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443 CABARRUS COUNTY WATER SYSTEM POLICIES AND REGULATIONS DECEMBER, 1983 I - DEFINITIONS A. Owner The word "Owner" shall mean the person or persons holding legal title to the serviced premises; but an owner, tenant or tenants leasing, sub-leasing, renting or occupying a piece of property, or agent, may make application for water service subject to the provisions of these rules and regulations. B. Cross-Connection A cross-connection is defined as a connection from the authorized metered service line of a water user, to the water plumbing system of an unauthorized user, the purpose of which is to evade the legitimate process for obtaining water; also, A cross-connection is a connection between a piped distribution system carrying a potable public water supply and secondary piping system, institu- tional, private or public, providing a water supply, the source of which, prior to connection, is distinct from and unrelated physically to that of the potable public supply. C. Development A portion of land, including any land from a one-family property to a subdivision, that is being developed to the extent that water service is desirable to realize its full potential. D. Subdivision The division of a tract of land into two or more lots, and shall include all divisions of land involving the dedication of a new street. E. Oversized Mains A water-main extension which, because of future water demands or other reasons, is larger than required for servicing the immediate adjacent property. F. Petition The instrument by which water service is requested, and contains the names and tax map information of those who desire water service. This petition is used to determine preliminary feasibility. G. Application The completion of the proper form and payment of the established tap- on fee. H. Plumbing Ail pipes, fittings and appurtenances on the property Owner's side of the meter, serving only the property of the Owner, including the extension from the service line up to and including all house plumbing. I. Service line The water line from the distribution main to and including the meter, meter box, and corporation stop and other appurtenances installed by the County. J. Customer or Consumer The actual user of the Water Service. II - GENERAL RULES A. Location No water facilities will be installed under the provisions outlined herein and accepted for ownership and maintenance by the County except those in a dedicated public right-of-way or dedicated public easement.