Fire Line Application

• Property owner and project information
• Engineer-stamped construction specifications and drawings (two sets, submitted one month prior to installation)
• Backflow prevention device specifications (reduced-pressure detector assembly)
• Payment for plan review ($450), fire-flow testing ($550), and connection fees

Connection fees vary by line size — see Charges & Fees for the current schedule.

1. Applicant agrees to purchase a single fire main connection of the agreed-upon diameter at the prevailing unit price. Applicant agrees to purchase and install a tapping-saddle/valve or tee/valve in the existing distribution main.

1. Applicant agrees to purchase and install a reduced-pressure detector (RPD) assembly type backflow prevention device with a 5/8" by-pass water meter (with remote-read antenna, supplied by Suburban Water) within a concrete vault located adjacent to the rights-of-way line on the Applicant's property. Applicant agrees that water from this connection is only to be utilized to fight fires through the sprinkler system and/or private hydrants — no other use is allowed.

1. Applicant agrees to have the fire-fighting system designed by a professional engineer, registered in the State of Kansas, in accordance with all Federal, State, and local plumbing, building, and fire codes and standards.

1. One month prior to the beginning of the installation of the fire-fighting system, two complete sets of engineer-stamped construction specifications and drawings shall be submitted to Suburban Water for review and approval. After review, one copy will be returned to the Applicant with comments noted or acceptance indicated.

1. Applicant agrees to pay Suburban Water in advance for all non-refundable costs, including plan review, fire-flow testing, and connection fees as published on the Charges & Fees page.

1. Applicant further agrees that the tapping-saddle/valve or tee/valves are and shall remain, at all times, the property of Suburban Water, and the valves shall only be operated by Suburban Water personnel. This fire main connection may be removed by Suburban Water without notice upon discontinuation of service for any reason.

1. Applicant agrees to comply with the laws of the State of Kansas, the By-Laws of Suburban Water, Inc., and Suburban Water's Rules and Regulations, as presently exist and as may be amended from time to time. If the Applicant and/or any of its contractors violate any of the Rules and Regulations, the Applicant shall pay a penalty in the amount of $250.00 for the first offense; the amount doubles for each subsequent offense.

1. Pursuant to Suburban Water's Rules and Regulations, there is no charge for the quantity of water utilized by the Fire Department to fight fires. Each fire main connection shall carry the prevailing monthly minimum meter charge for the by-pass water meter. Failure to pay by the due date results in a 10% penalty.

1. Applicant agrees to claim no damage on account of the temporary stoppage of the flow of water or reduced pressure resulting from accidents, or when stoppage and pressure reduction are necessary for Suburban Water to make alterations, repairs, or improvements.

1. Applicant shall keep all plumbing fixtures and piping at this facility in good working condition and shall promptly eliminate all leaks.

1. Applicant agrees that the water service supplied by Suburban Water shall be for the sole use of the Applicant.

1. Applicant agrees not to extend or permit the extension of pipes for the purpose of transferring water to other locations.

1. Applicant agrees not to share, re-sell, nor sub-meter the water supplied by Suburban Water.

1. Applicant agrees that this fire main connection shall supply water to only one structure.

1. Failure to comply with all of Suburban Water's Rules and Regulations shall result in disconnection of service.

1. Applicant agrees not to make any physical connection between a private water system and Suburban Water's system.

1. Applicant agrees to have the backflow prevention device tested prior to placing the fire-fighting system into operation, and then annually thereafter by a certified backflow prevention specialist. The specialist's written reports shall be submitted to Suburban Water within five days of each test. Failure to have the backflow prevention device tested when required may result in termination of the fire main service.