Type A Permittees are restricted to withdrawing water from specific hydrants known as Dedicated Hydrants. Type
B Permittees are restricted to withdrawing water from approved Non-Dedicated Hydrants. Private Party Customers A business or individual not affiliated with the City of Auburn that wish
to withdraw water from hydrants. Read Central Stores personnel are responsible for recording Type B Permit water consumptions. This is known as a “Read” and it is performed at the beginning
(“start”) and end (“finish”) of an account.
2 Water User Report Form A City of Auburn generated form given to Type A Permittees to record water consumption. Facilities, Personnel, Addresses and Phone Numbers City Hall (253)
931-3000 Finance Department (253) 931-3036 Permit Center -(253) 931-3090 Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday Excluding Holidays 1 East Main Street -Auburn, WA -98001
Central Stores (253) 931-3067 Water Distribution Supervisor (253) 931-3066 Maintenance and Operations Department (253) 931-3048 Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday
Excluding Holidays 1305 C Street SW -Auburn, WA – 98001 Introduction Private Party Customers that wish to withdraw water from hydrants located within the jurisdiction of the City of
Auburn must obtain a permit from the Permit Center at City Hall. The permit allows two types of water withdrawal depending on customer desire and City approval. The customer is responsible
for filling out a permit application and depositing a collateral fee for use of City equipment. The customer, known herein as a Permittee, is required to adhere to the regulations outlined
in this document. There are specific costs associated with the type of permit obtained. Type A Permits are based on the cost of water, a monthly base rate fee and a deposit fee for a
hydrant wrench. The hydrant wrench is available for pick-up at the Maintenance and Operations department at 1305 C Street SW -Auburn, WA – 98001, after the permitting process. Type B
Permits are based on the cost of water, a monthly base rate fee, and a deposit fee for a Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly. Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assemblies, due to their weight and
size, must be picked up at Central Stores. The cost of water is based on the commercial class rate as listed in ACC 13.06.360. Monthly base rate fees and equipment collateral fees are
based on the Auburn Fee Schedule. Other fees, service charges or damage charges, if applicable, are based on ACC 13.06.511. A listing of said rates, fees, service charges and damage
fees is attached as Appendix A.
3 Type A Permittee -Water from a Dedicated Hydrant Type A Permittees can only withdraw water from Dedicated Hydrants. Dedicated Hydrants are painted red and an “Auburn Permit Water Meter
Hydrant” sign is posted nearby. There are two (2) Dedicated Hydrants located on the valley floor and one (1) in the Lea Hill area. (AVAILABILITY MAY CHANGE) A City of Auburn map depicting
the locations of Dedicated Hydrants is available from the Permit Center or Central Stores. A Hydrant Meter Assembly, minus the wrench, is secured to each Dedicated Hydrant. Type A Permittees
must record the “start” meter reading on a “City of Auburn Water Use Report Form” (attached) before hooking up their hose to the hydrant. After fill, the Type A Permittee must record
the “finish” read and record it on the Water Use Report Form before unhooking their hose from the hydrant. Type A Permittees are required to report their monthly water consumption to
Finance personnel on the first Monday of every month or whenever they close their account; whichever comes first. The report must be made even if their consumption was zero (0) for the
month. This report must be faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered to the Finance Department at the City Customer Service Center. City of Auburn Customer Service Center 1 East Main Street,
2nd Floor Auburn, WA 98001 (253) 931-3036 FAX (253) 876-1900 utilities@auburnwa.gov If a City recognized holiday falls on the reportage day, the report may take place on Tuesday, the
next City work day. Finance shall prepare a bill after the monthly report is received. The bill will list account information, water consumption fee and the monthly base rate fee. The
Finance Department must receive the total payment due within thirty (30) days of the monthly report date. If payment is not received within thirty (30) days, a reminder bill for the
account will be mailed to the Permittee. Payment must be received within ten (10) days from the time the reminder notice was sent. Permittees that wish to close their account should
report their final consumption to the Finance Department and turn in their hydrant wrench to the Maintenance and Operations Department. The equipment collateral deposit is refunded in
full after inspection determines that it is in acceptable condition and all fees and/or fines are paid in full. If the hydrant wrench is lost, or damaged in such a fashion as to render
it inoperable, the entire deposit fee shall be forfeit. Finance shall mail out a bill listing account information, water consumption fee, monthly base rate fee and any equipment fee
and/or applicable fines. The Finance Department must receive the total amount due within thirty (30) days of bill receipt. If payment is not received within thirty (30) days, a reminder
bill for the
4 account will be mailed to the Permittee. Payment must be received within ten (10) days from the time the reminder notice was sent. Type B Permittee -Water from Non-Dedicated Hydrants
The City recognizes that some project activities require on-site access to water. In those cases, the City may allow Non-Dedicated Hydrants to be utilized if there is no effect to other
customers or the City’s distribution system. The review process to determine impact may slightly delay the permit process until a decision is reached. If the City grants approval for
use of a Non-Dedicated Hydrant, the Permittee is responsible for securing a Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly from Central Stores. The unit will only be allowed to be used at the approved,
designated location. Central Stores will record the Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly “start” Read when the Hydrant Meter Assembly is checked out and the “finish” read when it is returned.
