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1. Rockwood Water People s Utility District NEW SERVICE MANUAL MAY 2013 Introduction Protocols Water Availability Residential Service Application Backflow Cross Connection Control Commercial Mixed Use Engineering Construction Services a Rockwood Water People s Utility District WELCOME TO THE ROCKWOOD WATER PEOPLE S UTILITY DISTRICT THE DISTRICT We have been providing a high level of water service in our community for over 90 years and our employees take pride every day in what they do We serve a population of 61 200 that includes residential multi family and commercial industrial governmental users We operate within the cities of Portland Gresham and Fairview and deliver water purchased from Portland as well as water produced in our wells All water served exceeds Federal and State drinking water standards and regulations Please visit our website at www rwpud org for additional useful information BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR METER When you purchase your water meter we will need a copy of the building permit with an address as well as information regarding plumbing fixtures in order to determine the size of the water meter All applicants need to complete Form R1 Water Availability Residential applicants need to complete Form R2 Residential Water Service Application and Meter Sizing Worksheet and Form RBF Water Service Backflow Questionnaire Both forms can be found on the Districts webpage and completed before2. DxE Enter the results for each fixture in Column F Add numbers in Column F to determine Grand Total Fixture Value GTF Value Refer to the chart for meter size and costs If your structure requires a fire Water Meter Sizing Worksheet Residential Include existing and planned plumbing fixtures Cc A B D E F If a Duplex Total For Unit 1 or ADU Unit Add Fixture Fixture Office Fixture Type Fixtures 2 Fixtures B C Value Value Use Enter Qty Enter Qty Sum D sum xE Bathroom or 1 0 Bar Sink i Bathtub or 4 0 Tub Shower Clothes Washer an Dishwasher 1 5 Hose Bib first 25 Hose Bibs each 1 0 additional Kitchen Sink 1 5 Laundry or 1 5 Service Sink Shower Standalone ae Toilet 25 Grand Total Fixture Value GTF Value Meter Size Required Applicant s Authorization Name of Authorized Signer Building Permit Number Signature Company Name Date GTF Value Meter Sizes amp Typical Water Service Permit Costs sprinkler system it may trigger an additional review for proper meter size July 1 2012 June 30 2013 System Meter Development Installation with GTF Value Size Charge Paving Total 0 22 5 8 22 5 37 3 4 37 5 89 1 Rockwood Water People s Utility District 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 503 665 4179 wwww rwpud org R2 Page 2 of 3 PLEASE
3. SKETCH YOUR PREFERRED SERVICE LOCATION ON DIAGRAM BELOW Building Rockwood Water People s Utility District 6 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 503 665 4179 wwww rwpud org Page 3 of 3 R2 ge 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 7430 503 665 4179 Phone Rockwood Water 503 667 5108 Fax People s Utility District www rwpud org RBF WATER SERVICE BACKFLOW QUESTIONNAIRE FORM Service Address City State Zip Name of contact contractor or project manager Company Name Phone Number Name s of plumbing contractor Company Name 1 Is this property residential or commercial 1a If commercial what type of commercial business Apartment complex fabrication restaurant etc 2 If known what size meter will serve this property 3 Will the water service serve more than one home building unit For plexes please specify number of units 4 Will the property have any of the following Please select all that apply a Underground irrigation system b L Fire suppression system please submit copies of fire marshal s report c Water make up lines boiler hydronic heating d _ Any type of chemical or treatment additive added to the water antifreeze etc e Auxiliary water source well storage reservoir etc f L Medical care of any kind Page 1 of 2 RBF L Solar heating L Booster or other types of injection pu
4. additional site specific water using equipment Please refer to you engineer for gpm requirements not included on this form and provide that information to the District INSTRUCTIONS Fixture Unit Count Required Column 2 Enter the total number of each fixture type intended for the Column 7 Total Meter Size completed new structure 0 22 5 8 meter Column 3 If the project has an existing structure that will be utilizing the 22 5 37 3 4 meter same water meter enter the total number of each fixture type 37 5 89 1 meter currently in the existing structure 89 5 286 4 5 meter Column 4 Enter the number of fixture connections that will be 286 5 532 2 meter permanently removed from the new structure 532 5 1 300 3 meter Column 5 Sum of column 2 and 3 minus column 4 1 300 5 3 600 4 meter Column 6 Per unit value of each fixture type 3 650 5 8 200 6 meter Column 7 Enter the number of column 5 times column 6 Note There may be SDC credit if existing meters are permanently removed SDC fees are not assessed to fire lines Fees are due at the time water service installation is paid Call the District at 503 665 4179 with any questions Rockwood Water People s Utility District 6 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 503 665 4179 wwww rwpud org Page 2 of 2 R3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING R4 Rockwood Water FEE STATEMENT REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING amp CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Complete this form
