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WATER & SEWER

EXTENSION POLICY

2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE

1 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 1.1 Interpretation of Certain Terms or Words 1-2 1.2 Definitions 1-2 2 PLAN SUBMISSION AND REVIEW 2.1 General 2-2 2.2 Determination of Zoning Designation: Conceptual Plan 2-3 2.3 Water/Sewer Utility Master Plan 2-3 2.4 Determination of Ability to Serve 2-4 2.5 Pre-design Plan 2-6

2.6 The Construction Plan 2-7

3 PLAN REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Conceptual Plan 3-2 3.2 Water/Sewer Utility Master Plan 3-2 3.3 Sketch Plan 3-2 3.4 Pre-design Plan 3-3 3.5 Construction Plan 3-5 3.6 Project Completion Submittals 3-8 4 FEES AND CHARGES

4.1 Fees and Charges 4-2 5 CONSTRUCTION

5.1 General 5-2 5.2 Financial Guarantees 5-17 5.3 District Installed Water/Sewer Extensions 5-21 6 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

6.1 SC DHEC Delegated Review Program 6-2 6.2 Design Capacity 6-2 6.3 Design Flow 6-3 6.4 Details of Design and Construction of Sewer Mains 6-4 6.5 Manholes 6-10 6.6 Sewer Service Laterals 6-13 6.7 Sewers in Relation to Streams/Surface Water Crossings 6-16 6.8 Separation of Sewer Mains from Buildings and Other Structures 6-18 6.9 Easements 6-18 6.10 Protection of Water Supplies 6-19 6.11 Marina Discharge Connections 6-20 6.12 Service Area Identification 6-21


TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) CHAPTER PAGE

7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF SEWAGE PUMPING STATIONS

7.1 S. C. DHEC Delegated Review Program 7-2 7.2 Design 7-3 7.3 Pump Station Site Construction 7-9 7.4 Suction Lift Pumps 7-11 7.5 Submersible Pump Stations 7-12 7.6 Force Mains Design 7-14 7.7 Main Line Valves 7-18 7.8 Sewer Magnetic Flow Meters 7-20 7.9 Alternative Collection Rural Sewer Systems 7-20 8 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

8.1 Materials 8-2 8.2 Water Main Design 8-3 8.3 Main Line Valves 8-5 8.4 Fire Hydrants 8-6 8.5 Post/Flushing Hydrants 8-7 8.6 Air Relief Valves, Valve, Meter, and Blow-off Chambers 8-7 8.7 Installation of Mains 8-8 8.8 Separation of Water Mains, Sewers, and Other Non-potable Water Systems 8-14 8.9 Surface Water Crossings 8-15 8.10 Separation of Water Mains from Buildings and Other Structures 8-16 8.11 Easements 8-16 8.12 Cross Connections and Interconnections 8-17 8.13 Services Connections 8-18 8.14 Water Service Materials 8-21 9 APPLICATION AND APPROVAL OF ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS

9.1 Scope and Applicability 9-2 9.2 Need for Public Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility 9-2 9.3 Application and Approval Procedures 9-2 10 GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

10.1 General Conditions 10-2 10.2 Special Conditions 10-5


APPENDIX

A. Developer Procedures Activity Sequence B. Guidelines for Determining Unit Contributory Loading to Wastewater Treatment Facilities C. Water Saving Devices and Techniques Required for New Development D. Waste Disposal Permit E. Appeals Procedure F. Conditions of Acceptance for Gravity Sewer Lines Below Standard Grade G. Request for Review of Intent to Develop H. Water Contract I. Wastewater Contract J. Encroachment Permit Agreement K. Agreement (Alternative Fencing) L. Title to Water and Wastewater Systems; Grants of Easement M. Joinder and Consent to Dedication N. Certificate of Non Litigation O. Attorney’s Letter of Opinion P. Project Completion Questionnaire Q. Affidavit R. Contractor’s Affidavit and Final Waiver of Lien S. Grant of Perpetual Easement T. Contractor Guaranty U. Mortgage V. Partial Release W. Advance Payment Extension Agreement X. Recommendations for Coordinating Utility Service Y. Plan Review Checklist Z. Utility Installation Agreements

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CHAPTER 1

DEFINITIONS AND TERMS


CHAPTER 1 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

Section 1.1 Interpretation of Certain Terms or Words

Except as specifically defined herein, all words used in this Policy have their customary

dictionary definitions. For the purposes of this Policy, certain words or terms used herein are

defined as follows:

1.1.1 Words used in the present tense include the future tense. Words used in the singular

include the plural and words used in the plural include the singular.

1.1.2 The word "shall" is always mandatory.

1.1.3 The word "may" is permissive.

1.1.4 The word "lot" includes the word "plat" or "parcel".

1.1.5 The word “person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust

company, group or corporation as well as an individual.

Section 1.2 Definitions

1.2.1 Alternative Sewer

Non-conventional sewer system, i.e. small diameter gravity sewer, pressure sewer

system (grinder or STEP unit).

1.2.2 ANSI

The latest edition of Standards published by the American National Standards Institute.

1.2.3 ASCE-MOP

The latest edition of Manual of Practice published by the American Society of Civil

Engineers.

1.2.4 ASTM

The latest edition of Standards published by the American Society of Testing and

Materials.


1.2.5 AWWA

The American Water Works Association.

1.2.6 Conceptual Plan

Documents, maps or drawings that are prepared by a registered professional engineer

that reflect the developer’s thoughts or ideas for a proposed development or project.

The plan typically indicates plans for the land and the relation of the project to other

existing developed/improved property, roads and utilities.

1.2.7 Construction

The process of building, altering, repairing, remodeling, improving or demolishing any

structure, building, utility or other improvements of any kind to any real property.

1.2.8 Construction Permits

Permits issued by governmental agencies including, but not limited to, SC DHEC, SC

DOT, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, etc. authorizing the

construction of water and/or sewer systems.

1.2.9 Construction Plan

Documents, maps or drawings that are prepared by a registered professional engineer

that reflect all applicable design standards for the installation of necessary water and

sewer facilities or improvements for a subdivision or development and presented for

approval.

1.2.10 Contractor

A person or entity authorized to perform water and sewer utility construction by the State

of South Carolina Licensing Board for Contractors.

1.2.11 Customer

Any person, firm, group, association, organization, corporation or governmental agency

supplied or entitled to be supplied with water and/or sewer service.


1.2.12 Density

Unless otherwise stated, density requirements in this regulation are to be expressed in

gallons per residential equivalent per day. "Guidelines for Unit Contributory Loadings”

for the purposes herein, shall be used to calculate gallons per residential equivalent per

day. Other values for the determination of gallons per residential equivalent will be

considered, if justified, on the basis of extensive documentation.

1.2.13 Developer

Any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity improving property for commercial,

industrial, institutional, or residential purposes.

1.2.14 Development

Any property improved for commercial, industrial, institutional, or residential purposes.

1.2.15 DHEC or SC DHEC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

1.2.16 DRP

Delegated Review Program of the SC DHEC for construction permitting.

1.2.17 Easement

A granted interest by the property owner to any person, firm, corporation or public entity

for the use of a strip or parcel of land for a specified purpose.

1.2.18 Engineer

A person registered as a Professional Engineer by and in good standing with the South

Carolina Board of Engineering Examiners.

1.2.19 Extension

The construction of any and all water and/or sewer mains, pumping stations, manholes,

meter pits, valves, on-site fire suppression systems, hydrants or other associated

appurtenances deemed applicable by the Engineering Director excepting water service

taps extending perpendicular to an existing main.


1.2.20 GCWSD

The Georgetown County Water and Sewer District. District means the Georgetown

County Water and Sewer District.

1.2.21 Governing Authority

The Board-of-Directors of the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District (GCWSD)

is the Governing Authority.

1.2.22 Land Surveyor

A person registered as a Land Surveyor by and in good standing with the South

Carolina Board of Engineering Examiners.

1.2.23 Lot

A piece, parcel, tract, or plot of land intended as a unit for the transfer of ownership, for

development or building site, immediate or future.

1.2.24 Minor Subdivision/Development

For the purposes of this policy, when a parcel of land is divided so that the resulting plat

contains ten (10) or fewer lots it may be considered a minor subdivision.

1.2.25 NEMA

National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

1.2.26 OCRM

Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.

1.2.27 On-site Wastewater System

A sewage treatment and disposal system as defined in South Carolina Department of

Health and Environmental Control Regulation 61-56.

1.2.28 Paved Surface

Includes any impervious pavement used on any street, road, alley, or highway, whether

such pavement is composed of concrete, asphalt, brick, cobblestones, or other

materials creating an impervious surface.


1.2.29 Planning Commission

The Georgetown County Planning Commission.

1.2.30 Plat

A map or drawing upon which the subdivision, combining or re-platting of property is

documented.

1.2.31 PSIA, PSIG and PSI

PSIA pounds per square inch absolute (adjusted to elevation); PSIG pounds per square

inch gauge. PSI same as PSIG.

1.2.32 Public Road Right-of-Way

Considered to be the area occupied by a road, street, highway, or alley for use by the

public. The area is usually defined by abutting property lines.

1.2.33 REU

Residential Equivalent Unit.

1.2.34 S.C.D.O.T.

South Carolina Department of Transportation.

1.2.35 Service Lateral

Section of pipe originating at the main line and terminating at the customer’s property

line. This usually refers to a sewer service.

1.2.36 Subdivision

The division of a tract, parcel or lot into two or more lots or building sites. Also other

divisions for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale, transfer or building

development. It also includes the division of land by the addition of a street or

changing/modifying/relocation of existing streets or lot lines.


1.2.37 Unpaved Surface

Includes any pervious materials used on any street, road, alley or highway including dirt,

crushed stone, sand, pea gravel, or river stone etc. creating a pervious road surface.

Slag not included because it renders locating process ineffective.

1.2.38 Utility Right-of-Way/Easement (Exclusive)

Private right-of-ways or easements granted to the District but not granted to the public

and for the exclusive use of the District.

1.2.39 Water And/Or Sewer Availability

For the purposes of this policy, public water and/or sewer systems are considered to be

accessible or available for connection by a single-family lot when it adjoins or abuts

directly to the property in question, and the District has granted permission to connect to

the system. When easements to cross adjacent property are required to connect to the

utility system it shall not be considered available or accessible. This definition applies

only to single-family residential lots.

1.2.40 WEF-MOP

The latest edition of Manual of Practice published by the Water Environmental

Federation.

1.2.41 Payment Bond

A bond given by a surety to cover any amounts that, because of the general contractor’s

default, are not paid to a subcontractor or material man.

1.2.42 Performance Bond; Surety or Completion Bond

A bond given by a surety to ensure the timely performance of a contact. A third party’s

agreement to guarantee the completion of a construction contract upon default of the

contractor.

1.2.43 Bid Bond

A bond filed in construction projects to ensure that the bidding contractor will enter into

the contract.

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CHAPTER 2

PLAN

SUBMISSION AND REVIEW


SECTION 2 PLAN SUBMISSION AND REVIEW

Section 2.1 General

The following sections outline the procedures for obtaining approval of a water and/or

sewer system extension within the territorial jurisdiction of the Georgetown County Water

and Sewer District (GCWSD). It is the intent of this review process to avoid duplication

and unnecessary delays in project approval. Every effort will be taken by the GCWSD to

closely coordinate this review process with those of the Georgetown County Planning

Commission, the Georgetown County Department of Planning and Code Enforcement,

and other agencies having jurisdiction. The developer is cautioned to adhere to the

standards and provisions of the Georgetown County Development Regulations and

applicable zoning ordinances. Whichever public agency’s ordinances, rules, resolutions,

or regulations impose a higher standard shall prevail. Conflicts between the policies,

rules, resolutions, and ordinances of the GCWSD and the Georgetown County

Department of Planning and Code Enforcement shall be resolved by mutual agreement

between the respective public agencies.

2.1.1 Projects Required to Follow These Procedures are as Follows:

a. Any non-residential building larger than 1,500 square feet.

b. Any retail commercial business.

c. Any building requiring an internal fire sprinkler system, fire protection booster pump

system, standby fire line, or onsite fire hydrant.

d. Any building providing medical facilities or services (human or animal).

e. Any facility preparing or providing food service.

f. Any facility discharging any waste other than domestic waste.

g. Any facility of an unusual nature so determined by the Engineering Department and

confirmed by the Executive Director.

h. Any single-family lot subdivision or commercial lot subdivision or facility for which the

District is required to make a determination of the availability of water and/or sewer

service in keeping with South Carolina DHEC Code of Regulations R61.57.

i. Any multi-family development.


j. Any plat prepared for the subdividing, re-platting, or re-configuring of parcel lot lines

resulting in three or more lots or parcels.

Section 2.2 Conceptual Plan

Before proceeding with the development of property or consideration given to the

extension of water and/or sewer utilities to developing properties, the developer or

property owner should ensure that the property is properly zoned.

In the event that the property requires a rezoning designation, a "Conceptual Plan"

meeting the standards and requirements of the Georgetown County Planning

Commission is recommended. The Conceptual Plan should be submitted to the

GCWSD staff not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting date scheduled by the

Georgetown County Planning Commission to review and consider approval of the plan.

The GCWSD should review, approve, or disapprove the "Conceptual Plan" and so

advise the Planning Commission of its decision prior to a final decision. The final

approving authority shall be the Executive Director.

Any revised conceptual plan that reduces the previously approved density but does not

excessively change the scope of the overall utility master plan can be approved by the

Engineering Director.

Section 2.3 Water/Sewer Utility Master Plan

Upon the Georgetown County Planning Commission approving a Planned Development

and the associated "Conceptual Plan" establishing development patterns, density, and

phasing, the developer will be required to develop a Water and Sewer Utility Master

Plan. In addition, all developments greater than twenty-five (25) acres in size, as well

as, all phased projects will be required to develop a Water/Sewer Utility Master Plan.

The Water/Sewer Utility Master Plan shall conform to the latest requirements and

standards of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC

DHEC). The final approving authority shall be the District's Engineering Director with the

concurrence of the Executive Director.

Major changes in the layout and density of the subsequent phases may require a re-

submittal of a modified utility master plan as deemed necessary by the Engineering


Director to certify that the quality of anticipated service for the entire project has not been

jeopardized.

Section 2.4 Determination of Ability to Serve

2.4.1 Letter of Intent

Upon approval of the "Conceptual Plan" (as applicable) and completion of the

Water/Sewer Utility Master Plan (as applicable) as herein above described, the next

action required of a developer is the submission of a Request For Review Of Intent To

Develop form or application for reservation of water and/or sewer capacity (See

Appendix I for form). This submission should include the following minimum information:

a. Date of filing letter of intent;

b. Project name;

c. Location of property to be developed which should include: tax map number, lot

number; subdivision name and lot designation; general plat of property; and/or

highway number of adjacent streets and highways; and adjacent property owners;

d. Name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address of developer or

development firm.

e. Name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address of property

owner;

f. Name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address of Registered

Professional Engineer or Engineering Firm;

g. Identify the name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address of

contact person or agent;

h. Signature of authorized representative or agent;

i. System extensions planned (water, sewer, water and sewer);

j. Nature of services requested from the GCWSD (water, sewer, fire protection);

k. Type of development contemplated and proposed number of residential equivalent

units;

l. Quality of waste to be delivered to the District's system for treatment (domestic,

industrial, commercial); and


m. Proposed sales, construction and occupancy schedules in residential equivalent

units.

n. Payment of Fees.

2.4.2 Sketch Plan Review

For expediency of review, the developer should submit along with his "Request for

Review of Intent to Develop" a simple "sketch plan" of the proposed development. The

purpose of the "sketch plan" is to enable the District's staff to assist the developer prior

to extensive site planning and engineering work which will be necessary for the

preparation of a "pre-design plan" and "construction plan" as required herein. The

"sketch plan" may be a simple free hand drawing. The plan should include all

information identified in Section 3.3 of this document.

2.4.3 Determination of Water and/or Sewer Availability For Minor Subdivisions Based on Cost

When determining the availability of water and sewer service to minor subdivisions, the

cost of installation of the utilities may be a determining factor. Accordingly, a cost

analysis is required. The developer shall submit a utility cost estimate prepared by a

registered professional engineer. In the event that the cost per parcel inclusive of both

construction cost and engineering cost, does not exceed by ten percent (10%) the most

recent per parcel assessment cost levied by the District and adjusted to current cost by

the consumer price index, the project shall be determined to be available to or

accessible to the nearby water and/or sewer utilities and any required utility extensions

and all on site water and sewer requirements. In the event that the developer wishes, a

written request may be submitted to the District to prepare a cost estimate. This

estimate will be based upon prevailing construction market prices available to the

District.

2.4.4 Conference

Within ten (10) work days from the date of submission of the "Request for Review of

Intent to Develop" and "sketch plan", the District will notify the developer in writing of the

date established for a conference between the developer (or his agent) and the District's

staff. This conference shall be an informal, confidential review and discussion of the

proposed project and the District's policies and procedures. The developer will be

advised of the District's ability to serve the proposed project. Pertinent comments,


requirements and recommendations shall be noted in writing to the developer. District

staff will provide information on existing utilities in the area and will provide copies of

record drawings upon request.

Section 2.5 Pre-design Plan

2.5.1 Submission of the Pre-design Plan

Upon the approval of the "Request for Review of Intent to Develop" and "sketch plan",

the developer shall prepare a "pre-design plan" and submit such related drawings,

specifications, and documents, as defined in Chapter 3 of this document, to the District.

One (1) set of such documents must be submitted. Additional copies of the plan and

supplemental information may be requested by the District. The plan should include all

information identified in Section 3.4 of this document and incorporate all comments and

modifications suggested by the District staff during the sketch plan review and

conference. A "pre-design plan" is required for each specific phase or stage of

development.

2.5.2 Approval of the Pre-design Plan

The Georgetown County Water and Sewer District Board of Directors and/or District

Staff as provided hereafter shall act on the approval of the "pre-design plan" within 30

days and, if approved, shall indicate in writing stating the conditions of such approval, if

any, or if disapproved, shall express in writing its disapproval and its reasons, therefore.

Approval of the "pre-design plan" is conditional approval and does not constitute final

approval of the plan. "Pre-design plan" approval shall be authorization for the developer

to proceed with site improvements only and to proceed with the preparation of the

"construction plan". Approval of the "pre-design plan" shall become void unless

construction of the utilities, and the planned on-site building improvements as approved,

are initiated within one (1) year from the date of the District approval of the Water and

Wastewater Contracts which cannot be executed until reservation fees have been paid.

Developers are cautioned not to begin construction of any water and/or sewer

improvements prior to construction plan approval and the pre-construction conference.

The prevailing water and sewer impact fees, along with all other applicable prevailing

District fees and charges, shall be levied upon each residential equivalent unit, including

single family lots and multi-family units for which the District reserves water and/or sewer


capacity. Upon approval by the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District of the

Developer's "Pre-design Plan", as defined herein, and upon payment of 10% of the

applicable fees and charges, including water and/or sewer impact fees, the District will

issue a "Water and/or Wastewater Contract" reserving water and sewer capacity. Such

contracts shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date approval was granted

by the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District. In the event that the developer

fails to initiate construction of the water and/or sewer utilities and the planned on-site

building improvements for which service is to be provided within the time allotted, the

10% initial down payment of fees and charges shall be forfeited and the reservation

agreement rescinded. The building improvements provision shall not apply to single-

family lot subdivisions. The final approving authority for the "pre-design plan" and the

"Water and/or Wastewater Contract", for projects involving the expenditure of District

funds or the reservation of capacity, in either plant or transmission facilities that would

exceed 80 percent of available reserve capacity shall be the Georgetown County Water

and Sewer District’s Board of Directors. All other projects shall require first the

recommendation of the Engineering Director and then approval of the Executive

Director. All staff approvals, as provided herein, shall be presented to the Board of

Directors for informational purposes only.

Section 2.6 The Construction Plan

2.6.1 Development of the Construction Plan

Approval of the "pre-design plan" is conditional approval and does not constitute final

project approval. The "construction plan" should address only that phase or stage

approved in the "pre-design plan" and only for the water/sewer capacity needs

established or agreed upon in the applicable "Water and/or Sewer Contract ".

Documents submitted as a part of the "construction plan" for approval shall include, but

not be limited to: general layout, detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, bid

tabulation forms, construction contracts, general and special contract conditions,

completed highway encroachment permit forms, and SC DHEC Construction Permit

Application Forms. The specifications accompanying the construction drawings shall

include all construction information not shown on the drawings which are necessary to

inform the builder in detail of the design requirements, to identify the quality of materials

to be used and to establish workmanship and fabrication techniques for the project. All

comments and design modifications identified by the District staff during the review


process should be incorporated into the "construction plan". The plan should include all

plan information identified in Section 3.5 of this document.

2.6.2 Approval of the Construction Plan

No approval for construction can be issued until final, complete, and detailed plans and

specifications have been submitted and found to be satisfactory. The District's staff shall

act on the approval of the "construction plan" in a timely manner. The District's

Engineering Director, upon the concurrence of the District's Executive Director, shall

notify the developer in writing if the "construction plans" are satisfactory or shall so notify

the developer of the conditions under which approval will be granted. In the event the

"construction plans" are approved, an authorization to proceed with construction will be

issued in accordance with those requirements, rules and conditions established in

Chapter 4 of this document. No plans shall be submitted to SC DHEC without prior

stamped approval of the GCWSD. Upon approval of the "construction plan", the

GCWSD will so notify the project engineer who will prepare the SC DHEC required

documents for submittal. The District will provide a transmittal letter and a construction

plan approval form. The District, will in turn, send the completed submittal to the SC

DHEC. The Project Engineer will package and submit the necessary SC DHEC

construction permit application forms. The final approving authority for the "construction

plan" shall be the GCWSD Engineering Director and/or Executive Director.

2.6.3 Time Line for Approvals

Letter of Intent to Develop, Sketch Plan: The letter of Intent to Develop and the sketch

plan will Expire 180 days from time of submittal if predesign plans have not been

submitted to the District for review.

Preliminary Plan Approval: The preliminary approval will expire 1 (one) year from the

date of the approval if construction has not been initiated.

Capacity reservation, 10% impact fees, water and/or waste water contracts: Once

preliminary approval has been given the developer shall pay a minimum of 10% of the

impact fees due, sign the water and/or wastewater contract, and return the contracts

within thirty days from the date of the impact fee invoice. If any of these tasks are not


completed within the thirty days capacity will not be reserved and the developer may be

required to resubmit the project.