Type B Permittees are required to report their monthly water consumption to Finance personnel on the first Monday of every month. The report must be made even if their consumption was
zero (0) for the month. This report must be faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered to the Finance Department at the City Customer Service Center. City of Auburn Customer Service Center 1
East Main Street, 2nd Floor Auburn, WA 98001 (253) 931-3036 FAX (253) 876-1900 utilities@auburnwa.gov If a City recognized holiday falls on the reportage day, the report may take place
on Tuesday, the next City work day. Finance shall prepare a bill after the monthly report is received. The bill will list account information, water consumption fee and the monthly base
rate fee. The Finance Department must receive the total payment due within thirty (30) days of the monthly report date. If payment is not received within thirty (30) days, a reminder
bill for the account will be mailed to the Permittee. Payment must be received within ten (10) days from the time the reminder notice was sent. Central Stores will provide Finance with
the finish read of the Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly. When the account is closed, the equipment collateral deposit for the Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly is refunded in full after
the property is returned, inspection determines that it is in acceptable condition and the water consumption fee, monthly base rate fee, and fines, if applicable, are paid in full. If
the complete assembly is lost, the entire deposit fee shall be forfeit. If the portions of the assembly are lost or damaged, charges reflecting repair or replacement and estimated water
consumption will be billed. Finance shall mail out a bill receipt listing account information, water consumption fee, monthly base
5 rate fee, and any equipment fee or fines that may be applicable. The Finance Department must receive the total amount due within thirty (30) days of bill receipt. If payment is not
received within thirty (30) days, a reminder bill for the account will be mailed to the Permittee. Payment must be received within ten (10) days from the time the reminder notice was
sent. Additional Requirements Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly Calibration The City is responsible for regularly scheduled calibration of Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assemblies. Type B Permittees
are required to turn in their assembly by request of Central Stores. Permittees will be contacted by mail at least ten (10) working days in advance of the request of return. If the City
has a spare Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly available, an exchange may be conducted. If no assembly is available, the customer must wait up to two weeks for calibration to occur. Hydrant
Operator Training Program Any person that uses a hydrant, other than authorized City employees, must receive hydrant operation training. The training includes hydrant operation and Hydrant
Meter with RPBA Assembly orientation. The training is performed by City of Auburn Water Department staff and a certificate will be issued to those who pass the instruction. The certificate
is valid for a period of three years. Contact the Water Distribution Supervisor for training at least 48 hours in advance of the desired date of instruction. Documentation Water Use
Report Forms, Permit documentation and Trained Hydrant Operator Certificates must be available for perusal by City staff upon request. Permit information must correspond with the Permittee
withdrawing water. Infrastructure Protection It shall be the responsibility of the Permittee and Trained Hydrant Operator to use and protect the hydrant and surrounding infrastructure
in accordance with City guidelines. Permittees must promptly report any damage to the City of Auburn Water Distribution Supervisor. Any damage sustained to the noted structures that
are due to operator error are the responsibility of the Permittee noted on the permit application. Repair or replacement charges may be applied against deposits and if the charge is
higher, the Permittee shall be responsible for paying the difference. Loans A Permittee or Trained Hydrant Operator is not allowed to loan a permit, Trained Hydrant Operator Certificate,
hydrant wrench or Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly to a second party.
6 Revocation The City reserves the right to cancel a permit or Trained Hydrant Operator Certificate at any time for any reason. The Permittee or Trained Hydrant Operator is responsible
for applicable issues such as return of the permit, Trained Hydrant Operator certificate, City owned equipment and paying all fees and/or fines within ten (10) calendar days of receipt
of cancellation. Equipment Interference Disassembly or tampering of any Hydrant, Dedicated Hydrant Meter Assembly or Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly is prohibited. Hydrant Wrench Use
Using any tool, other than the City supplied hydrant wrench, to engage the hydrant operating nut, is prohibited.