5. if you need water service at your site need to extend or relocate a water main to receive service require a fire line or public fire hydrant A water service includes the water meter and service branch the pipe from the water main to the water meter The Fee Statement Request Form R4 is required for projects that will involve public water system work The District will prepare an estimate that identifies our cost to provide water service to the site When is a scalable site utility plan required Submit a scalable site utility plan for new construction that includes installation of new meters 1 5 inches or larger with a completed R4 Form When is a Water Meter Sizing Worksheet Commercial or Mixed Use needed A Water Meter Sizing Worksheet Commercial or Mixed Use Form R3 identifies your water service needs and helps us determine the water meter size This worksheet must be completed if the applicant is planning to e Construct a new building e Add or remove plumbing fixtures e Submit the R3 and R4 forms together Where do send the Fee Estimate Request and Water Meter Sizing Worksheet Rockwood Water People s Utility District Please feel free to call the District should you need assistance Phone 503 665 4179 Fax 503 667 5108 Email customerservice Qrwpud orq Address 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 Rockwood Water People s Utility District 6 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 503 665 4179 wwww rwpu
6. your visit to our office or it can be picked up and filled out at the office Commercial or mixed use applicants need to complete Form R3 Commercial and Mixed Use Water Service Application and Meter Sizing Worksheet and Form RBF Water Service Backflow Questionnaire Applicants requesting a fee statement for Engineering and Construction services need to complete Form R4 Fee Statement Request Form R3 Form RBF and provide scalable site utility plans METER INSTALLATION When a residential applicant meets with us we will determine if the applicant or contractor will have a meter box in place or if the District will place the service box as well as install the meter In either event we will tap the main and run the service line to the meter box and do the required connections to provide service Page 1 of 2 Welcome For commercial and mixed use applications which will likely involve a contractor we will jointly determine responsibilities for all aspects of the installation including service lines meter box meter and appurtenances tapping and meter connection and activation COSTS There are two basic costs associated with a new service Fees associated with engineering and construction services are a separate matter One is installation and will be determined when the service is sized and ordered It will cover the cost of the meter and installation as well the service line and all appurtenances The second is a System Dev
7. 03 667 5108 Email customerservice rwpud org Address 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 Rockwood Water People s Utility District 6 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 503 665 4179 wwww rwpud org Page 1 of 2 R3 koma WATER METER SIZING WORKSHEET R3 Rockwood Water Peoples Utility Dis COMMERCIAL OR MIXED USE Rockwood Control 15 R3 Service Building Permit Number Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fixtures in Fixtures in New Existing Fixtures Total Fixture Total Fixture Type of Fixture Structure Structure Removed Fixtures Values Unit Value Bar Sink x 2 0 Bathtub or Tub Shower x 4 0 Clinic Sink x 3 0 Clothes Washer x 4 0 Dishwasher xX 1 5 Drinking Fountain x 05 Hose Bibb 1st One x 2 5 Hose Bibb Each Additional xX 1 0 Kitchen Sink xX 1 0 Laundry Sink x 10 Lavatory Sink x 1 5 Mop or Service Sink x 30 Shower x 20 Urinal 1 0 GPF x 5 0 Urinal gt 1 0 GPF x 4 0 Water Closet 1 6 GPF Gravity Tank x 2 5 Water Closet 1 6 Flushometer Valve x 5 0 Water Closet gt 1 6 Flushometer Valve x 8 0 Fixture units for flushometers are approximate values Values Note may be adjusted by District staff on a case by case basis Total Fixture Units This worksheet does not take into account
8. d org Page 1 of 2 R4 a FEE STATEMENT REQUEST R4 Rockwood Water People s Utility District FOR ENGINEERING amp CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Rockwood Control 15 R4 Applicants must submit scalable site utility plan Fee Statement Requests for domestic services must include a Water Meter Sizing Worksheet Commercial or Mixed Use Form R3 Date Property Address Building Permit Number Contact Company Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email WORK REQUESTED If residential number of dwelling units Will there be commercial space Yes No Extension Is this request required for a land use action Water Mains C Relocate Adjust Abandon C Upsize Yes No LU Number New Services Size Size e Size is based on Total Fixture Units Domestic LI Domestic from Water Meter Sizing Worksheet L Irrigation gpm L Irrigation Domestic ki A Services Commercial or Mixed Use Form R3 gpm e GPM gallons per minute Existing Services L Retain at current size _ Upsize Qty Remove Qty Fire line sizes are based on fire sprinkler system flow requirement Fire Line Size inches For backflow questions call the District 503 665 4179 Flow requirements gpm Minimum backflow assembly requirements Fire Lines 1 Double check detector assembly installed on Pressure residual psi private property at property line 2 Touch pad remote reader accessible in the No of private hydra