Construction Plan Approval: The construction plan approval will expire 1 (one) year from

the date of approval if construction has not been initiated.

Project Close Out, Operational Approval: If operational approval is not received from

DHEC within 2 (two) years from the date of construction approval the developer shall be

deemed to have abandoned the project. The physical improvements constructed but not

given DHEC operational approval shall be physically disconnected from the District’s

utility systems. The impact fees less a 10% reservation fee and the cost of

disconnection shall be refunded to the individual or business named in the executed

water and/or wastewater contract.

Approvals Expiration Time

Letter of Intent 180 days from submittal to the District

Preliminary Plan 1 year from date of approval

Construction Plan 1 year from date of approval

Operational 2 years from construction approval

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CHAPTER 3

PLAN

REQUIREMENTS


SECTION 3 PLAN REQUIREMENTS

Section 3.1 Conceptual Plan

The Conceptual Plan shall conform to the latest requirements and standards established

by the GCWSD and Georgetown County Planning Commission. The plan should show

the following at a minimum:

a. Types of land use such as residential, commercial, etc.;

b. Amenities, Open Areas and Out Parcels;

c. Wetlands, Buffers, and Common Property;

d. Lot layout; with set back dimensions,

e. Roads, easements, and right-of-ways with dimensions & type of surface.

Section 3.2 Water/Sewer Utility Master Plan

The Water and Sewer Utility Master Plan shall conform to the latest requirements and

standards of South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC

DHEC). The plan should at a minimum include an engineer’s report, water and sewer

design calculations, a hydraulic analysis of the water distribution system and the

following information:

a. All items included in the conceptual plan;

b. Connection points and interconnections to existing utilities;

c. Proposed well sites or storage tanks;

d. Phasing designation;

e. Development patterns and schedules;

f. Density designation;

g. Total tract acreage and wetland acreage;

h. Zoning designation.

Section 3.3 Sketch Plan

The sketch plan of a proposed development shall contain or be accompanied by the


a. All maps or drawings should show North arrow and estimated written or graphic

scales;

b. Provide a vicinity or location map for the purpose of locating the property being

developed;

c. Identify tract boundaries and provide total acreages; and tax map numbers;


d. Identify by name and/or number all abutting South Carolina Department of

Transportation (SCDOT) and/or Georgetown County Road Right-of-Ways;

e. Proposed layout including proposed streets and lot arrangement; with dimensions &

surface material;

f. Proposed general location of the planned subdivided parcels;

g. Existing and proposed land uses;

h. Expected zoning classification for the property.

Section 3.4 Pre-design Plan

The pre-design plan of a proposed development shall contain or be accompanied by the


a. General Information

1. North arrow, written and graphic scales, and a location map showing the

relationship between the proposed development and the surrounding area,

including major roads or streets.

2. Schematic of existing and proposed land uses throughout the subdivision.

3. Identify Georgetown County and/or S.C. DOT designated highway numbers or

names of adjoining streets and highways with dimensions & surface material.

4. Proposed name of project, lot numbers, block numbers, and tax map numbers.

5. Name of record owner, sub-divider and subdivision, if any, and location and

ownership of adjoining property.

6. Existing zoning classification of the tract, if any and any proposed rezoning

contemplated within the tract.

7. A vicinity or location map for the purpose of locating the property being

developed.

b. Existing Site Data

1. Total tract boundaries of the property being developed and the total acreage of

property being developed.

2. In case of re-subdivision, a copy of existing plat with proposed re-subdivisions

superimposed thereon.


3. Generalized location of streams, lakes, swamps, marshland or wet lands, land

subject to flood on the property to be developed.

4. Location of adjoining property lines.

5. Location and right-of-way of streets, roads, railroads, and utility lines either on or

adjacent to the property to be developed.

6. Size and location of existing sewers, water mains, and associated appurtenant

facilities and improvements.

c. Proposed Site Data

1. Proposed layout of all lots including lot lines.

2. Tentative location of sanitary sewer, water mains, electricity, telephone, TV

cable, and gas lines.

3. Tentative layout of streets, roads, alleys, and public crosswalks, with width and

utility easements.

4. Designation of proposed use of all lots to be used for purposes other than single

family residential (if any).

5. Tentative location of proposed construction of condominium, commercial, or

industrial buildings. The number of subunits within each structure should be

indicated. Indicate project phases and estimated construction dates for each

phase.

6. Describe fully the estimated water and wastewater flows required to serve the

proposed project. Explain the methodology utilized in arriving at such flow rates.

Identify proposed locations for all proposed pump stations and the anticipated

size (gpm) of each.

d. Plan Review Certification and Check List

The registered professional engineer responsible for the design and construction

management of a project shall complete and sign the plan review certification form

attached as Appendix EE.


Section 3.5 Construction Plan

3.5.1 General

The construction plan of a proposed subdivision shall be clearly and legibly drawn to a

maximum scale of one inch (1”) equal to one hundred feet (100’). The drawing size

should be a minimum twenty-two inches by thirty-four inches (22 x 34). If the

construction plan requires more than one sheet, a key diagram showing relative location

of the several sections shall be drawn on each sheet.

3.5.2 Content

The construction plan shall contain or be accompanied by the following information as

well as all information as required herein for the preliminary plan:

a. General Information

1. Name of owner of record.

2. Name of subdivision, date, north arrow, and graphic scale.

3. Name, registration number, and seal of registered surveyor and civil engineer.

4. Sufficient data to determine readily and reproduce accurately on the ground the

location, bearing, length and width of every street and alley line, lot line,

easement, and boundary line, whether curved or straight. This shall include the

radius, point of tangent, and other data for curved property lines and curved

streets, to an appropriate accuracy and in conformance with surveying practice.

5. Names of owners of record of all adjoining land and all property boundaries,

water courses, streets, easements, utilities and other such improvements, which

cross or form any boundary line of the tract being developed.

6. Exact boundaries of the tract of land being developed shown with bearing,

distances and current adjacent property owners.

7. Streets and alleys, rights-of-way, percent of grades and street names.

8. Rights-of-way or easement; location, widths, and purposes.

9. All dimensions shall be to the nearest one hundredth of a foot and angles to the

nearest minute.

10. Accurate description of the location of all monuments and markers, including

elevation of benchmarks established within one mile. All elevations shall be

referenced to a USGS benchmark or a TBM established by use of a USGS


monument. Note if the USGS benchmarks are pre 1983, datum must be

adjusted to post 1983 datum.

11. Utility station numbers.

12. Easements for the following, which cross or share proposed water and sewer

easements must be designated and recorded.

Proposed utility easements, showing accurate dimension in feet to nearest

hundredth including notation of any limitations on such easements

A. Water;

B. Gas;

C. Sanitary sewer;

D. Storm drainage;

E. Electrical lines;

F. Telephone lines and cable TV lines;

G. Existing and proposed irrigation lines.

13. Water line designs (plan sheets) shall denote sizes and type of pipe, tees, bends

and fittings, special appurtenances, gate valves, reducers, fire hydrants, post

hydrants, backflow prevention devices, water services, etc. Location and

distance relative to the edge of the pavement shall be shown. Station numbers

shall be provided for fittings, valves, hydrants, services and other appurtenances.

14. Sewer line designs (plan sheets) shall denote flow direction, size, type and grade

of pipe. It shall also include service locations, size, distance from main line, and

designation as a single or double service. Station numbers shall be provided for

manholes, services, and other special appurtenances. Manholes shall be

designated with an identification number.

15. Force main designs (plan sheets) shall denote flow direction, size and type of

pipe. It shall also include fittings, gate valves, air release valves and discharge

connections. Station numbers shall be provided for all appurtenances.

16. Detailed pump station site layout including proposed dimensions and boundary

delineations.

17. Gravity sewer and force main profile sheets shall indicate existing and proposed

road grade, pipe inlet/outlet invert elevations; all pipe crossings, manhole casting

elevation, grade, length and type of pipe. Station numbers shall be noted and


profiled to a maximum interval of one hundred feet (100’). Segments of gravity

sewer line shall be labeled with “Line” numbers or letters with relative particular

street names.

18. Water line profile sheets shall include existing and proposed road grade, pipe

elevations; all pipe crossings, grade, length and type of pipe. Station numbers

shall be noted and profiled to a maximum interval of one hundred (100) feet.

Segments/sections of water line shall be labeled with “line” numbers or letters

with relative particular street names.

19. Separate design sheet(s) for drainage plan.

20. Proposed sidewalk plan must show relationship to water and wastewater lines.

b. Platting Information

The subdivision plat shall be submitted to GCWSD prior to recording to verify that all

previously negotiated well sites, tank sites, pump station sites, or utility right-of-

ways/easements have been properly represented. The total tract boundary lines of

the area being developed shall be in accordance with the "Minimum Standards

Manual for the Practice of Land Surveying in South Carolina". The information

should relate to the State Plane Coordinate System.

c. Additional Information

Detailed report identifying necessary construction specifications and procedures

along with the required construction documents, contractor's bid tabulation sheets,

performance bonds, payment bonds, financial guarantees, general conditions and

special conditions.

1. Tentative profiles along the centerline of pavement of each proposed sheet

shown on the construction plan. Such profiles shall show natural and finished

pavement grade with typical road right-of-way section shown.

2. One original and copy of the SC DHEC completed permit application forms ready

for submittal. No SC DHEC permit applications shall be submitted without the

concurrence and signature of the appropriate District reviewing official.

3. Any other information considered by either the developer or District to be

pertinent to the review of the plan.

4. One (1) copy of completed Georgetown County and/or S.C. DOT Highway

Checklist and Encroachment Permit Application Form.


5. When accepted, copies of acceptance of road right-of-ways by the Georgetown

County Council and the S.C. DOT.

6. Where applicable, certification of acceptance and approval by the Georgetown

County Planning Commission. A notarized certification of title showing that the

applicants are the owners and statements by such owners acknowledging offers

of dedication of land for public use. This certification shall also indicate that the

title thereof is free and unencumbered. If property is not owned presently,

acquisition documents relative to the project must be submitted for approval prior

to project construction. A waiver of liability may be required if the property being

developed is not owned by the developer.

7. Where applicable, an effluent disposal plan shall be submitted. The submittal

should include an overall map of designated areas slated for future application,

including the existing irrigation system and any other additional technical

information used in evaluating the site.

Section 3.6 Project Completion Submittals

The following certificates/instruments shall be provided as indicated below in

substantially the same form where applicable and as stipulated by the District's staff.

3.6.1 Project As-Built Drawings

The signature, seal and certification of a registered professional engineer to the effect

that the construction plan accurately reflects a survey made by him, that any changes

from the description appearing in the last recorded transfer of land contained in the

construction plan are so indicated, that all monuments shown thereon actually exist or

will be installed and their position is accurately shown. As-built submittals shall contain

the following information and be subject to all stated requirements.

All revisions from construction drawings status to as-built drawings status shall be

graphically redrafted to scale indicating actual grade and placement of installed utilities

on plan and profile drawings. All previous design data will be removed from plans to

minimize confusion, clutter and complexity of record drawings.


One stamped and signed paper copy and one 6 mil thick mylar copy of the as-built

record drawings is required. In addition to the drawings, the engineer shall provide a

computer disk with the same data as the drawings. The data should be compatible for

incorporation with the District’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and CAD software.

a. Sewer service station numbers, lateral distance from mainline, indication of single or

double service status.

b. Enlarged views of valve locations containing station numbers, and distances from

valve to a known object, edge of pavement, etc.

c. Name of engineering firm, address and telephone number.

d. Name, registration number, seal and signature of Registered Civil Engineer and

Surveyor.

e. Date of drawing and any revisions.

f. Legend.

g. North arrow.

h. Written and graphic scales.

i. Vicinity/location map.

j. Tract boundaries with bearings and distances and total acreages.

k. Name and number of all abutting S.C. DOT and Georgetown County Public Works

roads, rights-of-ways, streets, highways.

l. Official name of project.

m. Name of record owner.

n. Adjoining lot lines and lot numbers, property lines and project names.

o. Tax map number of each parcel if property plat has been recorded and available.

p. Location of lakes, swamps, wetlands, streams, marshland.

q. Size, bearing, and location of alleys, rights-of-ways, streets, roads, railroads, open

spaces, common property, easements, crosswalks, parking areas, graveyards,

irrigation pump stations/wells, buffers.

r. Size, type and location of abutting off-site gravity sewer lines, force mains, water

mains, associated appurtenances, pump stations, wells, fire hydrants, valves.


s. Approved street names and widths along with right-of-way widths.

t. Phase lines, descriptions, timetables, acreages, densities.

u. Station numbers.

v. Benchmark location and description.

w. Distance from edge-of-pavement and/or right-of-way line for water/sewer lines.

x. Direction of flow arrows on gravity sewer lines, pump stations and force mains.

y. Typical building setback lines.

z. Building and unit numbers (multi-family/commercial).

aa. Lot numbers of approved phases and of future lots, tax map numbers, and

addresses.

bb. Approved street address for each parcel.

cc. Distance between manholes.

dd. Existing sewer line grade along route of utility lines.

ee. Rim elevation of as-built manhole (surveyed).

ff. Invert-in and –out elevations of as-built manhole (surveyed).

gg. Size and type of pipe between manholes.

hh. Actual grade of sewer pipe between manholes (surveyed).

ii. Waterline crossings.

jj. Storm sewer line crossings.

kk. Rim elevation of existing pump station wet well (surveyed).

ll. Base elevation of existing pump station wet well (surveyed).

mm. Invert-in and -out elevations of existing pump station wet well.

nn. Who installed system (name and address of contractor).

oo. Date system was installed.

pp. Name of Developer

qq. Parent tax map number

rr. Page numbers and match lines with continuation notes.


ss. Water/sewer utilities.

1. Water lines.

2. Sewer lines.

3. Force mains.

4. Pump stations.

5. Fire hydrants.

6. Gate valves.

7. Tees, reducers, tapping sleeves, MJ sleeves.

8. Post hydrants.

9. Manholes.

10. Sewer services.

11. Water services.

12. Air release valves and manholes (if applicable).

13. Fire protection/sprinkler connection and vault (if applicable).

14. Grease traps (if applicable).

15. Casings.

16. Valve markers.

17. Change in direction line markers for lines out of right-of-way.

18. Conduits.

tt. Pump station site plan.

1. Wet well.

2. Valve pit.

3. Concrete slab.

4. Control panel.

5. Freeze-proof aboveground yard hydrant.

6. Electric Meter and emergency warning devices.

7. Electrical transformers.


8. Emergency disconnects.

9. Chain link fence.

10. Property line.

11. Entrance gate.

12. Access drive.

13. Permanent Marker indicating the northerly and easterly state plane coordinates

for one property corner.

3.6.2 Certification of the Approval of Water and/or Sewer System

The issuance of the operational permit by SC DHEC will satisfy this certification

requirement.

3.6.3 Certification by Developer's Engineer

The signature and seal of the developer's engineer shall be required on the as-built

drawings. In addition, a certification letter by the project engineer stating that the project

has been constructed in accordance with the project plans and specifications shall be

required.

3.6.4 Recording Notations

Appropriate notations for transfer and recording by the County Registrar of Deeds

indicating the date and time of recording; the plat book and location thereof; and

instrument number.

3.6.5 Submission of Plats

Plats submitted for review and approval by GCWSD should be accompanied by a

Transmittal Letter completed by the engineer, surveyor, property owner or agent for the

property represented on the plat. A minimum of ten (10) original copies should be

submitted for the distribution of copies to appropriate parties involved in the recording

process.

3.6.6 Review of Plats

Plats will be reviewed to confirm the following:

a. Availability of water and/or sewer service.

b. Location of existing main lines, facilities and appurtenances.


c. Water and or sewer capacity has been approved by GCWSD or is adequate to

provide service.

d. Easements are properly shown, labeled and dimensioned.

e. Road names, lot numbers and blocks, legal description of property, phase number,

developer or owner of property.

f. Access or ingress/egress to property.

g. Parent tax map number.

h. Surveyor’s name, signature, address, stamp and seal.

3.6.7 Approval of Plats

Plats will be stamped and approved by GCWSD authorized representative certifying the

availability of public water and/or sewer service after the following applicable conditions

and requirements are satisfied:

Scenario 1:

Verification that the facilities or improvements including water and sewer service taps

(other than small diameter water service taps, ¾” through 2”) are determined to be

existing for each lot or parcel and all applicable impact fees and other applicable fees

and charges have been paid.

Or

Scenario 2:

a. Verification that the necessary SCDHEC permits for construction, as applicable,

have been issued and received by GCWSD.

b. Verification that a financial guarantee has been acquired for all approved line

extensions or other improvements not already installed and operational.

(Reference section 5.2)

c. Verification that payment for District installed line extensions has been received

by GCWSD.

d. Verification that all applicable water and or sewer impact fees have been paid.

e. Verification that all applicable agreements or contracts have been executed and

received by GCWSD.

If the developer elects to not install or pay for the improvements, the plats may be stamped and

approved as “non-buildable”. At such time that the required improvements are installed, and all

applicable fees and charges paid, a new plat can be prepared, removing the “non-buildable”

status, and indicating the availability of public water and/or sewer services to the subdivided

parcels in keeping with SC DHEC requirements.

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CHAPTER 4

FEES AND CHARGES


CHAPTER 4 FEES AND CHARGES

Section 4.1 Fees and Charges

4.1.1 Calculation of Fees

Payment of fees required of developers will be calculated and based on applicable,

current and prevailing rates and charges at the time payment is to be received.

Calculations of Residential Equivalent Units (REU’s) will be based on the current

definition of an REU and the guidelines for determining residential equivalency found in

Appendix B.

For new construction of non-residential, commercial or industrial projects, the residential

equivalency is determined by dividing the theoretical anticipated consumption of the

user, as determined by the District’s Schedule of Unit Contributory Loadings, by 100

gallons per day per person which is SC DHEC’s unit contributory loading for a single-

family dwelling. According to the 2000 census the number of persons per household is

2.50 persons.

For changes, additions, or modifications to existing non-residential, commercial or

industrial users the number of REU’s shall be calculated by determining the peak month

flow divided by the equivalent single-family use per month and an appropriate

adjustment made for the change, addition, or modification planned.

4.1.2 Impact Fees Not Transferable

Impact fees paid by a developer or property owner are assigned to and associated with

a specific lot, parcel, or building unit within a particular subdivision/development and will

remain with the lot, parcel, or building unit for which the fees and charges have been

paid. For this reason the developer shall provide the District with a list of all lots,

parcels, or building units indicating the applicable legal descriptions.

4.1.3 Plan Review and Processing

To defray the cost of reviewing and processing the "Conceptual Plan", "Water/Sewer

Utility Master Plan", "Letter of Intent", "Pre-design Plan" and "Construction Plan", the

developer shall pay the applicable review fees to the GCWSD at the time such

documents are submitted to the GCWSD for review.


4.1.4 Construction Inspection, Final Review and Approval

To defray the cost of project inspection, administration, and processing final dedication

conveyance and approval documents, the developer shall pay the applicable

construction and dedication and recording fees to the GCWSD at the preconstruction

conference.

4.1.5 Connection Fees and Charges

The developer will be required to make payment of the applicable, prevailing impact and

connection fees for the quantity of lots and/or the number of residential equivalent

capacity is to be reserved by the District. The applicable fees and charges, method of

payment, and time of payment are as follows:

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT DEVELOPMENTS

Fee or Charge Basis of Charge Time of Payment

Water Impact Fee Per Res. Equiv. Preconstruction Conference

Sewer Impact Fee Per Res. Equiv. Preconstruction Conference

Dedication and Recording Fee Size/Complexity Preconstruction Conference

Construction Inspection Size/Complexity Preconstruction Conference

Water Tap (3/4 Inch) Per Connection Upon Application for Service

Sewer Connection/inspect. Per Connection Upon Application for Service

Sewer and/or Water Deposit Per Res. Equiv. Upon Application for Service

Customer Service Per Account Upon Application for Service

MULTI-FAMILY/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Fee or Charge Basis of Charge Time of Payment

Water Impact Fee Per Res. Equiv. Preconstruction Conference

Meter Placement Per Meter Preconstruction Conference

Sewer Impact Fee Per Res. Equiv. Preconstruction Conference

Sewer Connection/Inspect. Per Connection Preconstruction Conference

Sewer and/or Water Deposit Per Res. Equiv. Preconstruction Conference

Customer Service Per Account Preconstruction Conference

Administrative Fee Size/Complexity Preconstruction Conference

Construction Inspection Size/Complexity Preconstruction Conference


4.1.6 Reservation Fee

All development projects reserving water and sewer capacity, in keeping with the

District's Water and Sewer Extension Policy, shall be required to pay an initial payment

equal to 10% of the total of the prevailing impact fees as of the date the "Water and

Sewer Contract" is executed. Payment of the balance of the impact fees, paid on the

date of the "Preconstruction Conference", shall be paid in keeping with the prevailing

fees and charges established on that date. In the event that the developer fails to initiate

construction of the water and/or sewer utilities and the planned on-site building

improvements within one year from the date of the Water and/or Wastewater Contracts,

and/or has provided suitable financial guarantees to either the District or Georgetown

County in keeping with the requirements of this policy, the developer shall be deemed to

have forfeited the initial 10% payment for that portion of the project for which

construction has not begun. The building improvements provision shall not apply to

single-family lot subdivisions.

4.1.7 Phased Building Improvements

For multi-family and commercial developments involving multiple buildings, the

developer may request approval of the utilities required to serve the total project but

initially only request approval and reservation of capacity for one or more buildings.

Fees for these buildings will be due at the Preconstruction Conference in order for the

developer to obtain a building permit and initiate construction. The developer may

request approval for subsequent additional buildings on an individual basis provided that

adequate utilities are in place to serve the building.

4.1.8 Water and/or Sewer Assessments

The GCWSD has heretofore, pursuant to duly adopted resolutions, determined that the

recovery of a portion of the construction costs of sewer collector systems and water

systems within certain communities will be derived by the levy of an assessment lien

upon the lots and parcels served. Such assessments are levied in accordance with the

requirements of South Carolina Code of Laws 6-11-1230. The applicable South

Carolina Code provides that any and all abutting properties later converted to

commercial or residential purposes or later platted or otherwise developed are, at such

time, subject to the assessment. The assessment may be paid in full or in equal annual

installments. Projects subject to the assessment, as well as, the assessment amount

may vary. Developers are cautioned to determine if their particular project will be


subject to the levy of an assessment. Potential purchasers of parcels or lots subject to

the assessment should be so advised of the annual installment payment, term and the-

prevailing principal balance.