7 Appendix A Rate Tables, Fee Table, Service Charge or Damage Rate Table per ACC 13.06.360 Description Commercial Class Water Consumption Rate Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly $3.57
per 100 cubic feet (ccf) Hydrant Meter Fees Table per City of Auburn Fee Schedule Description Fees, Service Charges or Damage Type A Permit Hydrant Meter Wrench Deposit $38.00 Type B
Permit Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly Deposit. $1,965.00 Type A and Type B Permit Monthly Base Rate $44.85
8 Fees, Service Charges, and Damage Charges per Table per ACC 13.06.511 and City of Auburn Fee Schedule Permit Type Violation Penalty A Hydrant meter wrench loss or damage $38.00 B Hydrant
meter with RPBA assembly loss or damage $1,965.00 maximum penalty A Failure to record “Start” read properly $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incident A Failure
to record “Finish” read properly $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incident A and B Failure to Submit Monthly Water Consumption Report to the City $10.00 per calendar
day A and B Non-Payment of bill within 10 calendar days of reminder notice $10.00 per calendar day B Non-Return of Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly after Request for Return $10.00 per
calendar day A and B Using a Hydrant Without Hydrant Operator Training Documentation on Hand $50.00 per day, location, violator and incident A and B Using a Hydrant Without Operator
Training Documentation $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incident A and B Using a Hydrant Without Permit Documentation on Hand $50.00 per day, location, violator
and incident A and B Using a Hydrant Without Permit Documentation $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incident B Loaning Out a Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly to
an Unauthorized Party $250.00 maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incident A and B Using a Tool, Other Than the City Supplied Hydrant Wrench to Operate a Hydrant $50.00
per day, location, violator and incident A and B Damage to Hydrant or Infrastructure Complete reimbursement to the city for repair or replacement A and B Non-Response to Revocation of
Permit or Trained Hydrant Operator Certificate $10.00 per calendar day A and B Disassembly or tampering of Hydrant, Hydrant Meter Assembly or Hydrant Meter with RPBA Assembly $250.00
maximum penalty, per day, location, violator and incident
Type A and Type B Permit -Water Use Report Form Permittee Business Name: ______________________ Permit Number: ____________________________ Type A and Type B Permittees are required
to report their total monthly water consumption to Finance on the first Monday of every month or whenever they close their account; whichever comes first. The report must be made even
if their consumption was zero (0) for the month. This report must be faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered to the Finance Department at the City Customer Service Center. If a City recognized
holiday falls on the reportage day, the report may take place on Tuesday, the next City work day. City of Auburn Customer Service Center 1 East Main Street, 2nd Floor Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-3036 FAX (253) 876-1900 utilities@auburnwa.gov Meters register per hundred cubic feet of water (CCF) and a Permittee’s water consumption invoice is based on their total monthly
CCF. The first digit on a meter register (black) is stationary (fixed) and does not rotate. The second digit (black) measures in 10 cubic feet so a digit reading 3, for example, would
indicate 30 cubic feet and is registered as a decimal. The third digit (white) reads as a hundred cubic feet so a digit reading of 3, for example, would indicate 300 cubic feet. The
fourth digit (white) reads as a thousand cubic feet so a digit reading of 3, for example, would indicate 3000 cubic feet. The remaining white digits increase in the same incremental
fashion. Example Permit Number Hydrant Number Date (Mo/Day/Yr) Time Start Read Finish Read (CCF) -Finish Read Minus Start Read XX-SI 2 02/23/04 10:23 am 1256.4 1749.6 493.2 0 1 2 5 6
4 0 0 1 7 4 9 6 0 The example above represents one (1) withdrawal of water from a hydrant. If that was all that was consumed in a month, a Permittee would let Finance know that they
consumed four hundred, ninety-three, point two CCF of water -(493.2 CCF). If a permittee, for example, has multiple trucks withdrawing water, each truck must carry copies of the attached
form to record water consumption. It is the responsibility of the permittee to tabulate the water consumed from each form and report the total to Finance. = Start Read = Finish Read
Stationary (fixed) Number Column
City of Auburn Water Use Report Form Finance Department 1 East Main Street – Auburn, WA 98001 (253) 931-3036 Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – Monday through Friday Excluding Holidays Permit
Number Hydrant Number Date (Mo/Day/Yr) Time Start Read Finish Read (CCF) -Finish Read Minus Start Read Total CCF for This Sheet _____________________
City of Auburn Water Use Report Form Finance Department 1 East Main Street – Auburn, WA 98001 (253) 931-3036 Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – Monday through Friday Excluding Holidays Permit
Number Hydrant Number Date (Mo/Day/Yr) Time Start Read Finish Read (CCF) -Finish Read Minus Start Read Total CCF for This Sheet _____________________