9. ddress or location of the property We will research records and determine water availability We can advise you of existing water service size and location as well as proximity of a public water system main The term water service refers to the water meter and the service branch the pipe from the water main to the water meter A key factor in water availability is whether the front property boundary frontage lies on a public street that contains a public water main Right of way adjacent to property frontage must be available for the service connection Water services are not installed in locations that require easements or in swales A swale is a landscaped area designed to collect stormwater and reduce pollutant runoff into rivers and streams If water is available how can I get service at the site When you request a service application the District will provide you the forms you will need to complete to obtain water service The District will review your application and follow up with you if clarification or additional information is needed Once your application has been processed and water related fees paid you may contact the District to schedule service installation Should you have any questions please contact Rockwood Water People s Utility District 503 665 4179 Rockwood Water People s Utility District 6 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 503 665 4179 wwww rwpud org Page 1 of 2 R1 Rockwood Water People
10. elopment Charge SDC which varies based on meter size The SDC is intended to ensure that growth pays for growth in an equitable manner Once the meter has been sized ordered and paid for we will schedule a date for installation If any of your contact information changes between order date and installation date please let us know POST INSTALLATION We ask our customers to ensure the meter box lid is securely in place in order to prevent injury and to keep the interior of the box clear of debris so the meter can be read accurately When meters are in vaults we ask that they be kept closed and flush with surrounding grade in order to prevent a tripping hazard Damaging or removing the meter will result in substantial fines All meter connections must conform to Rockwood Standard Detail Page 2 of 2 Welcome WATER AVAILABILITY Rockwood Water Will the public water system be able to R1 People s Utility District serve your building site Are you considering purchasing a buildable or developable parcel of land within the District s service area Do you know if the District s water system is available to the site District staff can research water system records to identify issues regarding potential access to the water system How can I determine if water is available to a site Contact Rockwood Water People s Utility District telephone 503 665 4179 Provide identifying property details such as the county tax lot number and a
11. em Yes 1No Ifyes what are the flow needs gallons per minute GPM GPM Will the meter be installed in the driveway area Avoid driveway if possible Yes No Complete the Water Meter Sizing Worksheet Residential on page 2 Scheduling and Installing Water Services Call Rockwood Water People s Utility District at 503 665 4179 when you are ready to install the service e Provide the Rockwood Control Number e Service will be installed within 10 working days from date of scheduling Rockwood Water People s Utility District 6 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 503 665 4179 wwww rwpud org Page 1 of 3 R2 How do know my water meter is the right size You ll want a water meter and service branch that adequately serves your household water needs The District uses American Water Works Association and Uniform Plumbing Code guidelines to establish meter size How to compute values Column A describes fixture types Column B Enter the number of fixtures in single family dwelling or housing unit 1 Column C If a duplex or ADU enter the number of fixtures in the second housing unit ADU fixtures must be entered separately in this column Column D Add columns B and C Enter the sum in this column Column E Contians the fixture value This value is based on the volume capacity of typical plumbing fixtures Column F Multiply Column D sum times the values in Column E
12. izing Worksheet helps determine the water meter size needed for projects requiring new or upsized water services Who needs to complete this form Complete this form if you have new construction alterations or additions to commercial or mixed use that require a new or upsized water service that will connect to the public water system This worksheet must be completed if the applicant is planning to e Construct a new building e Apply for a plumbing permit Potential commercial applicants may also complete this worksheet in preplanning or planning stages If you are interested in System Development Charges related to such a project please feel free to complete the worksheet and contact the District staff Our staff can discuss water services and meter configurations that might meet your needs and can answer questions related to the water service portion of building permits What kind of information does this worksheet request The Meter Sizing Worksheet is an inventory of the plumbing fixtures in your project Each fixture is given a value based on typical water use Follow the instructions to determine the water meter size that will provide optimum water flow throughout your site You will calculate Total Fixture Unit Values and be able to match this value to the meter size Where do I send the worksheet Rockwood Water People s Utility District Please feel free to call the District should you need assistance Phone 503 665 4179 Fax 5