4.1.9 Minimum REU Allocation

The District requires the allocation of a minimum of one (1) REU for each building unit,

apartment, condominium or townhouse within a multi-family building and each

individually metered retail or office complex within commercial buildings.

4.1.10 Phased Impact Fee Payments

All development projects reserving capacity, in keeping with this policy, shall be required

to pay an initial payment equal to 10% of the total of the prevailing impact fees as of the

date the Water and/or Sewer Contract is executed. Payment of the unpaid balance may

be paid in full at the water and/or sewer utility pre-construction conference or in the

alternative, at the election of the property owner and applicable only to single family lot

subdivisions, payment of the unpaid balance may be provided in keeping with the

following:

a. 40% of the then prevailing impact fee(s) shall be paid on the date of the water and/or

sewer utility “preconstruction conference” as defined herein.

b. The Owner shall provide as security for the unpaid balance of impact fees a

mortgage lien upon the properties for which a capacity reservation has been issued

by the District.

c. The Owner on the date of closing on the sale of the property for which capacity has

been reserved and a mortgage lien issued shall make payment of the unpaid

balance of 50% of the then prevailing impact fee(s). Upon payment the District shall

issue a release of the applicable mortgage lien(s).

In like manner, applicable only to multi-family residential developments, payment of the

unpaid impact fee(s) balance may be provided in keeping with the following:

a. 40% of the prevailing impact fee(s) shall be paid on the date of the water and/or

sewer utility “preconstruction conference” as defined herein.

b. The Owner shall provide as security for the unpaid balance of impact fees a

mortgage lien upon the properties for which a capacity reservation has been issued

by the District.


c. Either on the date of closing on the sale of the property for which a mortgage lien has

been issued as security for the unpaid impact fee(s) balance or on the date on which

a building permit is requested, whichever first occurs, the owner shall make payment

of the unpaid impact fee(s) balance equivalent to 50% of the then prevailing impact

fee schedule.

In the event that a developer does not initiate water and/or sewer utility construction and

the planned on-site building improvements, in keeping with the “Water and Sewer

Service Contract” time provisions, the developer shall be deemed to have forfeited the

initial 10% payment for that portion of the project for which construction has not begun.

The building improvements provision shall not apply to single-family lot subdivisions.

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CHAPTER 5

CONSTRUCTION


CHAPTER 5 CONSTRUCTION

Section 5.1 General

5.1.1 Phase Development

Subdivisions may be developed by sections or phases in accordance with an approved

schedule/timetable. Each section or phase shall be submitted as separate independent

projects in accordance with the regulations and procedures herein.

5.1.2 Material Conformance/Shop Drawings

Improvements shall be installed in accordance with the established requirements and

standards set forth in this document and other specifications and policies adopted from

time to time by the District. The materials, source of supply and/or manufacturer shall be

reviewed by the District to confirm that items are consistent with District specifications

before delivery is initiated. Representative preliminary samples and certifications of

independent testing laboratories relevant to the character and quality herein described

shall be submitted by the contractor/developer for all materials furnished prior to

obtaining any materials from the respective sources of supply. Only approved materials

conforming to the requirements of approved specifications shall be used in the work. All

materials proposed may be inspected at any time during the progress of their

preparation and use and they shall be stored so as to insure the preservation of their

quality and fitness for incorporation into the work. The engineer is required to review,

approve and ensure that materials are consistent with District specifications and provide

a copy to the District for oversight of District specifications.

5.1.3 Commencement of Construction

No construction or installation of water and sewer utility improvements shall begin in a

proposed subdivision until the construction plan has been approved by the appropriate

authorities and until applicable permits are received and construction plans have been

signed by the Engineering Director. No connection to District owned facilities shall occur

without notifying and obtaining District approval.

a. Commencing Work

The developer/contractor shall notify the District's Engineering Director at least 48

hours prior to beginning any work. Failure to comply with this requirement shall

affect the acceptance of any work performed prior to the notification. If the work

does not commence on the date specified in the written notice, then a new notice of


at least 48 hours will be required to allow the rescheduling of District inspection

forces.

b. Prosecution of Work

The work shall be prosecuted from as many different points in such part or parts as

may be requested by the developer/contractor. All construction activities shall be

carried out during the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District's (GCWSD)

normal working hours and days. Certain construction activities may be authorized

(site clean-up, etc.); however, such activities shall not be initiated without prior

approval of the GCWSD. Normal working hours and days for the Engineering

Department shall be defined as:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday excluding District

Holidays

5.1.4 Access

All public agencies shall have access to the premises and structures of a development

under this document during reasonable hours to make those inspections as deemed

necessary by them to ensure compliance with the provisions of this policy.

5.1.5 Selection of Contractor

Upon approval of the construction plan by the District and the issuance of the

appropriate approvals and permits by the various local, state, and federal agencies, a

contractor should be selected to perform the necessary improvements.

In certain instances the District may, at its discretion, offer to the developer the option of

either securing a contractor or utilizing the District's labor and equipment to install the

necessary improvements. In the event the District elects to perform such service, the

developer will be charged at prevailing construction prices inclusive of equipment costs,

parts, materials, labor and overhead. In certain instances, such as minor extensions,

the District may reserve the right to install all improvements in accordance with this

Policy.

5.1.6 Licensed Contractors/Sub-Contractors

All utility contractors must be licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board of the State

of South Carolina. The District reserves the right to accept or reject, based upon past

performances and experiences, contractors selected to perform work on systems to be

conveyed to the District.


5.1.7 Projects Offered by Bid

All contract work administered by the District must be either offered for bid or negotiated

in accordance with the District’s procurement policy with at a minimum of three (3)

qualified contractors. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Projects

administered by the District are those which, by delegation of the developer, the District

assumes responsibility for securing a contractor and construction management.

5.1.8 Engineer

In order to avoid possible conflicts of interest, the project engineer shall not be

employed by or on the payroll of the developer, owner or contractor.

5.1.9 Pre-construction Conference

Upon the selection of a contractor, a preconstruction conference shall be conducted.

The developer shall make arrangements with the District and those public agencies

charged with the enforcement of the provisions of this document to conduct the

preconstruction conference. Those in attendance should include representatives of the

following: contractor, subcontractor(s), developer, engineer, inspector and District.

Others that may wish to attend include the South Carolina Department of Health and

Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Georgetown County Planning Commission, S.C.

Department of Transportation (SCDOT), Georgetown County Public Works Department.

The purpose of this meeting is to outline construction, inspection, payment (to the

District) and acceptance procedures. Adequate prior notice (not less than five working

days) shall be required.

5.1.10 Fees and Charges

All prevailing applicable District fees and charges must be paid at the District's

designated point of collection as determined by the District prior to the preconstruction

conference.

Upon payment to the District and concurrence by the District's staff, construction

authorization will be issued. The construction authorization should be submitted to the

County Planning and Code Enforcement Department for the issuance of a building

permit. The Georgetown County Planning and Code Enforcement Department does not

authorize the issuance of a building permit without official construction authorization

from the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District.


5.1.11 Developer's Guarantee of Work

The developer shall guarantee all facilities installed for a period of one (1) year after

completion and acceptance by the District. The completion and inspection of sections of

the facilities does not constitute final acceptance of those sections. The guarantee by

the developer shall begin on the date the SC DHEC operating permit is issued.

5.1.12 Interpretation of Plans

The approved plans will show the locations, details, and dimensions of the work

contemplated, which shall be performed in strict accordance therewith and in

accordance with the approved specifications. Any deviations from the plans,

specifications, etc., as may be required by urgencies of construction, in all cases will be

determined by the District's Engineering Director. Only plans marked "APPROVED FOR

CONSTRUCTION" by the GCWSD may be used during construction and a copy of

same (exhibiting said approved stamp) along with the specifications, must be kept at the

job site as long as construction is in progress.

In all cases, the figured dimensions shall govern in the case of a discrepancy between

the scales and the figures. The contractor shall take no advantage of any error or

omission in the plans, or the discrepancy between the plans and the specifications, and

the District's representative shall make such corrections and interpretations as may be

deemed necessary for the fulfillment of the intent of the specifications and the plans as

construed by him and his decision shall be final.

5.1.13 Line Testing

The developer’s contractor or agent is responsible for performing all line testing required

to ensure the integrity of the installed water and sewer improvements. The testing will

be coordinated by the developer’s engineer with the District’s engineering staff present.

Pre-testing is recommended and may be done without notifying GCWSD. No official

testing shall occur without the participation of the District engineering staff. Only testing

which occurs after all water and sewer improvements and other utilities have been

installed will be accepted by to the District.

5.1.14 Construction Layout

The developer/contractor shall furnish all line and grade (staking and cut sheets)

necessary to construct the project. The work, as completed, shall conform to the


“APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION” plans except where grade and/or alignment are

changed to avoid obstructions and such changes have been previously approved by the

Engineering Director. Changes shall be made only as directed by the Engineer.

5.1.15 General Inspection

District inspectors shall make periodic visits during all phases of construction to ensure

that the contractor is complying fully with project design and specifications, as well as,

the policies and procedures herein established. Any deviation or revision to the

approved engineering plans shall be accomplished in writing by contract change order.

No deviations or revisions will be initiated by the contractor until the contractor, the

District, engineer, and developer have approved the change in writing.

The GCWSD requires an on-site resident inspector during all critical phases of

construction. Critical phases of construction shall include pipe installation, manhole

installation, service installation, hydrants and valve installation, trench excavation and

backfilling. The on-site resident inspector shall be provided at the developer's expense

and shall first be approved by the GCWSD Engineering Director. The inspector must be

a registered professional engineer or an individual under the direct supervision of a

registered professional engineer. The inspector shall submit to GCWSD daily inspection

reports on a weekly basis. The inspector's resume shall be submitted for review and

approval prior to the Preconstruction Conference.

5.1.16 Preliminary Inspection

A preliminary inspection may be requested by the contractor for the purpose of

preparing a punch list of items to be completed prior to final inspection. The Project

engineer is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the inspection schedule with

District engineering personnel. This inspection does not authorize the developer or

contractor to discharge raw wastewater into the sewer system or to distribute potable

water by means of the District's system. It should be noted that it shall be the

responsibility of the developer or contractor to pump dry and dispose of all extraneous

material from main lines in an acceptable manner prior to requesting a final inspection.

Not until finally accepted by the District and dedicated will the District be obligated to

accept waste from or distribute potable water to the proposed development.

5.1.17 Final Inspection


Upon completion of the proposed improvements, the developer or project engineer shall

request a final inspection. Prior to the discharging of any wastewater into the District's

systems and distribution of potable water, the improvements shall comply with all the

criteria specified by the policies herein stated and the associated plans and

specifications, including an operating permit issued by the SCDHEC.

In the event that the construction is acceptable, the District may assume operational

responsibility upon the completion of the following: presentation of acceptable As-Builts,

recording of As-Builts with the Register of Deeds, and all conveyance and dedication

documents including the certification of non-litigation, certification of no outstanding

liens, and recording of acceptable easements, deeds, and conveyances as applicable to

the District. (See Project Completion Submittals Section 3.6.)

5.1.18 Follow-up Inspection

The project engineer may request a follow-up inspection once all punch list items, noted

during the final inspection, have been corrected. Should the follow-up inspection prove

that all punch list items have been satisfactorily completed; final construction approval

can be issued.

5.1.19 Warranty Inspection

Upon completion of construction and upon acceptance by the District, a one (1) year

warranty period will begin. During the eleventh (11th) month following acceptance by

the District of any and all water/sewer utilities so constructed, the District, in conjunction

with the developer's engineer, shall conduct a warranty inspection. It shall be the

responsibility of the developer to ensure that the water/sewer utilities are in first class

condition and shall remain in said condition, less normal wear, for a period of one (1)

year from the date of acceptance. All remedial items noted in the inspection shall be the

responsibility of the developer.

5.1.20 Authority of Inspectors, Inspection of Work

Inspectors employed by the District are authorized to inspect all work done and

materials furnished and such inspection may extend to all or part of the work and to the

preparation or manufacture of the materials to be used. An inspector shall be assigned

to the project to report to the District as to the progress of the work and the manner in

which it is being performed. The inspector shall report to the appropriate District official

whenever it appears that the materials furnished and work performed by the


contractor/developer fail to fulfill the requirements of the specifications and the

developer's contract for this extension, and to call to the attention of the

contractor/developer such failure or other default. Such inspection, or any failure to

provide such inspection, however, shall not relieve the contractor/developer from his

obligations to perform all work strictly in accordance with the requirements of the

"Approved for Construction" plans and specifications nor shall it release the developer

from any of the terms of the contract for the work. The inspector is not authorized to

revoke, alter or waive any of the requirements of the developer's contract; to approve or

accept any portion of the completed project; nor to give any instructions to the

contractor/developer which are contrary to the "Approved for Construction" plans and

specifications. He shall have the authority to reject materials and to suspend the work

until any questions at issue can be referred to and decided by the District's Engineering

Director. The inspector shall, in no case, act as foreman or perform any other duties for

the contractor/developer, nor shall he interfere with the management of the work by

either the contractor or the developer, except in the case of work done in the road right-

of-way where it is apparent that the District may be liable for unsafe or destructive action

of the contractor. Any advice or instructions which the inspector may give the

contractor/developer shall not be construed as binding upon the District in any way, nor

as releasing the contractor/developer from fulfilling the terms of these specifications or

the developer from fulfilling all of the terms of his contract for the work.

Where there is disagreement between the Contractor/Developer or his representative

and the inspector, such as; refusal by the contractor/developer to use properly approved

materials; performing work not in compliance with the "Approved for Construction" plans

and specifications; or refusing to suspend work until problems at issue can be referred

to and decided upon by the District's Engineering Director, the Inspector will immediately

direct the Developer's Engineer to all issues at hand and the Developer's Engineer will

prepare and deliver to the contractor/developer, by mail or otherwise, a written order

suspending the work and explaining the reason for such shutdown. Subsequent

inspections will not be made until such time as the issues at hand are resolved. Any

work performed during the inspector’s absence will not be accepted and may be

required to be removed and disposed of at the contractor's/developer's expense. The

contractor/developer shall remove, at his own expense, any work or materials

condemned as unsatisfactory by the District's Engineering Director, and shall

rebuild/replace same to the standards required by the specifications.


Failure of the contractor to comply with these specifications and determinations of the

District and to remove condemned materials or work will jeopardize his acceptability on

future work under the jurisdiction of the District. Failure of the developer to insure the

required compliance by his contractor or to faithfully comply with all of the terms of his

contract with the District for the work will prevent the issuance of service connections

until the issues at hand are satisfactorily resolved and will be considered prior to the

issuance of future extension contracts. If deemed necessary by the Executive Director

of the GCWSD, the Executive Director may instruct his construction forces to physically

disconnect the substandard construction from the District's system.

5.1.21 All Work Subject to the Control of the District

In the performance of the work, the developer/contractor shall abide by all orders,

directions and requirements of the District, and at such times and places, by such

methods and in such manner and sequences as may be required. The District shall

determine the quality, acceptability, and fitness of all parts of the work, and shall

interpret the specifications and decide all other requests in connection with the work.

a. Upon request, the District shall confirm in writing any oral order, direction,

requirement or determination.

b. The enumeration herein or elsewhere in the specifications of particular instances in

which the opinion, judgment, discretion, or determination of the District's Engineering

Director shall control, or in his approval or inspection, shall not imply that only

matters similar to those enumerated shall be so governed and performed, but

without exception all work shall be so governed and so performed.

5.1.22 Construction Approval, Conveyance, and Dedication Requirements

Approval of the As-Built Plan shall not be given by the District unless the developer has

installed all improvements as herein specified and required or has provided a financial

guarantee therefore as specified herein.

The following procedures address the requirements of the GCWSD, the SC DHEC and

the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) necessary to convey

water/sewer improvements and to place into service the water/sewer utilities

constructed.


a. The Project Engineer will make an inspection of the project to determine what items

require attention and to determine that such items are subsequently completed by

the contractor prior to notifying the District and SC DHEC.

b. A pre-final inspection will be conducted by the District at the Project Engineer's

request in order to list all items that, in the opinion of the District's representative, still

need attention.

c. A final inspection will be coordinated by the Engineer with SC DHEC, the District and

any additional agency that may have interest in the project. The Engineer should

provide confirmation as to whether a SC DHEC representative will accept or decline

to participate in the inspection. A preliminary "As-Built" will be supplied by the

Project Engineer at this time to field verify the accuracy of same and to make the

necessary changes prior to final submittal.

d. The District requires that all conveyance documents be submitted prior to its

issuance of approval to SC DHEC for their issuance of a “Permit to Operate”.

e. Only upon receipt of written approval of the system by SC DHEC, will water and/or

sewer service connections be permitted to the commercial or dwelling units. Service

is, also, conditioned upon satisfaction of all District requirements related to the

proper operation of the utilities.

f. The District may, at times, issue a conditional temporary approval. This is not to be

misinterpreted as final approval, but only an interim measure of limited operational

obligation by the District to aid the developer in completing his construction

commitments. The developer still must maintain ownership and is obligated to any

excessive operational expenses associated with his project.

g. The SCDOT and Georgetown County Public Works Department will be notified by

the Engineer to inspect all work completed by the contractor under the

Encroachment Permit issued to the District or the developer. Final acceptance will

be withheld until written approval by the SCDOT District Engineer or the Georgetown

County Public Works Director is received for the project.

h. Final approval by the District will be withheld until all construction is completed within

each phase of a project or that portion which is covered under the "Title to Water

and Wastewater Systems; Grants of Easement" document. The construction, as

mentioned, is limited to final grading, pavement placement, landscaping, and any

additional placement of any and all materials that would cause additional hardship to


the District in servicing the utilities. This does not, however, include the construction

of any structures or facilities that would utilize the system.

i. Upon final approval by the District, the Executive Director will sign the "Title to Water

and Wastewater Systems; Grants of Easement" document, then forward the

executed copies to the District's attorney for recording. The date of operation,

maintenance, and acceptance of the project by the District, as well as the one (1)

year warranty by the developer, will coincide with the date of the SC DHEC permit to

operate.

j. The Engineer will supply to the District dedication and conveyance documents, prior

to acceptance, with ample time for inspection and corrections.

1. One (1) copy of "Title to Water and Wastewater Systems; Grants of Easement"

document, supplied by the District and executed by the developer, along with

One (1) copy of any attachments or exhibits by the Engineer, not to measure

more than twenty-four inches by thirty inches (24" x 30"), as required by the

Clerk of Court.

2. One (1) copy of "Joinder and Consent to Dedication" document, supplied by the

District and executed by all lien or mortgage holders of the property, materials

and improvements, along with One (1) copy of any attachments or exhibits by

the Engineer, not to measure more than twenty-four inches by thirty inches (24"

x 30"), as required by the Clerk of Court.

3. One (1) copy of "Certification of Non-Litigation" document supplied by the District

and executed by the contractor, developer, and Project Engineer.

4. One (1) copy of the Attorney’s “Letter of Opinion”.

5. Affidavit.

6. Contractor’s Affidavit and Final Waiver of Lien.

7. Grant of Perpetual Easement.

8. Contractor Guaranty.

9. Encroachment Permit Agreement.

10. Partial Release.

11. One (1) copy of any deed along with One (1) copy of any plat, if applicable,

prepared by the developer's attorney for conveyance of property associated with


a pump station site, well site, elevated storage tank site, easement, or treatment

facility site to be deeded to the District.

12. One (1) copy of the "Project Completion Questionnaire" document supplied by

the District and certified by the Project Engineer.

13. One (1) copy of "Maintenance, Materials, and Workmanship Warranty Bond"

supplied by the District and executed by the developer with attachments by the

bonding company or other surety as approved by the Executive Director.

k. After final acceptance and verification of the accuracy of the "As-Built" plans, one (1)

record set of Mylars and a compact disk, with the Project Engineer's certification of

accuracy, will be supplied to the District, along with any maintenance manuals or

operational literature as may be required to maintain the utilities being conveyed.

l. If interim service is requested and subsequently granted, the Developer will be

required to establish an escrow account in the name of Georgetown County Water

and Sewer District in the amount of the total water and/or sewer construction and

installation cost so recommended by the project engineer and approved by the

District’s Engineering Director.

5.1.23 Acceptance of Construction and Connection to Existing Public System

Preliminary acceptance and permission for lateral connections, as hereinafter outlined,

may be granted by the District when all testing has been successfully completed and all

deficiencies corrected. Final acceptance shall not be granted until:

a. All work is completed and a surface course is placed up to the finished grade (riding

surface).

b. If proposed storm drainage is not in place at the time of the construction, a

determination shall be made by the District's Engineering Director that Ductile Iron

Pipe has been placed in those areas to be crossed with storm drainage.

c. A final inspection has been conducted by authorized representatives of the GCWSD

and all deficiencies corrected.

d. Work within Georgetown County maintained road rights-of-way has been approved

by the appropriate designated county official and work within State maintained road

rights-of-way has been approved by the SCDOT District Maintenance Engineer.


e. As-Built plans have been submitted and approved and all easements and road

rights-of-way in which water and/or sewer mains are situated have been properly

recorded.

f. SC DHEC approvals have been issued by the State and copies are on file in the

District’s office.

g. Conveyance documents submitted to GCWSD.

5.1.24 Maintenance of Improvements

Completion of construction of any improvements shall not obligate the District or any

public agency to maintain said improvements. The District will assume maintenance

responsibility only when construction is accepted by the District and all dedication

documents and instruments duly recorded.

5.1.25 Observance of Laws

The developer/contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal, State,

and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and all such decrees that exist at present or as

may be enacted during the period of construction, by bodies or tribunals having any

jurisdiction or authority over the work, in any manner affecting the conduct of the work or

those employed on the work. No plea of misunderstanding will be considered on

account of his/their ignorance thereof.

5.1.26 Permits and Licenses

The developer/contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, inclusive of Georgetown

County Building Department permits and Certificates of Occupancy; shall pay all

charges and fees; and shall give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and

lawful prosecution of the work.

5.1.27 Encroachment Permits

The engineer is responsible for application of and receipt of applicable SCDOT or

Georgetown County Encroachment Permits for proposed work within right of ways in the

jurisdiction of the referenced agencies. For projects involving water and sewer

installations crossing or perpendicular to the road, the name of the applicant for these

permits should be the developer. For projects involving installations parallel to the road,

the name of the applicant may be GCWSD.


In instances where GCWSD will be the applicant, the District will require the execution

of an Encroachment Agreement and a Performance Bond or other security. The amount

of the bond will be the cost to perform the construction activity within the road right-of-

way.

5.1.28 Indemnification of the District

The contractor and developer shall indemnify, hold harmless and keep harmless the

District and its agents and including attorney's fees arising out of or remitting from the

loss or expense that is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to

injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of use resulting there from;

and is caused in whole or in part by any negligent or willful act or omission of the

developer, contractor, and subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by

any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.

In any and all claims against the District or any of its agents or employees, by any

employee of the developer, contractor, and subcontractors, anyone directly or indirectly

employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the

indemnification obligation shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount

or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the developer,

contractor, and subcontractors under Workmen's Compensation Acts, Disability Benefit

Acts or other employee benefit acts.

5.1.29 Public Convenience and Safety

The contractor shall, at all times, conduct the work in such a manner as to insure the

least obstruction to vehicular and pedestrian traffic and to the continued operation of all

utilities located within the construction area. The convenience of the general public and

of the residents along and adjacent to the work shall be satisfactorily provided for,

including provisions for and maintenance of access to passageways and entrances into

public and private property. Fire hydrants on or adjacent to the street shall be kept

accessible to fire apparatus at all times, and no material or equipment shall be placed

within fifteen feet (15’) of any such hydrant. The contractor shall provide, erect, and

maintain all necessary barricades; suitable and sufficient warning lights and danger

signals; provide watchmen; and take all precautions necessary for the protection of the

work and safety of the public and workers. Any necessary signs shall be mounted on

suitable areas and per approved standards and shall be conspicuously placed adjacent

to the work where traffic demands.


The contractor and/or developer shall, at his own risk and expense, shore up and

otherwise protect buildings, bridges, fences, walls, property monuments, pipes, and

other structures and objects legally existing along the route of the main line or adjacent

to the work; and in the event of any injury to such public or private property by reason of,

or consequent upon any act, omission, neglect or misconduct in the execution of the

work provided for herein, the developer/contractor shall, at his own cost and expense,

make all such repairs as may be necessary to restore such property to its former

condition. Failure on the part of the developer/contractor to make all necessary repairs,

or to satisfy any legal demand or liability, shall confer upon the District the right to

disallow the connection of the project to the District's system.

It is clearly understood that it is the responsibility of the developer/contractor to maintain

reasonable cleanliness of all streets which are used in the construction of the project.

When, in the opinion of the District's representative, any street inside or outside of the

project becomes excessively dusty or unclean due to its use by the contractor's

equipment, the contractor shall, at his own expense, furnish men and equipment

necessary to clean (flush, etc.) said street to a degree acceptable. At the completion of

the project, the contractor shall thoroughly clean the above-mentioned streets to a

degree acceptable to the District's representative. The inspection of these streets will

be a part of the final inspection.

5.1.30 Wet Taps

All existing water lines and force mains operated and maintained by the District will be

“wet tapped” by the District unless specifically authorized by the District. In cases where

a wet tap is not possible or practical, or the relocation of a water or sewer line requires

interruption of service, prior approval for such work must be issued by the District and

the construction activities must be coordinated with the District at a time determined by

the District. The District will charge a fee for the installation of a “wet tap”. The wet tap

charge includes a tapping sleeve, tapping gate valve, and a base charge for the actual

tapping of the pipe.

5.1.31 Tie-ins/Connections

All tie-ins and connections of water lines, force mains, or gravity sewer line extensions

connecting to facilities owned, operated and maintained by the District must be


performed in the presence of a District representative. All effort should be made to limit

the amount of debris entering the system.

5.1.32 New Construction Water Use

In order to establish responsibilities and methods for water use during construction the

following shall apply:

a. On all new projects for development, the District Engineering Director will determine

whether an in-line temporary meter and check valve is justified for installation at the

same time the wet tap is made for the project.

b. Upon installation of the wet tap and temporary meter(s), a standard one inch (1”)

meter and check valve for chlorination will also be installed. This temporary one inch

(1”) service line will be used for the majority of all water usage to that project. The in

line meter will be used for filling, flushing and cleaning of the lines in the project and

will only be operated by a representative of the District’s Water Operations

Department.

c. If an in-line temporary meter is not installed, large flows for line filling, flushing and

cleaning will be measured at the point of flushing by the Water Operations

Department using hydrant meters or standard estimating methods. The standard

one inch (1”) meter for chlorination will be installed on all projects and water used for

the project will be metered through this meter.

1. At all times, the main tap valve will remain closed unless scheduled for water

usage through and operated by the District’s Water Operations Department.

Unauthorized use or tampering with the main valve will constitute grounds for

project termination and/or penalties. The one inch (1”) line may be used by the

contractor and will be under his control.

2. Prior to service authorization of a new project, the District will calculate the total

construction water bill as appropriate and forward for payment. The District will

require proof of payment before issuing Service Authorization for the project.


Section 5.2 Financial Guarantees

5.2.1 General

In keeping with Georgetown County requirements, financial guarantees may be posted

in lieu of completing improvements required to allow for the recording of a final plat.

Georgetown County Water and Sewer District will not issue a certification of availability

of sewer and/or water service for individual lots or parcel or building units until all water

and/or sewer utilities have been installed and certified for operation by SC DHEC. The

Georgetown County Water and Sewer District will consider during the utility construction

period and projects secured by a financial guarantee the issuance of an interim septic

tank permit, subject to expiration upon the completion of the water and sewer utilities

and certified for operation by SC DHEC. A interim septic tank permit will only be issued

for every other parcel or lot within subdivisions with lots or parcels less than one acre.

This authority does not preempt the requirements for septic tanks by the Georgetown

County Health Department.

5.2.2 Cost Certification

Financial guarantees shall be submitted to the Georgetown County Water and Sewer

District and follow the procedures enumerated below. Failure to follow these procedures

may delay the approval of such guarantee and recording of a final plat.

An itemized cost estimate shall be submitted for the improvements that the financial

guarantee will cover. Such estimate shall bear the original signature and seal of a

licensed professional engineer, be on company letterhead, and be in a form acceptable

to Georgetown County Water and Sewer District. Cost estimates may include, but are

not limited to the following items:

1. Water transmission and/or distribution lines and all appurtenances.

2. Sewer main lines, manholes, laterals, services and all appurtenances.

3. Pump stations, forcemains and all appurtenances.

4. Water storage, pumping facilities and all appurtenances.

5. Related Project Engineering Design, Inspection, and Final Certification Services.

6. Related project legal expenses.

5.2.3 Acceptance of Financial Guarantees

The Georgetown County Water and Sewer District may accept letters of credit, or cash

deposits as financial guarantees to ensure the completion of public or private


improvements in accordance with the requirements enumerated below. All financial

guarantees must comply as to form in keeping with the District’s established financial

guarantee documents found in the Appendix to this policy. A bond issued by a surety will

not be accepted.

Approved guarantees shall be independent of the development project’s construction

financing. Georgetown County Water and Sewer District shall not accept any guarantee

that allows reductions in the financial guarantee based upon periodic construction partial

payments. Payment of project expenses is the sole responsibility of the developer and

does not affect the value of the financial guarantee held by Georgetown County Water

and Sewer District.

Approved bonds and letters of credit shall adhere to the following standards:

1. Be equal to 125% of the approved cost estimate.

2. Be issued for an initial coverage period not less than 12 months from the date that

the final plat is submitted for recording.

3. Be irrevocable, unconditional and subject to presentation for drawing within the

State of South Carolina.

4. Be payable to Georgetown County Water and Sewer District.

5. Be for no less than $10,000 of construction cost.

Approved cash deposits shall adhere to the following standards:

1. Be equal to 125% of the approved cost estimate.

2. Be for no less than $10,000.

3. Be payable by cashier’s check to Georgetown County Water and Sewer District.

Cash deposits shall be deposited upon receipt by the District’s Finance Director into a

construction account bearing the name of the project. Withdrawals shall be authorized

by two signatures one shall bear the name of the District’s Finance Director and the

other a designated representative of the developer who shall be named in writing.

Improvements guaranteed by such deposits shall be completed within 12 months. A

cash deposit may be extended as provided for in subsection 5.2.4 below.

5.2.4 Extensions

A developer may extend a letter of credit or cash deposit before the expiration date of its

initial coverage period. If the developer fails to extend the letter of credit or cash deposit


before the expiration date of its initial coverage period the District shall call the financial

guarantee in order to complete the public or private improvements in accordance with

this policy. To qualify for an extension a revised construction cost estimate shall be

supplied to Georgetown County Water and Sewer District showing the improvements

that the extended letter of credit or cash deposit will guarantee. The revised

construction cost estimate shall meet the standards enumerated in subsection 5.2.3

above.

Upon approval of the revised construction cost estimate, the extended letter of credit or

cash deposit shall be provided to Georgetown County Water and Sewer District no

fewer than 90 days prior to the expiration date of the letter of credit or cash deposit.

The extension may be in the form of an amendment or new letter of credit (for letter of

credit) or a new cash deposit (for cash deposits). Extensions shall be no longer than 1

year and may occur in two 6-month extensions. No individual extension shall be for a

period less than 6-months.

If the improvements for which the letter of credit or cash deposits were posted have not

been completed within two years, Georgetown County Water and Sewer District may

allow one additional 6-month extension. Such extension is subject to approval of a

revised construction cost estimate showing that at least 50% of the project

improvements are complete. Additional extensions may be considered on a case-by-

case basis.

A request for an extension made eighty-nine or fewer days before the expiration

of the letter of credit or cash deposit may not be accepted.

5.2.5 Release of a Financial Guarantee

The Georgetown County Water and Sewer District shall release guarantees to the

financial institution or responsible entity upon completion of the development project.

Authorization shall occur once all improvements have been installed, a final inspection

completed to the satisfaction of the District and DHEC and a warranty financial

guarantee (when applicable) has been submitted and approved. In addition, the

developer’s engineer shall furnish Georgetown County Water and Sewer District a letter

certifying that all improvements, not to be owned or maintained by the District have been

completed and accepted by the applicable entities that will own or maintain such


improvements. Such letter shall be on company letterhead with an original signature

and professional seal.

5.2.6 Performance Bond For Work In State Rights-of-Way

Contractors performing work in state road right-of-ways requiring an encroachment

agreement signed by the District, shall be required to provide suitable surety for the total

dollar amount of improvements and possible damage in that road right-of-way prior to

initiating construction. The project engineer will testify the value of the bond required.

The final approving authority shall be the GCWSD Executive Director. The bond must

remain in effect for the amount of time specified by the SCDOT for the warranty period.

Since the District is ultimately held responsible for the actions of the contractor in the

road right-of-way, he will be required to sign an "Encroachment Agreement" which gives

the District authority over this portion of construction. In addition, the developer or

contractor must post a performance bond with the District guaranteeing the completion

of all offsite improvements as determined by the GCWSD Engineering Staff.

5.2.7 Warranty Bond

Upon completion of construction and acceptance by the District, the

developer/contractor shall post a warranty bond or other surety as approved by the

GCWSD Executive Director. The bond or surety guarantees that the facilities,

appurtenances, and lines are in first class condition and shall remain in said conditions,

less normal wear, for a period of one (1) year from the date of the issuance of the S.C.

DHEC operating permit. The value of the bond shall be determined by the Engineering

Director upon the submission of an estimate of highest probable repair and replacement

cost by the project engineer of record for the particular project affected. The estimate

will be based upon the quality of work performed by the utility contractor, the level of

construction difficulty, and the effects the remaining or incomplete peripheral

construction will have upon the water and sewer utilities. In no case will the amount of

the warranty bond be less than 50% of the construction value of the water and sewer

utilities. The bond may be secured by a pledge of property of equal value, by extension

and transferal of contractor’s performance bond, cash, or letter of credit. Surety or letter

of credit held by the Georgetown County Planning Commission may also be accepted.

Section 5.3 District Installed Water Line Extensions


Where extensions are to be made to existing District owned water utility lines, which

may at some time serve abutting undeveloped properties, the District will consider

installing the water line extension in accordance with the “District Advance Payment

Extension Agreement” referenced herein and in keeping with the following conditions:

a. The extension to be made must be within existing public road right-of-ways.

b. The extension to be made is in accordance with the District's overall Water Master

Plan.

c. The developer or property owner makes advance payment for all related costs to

complete the project, as well as, all contracted work beyond the ability of the District

to perform.

d. The District has the proper equipment and labor available, as determined by the

District, to conduct the work contemplated.

e. The extensions to be made will be mutually beneficial to abutting properties and are

not deemed by the District to be necessary for the exclusive future development use

or needs of the developer or property owner.

f. No portion of the funds given to the District to fund such extensions can be rebated

in the event that additional properties beyond the initial project termination point are

later served.

g. The developer understands that the extension will be made by the District staff as

time is available and the District will bear no expense due to the delays in completion

of said extensions.

h. The District will install only water line extensions 8 inches in diameter or less.

In no event will the District provide equipment or labor to construct improvements within

subdivisions or developing properties unless the conditions established in Sections

5.1.5, 5.1.7 and 5.3.1 are met.

5.3.1 Advance Payment Water Line Extension Agreement

a. An original user(s) or property owner(s) (hereinafter “Applicant”), on execution of an

Advance Payment Extension Agreement, shall deposit with the District an amount

equal to the District's estimated cost of the Proposed Extension. On demand, any

additional amount that may result from the increased costs as determined by the

District shall be paid to the District, and the District reserves the right to delay


installation of any Extension or service taps to any Extension until it has received

such additional amount.

On completion, the District shall determine the actual cost of all Extensions and

improvements and shall refund the difference between the actual cost and the

deposit, if the actual cost is less than the deposit. If the deposit is less than the

actual cost, then an additional charge shall be made to the Applicant for the

difference. The additional deposit shall be payable within fifteen (15) days of being

invoiced. The District reserves the right to delay the installation of any service taps in

such Extension until it has received the additional amount.

b. In the event that the Extensions and improvements so defined in keeping with the

Advance Payment Extension Agreement are installed in the street(s) or highway(s)

on which property other than that of the Applicant also abuts, the District shall

require that such other property owners, before making any connection to said

Extension for water service, shall pay an amount which, in the judgment of the

District, is their proportionate share of the cost of the extension. Proportionality shall

be based upon a per parcel cost, front foot cost, or the number of residential

equivalent units served. Such persons shall then pay their pro-rated share at the

time of application for water service. The funds collected to offset the cost of the

extension and improvements shall be refunded to the original Applicant when

received by the District. Total refunds shall in no event exceed the total amount paid

by the Applicant.

c. All liability for payment of refunds for proportionate sharing shall terminate five (5)

years from the date of the initial Advance Payment Extension. Any part of the

amount paid by the Applicant not refunded within the refund period shall be the

property of the District.

d. No interest shall be paid on the amount paid by the original Applicant or any part

thereof.

e. The Applicant shall be entitled to receive a proportionate share of amounts received

by the District from subsequent participants during the refund period, as determined

by the District.

f. The assignment by the Applicant in the Advance Payment Extension Agreement or

any interest therein or of any money due or to become due by the reason of the


terms thereof, without the written consent of the District endorsed thereon or on an

executed counterpart thereof, shall be void.

g. All subsequent user(s) to be served by the Extensions installed in accordance with

the terms of an Advance Payment Extension Agreement shall be subject to the

applicable rates, rules, regulations, and terms and conditions of service established

from time to time by the District.

h. The District reserves the right to require that all extensions and improvements

installed in keeping with the Advance Payment Policy shall be designed and

constructed to supply the real estate development, subdivision, street, or road right-

of-way in its entirety. Projects not meeting these requirements shall not be eligible

for consideration as an advance payment project and to any refund anticipated by

this policy. The determination of the required length and size of such improvements

shall, in all cases, be made by the District but, in general, shall be based on the

following principles:

1. The terminal point of Extensions laid in streets or within a development shall be

the midpoint of the property of the last User or property owner to be served by

the Extension;

2. If the Extension is laid in streets within a development or subdivision, it shall

include all mains required to serve properties to be served by the Extension plus

any main(s) required to connect dead ends created within the development or

subdivision at intersecting streets; and

3. The size of the main(s) to be installed will be based on the existing and future

needs of the District's water systems, and the costs will be allocated as provided

for in the District's rules and regulations.

i. In keeping with the above conditions, each applicant(s) to be served by an extension

shall be refunded, as herein above described, based on the revenues received.

Such refunds will be made only during the time period established by the

Agreement. Refunds will be made only up to the amount of the original advance

payment or the certified construction costs.

j. This policy shall apply only to those extensions authorized in accordance with the

GCWSD Extension Policy, Section 5.3, entitled District Installed Water Extensions.

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CHAPTER 6

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN

OF SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS


CHAPTER 6 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

Section 6.1 South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

(SC DHEC) DELEGATED REVIEW PROGRAM

Georgetown County Water and Sewer District (GCWSD) has been approved by the SC

DHEC, Wastewater Division, for the Delegated Review Program as Delegated Review

Authority. Under this program, once GCWSD has completed its review and obtained all

applicable approvals, the permit application, construction drawings, wastewater design

criteria, and vicinity map will be forwarded to SC DHEC for construction permit issuance.

The approving agencies are S.C. Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management if

applicable, S.C. Water Resources Commission if applicable, Waccamaw Regional

Planning and Development Council (201/208 Plan Certification Council of

Governments). Under this program, GCWSD has established pre-approved standard

specifications on file with the SC DHEC, which conform to "Recommended Standards

for Sewage Works", commonly referred to as "Ten States Standards". To comply with

this procedure, the developer's design engineer must use the GCWSD specifications

unless the engineer's specifications address some special condition or specific variation

not addressed in the GCWSD standard specifications.

This process does not include gravity sewer line extensions larger than sixteen inch

(16”) diameter, pump stations larger than 2000 GPM, force mains larger than 16 inch in

diameter, pressure sewers, S.T.E.P. systems, and small diameter sewer systems.

GCWSD reserves the right to submit projects for review through the normal SC DHEC

review process when, in the opinion of GCWSD, non-standard engineering

design/construction practices are involved or may conflict with other local agency

approval.

Copies of form letters for approvals from the above referenced agencies are included in

the appendix.

Section 6.2 Design Capacity

In general, sewer capacities shall be designed for the estimated ultimate tributary

population, except in considering parts of the systems that can be readily increased in

capacity. Similarly, consideration shall be given to the maximum anticipated capacity of

institutions, industrial parks, etc.


In determining the required capacities of sanitary sewers, the following factors should be

considered:

a. Maximum hourly domestic sewage flow;

b. Pump station capacities and interceptor sewers from point of discharge to the

treatment works;

c. Inflow and groundwater infiltration;

d. Topography of area;

e. Location of sewage treatment plant;

f. Depth of excavation; and

g. Pumping requirements.

The basis of design for all sewer projects shall accompany the planning and design

documents. More detailed computations may be required at the discretion of the District.

Section 6.3 Design Flow

6.3.1 Per Capita Flow

New sewer systems shall be designed on the basis of an average daily per capita flow

of sewage of not less than 100 gallons per day (38 m3/day). This figure is assumed to

cover normal infiltration; but an additional allowance should be made where conditions

are unfavorable. The SC DHEC currently has authorized the GCWSD, as a result of

water conservation practices, to allocate flow projections assuming 225 GPD per one (1)

and two (2) bedroom multi-family dwelling unit, and 285 GPD per three (3) bedroom

multi-family dwelling unit and single family residences. These reduced flow projections

are applicable to all systems discharging to Wastewater Treatment Facilities owned and

operated by GCWSD. These projections are not applicable to systems discharging to

Wastewater Treatment Facilities owned and operated by the City of Georgetown.

6.3.2 REU Calculation

Residential Equivalent Units will be calculated in keeping with the District’s “Guidelines

for Unit Contributory Loadings”. These Guidelines are for minimum design loadings and

will be used by the District in determining ADF (average daily flow) to be used in

determining the total residential equivalent units to be assigned. These guidelines may

be increased or decreased as determined by the District. Consideration to other unit


contributory loadings may be accepted for review when properly substantiated by the

consulting engineer in the engineering report/design. Decisions to reduce these

loadings will be on a case-by-case basis. See Appendix B.

6.3.3 Peak Design Flow

Sanitary sewers shall be designed on a peak design flow basis using one of the

following methods:

a. The ratio of peak to average daily flow of 2.5 as required by the SC DHEC.

b. Values established from an infiltration/inflow study acceptable to the approving

agency.

Use of other values for peak design flow will be considered, if justified, on the basis of

extensive documentation and approvable by the SC DHEC.

6.3.4 Combined Sewer Interceptors

Combined sewers will not be allowed.

Section 6.4 Details of Design and Construction of Sewer Mains

6.4.1 Minimum Size

No gravity sewer main conveying raw sewage shall be less than eight inches (8”) (20

cm) in diameter.

6.4.2 Depth

Gravity extensions off existing manholes will be required to enter the manholes at the

bottom and extend outward at a minimum grade to facilitate full utilization of the system.

Outside drops may be allowed in areas determined as not needing full coverage.

In general, sewers should be sufficiently deep to receive sewage below the floor

elevation of all structures receiving service and maintain a minimum of thirty-six inches

(36”) of cover.

6.4.3 Cover

Gravity sewer main lines should be constructed to maintain a minimum of thirty-six

inches (36”) of cover. When 36” of cover cannot be maintained, the use of ductile iron


pipe may be utilized. The Engineering Director, at his discretion, may allow deviation

from this standard.