13. mps i L Swimming pool or hot tub j LI HVAC operated with water k L Water using fixtures or outlets that might be under water submerged inlets L Non potable use such as gray water or rainwater harvesting m L Piping mixing tanks or storage for liquids other than potable water in proximity to a connection or discharge to potable water piping n L Any equipment permanently or temporarily connected to the potable water system that could potentially alter water system pressure or water quality Examples include but are not limited to re circulating pumps steam generators cooling towers swimming pool chlorine injectors boilers hydronic heating solar systems o L None of the above conditions apply to this water service 5 Has the city plumbing inspector required any point of use backflow protection beyond the water meter at this property L Yes L No Please use this space to use specifics for any selected items from above Please notify Rockwood Water PUD if any of the above conditions change during the construction process as this form will be used to determine if backflow protection is necessary at this property Signature of customer contractor Date Typed name is acceptable if filing electronically Please print name legibly Contact phone number Page 2 of 2 RBF INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING R3 Rockwood Water WATER METER SIZING WORKSHEET iorn COMMERCIAL OR MIXED USE The Water Meter S
14. nts on property right of way For fire flow information Are you required to add fire hydrants in the public a Public Fire right of way L Yes L No How many Hydrants Will you need to adjust relocate or remove public 2 fire hydrants Yes No How many Do you need additional work Please use additional sheet s of paper to describe your needs ACCOUNT INFORMATION FOR UTILITY BILLING PURPOSES Name Phone Number Address City State Zip Rockwood Water People s Utility District 6 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 503 665 4179 wwww rwpud org Page 2 of 2 R4
15. s Utility District Is public water available at your site The first step in getting a new or updated water service is to find out if the District s system serves your site We need to know e Type of service or change in service e Address or location of the service e A county tax lot number is also helpful Once you have this information contact the District to determine if water is available to your site To verify available fire flow Email customerservice rwpud org Phone 503 665 4179 Will the public water system be able to supply water to your building site WATER AVAILABILITY R1 Rockwood Control 15 R1 CUSTOMER TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION Date of Request Type of Use LI Residential LI Commercial L Mixed Use Address or Location of Property Property Legal Description Applicant Name Company Address City State Zip Email Telephone Fax Rockwood Water People s Utility District Response Water Service is Available Static Pressure Yes No City LI Portland LI Gresham Fairview Service Size 8 Location Main Size 8 Location Date Additional Information Conditions of Approval Completed By JAC JH Signed L Other Rockwood Water People s Utility District 19601 NE Halsey Street Portland OR 97230 503 665 4179 wwww rwpud org Page 2 of 2 R1 Rockwood Water People s Utilit
16. y District Why complete this form The District uses this form to determine size of meter and service branch installation fees and meter location Complete details help expedite your request for water service permit and service installation You must complete page 1 and 2 Who should use this form Applicants upgrading residential plumbing or building an accessory dwelling unit or new home What do do with the completed form Mail or hand deliver it to Rockwood Water People s Utility District 19601 NE Halsey St Portland OR 97230 Email it to customerservice rwpud org Fax it to 503 667 5108 Questions Call the District offices at 503 665 4179 RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE APPLICATION R2 Rockwood Control 15 Building Permit Number R2 Today s Date Service Installation Information Applicant Name Daytime Telephone Number Site Address City State Zip Site Diagram Legal Description Lot amp Block Page 3 L Single family L_ Rowhouse L Duplex Townhouse Dwelling Type LI Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU kn l If a duplex townhouse or ADU do you want individual meters Yes No Does the lot currently have water service Yes No Is the service to be installed in a paved street Yes No Will the service branch cross a stormwater facility either a landscaped swale or concrete planter Yes No Will you install a fire sprinkler syst
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