6.4.4 Slope

a. All sewers shall be designed and constructed to give mean velocities, when flowing

full, of not less than 2.0 feet per second (0.61 m/s), based on Kutter's formula using

an "n" value of 0.013. The following are the minimum slopes which should be

provided; however, slopes greater than these are desirable:

Minimum Slope in Feet/100 Feet

Sewer Size Recommended Design 8 inch (20 cm) 0.40 10 inch (25 cm) 0.28 12 inch (30 cm) 0.22 14 inch (36 cm) 0.17 15 inch (38 cm) 0.15 16 inch (41 cm) 0.14 18 inch (46 cm) 0.12 21 inch (53 cm) 0.10 24 inch (61 cm) 0.08

b. Slopes slightly less than those recommended for the 2.0 feet per second (m/s)

velocity, when flowing full, may be permitted at the District's discretion. Such

decreased slopes will only be considered where the depth of flow will be 0.3 of the

diameter or greater for design average flow. Whenever such decreased slopes are

selected, the design engineer must furnish with his report his computations of the

anticipated flow velocities of average and daily or weekly peak flow rates. The pipe

diameter and slope shall be selected to obtain the greatest practical velocities to

minimize settling problems.

c. Sewers shall be laid on a uniform slope between manholes.

d. Where velocities greater than fifteen feet (15’) per second (4.6 m/s) are attained,

special provisions shall be made to protect against displacement by erosion and

shock.

e. Sewer lines, as certified on as-built drawings that do not meet the final acceptance

limits in Section 6.4.4 shall be subject to the fees and charges as calculated under

the provisions of the grade deficiency value adjustment as noted in Appendix F.

f. Slope across the manhole flow channel from the “invert in” to the “invert out” is

recommended to be not less than .10 foot.


6.4.5 Alignment

All sewers shall be laid with straight alignment between manholes. The alignment shall

be checked by using a laser beam or other acceptable means approved by the District.

Lines shall be constructed such that the internal angle of deflection into the manhole is

equal to or greater than (90) degrees to the main line. When it is not feasible to obtain a

90° angle, angles less than the required 90 degrees may be considered on a case-by-

case basis, when adequate justification design data is provided and S.C. DHEC grants

approval.

6.4.6 Changes in Pipe Size

When a smaller diameter sewer line connects to a larger diameter line at a manhole, the

invert of the larger sewer should be lowered sufficiently to maintain the same energy

gradient.

Sewer extensions should be designed for projected flows even when the diameter of the

receiving sewer is less than the diameter of the proposed extension. The District or SC

DHEC may require a schedule for future downstream sewer relief.

6.4.7 Materials

The following materials for sewer mains shall be utilized, but the material selected

should be adapted to local conditions, such as: character of industrial wastes, possibility

of sewer becoming septic, soil characteristics, exceptionally heavy external loadings,

abrasion and similar problems.

a. PVC Plastic Pipe SDR 35 ASTM D3034

b. Ductile Iron ANSI A21.51 Class 50, Epoxy lined

c. PVC Plastic Pipe SDR 18

All sewers shall be designed to prevent damage from superimposed loads. Proper

allowance for loads on the sewer main shall be made because of the width and

depth of trench where necessary to withstand extraordinary superimposed loading,

special bedding, concrete cradle or special construction may be used. PVC plastic

pipe SDR 35 ASTM D3034 shall be used at depths no greater than fourteen feet

(14’). PVC lined ductile iron ANSI A21.51 Class 50 or PVC plastic pipe SDR 18 shall

be used at depths greater than fourteen feet (14’). When transitioning from one pipe

material to another, the engineer will submit a proposal for the application. The


Engineering Director may, at his discretion allow the use of a transition fitting to

accommodate the dissimilar connection between SDR 35 PVC Pipe and CL 50 DIP.

The fitting shall not be a flexible type.

d. HDPE (high density polyethylene) pipe shall be HD-3400, PE 3408, IPS, SDR 17,

AWWA C-906-90, PC 100, ASTM F-714.

6.4.8 Installation

a. Standards

Installation specifications shall contain appropriate requirements based on the

criteria, standards and requirements established by industry in its technical

publications. Requirements shall be set forth in the specifications for the pipe and

methods of bedding and back filling thereof so as not to damage the pipe or its

joints; impede cleaning and future tapping; nor create excessive side fill pressures or

deforming of the pipe; nor seriously impair flow capacity.

b. Trenching

1. The width of the trench shall be ample to allow the pipe to be laid and jointed

properly and to allow the backfill to be placed and compacted as needed. The

trench sides shall be kept as nearly vertical as possible. When wider trenches

are dug, appropriate bedding class and pipe strength shall be used.

2. Boulders, large stones, and other large materials shall be removed to provide a

minimum clearance of twelve inches (12”) (30 cm) below and on each side of all

pipe(s).

3. All organic material shall be removed from sub-base of trench.

c. Bedding

1. Bedding classes A, B, or C as described in ASTM C1274 (ANSI A106.2) or

WPCF MOP NO. 9 (ASCE MOP NO. 37) shall be used for all rigid pipe provided

the proper strength pipe is used with the specified bedding to support the

anticipated load.

2. Bedding Class 1, one quarter inch to one and one half inch (1/4” - 1½”) graded

stone bedding, as described in ASTM 2321 latest edition, (ANSI K 65.171) shall

be used for all flexible pipe. For depths of twelve feet (12’) or less, flexible pipe

will be installed in bedding placed a minimum of four inches (4”) below the pipe


barrel and brought up to the top of the pipe. Class I, II, or III materials will be

used for initial backfill up to six inches (6”) above the top of the pipe over the full

width of the trench.

d. Backfill

1. Backfill shall be of suitable material removed from excavation except where other

material is specified. Debris, frozen material, large clods or stones, organic

matter, or other unstable material shall not be used for backfill. Backfill will be

hand or pneumatic tamped to twenty-four inches (24”) above the top of the pipe.

Backfill to the top of ground will be in twelve inch (12”) loose thickness lifts

compacted. Compaction density testing shall comply with S.C. DOT standards.

2. Backfill shall be placed in such a manner as not to disturb the alignment of the

pipe. Any pipe displaced or broken during backfilling or compaction will be

replaced.

e. Deflection Test

1. Deflection tests shall be performed on all pipe (100%). The test shall be

conducted after the final backfill has been in place at least fifteen (15) days. The

mandrel and proving ring will be furnished by the contractor.

2. No pipe shall exceed a deflection of 5%, calculated by using the base inside

diameter as furnished by ASTM.

3. If the deflection test is to be conducted using a mandrel, it shall have a diameter

equal to 95% of the inside diameter of the pipe. The test shall be performed

without the use of mechanical pulling devices.

The contractor is responsible for providing mandrel and associated equipment at

the time of inspection. The latest applicable ASTM shall be used.

f. TV Gravity Lines

The Developer must TV gravity lines before putting into service and providing the

District with a digital copy.

6.4.9 Joints and Infiltration

a. Joints

The installation of joints and the materials used shall be included in the

specifications. Sewer joints shall be designed to minimize infiltration and to prevent


the entrance of roots throughout the life of the system. Junctions of dissimilar pipes

or junctions requiring some form of coupling, band, sleeve, or fitting will be reviewed

by the Engineering Director on a case-by-case basis.

b. Leakage Tests

Leakage tests shall be required for all main line sewers and shall include installed

services. Such tests shall be by the low-pressure air testing method. The air test

shall, at a minimum, conform to the test procedure described in the latest edition of

ASTM. The testing methods selected should take into consideration the range in

groundwater elevations projected and the situation during the test. Existing systems

will be tested for leakage outward or inward (ex-filtration or infiltration) shall not

exceed 100 gallons per inch of pipe diameter per mile per day (0.019m3/mm of pipe

diameter Km/day) for any section of the system.

c. Inspection

The specifications shall include a requirement for inspection of manholes for water

tightness prior to placing into service. Prior to inspection all lines must be flushed

and cleaned.

6.4.10 Flushing and Cleaning

Flushing and cleaning shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall

pump dry and dispose of all extraneous ground water and other sand, gravel and foreign

objects within the sewer main. Such material shall not be flushed into the existing

operating sewer mains, pump stations, or pertinent facilities. Flushing of main line

sewers under construction into main lines of the District is prohibited.

6.4.11 Gravity Main Line Location Main lines shall be installed outside the paved and unpaved surfaces of roads and

streets as shown in Appendix DD (Recommendations for Coordinating Utility Service)

except for sharp curves, cul-de-sacs, acceleration lanes, decelerations lanes, and

turning lanes. In cases where the developer proposes a road not in keeping with the

approved layout in appendix DD (Recommendations for Coordinating Utility Services)

the developer shall be required to obtain prior approval from the District during the

preliminary plan review process. When granting its approval the District requires the

following minimum requirements:


• Gravity main lines shall be located on the opposite side of the road or street in

which water line improvements are located.

• Gravity main lines shall be a minimum of three feet (3’) from the edge of

pavement or curb if no force main is present.

• Gravity main lines shall be a minimum of five feet (5’) from the edge of pavement

or curb if a force main is present.

• Gravity main lines shall be a minimum of seven and one half feet (7-1/2’) from

any private property line.

• No permanent structures or buildings shall be constructed within twenty-five (25)

feet of a gravity sewer main.

• All other policies pertaining to utility separations shall be followed.

• No other utilities shall be located within two feet (2’) of gravity main lines.

• No landscaping, fencing or other obstructions deemed by the District to interfere

with the District’s access or maintenance shall be allowed in the utility easement

area.

6.4.12 Patching and Paving

Roadway patching and paving shall be in keeping with the latest edition of the South

Carolina Department of Transportation (S.C. DOT). In no event shall open cuts in the

roadway remain unpaved or patched in keeping with highway standards for more than

fifteen (15) days. Failure on the part of the contractor to take adequate action on

patching will force the District to sublease a paving contractor for the repairs. The

contractor will be billed for such work and project acceptance will be subject to payment

for repairs.

In cases where GCWSD is required to cut and remove the paved surface in order to

access the line, the developer/owner will be billed for the cost of repair and replacement

of the paved surface.

Section 6.5 Manholes

6.5.1 Location

Manholes shall be installed: at the end of each line; at all changes in grade, size and

alignment; at all intersections of piping; and at distances not greater than four hundred

feet (400’). Cleanouts may be used only for special conditions and shall not be


substituted for manholes nor installed at the end of laterals greater than one hundred

fifty feet (150’) (46 m) in length.

Manholes, typically, shall be installed along the shoulder of the road and not under a

paved or unpaved surface. In cases where it is necessary to install manholes in areas

outside a road right-of-way, such as in easements, a concrete marker will be installed to

mark the location of the manhole.

6.5.2 Drop Pipe

A drop pipe should be provided for a sewer entering a manhole at an elevation of

twenty-four inches (24”) (61 cm) or more above the manhole invert. Where the

difference in elevation between the incoming sewer and the manhole invert is less than

twenty-four inches (24”) (61 cm), the invert should be filleted to prevent solids

deposition.

Drop manholes should be constructed with an outside drop connection. The outside

drop shall be connected and supported. The entire outside drop pipe shall be encased

in #57 graded stone. Inside drop connections may be allowed on a case by case basis

with justification from the developer’s engineer approved by GCWSD’s Engineering

Division Director. If the difference in elevation is less than two feet (2’) pipe shall be

secured to the interior wall of the manhole and access for cleaning provided. Inside

drop connections (when necessary) in excess of two feet (2’) and drop line is 6” or

greater in diameter shall be required to use with a five foot (5’) diameter manhole.

6.5.3 Diameter

The minimum inside diameter of manholes shall be forty-eight inches (48”) (1.22m).

Larger diameters are preferable for large diameter sewers. A minimum access diameter

of twenty-four inches (24”) (61 cm) shall be provided.

6.5.4 Flow Channel

The flow channel through manholes should be constructed to conform in shape and

slope to that of the connecting sewer lines. Change in direction of the channel shall not

be more than 90o. The height of the flow channel/trough should be approximately ¾ the

diameter of the sewer pipe. The shelf on each side of the flow channel should have a

slope of 1:12. The amount of elevation drop across the flow channel measured from the

invert in to invert out should be .10 foot. A bench shall be provided on each side of any


manhole channel when the pipe diameters are less than the manhole diameter. The

bench should be sloped no less than ½ inch per foot. No lateral sewer service, or drop

manhole pipe shall discharge onto the surface of the bench.

6.5.5 Water Tightness

Manholes risers, cones and bases shall be of pre-cast monolithic concrete type.

Manholes shall be water resistant (no visible leaks upon inspection).

Inlet and outlet pipes shall be joined to the manhole with a cast in place flexible

connection (boot/gasket) and secured with stainless steel clamps. Watertight manhole

covers shall be used.

Modifications to existing manholes, which require the addition of a supplemental

connection, shall be made by coring the wall and installing a rubber boot with stainless

steel clamps. Locked manhole covers may be desirable in isolated easement locations

or where vandalism may be a problem.

6.5.6 Interior

Where force mains are designed to discharge to manholes, the interior of the manhole

shall be adequately protected with a District approved coating to prevent hydrogen

sulfide damage. The flow channel receiving the force main discharge should be a

smooth transition and conform in shape and slope to that of the existing flow channel.

6.5.7 Access

Access steps shall be provided in all manholes and shall be so located to be easily

accessible for entry. Steps shall be of a non-corrosive material.

6.5.8 Pipe Connections to Existing Manholes

Pipe connections to existing manholes shall be made in such a manner that the finished

work will conform as nearly as practical to the essential requirements specified for new

manholes, including all necessary concrete work, coring, cutting and shaping. The

connection shall be at an angle of no less than 90% to flow directions. Holes for the

new pipe shall be cored and filled with an appropriate boot for the applicable pipe size

being used.


6-5-9 Manholes Installed on Existing Sewer Lines

Manholes to be installed on existing sewer lines owned, operated, and maintained by

GCWSD will be monolithic base, riser and cone with cast in place rubber boots. Any

defects or abnormalities noted during this period will be repaired or corrected by the

contractor.

6-5-10 Manhole Markers

Manhole markers shall be installed to mark manhole frame and covers installed below

grade in easements outside of public road right of ways. The marker shall have a brass

insert that is stamped with a distance and arrow pointing towards the manhole.

6-5-11 Buoyancy Levels

All Manholes must be designed to have negative buoyancy at the highest water table.

Section 6.6 Sewer Service Laterals

6.6.1 Main Line Lateral Connection

All new construction service laterals will be constructed at the time the collector sewers

are installed. Care shall be taken to ensure that floor elevations of all existing building

units are sufficient to provide for a uniform slope of not less than one-eighth inch (1/8”)

per foot. All service laterals will be connected to the collector main by a service wye.

Service laterals shall not be less than six inches (6”) PVC pipe (Polyvinyl Chloride ASTM

D 3034). A six inch (6”) terminal cleanout shall be provided at or near the road right-of-

way. The cleanout plug shall be ductile or cast iron with an eighteen inch by eighteen

inch by six inch (18" x 18" x 6") concrete collar. This cleanout establishes the point of

termination for maintenance responsibility by the District. In case of easements, a

terminal cleanout shall be provided not greater than seven and one half foot (7 ½’) from

center line of pipe. No service lateral shall be connected to any manhole installed

during new construction projects.

6.6.2 Residential Sewer Service Lateral Connections (Per Georgetown County Building and

Zoning Department Requirements

a. Materials:

Four inch (4”) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - All pipe and fittings shall conform to latest

edition ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40.


Six inch (6”) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - All pipe and fittings shall conform to latest

edition ASTM D 3034, SDR 35.

b. Fittings:

All fittings and appurtenances including cleanouts should be of the same size and

type of pipe installed.

c. Installation

1. Trenching:

The width of trenches at and below the level of the pipe shall be no greater than

necessary to permit satisfactory jointing and thorough tamping of the bedding

material under and around the pipe. Trenches shall be dry when the trench

bottom is prepared.

Whenever, in the opinion of the inspector, wet or otherwise unstable soil is

encountered that is incapable of properly supporting the pipe, such soil shall be

removed to the depths required to ensure a stable trench bottom. This can be

accomplished by placing suitable dry, sandy soil or crushed rock in the trench

bottom.

2. Water Removal:

Where water is encountered, it shall be prevented from accumulating in

excavated areas by pumping, well pointing, or by other means approved by the

inspector as to capacity and effectiveness. Under no circumstances will the

contractor shape the trench bottoms, lay pipe, or install appurtenances in water,

or allow water to rise in un-backfilled excavations after pipe or structures have

been placed.

3. Laying of Gravity Sewer Pipe:

All pipes shall be carefully laid, bells upgrade, spigot ends fully entered into

adjacent bell and true to a straight line between cleanouts and true to a uniform

slope (1/8" per foot minimum) from cleanout to cleanout. The pipe shall be

raised off of the sub-grade to obtain the proper pipe slope. Care shall be taken

to obtain a watertight joint to prevent entrance of ground water into the pipe.


Cleanouts shall be placed in a vertical position according to details furnished by

the District, Typical Clean-Out Details. The cleanout at the right-of-way shall use

the materials specified by the District.

4. Inspection:

The pipe shall not be backfilled until it has been inspected and approved by an

inspector for the Georgetown County Building and Zoning Department or a

representative of the GCWSD Engineering Department. Before requesting an

inspection, all connections and cleanouts should be installed, all pipe backfilled

and thoroughly tamped to the spring line. A minimum of at least twenty-four (24)

hours is required in order to perform inspections.

5. Backfilling:

Trenches and other excavations shall not be backfilled until all inspections are

performed and the work installed conforms to these requirements. The trenches

shall be carefully backfilled with the excavated materials approved for backfilling

consisting of earth, loam, sandy clay and gravel, soft shale, or other approved

materials. No material shall be used for backfilling that contains stones, blasted

rock, broken concrete, pavement or other hard materials having any dimension

greater than six inches (6”); or large clods of earth, debris, or earth with an

exceptionally high void content. No wood is to be left in the trench.

Suitable backfill shall be deposited in six inch (6”) layers thoroughly compacted

until the pipe has a cover of one foot (1’). The remainder of the backfill material

may then be deposited in layers up to twelve inches (12”) thick, carefully

compacted to grade. The surface shall be restored to the required grade and

compacted. Any disturbed areas within highway right-of-way shall be restored to

original or better condition. Cleanouts shall be backfilled with suitable backfill

material in six inch (6”) layers to four inches (4”) below the ground surface, then

a concrete collar placed around the cleanout.

6. Use of Privately Owned Grinder Pump Stations:

Use of a privately owned grinder pump station to access a gravity collection

sewer lateral is acceptable only if a lateral connection abuts to the property being

served.


7. Grease traps:

Requirements for grease traps and/or sand traps or oil separators are as follows:

A. All boarding houses, cafes, restaurants, food preparation establishments,

hotels or motels with efficiency apartments, condominiums, car washes,

automotive maintenance and repair facilities and certain industrial facilities

and such other establishments deemed necessary by the District, shall install

a grease trap on the kitchen waste line. The grease trap must be designed

in accordance with current engineering and plumbing standards and be

easily accessible for cleaning. Grease traps shall be installed on the outside

of buildings and have a minimum capacity of 1,000 gallons. Grease traps

shall be cleaned periodically by the owner or operator of the facility.

B. All existing boarding houses, cafes, restaurants, hotels, or motels with

efficiency apartments, condominiums, food preparation establishments, or

such other establishments deemed necessary by the District shall be

required to construct a grease trap within sixty (60) days after notification by

the District, at the owner's expense, if and when the District determines that a

grease problem exists which is capable of causing damage or operational

problems to structures or equipment in the District Sewer System. The

District shall retain the right to inspect and approve the installation of the

grease trap facility.

Section 6.7 Sewers in Relation to Streams/Surface Water Crossings

6.7.1 Location of Sewers on Streams and Drainages

a. Cover Depth

The top of all sewers entering or crossing streams shall be of a sufficient depth

below the natural bottom of the stream bed to protect the sewer line. Service

laterals shall be a minimum of two feet (2’) below invert of any drainage ditch or

canal.

b. Horizontal Location

Sewers located along streams or drainage ways shall be located outside of the

stream bed and sufficiently removed from there to provide for future possible stream

widening and to prevent pollution by siltation during construction.


c. Structures

The sewer outfalls, headwalls, manholes, gate boxes, or other structures shall be

located so they do not interfere with the free discharge of flood flows of the stream.

d. Alignment

Sewers crossing streams should be designed to cross the stream as nearly

perpendicular to the stream flow as possible and shall be free from change in grade.

Sewer systems shall be designed to minimize the number of stream crossings.

e. Construction

Sewers entering or crossing streams shall be constructed of coated ductile iron pipe

with mechanical joints; otherwise they shall be constructed so they will remain

watertight and free from changes in alignment or grade. Material used to backfill the

trench shall be stone, coarse aggregate, washed gravel, or other materials, which

will not cause siltation, damage the pipe during placement or corrode the pipe.

f. Siltation and Erosion

Construction methods that will minimize siltation and erosion shall be employed.

The design engineer shall include in the project specifications the method(s) to be

employed in the construction of sewers in or near streams to provide adequate

control of siltation and erosion. Specifications shall require that cleanup, grading,

seeding, and planting or restoration of all work areas shall begin immediately.

Exposed areas shall not remain unprotected for more than seven (7) days.

6.7.2 Aerial Crossings

Support shall be provided for all joints in pipes utilized for aerial crossings. The

supports shall be designed to prevent frost heave, overturning and settlement.

Precautions against freezing, such as insulation and increased slope, shall be provided.

Expansion jointing shall be provided between above ground and below ground sewers.

For aerial stream crossings, the impact of flood waters and debris shall be considered.

The bottom of the pipe should be placed no lower than the elevation of fifty (50) year

flood.


Section 6.8 Separation of Sewer Mains from Buildings and Other Structures.

No permanent structures or buildings shall be constructed within twenty-five (25) feet of

a sewer main. The owner will make no use of the area occupied by the easement which

is inconsistent with uses and the purposes for which the easement or right of way at any

time, or so close thereto as to impose and load or stress on the utilities. If any building

or other structure should be placed adjacent to any sewer lines or facilities, no claim for

damages or compensation shall be made on account of or by reason of any damage

that might occur to such building or structure, or the contents thereof, by reason of the

construction, operation, maintenance, repair or improvement of the water or sewer

facilities or their appurtenances, or by reason of any accident or mishap that might

occur.

Section 6.9 Easements

In all cases where it is necessary to construct sewer mains in an area outside of a public

or private road right-of-way, an easement designated specifically for the construction,

operation and maintenance of water/sewer improvements shall be dedicated exclusively

to the GCWSD. Dimensions of the easement shall be in keeping with the herein stated

separation requirements. A minimum permanent easement width of fifteen feet (15’)

(see 6.4.11) shall be provided where it is necessary to install main line sewers outside of

public highway right-of-ways, such as planned unit developments, private road right-of-

ways and commercial areas, etc. Sewer main lines shall not be installed under paved

surfaces of roads, sidewalks, parking areas, etc.

Within the area of the GCWSD easement the owner may landscape, grow crops,

maintain private driveways or private parking areas, and utilize the lands subject to the

District’s easement for any other lawful purpose; provided that the top of the water or

wastewater lines are more than eighteen inches (18”) under the surface of the ground,

that the use of the land shall not, in the opinion of GCWSD, interfere or conflict in any

manner with the use of the land by the District for the purposes of construction, location,

installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the utilities and that no

use of land shall be made that would, in the opinion of GCWSD, injure, endanger or

render inaccessible the utilities.

If any improvements are made within or on any easement, either by way of landscaping,

construction of entrance or exist driveways, parking areas or otherwise, and subsequent


repairs, maintenance, relocations, substitutions, additions, or improvements by the

District to its utilities located in, or to be located in, the easement are necessary, the

owner will be responsible and pay for the cost of any and all restoration and

replacement of landscaping, driveways, and parking area which may be disturbed by the

District. The owner likewise will hold harmless, excuse and release the District from any

and all responsibility to restore, replace or pay damages for any such landscaping,

driveways, or paved surface areas which may be disturbed by the District in the exercise

of its rights. The District will restore the surface, to the extent practicable, including

leveling the surface and reseeding the grass, however the District will not be responsible

for replacing shrubbery, trees, or paved surfaces.

Section 6.10 Protection of Water Supplies

6.10.1 Water Supply Interconnections

There shall be no physical connections between a public or private potable water supply

system and a sewer or other non-potable water source (irrigation), or appurtenance

which would permit the passage of any sewage or polluted water into the potable

supply. No water pipe shall pass through or come in contact with any part of a sewer

manhole.

6.10.2 Relation to Water Works Structures

a. Parallel/Horizontal Separation

Sewers shall be laid at least ten feet (10’) (3.0m) horizontally from any existing or

proposed potable water main. The distance shall be measured edge to edge of the

pipe. In cases where it is not practical to maintain a ten foot (10’) separation, the

District may allow deviation on a case-by-case basis, if supported by data from the

design engineer. Such deviation may allow installation of the sewer closer to the

water main, provided that the water main is in a separate trench or on an

undisturbed earth shelf located on one side of the sewer and at such an elevation so

that the bottom of the water main is at least eighteen inches (18”) (46 cm) above the

top of the sewer.

b. Crossings

Sewer mains crossing water mains shall be laid to provide a minimum vertical

distance of eighteen inches (18”) (46 cm) between the outside of the water main and

the outside of the sewer. This shall be the case whether the water main is either


above or below the sewer line. Whenever possible, the water main shall be located

above the sewer line. Where a new water main crosses a new sewer line, a full

length of pipe shall be used for both the water main and sewer line and the crossing

shall be arranged so that the joints of each line will be as far as possible from the

point of crossing. Where a new water main crosses an existing sewer line, one full

length or water pipe shall be located so both joints will be as far from the sewer line

as possible. Where a water main crosses under a sewer, adequate structural

support shall be provided for the sewer line to prevent damage to the water main.

c. Special Conditions

When it is impossible to obtain proper horizontal and vertical separation as

stipulated above, the sewer shall be designed and constructed with materials equal

to the water pipe and shall be appropriately pressure tested to assure water

tightness prior to backfilling.

d. Sewer Manholes/Storm Drainage

No water pipe shall pass through or come in contact with any part of a sewer

manhole or storm drain.

e. Separation from Wells

Sewer lines shall be located more than one hundred feet (100’) from a public water

supply well and at least twenty feet (20’) from any other potable well.

f. Exception

The District and the SC DEHEC must, specifically, approve any variance from the

requirement of the above sections when it is impossible to obtain the specified

separation distances.

Section 6.11 Marina Discharge Connections

Because of the potential for unusual wastes and high volumes, the service connection

for marinas and their facilities will require the use of a sewer meter on the force main

from an on-site individual pump station approved by the District. The sewer meter will

be approved by the District. A sample/test point shall be provided at the connection

point. Marina facilities are required to comply with the District’s sewer use ordinance.

Accordingly, a pre-treatment discharge questionnaire will have to be completed.

Chapter 07-Minimun Requirements for the Design of Sewage Pumping Stations 1 Approved 11-12-2015

CHAPTER 7


OF SEWAGE PUMPING STATIONS


CHAPTER 7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF SEWAGE PUMPING

STATIONS

Section 7.1 South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

(SC DHEC) DELEGATED REVIEW PROGRAM

Georgetown County Water and Sewer District (GCWSD) has been approved by the SC

DHEC, Wastewater Division, for the Delegated Review Program as a Delegated Review

Authority. Under this program, once GCWSD has completed its review and obtained all

applicable approvals, the package, including application for permits, construction

drawings, wastewater design criteria, and vicinity map will be forwarded to SC DHEC for

construction permitting. The approving agencies are S.C. Office of Ocean and Coastal

Resource Management if applicable, S.C. Water Resources Commission if applicable,

and the Waccamaw Regional Planning and Development Council (208 Plan Certification

Council of Governments). Under this program, GCWSD has established pre-approved

standard specifications on file with the SC DHEC, which conform to "Recommended

Standards for Sewage Works", commonly referred to as "Ten States Standards". To

comply with this procedure, the developer's design engineer will be required to accept

GCWSD specifications unless the engineer's specifications address some special

condition or specific variation not addressed in the GCWSD standard specifications

whereby an attachment of special condition or specific variations would be submitted to

SC DHEC.

This process does not include gravity sewer line extensions larger than sixteen inch

(16”) diameter, pump stations larger than 2,000 GPM, force mains larger than 16 inch

diameter from pump stations tying into gravity sewer, pressure sewers, S.T.E.P.

systems, small diameter sewer systems. GCWSD reserves the right to submit projects

for review through the normal SC DHEC review process when, in the opinion of

GCWSD, non-standard engineering design/construction practices are involved or may

conflict with other local agency approval.

Copies of form letters for approvals from the above referenced agencies are included in

the appendix.


Section 7.2 Design

7.2.1 Flooding Protection

Sewage pumping station electrical equipment shall be protected from physical damage

by flooding to the one hundred (100) year flood elevation. Sewage pumping stations

should remain fully operational and accessible by District vehicles for maintenance

purposes to the twenty-five (25) year flood elevation. The top of the wet well and valve

vault and the control panel structure may be elevated above ground level to prevent

flooding of these structures. The wet well and valve vault shall be at a minimum 12

inches above the crown of the nearest street or road right-of-way.

7.2.2 Location

Pump stations serving residential developments, subdivisions and multi-family

complexes shall be located on a site dedicated to the District. The site should be

adjacent to the road right-of-way and accessible by vehicles for maintenance purposes.

7.2.3 Accessibility

The pumping station shall be readily accessible to District personnel 24 hours a day by a

minimum twenty feet (20’) wide all-weather road or driveway that provides direct access

with a minimum degree of driver maneuverability. The facility should be located off the

traffic way of streets and alleys. Security fencing shall be required and all hatches

lockable.

7.2.4 Grit/Solids

Where it is necessary to pump sewage prior to grit/solids removal, the design of the wet

well and pump station piping shall receive special consideration to avoid operational

problems from the accumulation of grit/solids.

7.2.5 Type

Sewer pumping stations shall be self-priming, non-clog, submersible type (Flygt or ABS)

for all subdivisions or large-scale commercial applications. See District specifications

for a more detailed discussion of requirements for all types of pump stations.


7.2.6 Structures

a. Equipment Removal

Provisions shall be made to facilitate removal of pumps, motors, and other

mechanical and electrical equipment.

b. Access

Suitable and safe means of access shall be provided to wet wells containing either

bar screens or mechanical equipment requiring inspection or maintenance. Suitable

and safe means of access for persons wearing self-contained breathing apparatus

shall be provided to wet wells.

c. Construction Materials

Due consideration shall be given to the selection of materials because of the

presence of hydrogen sulfide and other corrosive gases, greases, oils, and other

constituents frequently present in sewage.

d. Buoyancy Calculations

All structures must be designed to have negative buoyancy at the highest water

table.

7.2.7 Pumps

a. Protection Against Clogging

Pumps handling separate sanitary sewage from thirty inches (30”), (76 cm) or larger

diameter sewers shall be protected by bar racks. Appropriate protection from

clogging shall also be considered for all pump stations.

b. Pump Openings

Pumps shall be capable of passing spheres of at least three inches (3”), (7.6 cm), in

diameter, and pump suction and discharge piping shall typically be at least four

inches (4”), (10.2 cm), in diameter. In the alternative, the piping should be designed

to provide the required flushing velocity.

c. Priming

The pump shall be so placed that under normal operating conditions it will operate

under a positive suction head.


d. Electrical Equipment

Electrical systems and components (e.g. motors, lights, cables, conduits, switch

boxes, control circuits, etc.) in raw sewage wet wells, or in enclosed or partially

enclosed spaces where hazardous concentrations of flammable gases or vapors

may be present, shall comply with the National Electrical Code requirements for

Class 1, Group D, Division 1 locations. In addition, equipment located in the wet well

shall be suitable for use under corrosive conditions. Each flexible cable shall be

provided with watertight seal and separate strain relief. A fused disconnect switch

located above ground shall be provided for all pumping stations.

e. Electrical Enclosures

When such equipment is exposed to weather, an appropriate housing shall be

supplied as follows:

1. Electronics, alarms, automatic switch gear, electromechanical devices, telemetry

or any other such moisture sensitive devices shall be housed in a NEMA 4X

enclosure made from stainless steel or fiberglass only.

2. Fuse boxes, main disconnects, manual switch gear or any device not critically

moisture sensitive may be housed in a NEMA 3R or NEMA 4 enclosure or better.

3. No holes will be allowed in the top of NEMA 4X enclosures. Holes in other sides

of that enclosure will be kept to a minimum in number and size utilizing approved

waterproofing connections.

4. The primary control enclosure may be required to provide space for future

telemetry in critical areas as specified by GCWSD Engineering Staff.

f. Intake

Each pump shall have an individual intake. Wet well design shall be such as to

avoid turbulence near the intake. Intake piping shall be as straight and short as

possible.

7.2.8 Controls

a. Type

Control systems shall be of the encapsulated float type. The electrical equipment

shall comply with the National Electrical Code requirements for Class 1, Group D,


Division 1 locations. Over and under voltage monitoring equipment with a three (3)

minute timer is required (motor saver).

b. Location

The control floats shall be located away from the turbulence of incoming flow and

pump suction. The above ground control panel shall be so located to prevent

accessibility to the panel and wet well simultaneously.

c. Alternation

For stations with duplex pumps, provisions should be made so that each pump will

operate in a lead/lag sequence and automatically alternate the pumps in use.

d. Wiring

Control wiring should be so designed as to fully utilize the dual pump aspect of the

station. Wiring layouts should avoid contact in series that promote total pump

station failure by one (1) float failure.

7.2.9 Valve Pits/Chambers

a. Discharge Line

Each pump discharge line shall have a weighted arm check valve, a gate valve and

a mechanical joint fitting. Ball valves may be used at the discretion of the District.

Check valves shall not be placed on the vertical portion of discharge piping. Valves

shall be capable of withstanding normal pressure and water hammer. The check

valve shall be located between the shut-off valve and the pump.

b. Location

All valves and check valves shall be located in a separate valve pit to facilitate

proper use of the valve(s). Valves shall not be located in the wet well.

c. Drainage

Accumulated water shall be drained to the wet well. If the valve pit is drained to the

wet well, an effective method such as a flap valve shall be provided to prevent

sewage from entering the pit during surcharged wet well conditions.


d. Routine Maintenance

Each pump station shall be provided with a ¾” water tap for routine maintenance

with appropriate cross connection protection provided.

e. Rust Proofing

All bolts, nuts, washers, hangers, and related hardware within the wet well shall be

stainless steel.

f. Access Covers

All access covers shall be aluminum (Bilco or Halliday or equal), appropriately sized

for accessibility and large enough to provide a clear access to all appurtenances

with pin/bar lockable or recessed hasp for padlock security. Covers shall be 150

PSF rated for non-traffic areas. Covers shall be H-2O rated for traffic areas. Slam

lock devices that require a special key or opener will not be accepted.

g. Odor Control

Odor control devices approved by the GCWSD shall be provided at pump stations

located in critical areas (i.e. high flow/high density areas) as determined by the

GCWSD. Such devices may include air scrubbers or odor depressant injector

systems.

7.2.10 Wet Wells

a. Size

A minimum wet well diameter shall be six feet (6’). However, the wet well and

control setting shall be appropriate to avoid heat buildup in the pump motor due to

frequent starting and to avoid septic conditions due to excessive detention time.

b. Access Covers

All access covers shall be aluminum (Bilco or Halliday or equal), appropriately sized

for accessibility and large enough to provide a clear access to all appurtenances

with pin/bar lockable or recessed hasp for padlock security. Covers shall be 150

PSF rated for non-traffic areas. Covers shall be H-20 rated for traffic areas. Slam

lock devises that require a special key or opener will not be accepted.


c. Rust Proofing

All bolts, nuts, washers, hangers, and related hardware within the wet well shall be

stainless steel.

d. Floor Slope

The wet well floor shall have a minimum slope of one (1) to one (1) to the hopper

bottom. The horizontal area of the hopper bottom shall be not greater than

necessary for proper installation and function of the inlet.

e. Flood Proofing

The top of the slab shall be designed to prevent flooding on the wet well (i.e. water

tight hatch covers or submarine vault) but not less than 1 foot above the nearest

road elevation.

f. Ventilation

Adequate ventilation shall be provided for all pump stations. The vent pipe shall be

weather durable and rust resistant (ductile iron or stainless steel) and shall contain a

one eighth inch (1/8”) stainless steel screen.

Where wet wells, and pump stations are installed, special ventilation design

considerations shall be given to provide continuous or intermittent ventilation.

Ventilation may be either continuous or intermittent. Ventilation, if continuous, shall

provide at least twelve (12) complete air changes per hour; if intermittent, at least

thirty (30) complete air changes per hour. Air shall be forced into the wet well rather

than exhausted from the wet well.

g. Influent Pipe

Developments that would require more than one (1) influent pipe discharging to the

wet well site shall incorporate them into a control manhole prior to entering the wet

well to allow for future bypassing of the wet well for maintenance purposes.

h. Coating

All wet wells shall be required to have an atmospheric and moisture resistant coating

as approved by the District to prevent degradation of the concrete surface by

hydrogen sulfide.


7.2.11 Flow Measurement

Suitable devices for measuring sewage flow shall be installed at all critical pump stations

designated by the District. At a minimum, run time meters shall be installed for each

pump. Run time meters shall be so designed as to operate only when voltage is

supplied to the primary pump wiring. Sewer mag meters may be required for particular

applications.

7.2.12 Water Supply

There shall be no physical connection between any potable water supply and a sewage

pumping station, which under any conditions might cause contamination of the potable

water supply. When a potable water supply is installed at the station, it shall comply

with conditions stipulated elsewhere in this policy.

7.2.13 Alarm Systems

Audible and visible alarm systems shall be provided for all pumping stations. The alarm

shall be activated in case of power failure, pump failure, or any cause of pump station

malfunction. The District also requires pumping station alarms to be monitored with

telemetric systems as approved by the District. Pump seal failure lights are required for

all pump stations. Strobe lights with power pack alarm system shall be installed on all

pump station control systems.

7.2.14 Overflow Prevention Methods

A satisfactory method shall be provided to prevent or minimize overflows. The following

method should be evaluated on an individual basis (the choice should be based on least

cost and least operational problems. The method selected shall provide an acceptable

degree of reliability):

a. Storage capacity, including trunk sewers, for retention of wet weather flows (storage

basins must be designed to drain back into the wet well or collection system after the

flow has receded); and

b. An in place or portable pump, driven by an internal combustion engine, capable of

pumping from the wet well to the discharge side of the station.


7.2.15 Instructions and Equipment

Sewage pumping stations shall be supplied with a start-up checklist, a complete set of

operational instruction manuals, including emergency procedures, maintenance

schedules, special tools, and such spare parts as may be necessary.

Section 7.3 Pump Station Site Construction

All pump station site areas shall measure thirty feet by thirty feet (30’ x 30’) minimum.

Each station shall be fenced to prevent access by unauthorized persons. The fenced

area shall be twenty-eight feet by twenty-eight feet (28’ x 28’) minimum.

7.3.1 Site Improvements

a. Fence Materials (All materials shall be Class l Galvanized Coated).

1. Fabric shall be six feet (6’) high, ends barbed, commercial grade nine (9) gauge.

Two inch (2”) mesh with galvanized coating.

2. End, corner and pull posts to be two and seven-eighths inch (2 7/8”) O.D.

galvanized coated.

3. Top and line posts to be one and seven-eights inch (1 7/8”) O.D. galvanized

coated.

4. Bottom tension wire shall be seven (7) gauge spring coil wire with galvanized

coating.

5. Barb wire shall be fourteen (14) gauge galvanized barbs; four (4) point pattern

on five inch (5”) centers, three (3) rows of outward facing barbed wire shall be

used.

6. Gateposts shall be four inch (4”) O.D. galvanized coated.

7. Gate shall be a pair of eight feet (8’) long, six feet (6’) high sections constructed

of two inch (2”) O.D. pipe. Gate shall be equipped with a prop post center latch

and hasp assembly. A ground anchor cast in concrete shall be provided. Gates

shall be factory fabricated and equipped with gate holders.


b. Ground Cover

The entire site shall be covered with eight (8) mil black polyethylene, Mirafi fabric,

covered with six inches (6”) of clean 6m stone or suitable material approved by the

GCWSD. This covering shall extend one foot (1’) outside the fence line.

c. Electrical Service

The power pole/transformer shall be located outside the fenced area. The electric

meter shall be mounted on the control panel structure in such a manner that it can

be easily read from outside the fenced area.

d. Electrical Lines

All electrical lines within the site shall be installed underground (encased in Schedule

40 PVC conduit, not less than two inch I.D). No overhead electrical line will be

allowed to cross the site.

e. Electrical Light

An exterior quartz light (1200 watt minimum) manually activated, shall be mounted

above ground on the service pole. The light shall be so located to provide adequate

lighting for maintenance during night conditions.

f. Access Road

All pump station sites shall be serviced by a minimum twenty feet (20’) wide all

weather road with top of road above the twenty-five (25) year flood elevation. Road

and site drainage shall be included and approved by the appropriate agency.

g. Facility Identification Sign

The District will provide a weather durable sign(s) for display in order to identify the

facility, emergency response telephone numbers and emergency procedures.

7.3.2 Alternative Fencing/Barriers/Screening

In lieu of the typical District required security fencing and/or access requirement for

sewer pumping stations, certain alternatives, modifications and/or additions may be

allowed. Alternative fencing/barriers/screening/vegetation may be installed in addition to

and around the perimeter of the District’s standard security and access requirements.


The property owner/developer shall submit a proposed site plan showing the plans and

specifications of proposed improvements for the District’s review and approval. These

alternative improvements are to be installed a minimum of one (1) foot from the property

line of the pump station site. All alternative improvements shall be installed and

maintained by and at the owner/developer’s expense. All alternative improvements shall

not interfere with or impede access to the facility or activities related to operation and

maintenance of the facility. No improvement shall block the visibility of the visible alarm.

The property owner/developer will maintain, repair or replace any alternative

improvements to comply with federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and

ordinances.

7.3.3 Standard Detail

Design and installation of pump station will conform to GCWSD standard typical detail.

Section 7.4 Submersible Pump Stations

Submersible pump stations shall meet the applicable requirements stated herein. All

submersible pump stations shall be Flygt or ABS.

7.4.1 Construction

Submersible pumps and motors shall be designed, specifically, for raw sewage use,

including totally submerged operation during a portion of each pumping cycle. An

effective method to detect shaft seal failure or potential seal failure shall be provided.

The motor shall be of squirrel cage type design without brushes or other arc producing

mechanisms.

7.4.2 Pump Removal

Submersible pumps shall be readily removable and replaceable without dewatering the

wet well or disconnecting any piping in the wet well by use of stainless steel guide rails

(compatible with Flygt specs).

Pumps and motors shall have adequate sized stainless steel lifting chain. Lengths shall

reach to the top of the station plus an additional six feet (6’) of chain.

7.4.3 Electrical

a. Power Supply and Control


Three (3) phase power shall be required at all submersible pump stations when

three (3) phase power is available as determined by the GCWSD.

Electrical supply, control and alarm circuits shall be designed to provide strain relief

and to allow disconnection from outside of wet well. Terminals and connectors shall

be protected from corrosion by location outside the wet well or through use of

watertight seals. If located outside, weatherproof equipment shall be used.

Lightning arrestors shall be required for all services located on the power meter

base. Unbalanced voltage on motors shall not exceed 11%.

b. Controls

The motor control center shall be located outside the wet well and be protected by a

conduit seal or other appropriate measures meeting the requirements of the National

Electrical Code, to prevent the atmosphere of the wet well from gaining access to

the control center. The seal shall be so located that the motor may be removed and

electrically disconnected without disturbing the seal. Over and under (+ - 10%)

voltage variance protection equipment shall be required.

c. Power Service Outlet

The control panel shall be provided with a 110-Volt power service outlet located

inside the weatherproof panel.

d. Concrete Pad

A concrete pad shall be provided for access to the electrical control panel, wet well

and valve pit as shown on the GCWSD pump station detail. The concrete pad shall

extend a minimum of three feet (3’) measured from the face of the control panel.

e. Power Cord

Pumps and motors shall be shipped with non-wicking electrical power cable, over

heat cable, and seal failure cable, factory installed and tested cut ends and shall be

sealed and tagged at the factory for shipping.

Pump motor power cords shall be designed for flexibility and serviceability under

conditions of extra hard usage and shall meet the requirements of the Mine Safety

and Health Administration for trailing cables. Ground fault interruption protection


shall be used to de-energize the circuit in the event of any failure in the electrical

integrity of the cable. Power cord terminal fittings shall be corrosion resistant and

constructed in a manner to prevent the entry of moisture into the cable, shall be

provided with strain relief appurtenances, and shall be designed to facilitate field

connecting.

7.4.4 SCADA

SCADA systems shall be provided for all pumping stations, as approved by the District.

The SCADA shall be activated in cases of power failure, pump failure, unauthorized

entry, or any cause of pump station malfunction.

7.4.5 Emergency Pumping Capability

Emergency pumping capability is required. Emergency pumping capability will include

connection for portable or in place internal combustion engine equipment. A riser from

the force main with rapid connection capabilities and appropriate valving shall be

provided for all pumping stations to hook up portable pumps.

Section 7.5 Force Mains Design

7.5.1 Velocity

At design, average flow velocity of at least two feet (2’) per second (0.61 m/s) shall be

maintained. A complete hydraulic analysis is required in determining force main sizes.

7.5.2 Size

Force mains carrying raw domestic sewage shall typically be a minimum of four inches

(4”) in diameter. Grinder pump stations which are approved on a case-by-case basis

may utilize smaller diameter force mains.

7.5.3 Air Relief Valve

An automatic air relief value shall be placed at high points in the force main to prevent

air locking. The high point should be in relation to the hydraulic grade line and energy

grade line. Caution should be taken to design and construct force mains on a uniform

slope to prevent air locking. Air relief valves shall be located in shallow four foot (4’)


manholes with bases to allow for maintenance. The recommended maximum distance

between air relief valves is 3,000 feet.

7.5.4 Termination

Force mains connecting to manholes should enter the gravity sewer system at a point

not more than two feet (2’), (30 cm), above the flow line of the receiving manhole.

Terminus of force main shall be designed to provide a smooth transition of flow from the

force main pipe into the gravity pipe.

The receiving manhole shall be adequately protected with a District approved coating to

prevent hydrogen sulfide damage.

7.5.5 Design Pressure

The force main and fittings, including reaction blocking, and mechanical restraints shall

be designed to withstand normal pressure and pressure surges (water hammer). Air

vacuum valves may be required based on surge analysis. The connection of one force

main to another force main (referred to as manifolding) shall be avoided.

7.5.6 Special Construction

Force main construction near streams or attached to aerial crossings shall meet

applicable requirements previously addressed herein.

7.5.7 Design Friction Losses

Friction losses through force mains shall be based on the Hazen and Williams formula

or other acceptable method. When the Hazen and Williams formula is used, the

following values for “C” shall be used for design.

HDPE 130

Lined Ductile 130

PVC 130

When initially installed, force mains shall have a significantly higher “C” factor. The

higher “C” factor should be considered only in calculating maximum power

requirements.


7.5.8 Separation from Water Mains

Force mains shall be laid at least ten foot (10’), (3.0 m) horizontally from any existing or

proposed potable water mains. The distance shall be measured edge to edge. In cases

where it is not practical to maintain a ten foot (10’) separation, the District may allow

deviation on a case-by-case basis, if supported by data from the design engineer. Such

deviation may allow installation of the force main closer to a potable water main

provided that the force main is laid in a separate trench or on an undisturbed earth shelf

located on one side of the water main line at such an elevation that the bottom of the

water main is at least eighteen inches (18”) above the top of the force main. Force

mains crossing water mains shall be laid to provide a minimum vertical distance of

eighteen inches (18”) below the outside of the water main.

7.5.9 Materials

The following materials for sewer force mains are typically accepted by the District:

PVC- 4” through 12” shall be AWWA C900 Pressure Class 100 DR25, Cast Iron O.D.

PVC- 14” and larger shall be AWWA C905 Pressure Class 150 DR25

PVC- 2” and smaller shall conform to pressure rated 200 PSI SDR26

DIP (ductile iron pipe) ANSI A21.51 Class 50 with internal PVC lining and external

bituminous coating

HDPE- 4” through 54” AWWA C906, DR17

7.5.10 Restraint

Thrust blocking or restraint joints shall be provided at all changes in alignment greater

than or equal to thirty degrees (30º).

7.5.11 Testing

All sections of newly installed force mains shall be required to withstand a pressure test

of 100 PSI in accordance with the applicable ASTM.

7.5.12 Sewer Force Main Line Location

Force mains should not be installed under paved surfaces of roads, sidewalks, parking

areas, etc.


Main lines shall be installed outside the paved and unpaved surfaces of roads and


except for sharp curves, cul-de-sacs, acceleration lanes, deceleration lanes, and turning

lanes. In cases where the developer proposes a road not in keeping with the approved

layout in appendix DD (Recommendations for Coordinating Utility Services) the

developer shall be required to obtain prior approval from the District during the

preliminary plan review process when granting its approval the District requires the


• Sewer force mains shall be located on the same side of the road or street that

gravity sewer main line is located.

• Sewer force mains shall be located on the opposite side of the road or street in

which water line improvements are located.

• Sewer force main lines shall be a minimum of three feet (3’) from the edge of

pavement or curb.

• Sewer Force main lines shall be a minimum of seven and one half feet (7-1/2’)

from private property line.


feet of a sewer force main.


• No other utilities shall be located within two feet (2’) of sewer force main lines.

• No landscaping except lawn surfaces, fencing or other obstructions deemed by

the District to interfere with the District’s access or maintenance shall be allowed

in the utility easement area.

7.5.13 Locator Tape

A two inch (2”), color coded, foil backed locator tape shall be provided as directed by the

GCWSD between the six inch (6”) and twelve inch (12”) depth directly above the

installed force main. In all instances where a conflict between the District potable water

system and other non-potable water systems such as sewer force mains, gravity sewer

mains, and irrigation mains constructed with twenty-five feet (25’) of the pipe requires


locator tape. The locator tape shall meet AWWA Standards and the latest approved

ASTM Standards.

7.5.14 Locator Wire

For location purposes, a continuous 12 GA copper tracer wire with blue insulation for

water mains and green for force mains and approved by the manufacturer for direct bury

shall be installed. The wire shall be secured to the top of the pipe at regular intervals not

exceeding 10 feet. The tracer wire shall extend and loop up into the box of each valve

and be arranged to allow connection of devices/equipment for tracking pipe and to

prevent interference of operating the valve. Standard underground type electrical wire

connectors are to be used where splicing is necessary. All terminals are to be taped for

corrosion and underground deterioration protection. All splices shall be made using

waterproof splice kits.


Roadway patching, overlay and paving shall be in keeping with the latest edition of the

South Carolina Department of Transportation (S.C.D.O.T.). In no event shall open cuts

in the roadway remain unpaved or patched, in keeping with highway standards, for more

than fifteen (15) days. Failure on the part of the contractor to take adequate action on

patching will force the District to sublease a paving contractor for the repairs. The

contractor will be billed for such work and project acceptance will be subject to payment

for repairs.

In cases where GCWSD is required to cut and remove the paved surface in order to

access the line, the developer/owner will be billed for the cost of repair and replacement

of the paved surface.

Section 7.6 Main Line Valves

7.6.1 Valve Location

Sufficient valve(s) shall be provided on force main lines where deemed appropriate by

the GCWSD engineering department so that inconvenience and sanitary hazards will be

minimized during repairs. These valves will be installed at junction and manifold

connections to other existing force mains for the purpose of isolating sections of the line.


Other valves will be installed “in line” between the pump station and the manifold

connections. These valves shall be located at not more than 2,500 feet intervals.

7.6.2 Materials

All main-line valves for buried installations shall be AWWA approved, iron body,

corrosion resistant, non-rising stem, 2” square nut, resilient seat type. Brass body hand-

wheel valves will not be accepted. Buried valves 4” and larger will be mechanical joint

type. Valves 2” in size will be threaded type. All valves will open in the counter clockwise

direction. Each valve shall be provided with a screw type adjustable cast-iron valve box

with an eighteen inch by eighteen inch by six inch (18” x 18” x 6”) concrete collar and

concrete valve marker.

Outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) valves may be installed in valve pits and in above

ground applications. Mechanical joints with restraints or flanged fittings will be used for

above ground installations.

Other valves for “in line” installations on large diameter lines shall be plug valves.

7.6.3 Valve Markers

All valves will be marked with a precast concrete valve marker with a brass insert

stamped with distance and direction to the nearest half foot (1/2’) to the gate valve(s).

Valve markers will be painted appropriate colors designating use of valve: potable water

- safety blue, sewer force mains - safety green.

7.6.4 Valve Boxes

Gate valve boxes will be cast iron, three-piece screw type with fully adjustable top for all

valves installed underground. The boxes shall be in the range of twenty-four inches to

thirty-six inches (24” – 36”) in length in order to adjust to fit the depth of earth cover over

the valve when final grade is established and when pavement resurfacing occurs. The

box shall be designed and installed as to prevent the transmission of surface loads

directly to the valve or piping. The lettering on the valve box cover shall specify “sewer”.

In cases where it is necessary to install a pipe riser to accommodate increased depth,

the riser section shall be ductile iron pipe. No PVC risers will be accepted. Any valve

installed at a depth greater than 5 feet shall have a manufactured nut extension installed

to within 2 feet of the surface. The extension shall be permanently attached to the valve

nut and shall be provided with spacers for vertical alignment within the valve box.


7.6.5 Line Markers/Manhole Markers

Precast concrete valve markers shall be installed for all valves, bends, manholes and

other facilities buried and in locations outside of the road right-of-way. The markers will

be appropriately labeled and marked with a distance and an arrow indicating location of

appurtenance(s).

Section 7.7 Sewer Magnetic Flow Meters

7.7.1 Application

Magnetic flow meters shall be installed at pump stations designated by the District to

monitor the sewer pump stations flow. Typical applications may include sewer only

customers, mobile home parks, campgrounds, industries, boat docks/marinas and other

locations deemed necessary by the Engineering Director.

7.7.2 Type

Meters shall be approved by the District based upon current technology. The totalizer

and digital remote readout shall at a minimum, display the accumulated continuous

amount of flow in hundredths of gallons (with 2 fixed zeros). It shall also display pump

rate. The unit should not allow for resetting of the “total gallons” readout.

7.7.3 Location

Meters shall be installed on the pump station site above ground; if not possible it should

be mounted on the control panel structure.

Section 7.8 Alternative Collection Rural Sewer Systems

7.8.1 In certain instances alternative collection sewer systems may be allowed in rural

communities. A rural community shall be defined as areas zoned forest and agriculture,

conservation preservation, or areas not zoned where the principal use is on lots of one

acre or larger. Alternative collection sewer systems are to be used only when a

conventional gravity sewer system does not exist in the area to be served and is

determined, solely by the District and/or SC DHEC, to not be feasible. SC DHEC

regulation (67.300E) states that alternative collection sewer systems may be considered


to be an appropriate design when conventional sewer systems are not feasible based

upon a site-specific review.

7.8.2 Alternative collection sewer systems, for the purpose of this section, shall include septic

tank effluent pumping stations (STEP) and grinder pumping stations connecting directly

to an existing sewer force main. In addition, gravity sewer systems not greater in length

than 1,500 feet and connecting to an existing sewer force main by the use of a duplex

grinder pumping station may also be considered an alternative collection sewer system.

7.8.3 Alternative collection sewer systems shall connect only to existing sewer force mains

that the District has determined to have an average flow velocity of at least two feet (2’)

per second provided by an upstream conventional sewer pumping station.

7.8.4 Only those lots or parcels abutting directly on an existing sewer force main as described

in section 7.9.3 will be served by a septic tank effluent pump unit or a grinder pumping

station. The following installation guidelines shall apply:

Application Type System Installation/Fee Structure

Existing Structures-Gravity Service (Not Extendable)

1. Single family dwelling

2. Multiple (10 or less) dwellings on single parcel

3. Single commercial building 2 REU’s or less

4. Single commercial building 3-10 REU’s

5. Multiple commercial building

(10 REU’s or less on single parcel)

Simplex

Simplex/Duplex

Simplex

Duplex

Duplex

GCWSD/Rural Sewer Charges/Asses.





New Structures – Gravity Service (Not Available)

1. Single or two family dwelling adjacent to road front

2. Multiple dwellings on single parcel

3. Single commercial building 2 REU’s or less

4. Single commercial building more than 2 REU’s

5. Small development

Simplex (1 PER 100’)

Developer Project

Simplex

Developer Project

Developer Project


Developer Installed/Developer Charges

GCWSD/Developer Charges



7.8.5 Septic tank effluent pumping stations shall only be used in areas specifically designated

by the District for such purposes. Currently S.T.E.P. (septic tank effluent pumps)

systems are to be used only in the North Santee and the McDonald Road/Greentown

communities.

7.8.6 Because of topography, storm surge impacts, and population density alternative

collection sewer systems are not recommended in the Waccamaw Neck Sewer Service

Area. Alternative collection sewer system may be considered in the Waccamaw Neck


service area when extenuating circumstances, as determined by the Board of

Directors, dictate and where service is provided to lots or parcels one acre or greater in

size. Further, alternative collection sewer systems are not allowed in areas subject to

flooding and all areas restricted by federal flood designated categories.

7.8.7 This policy does not apply to individual grinder pumping stations connecting to a gravity

collector and installed, operated, and maintained by the property owner, in keeping with

SC DHEC guidelines.

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CHAPTER 8


OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS


CHAPTER 8 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF WATER SYSTEM

IMPROVEMENTS

Section 8.1 Materials

8.1.1 Standards

Pipe, fittings, valves and fire hydrants shall conform to the latest standards issued by

the AWWA, if such standards exist and are acceptable to the District. In the absence

of such standards, materials meeting applicable Project Standards that are acceptable

to the District, may be selected.

8.1.2 Materials

PVC C900 pressure Class 150 DR18 for pipe sizes four inches (4”) through twelve

inches (12”). PVC less than four inches (4”) shall conform to pressure rated 200 PSI DR

21. All PVC C900 pipe shall be cast iron OD for all size pipes. Ductile Iron ANSI A21.51

Class 50 is acceptable. PVC C-905 pressure Class DR 25 be used for pipe sizes 14”

and larger.

HDPE High Density Polyethylene Portable Water Pipe in sizes 4” through 54” will be HD-

3400, PE 3408, IPS, DR-17, AWWA C-906-90, PC 100 ASTM F-714. Pipe shall also be

NSF 61 approved. Permanent identification of piping service shall be provided by co-

extruding longitudinal blue stripes into the pipes outside surface. The striping material

shall be the same material as the pipe material except for color.

8.1.3 Joints/Fittings

Packing and jointing materials used in the joints of pipe shall meet the current standards

of the AWWA and the District. All fittings shall be mechanical joint. PVC pipe shall

require slip on joints with rubber gaskets.

HDPE joints and fittings shall be of the same material meeting the same requirement as

the pipe. Where applicable, fittings shall meet the requirements of AWWA C906. Molded

fittings shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM D3261. Mechanical fittings used

with HDPE pipe shall be specifically designed for, or tested and found to be acceptable

for use with polyethylene pipe by the fitting manufacturer. Joints between plain ends of


P.E. pipe shall be made by butt fusion when possible. The wall thickness of the adjoining

pipes and fittings shall have the same DR at the point of fusion.

Section 8.2 Water Main Design

The normal working pressure in the distribution system should be approximately 60 psi

and not less than 35 psi.

8.2.1 Pressure

All water mains, including those not designed to provide fire protection, shall be sized

after a hydraulic analysis, and based on fire flow demands and pressure requirements.

The system shall be designed to maintain a minimum pressure of 20 psi at ground level

at all points in the distribution system under all conditions of flow including domestic flow

and fire flow of 500 gpm in residential communities and 750 gpm in commercial areas.

The normal working pressure in the distribution system should be approximately 60 psi.

8.2.2 Diameter

Pipe sizes acceptable to the District are four inch (4”), six inch (6”), eight inch (8”), ten

inch (10”) and twelve inch (12”). The pipe diameters less than four inches (4”) will be

considered on a case-by-case method and at the discretion of the Engineering

Department. The minimum size of water main for providing fire protection and serving

fire hydrants shall be six inch (6”) diameter. Larger size mains shall be required if

necessary to provide domestic flow and allow for the withdrawal of the required fire flow

while maintaining the minimum residual pressure specified herein.

8.2.3 Fire Protection

When fire protection is provided, system design shall be such that fire flows and facilities

are in accordance with the requirements of the S.C. State Insurance Services Office, or

a minimum flow delivery of 500 GPM in residential areas and a minimum flow delivery of

750 GPM in commercial areas with a residual pressure of 20 PSI meeting SC DHEC

Regulations. In cases where the required project flow delivery and pressure exceeds the

referenced system flow rates; the developer may be required to use a higher level of

sprinkling, provide on-site storage, or install booster pumps in order to obtain the

required fire flow. It should be emphasized that according to AWWA, a fire suppression


system can do far more to protect life and property than a fire company can do with any

amount of water delivered through a standard hose system.

8.2.4 Dedicated Fire Lines

Fire lines located on private property for the sole purpose of providing fire protection to a

particular facility may be approved by the District. All associated fire line appurtenances

located beyond the road right-of-way will be owned, operated and maintained by the

property owner. Connections to this private fire line for purposes other than fire

protection shall not be allowed. Hydrants shall be appropriately marked and designated

as a private fire hydrant. All dedicated fire lines shall require an approved testable back

flow device approved by the District.

8.2.5 Small Mains

Any departure from minimum requirements shall be justified by hydraulic analysis and

future water use, and may be considered only in special circumstances. Generally, pipe

diameters of less than four inches (4”) are not acceptable. Two inch (2”) or three inch

(3”) diameter pipe, at the discretion of the Engineering Director, may be acceptable by

the District on a case-by-case basis (short extensions, dead ends, cul-de-sacs) where

the maximum 500 feet roadway distance from a structure to a fire hydrant has been met.

8.2.6 Hydrants

Water mains not designed to provide fire flows shall not have fire hydrants connected to

them. Hydrants pumper (4 ½ inches) nozzle shall be oriented in such a fashion as to

point toward the road. Hydrants shall be Mueller A423 with a 3 foot 6 inch bury minimum

(or approved equal). As mandated by the fire department all hydrants shall be installed

so that there is a minimum of 18” from the ground to the center of the lowest outlet

after all of the landscaping (Sod) is installed and the hydrants shall have a minimum of

three foot clearance around them.

8.2.7 Interconnections

In order to provide increased reliability of service and reduce head loss, system

redundancy, and improved fire flow, interconnection with nearby water mains will be

required. Dead ends shall be minimized by looping of all mains whenever practical.


8.2.8 Flushing

The District may require flushing devices at the end of lines where dead end main lines

occur there shall be provided a fire hydrant if flow and pressure are sufficient or with an

approved post type flushing hydrant. A minimum flushing velocity of 2.5 feet/second

shall be provided. No flushing device shall be directly connected to any sewer. Post

hydrants or flushing hydrants shall be Mueller 411 (or approved equal). Reference SC

DHEC R61.58.

8.2.9 Size of Mains

All mains designed in public road right-of-ways shall be sized in accordance with the

District’s Master Plan.

Section 8.3 Main Line Valves

8.3.1 Valve Location

Sufficient valve(s) shall be provided on water main lines so that inconvenience and

sanitary hazards will be minimized during repairs. Valves shall be located at not more

than 1,000 foot intervals in commercial districts and at not more than one block or

2,000 foot intervals in other districts. Two (2) valves are required, one (1) on the main

line and one (1) on all laterals, for all tees and single branch lines from mains; three (3)

valves, one (1) on the main line and one (1) on each lateral, are required for all

crosses and two (2) branch lines and when there exists two (2) branch lines on laterals

from the main.

8.3.2 Materials

All main line valves for buried installations shall be AWWA approved, iron body,

corrosion resistant, non-rising stem, 2” square nut, resilient seat. Brass body hand wheel

valves will not be accepted. Buried valves 4” and larger will be mechanical joint type.

Valves 2” in size will be threaded type. All valves will open in the counter clockwise

direction. Each valve shall be provided with a screw type adjustable cast iron valve box

with an eighteen inch by eighteen inch by six inch (18” x 18” x 6”) concrete collar and

concrete valve marker. Outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) valves may be installed in valve

pits and in above ground applications. Mechanical joints with restraints or flanged fittings

will be used for above ground installations.


8.3.3 Valve Markers

All valves will be marked with a precast concrete valve marker with a brass insert

stamped with distance and direction to the nearest one half foot (1/2’) to the gate

valve(s). Valve markers will be painted appropriate colors designating use of valve:

water – safety blue, sewer force mains – safety green,

8.3.4 Valve Boxes

Gate valve boxes will be cast iron, three-piece screw type with fully adjustable top for all

valves installed underground. The boxes shall be in the range of twenty-four inches to

thirty-six inches (24” to 36”) in length in order to adjust to fit the depth of earth cover over

the valve when final grade is established and when pavement resurfacing occurs. The

box shall be designed and installed as to prevent the transmission of surface loads

directly to the valve or piping. The lettering on the valve box cover shall specify “water.”

In cases where it is necessary to install a pipe riser to accommodate increased depth,

the riser section shall be ductile iron pipe. No PVC risers will be acceptable. Any valve

installed at a depth greater than 5’ shall have a manufactured nut extension installed to

within 2’ of the surface. The extension shall be permanently attached to the valve nut

and shall be provided with spacers for vertical alignment within the valve box.

8.3.5 Line Markers/Manhole Markers

Precast concrete valve markers shall be installed for all valves, bends, manholes, and

other facilities buried in locations outside of the road right-of-way. The markers will be

appropriately labeled and marked with a distance and an arrow indicating location of

appurtenance(s).

Section 8.4 Fire Hydrants

8.4.1 Location and Spacing

Hydrants shall be provided at each street intersection and at intermediate points

between intersections as recommended by the S.C. State Insurance Services Office.

Generally, hydrant spacing may range from 500 feet to 1,000 feet depending on the area

being served.


8.4.2 Hydrants, Valves and Nozzles

Fire hydrants should be of the dry barrel type. Fire hydrants shall have a bottom foot

valve opening size of at least five and one forth inches (5 ¼), six inch (6”) barrel, one (1)

– four and a one half inch (4 ½”) pumper nozzle and two (2) – two and one half inch (2

½”) hose nozzles. They should be of the 3 foot 6 inch bury type, minimum. All nozzle

threads shall be NST threads. Hydrants shall open in the counter clockwise direction.

8.4.3 Hydrant Leads

The hydrant lead shall be a minimum of six inches (6”) in diameter. Auxiliary valves shall

be installed in all hydrant leads and bolted firmly to or rodded back to the tee and

properly restrained. Hydrant tees shall be used with all new construction installations.

8.4.4 Drainage

Hydrants shall have a minimum of two drain port openings (weep holes). Hydrant drains

should not be plugged. A gravel pocket or dry well shall be provided unless the natural

soil will provide adequate drainage. Hydrant drains shall not be connected to or located

within ten feet (10’) of sanitary sewers or storm drains.

8.4.5 Type

Fire hydrants shall conform to the latest edition of AWWA C502-23. For standardization

and maintenance purposes Mueller Model 421 or approved equal shall be provided.

Section 8.5 Post/Flushing Hydrants

Post hydrants shall conform to AWWA standards, latest revisions. Post hydrants shall

not be installed on water lines smaller than 3” diameter. Post hydrants shall be dry barrel

type. Post hydrants shall have one 4 1/2” hose connection/nozzle with NST threads. For

standardization and maintenance purposes Mueller A-411 or approved equal shall be

provided. Post hydrants shall meet flow requirements for blow-offs in R61-58.4 (D)(7).

(Aquarius Post Hydrant)

Section 8.6 Air Relief Valves, Valve, Meter and Blow-Off Chambers

8.6.1 Air Relief Valves

At high points in water mains and other situations where air can accumulate, provisions

shall be made to remove air by means of hydrants or air relief valves. Automatic air relief


valves shall not be used in situations where flooding of the manhole or chamber may

occur.

8.6.2 Air Relief Valve Piping

The open end of an air relief pipe from automatic valves or manually operated valves

shall be extended to the top of the manhole, vault, pit or chamber and provided with a

stainless steel screened, downward facing elbow. The discharge elbow should not be

subject to flooding.

8.6.3 Chamber Drainage

Chambers, pits, vaults, meter boxes or manholes containing valves, blow-offs, meters,

or other such appurtenances of a distribution system, shall not be connected directly to

any storm drain or sanitary sewer, nor shall blow-offs or air relief valves be connected

directly to any sewer. Such chambers or pits shall be drained to the surface of the

ground where they are not subject to flooding by surface water or to absorption pits

underground.

Section 8.7 Installation of Mains

8.7.1 Standards

Specifications shall incorporate the provisions of the AWWA standards and/or the

manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures.

8.7.2 Main Line Location

In both public and private road right-of-ways, water mains shall be located in accordance

with the District’s utility location standards. Water main lines shall be located away from

any and all contaminated areas, specifically any known petrochemically contaminated

soil or ground water. Potable water lines shall not be laid less than twenty-five feet (25’)

horizontally from any portion of a waste-water tile field or spray-field or shall be

otherwise protected by an acceptable method approved by SC DHEC and GCWSD.

Main lines shall be installed outside the paved and unpaved surfaces of roads and


except for sharp curves, cul-de-sacs, acceleration lanes, deceleration lanes, and turning

lanes. In cases where the developer proposes a road not keeping with the approved


layout in appendix DD (Recommendations for Coordinating Utility Services) the

developer shall be required to obtain prior approval from the District during the

preliminary plan review process when granting its approval the District requires the


• Water mail lines shall be located on the opposite side of the road or street in

which a sewer force main and/or gravity sewer mains are located.

• Water main lines shall be a minimum of three feet (3’) from the edge of pavement

or curb.

• Water main lines shall be a minimum of seven and one half feet (7-1/2’) from

private property line.


feet of a water main line.


• No other utilities shall be located within two feet (2’) of water main lines.

• No landscaping except lawn surfaces fencing or other obstructions deemed by

the District to interfere with the District’s access or maintenance shall be allowed

in the utility easement area.

8.7.3 Bedding

A continuous and uniform bedding shall be provided in the trench for all buried pipe.

Backfill material shall be tamped in layers around the pipe and to a sufficient height

above the pipe to adequately support and protect the pipe. Stones, other than crushed

stone bedding, found in the trench shall not come in contact with the pipe and shall be

removed for a depth of at least six inches (6”) below the bottom of the pipe. Bedding

requirements shall conform to the latest ASTM standard for the pipe materials used.

Installation specifications shall contain appropriate requirements based on the criteria,

standards and requirements established by the pipe industry in its technical publications.

Requirements shall be set forth in the specifications for the pipe and methods of bedding

and backfilling thereof so as not to damage the pipe or its joints; impede cleaning and

future tapping nor create excessive side fill pressures or distortion of the pipe, nor

seriously impair flow capacity.


8.7.4 Backfill

a. Backfill shall be of suitable material removed from the excavation except where

other material is specified. Debris, frozen material, large clods or stones, organic

matter, or other unstable material shall not be used for backfill. Backfill shall be hand

or pneumatic tamped to twenty-four inches (24”) above the top of the pipe. Backfill

to the ground elevation shall be in eight inch (8”) loose thickness lifts compacted.

Compaction density shall be a minimum of 100% under all paved areas and 90% in

all other areas.

b. Backfill shall be placed in such a matter as not to disturb the alignment of the pipe.

Any pipe displaced or broken during backfilling or compaction will be replaced.


Roadway patching, overlay and paving shall be in keeping with the latest edition of the

South Carolina Department of Transportation (S.C.D.O.T.). In no event shall open cuts

in roadway remain unpaved or patched in keeping with highway standards for more than

fifteen (15) days. Failure on the part of the contractor to take adequate action on

patching shall force the District to sublease a paving contractor for the repairs. The

contractor shall be billed for such work and project acceptance will be subject to

payment for repairs.

8.7.6 Road Bores

Road bores will comply with S.C.D.O.T. requirements. At the discretion of the

S.C.D.O.T. lines will be installed in a casing or as direct bury. Seamless pipe such as

HDPE may be required.

8.7.7 Cover

All water mains shall be covered with sufficient earth or other insulation to prevent

freezing. A minimum of thirty-six inches (36”) of cover shall be required for all pipes.

Where thirty-six inches (36”) of cover cannot be provided, Ductile Iron ANSE A21.81

pressure class, Class 50 may be utilized. Water mains shall not be installed at depths

greater than six feet (6’). Lines should be installed relative to final road elevation and

generally with three feet (3’) of cover.


8.7.8 Blocking

Concrete thrust blocking shall only be used if approved by GCWSD and when

mechanical restraints are not feasible. Where mechanical restraints are not feasible, all

tees, bends, plugs, and hydrants shall be provided with reaction blocking, tie rods, or

joints designed to prevent movement in accordance with AWWA Standards C600 (3.8).

Concrete thrust blocks, when approved by GCWSD shall be poured in place.

8.7.9 Mega Lugs/Joint Restraints

The project engineer shall provide a specific design for the restraint application based on

the manufacturers design program.

All bends, tees, plugs, fittings, hydrants, appurtenances, etc. that induce pressure which

may cause movement or separation of pipe, breakage, etc. shall be mechanically

restrained to the pipeline for a distance sufficient to prevent separation, breakage, etc.

MJ fittings shall be restrained with restraints such as EBBA Iron Mega Lugs or approved

equal. Only bell restraints shall comply to ASTM or latest edition.

Pipe joints shall be restrained with harness or bell restraints such as EBBA Iron Series

1500 or Series 1100 HV for PVC pipes. JCM Series 600 restraints or approved equal are

approved for use on DIP or PVC piping.

8.7.10 Pressure and Leakage Testing

All sections of the newly installed pressure pipe shall be pressure tested and leakage

tested in accordance with AWWA Standards C600 or latest revision. The main line and

appurtenances shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test of a minimum of 150

PSIG for a period of two hours minimum.

Pressure testing of HDPE pipe shall be conducted in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommended procedure. Pressure testing shall use water as the test

media.

8.7.11 Flushing and Cleaning

Flushing and cleaning shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall

pump dry and dispose of all extraneous ground water and other sand, gravel and foreign


objects within the water main. Such material shall not be flushed into the existing

operating sewer mains, pump stations or pertinent facilities. Flushing of water main lines

under construction into sewer main lines of the District is prohibited. The water mains

shall be flushed at the end of the blow-off. All valves between existing lines and newly

installed lines shall remain closed at all times. These valves shall be opened only by

representatives of GCWSD.

8.7.12 Locator Tape

A two inch (2”) foil backed color coded locator tape shall be provided as directed by the

Georgetown County Water and Sewer District (GCWSD) between the six inch (6”) and

twelve inch (12”) depth directly above the installed water main. The District, in all

instances where a conflict between the District potable water system and other non-

potable water systems such as sewer force mains, gravity sewer mains, and irrigation

mains constructed within twenty-five feet (25’) of the pipe, shall require locator tape. The

locator tape shall meet AWWA Standards and the latest approved ASTM Standards.

8.7.13 Locator Wire

A continuous #10 12 gauge copper tracer wire with blue insulation for water and

approved by the manufacturer for direct bury shall be installed with all waterlines. The

wire shall be secured to the top of the pipe at regular intervals not exceeding ten feet

(10’). The tracer wire shall extend and loop up into the box of each valve or meter and

be arranged to allow connection of equipment for tracking pipe and to prevent

interference of operating the valve or meter. Standard underground type electrical wire

connectors are to be used where splicing is necessary. All terminals are to be taped for

corrosion and underground deterioration protection.

8.7.14 Disinfection

All sections of newly installed, cleaned or repaired water mains shall be disinfected in

accordance with AWWA Standard C651 or latest revision. An approved method is

referred to as the “continuous feed method.” The specifications shall include detailed

procedures for the adequate flushing, disinfection, discharge and microbiological testing

of all water mains. Back to back bacterial sample testing 24 hours apart in accordance

with AWWA standards shall be conducted and results provided to the District. No more

than 30 days may pass between bacterial test results and DHEC approval.


8.7.15 Sampling

A sufficient number of sampling points/locations shall be provided for the collection of

water samples. The number of points depends on the amount of new construction but

must include all dead end lines and must be representative of the water contained in the

newly constructed mains. Typically the distance between points should not exceed 1200

feet. Sampling points should not be fire hydrants or post hydrants but should be a

manufactured device or PVC or PE pipes installed for this purpose.

8.7.16 Casing

Where indicated on the plans and/or as required by the S.C.D.O.T., lines shall be

installed under highways by the “bore and jack” method and by placing carrier pipe in

casing. The contractor shall be required to notify S.C.D.O.T. and GCWSD at least five

(5) days prior to work starting. Casing shall have a minimum cover of three feet (3’) and

extend a minimum of five feet (5’) either side of pavement. Contractor must verify all

grades and alignment prior to set up. Contractor shall install, casing in a manner not to

create cavities and drainage beneath the highway. Casing shall be welded steel to

conform to ASTM A-S3 Grade “B”, ASTM A-139 Grade “B” or better. Carrier pipe shall

be supported inside the casing pipe with casing spacers. Spacers shall be prefabricated

steel with polyethylene insulators capable of being securely fastened to the carrier piping

by bolting methods. A minimum of four spacers shall be used per section/joint of pipe.

8.7.17 Wet Taps/Main Line Tap

Where waterline connections are to be made to existing waterlines owned, operated,

and maintained by GCWSD, for the purpose of a main line extension, fire hydrant

installation, fire protection line, meter vaults etc., GCWSD will perform the installation of

wet taps which include a tapping sleeve, tapping gate valve and related appurtenances;

or cut in place connections which include a tee, gate valve, mechanical joint sleeve, and

related appurtenances. An estimated cost including materials, equipment and labor will

be supplied for payment prior to ordering the materials and initiating work. GCWSD will

end its responsibility at the tapping gate valve. The connection point will be referenced to

a state plane coordinate, documented on as-built drawings, a monument erected at the

site and concrete/brick support under valve in wet tap.


8.7.18 Tapping Sleeves

Tapping sleeves shall be the (SST) single seal type. Sleeve, flange, bolts, and nuts shall

be type 304 Stainless steel. Sleeves shall be Romac SST or approved equal. A support

of masonry material such as concrete or brick shall be installed under the valve to

provide support.

Section 8.8 Separation of Water Mains, Sewers, and Other Non-potable Water Systems (i.e. Sewer Mains, Force Mains, Irrigation Lines, Storm 8.8.1 General

The following factors shall be considered in providing adequate separation:

a. Materials and type of joints for water and other non-potable water lines,

b. Soil conditions,

c. Service and branch connections into the water main and other non-potable water

lines,

d. Compensating variations in the horizontal and vertical separations,

e. Depth of Pipe,

f. Space for repair and alterations of water and sewer pipes, and

g. Off setting of pipes around manholes.

8.8.2 Parallel Installation/Horizontal Separation

Water mains shall be laid at least ten feet (10’) horizontally from any existing or

proposed non-potable water line or sewer line. The distance shall be measured edge to

edge of pipe. In cases where it is not practical to maintain a ten foot (10’) separation, the

District may allow a deviation on a case-by-case basis, if supported by data from the

design engineer. Such deviation may allow installation of the water main closer to a non-

potable water line, provided that the water main is laid in a separate trench or on an

undisturbed earth shelf located on one side of the non-potable water line at such an

elevation that the bottom of the water main is at least eighteen inches (18”) above the

top of the non-potable water line.

8.8.3 Crossings

Water mains crossing sewers shall be laid to provide a minimum vertical separation of

eighteen inches (18”) between the outside of the water main and the outside of the

sewer. This shall be the case whether the water main is either above or below the sewer

line. Whenever possible, the water main shall be located above the sewer line. Where a


new water main crosses a new sewer line, a full length of pipe shall be used for both the

water main and sewer line and the crossing shall be arranged so that the joints of each

line will be as far as possible from the point of crossing and each other. Where a new

water main crosses and existing sewer line, one full length of water pipe shall be located

so both joints will be as far from the sewer line as possible. Where a water main crosses

under a sewer, adequate structural support shall be provided for the sewer line to

prevent damage to the water main. Suitable bedding material shall be provided to the

spring line of the top pipe for a distance of two feet (2’) on each side of the pipe at the

crossing.

8.8.4 Sewer Manholes/Storm Drainage

No water pipe shall pass through or come in contact with any part of a sewer manhole or

storm drain.

Section 8.9 Surface Water Crossings

Surface water crossings or under water crossings present special problems. The District

shall be consulted before final plans are prepared.

8.9.1 Above Water Crossing

This application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis when supported by

engineering design. The pipe shall be adequately supported and anchored, protected

from damage and freezing and accessible for repair or replacement. In certain instances

the District may require the directional boring method using HDPE pipe.

8.9.2 Under Water Crossing

This application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis when supported by

engineering design. A minimum cover of two feet (2’) shall be provided over the pipe.

When crossing watercourses which are greater than fifteen feet (15’) in width, the

following shall be provided:

a. The pipe and joints shall be designed appropriately and shall be of special

construction, having flexible watertight joints, or be a continuous pipe such as HDPE;

b. Valves shall be provided at both ends of water crossings so that the section can be

isolated for testing or repair. The valves shall be easily accessible and not subject to

flooding, and the valve nearest to the supply source shall be in a manhole;


c. A blow-off, appropriately sized, shall be provided on the side opposite the supply of

service, sized in accordance with R.61-58.4 (D)(7), and permanent taps shall be

made on each side of the valve within the manhole to allow insertion of a small meter

to determine leakage and for sampling purposes.

8.9.3 Railroad Crossing

Waterlines that must cross a railroad track shall comply with regulations of the applicable

rail transportation agency. The pipe in all cases will be installed in a casing. The

developer shall be responsible for all fees and charges, license, and permits from the

applicable railroad company.

Section 8.10 Separation of Water Mains from Buildings and Other Structures

No permanent structures or buildings shall be constructed within twenty-five feet (25’) of

a water main. The owner will make no use of the area occupied by the easement, which

is inconsistent with the uses and the purposes for which the easement was granted. No

building, shed or structure shall be erected on any easement or right-of-way at any time,

or so close thereto as to impose any load or stress on the utilities. If any building or other

structure should be placed adjacent to any water lines or facilities, no claim for damage

or compensation shall be made on account of or by reason of any damage that might

occur to such building or structure, or the contents thereof, by reason of the construction,

operation, maintenance, repair or improvement of the water or sewer facilities or their

appurtenances, or by reason of any accident or mishap that might occur.

Section 8.11 Easements

In all cases where it is necessary to construct water mains in an area outside of a public

or private road right-of-way, an easement designated specifically for construction,

operation and maintenance of water/sewer improvements shall be dedicated exclusively

to the GCWSD. In no event shall the easement be allowed to be upon privately held

single-family lots. Dimensions of the easement shall be in keeping with the herein stated

separation requirements. A minimum permanent easement width of fifteen feet (15’)

shall be provided where it is necessary to install water mains outside of public highway

right-of-ways, such as planned unit developments, private road right-of-ways and

commercial areas, etc. Water main lines shall not be installed under paved or unpaved

surfaces or roads, sidewalks, parking areas, etc.


Within the area of the GCWSD easement the owner may landscape, grow crops,

maintain private driveways or private parking areas, and utilize the lands subject to the

District’s easement for any other lawful purpose; provided that the top of the water or

wastewater lines are more than eighteen inches (18”) under the surface of the ground,

that the use of the land shall not, in the opinion of GCWSD interfere or conflict in any

manner with the use of the land by the District for the purposes of construction, location,

installation, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of the utilities and that no

use of the land shall be made that would, in the opinion of GCWSD, injure, endanger or

render inaccessible the utilities.

If any improvements are made within or on any easement, either by way of landscaping,

construction or entrance or exit driveways, parking areas or otherwise, and subsequent

repairs, maintenance, relocations, substitutions, additions, or improvements by the

District to its utilities located in, or to be located in, the easement are necessary, the

owner will be responsible and pay for the cost of any and all restoration and replacement

of landscaping, driveways, and parking area which may be disturbed by the District. The

owner likewise will hold harmless, excuse and release the District from any and all

responsibility to restore, replace or pay damages for any such landscaping, driveways,

or paved areas which may be disturbed by the District in the exercise of its rights. The

District will restore the surface, to the extent practicable, including leveling the surface

and reseeding the grass, however the District will not be responsible for replacing

shrubbery or trees.

Section 8.12 Cross Connections and Interconnections

8.12.1 Cross Connections

There shall be no physical connection between the water distribution system and any

pipe, pumps, hydrants, containers or tanks whereby unsafe water or other contaminating

materials may be discharged or drawn into the system. Connections between a public

water system and a private individual’s well shall not be allowed. This procedure is not

acceptable by the SC DHEC. No irrigation system shall be allowed to be tied into the

potable water system without prior approval and in keeping with the District’s Water

Conservation Resolution, and Backflow Prevention Requirements as amended.


8.12.2 Cooling Water

Neither steam condensation nor cooling water from engine jackets or other heat

exchange devices shall be returned to the potable water supply system.

8.12.3 Interconnections

The approval of the District shall be obtained for any proposed interconnections between

the District’s potable water supplies and non-potable water sources, systems, or

substances (i.e. irrigation systems). In the event the interconnections are allowed by the

District, such connections shall be designed in keeping with the Ten States Standards,

the State Primary Drinking Water Regulations and the District’s Water Conservation

Resolution and the District’s Backflow Prevention Regulations.

8.12.4 Backflow/Backsiphonage

All customer requests for connections to the District’s potable water system will be

analyzed by the engineering staff to determine backflow/backsiphonage potential

associated with the use or type of occupancy. A specific backflow/backsiphonage device

will be recommended based on the level of hazard. Any change of use of the connection

or type of occupancy will be conveyed to the District by the owner within thirty (30) days.

Any subsequent change in the level/degree of hazard will be determined by staff and

any corrective measure to maintain the security of the potable system will be solely at

the owner’s expense.

Section 8.13 Service Connections

8.13.1 Water Services

The District will be responsible for the initial installation of a water service connection for

all single-family lots, multi-family lots, and commercial buildings unless specified

otherwise by GCWSD. Materials include a main line tap, saddle, corporation stop, water

service line from the main line to the user’s property line (or within the defined public or

private road right-of-way), a meter box, a meter, a check valve or backflow prevention

device, and a cut-off valve. It shall be the property owner’s responsibility to maintain

and/or install all pertinent lines, connection fittings beyond the check valve/back flow

prevention device and/or gate valve to the premises or building units being served.


The Developer is required to install a PVC encasement conduit of appropriate size for

services that cross a road way, parking area or side walk.

In cases where GCWSD is required to access the line in order to install a water service

on existing water lines, and where it is required to cut and remove the paved surface, the

developer/owner will be billed for the cost of the repair and replacement of the paved

surface. Water services and plumbing shall conform to relevant local and/or state

plumbing codes, or to the National Plumbing Code.

8.13.2 Fire Protection (Commercial and Multi-family)

Connections to the District’s system for the purpose of individual sprinkler systems in

commercial buildings, except those in the high hazard category, shall provide an

approved back flow prevention device located outside of the structure being served. The

installation shall be in a location that can be readily accessible by GCWSD staff at all

times for inspection and emergency situations. The installation of a private fire line shall

include a FDC assembly inclusive of a swing-check valve and a fire department Siamese

connection approved by the local agency with jurisdiction. High hazard systems shall be

protected according to the District’s cross connections standards by an approved

reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly (RP) or by an air gap

separation. Fire lines beyond the property line and entering private property shall be the

full responsibility of the owner and must be supplied with a shut-off valve at or before the

property line to delineate the terminus of responsibility of the District. A meter meeting

AWWA standards and District requirements will be required. The installation shall

conform to the GCWSD standard detail.

8.13.3 Fire Protection (Residential)

Connections to the District’s system for the purpose of individual fire protection/sprinkler

systems in residential buildings shall be provided with an approved backflow device

located outside of the structure being served. The installation shall be in a location that

can be readily accessible by GCWSD staff at all times for inspection and emergency

situations. Fire protection lines beyond the property line and entering private property

shall be the full responsibility of the owner and must be supplied with a minimum of one

inch (1”) meter and shut-off valve at or before the property line to delineate the terminus


or responsibility of the District. The installation shall conform to the GCWSD standard

detail.

8.13.4 Fire Protection/Sprinkler System Vaults/Enclosures (Commercial and Residential)

Above ground enclosures approved by the District are required for the installation of

meters and/or backflow prevention devices in accordance with the GCWSD Backflow

Prevention Policy. System installations meeting requirement of R13 (residential type

classification) fire protections systems do not require compliance with the requirement

for a below ground vault. Installations of this type, typically less than 2” diameter, may be

installed in an approved metal “meter box type” enclosure or an approved above ground

enclosure. Below ground vaults, pits and chambers will be considered on a case by case

basis.

8.13.5 Fire Protection General

When considering adequate fire protection the property owner should consider various

methods of fire suppression. The use of the public water supply requiring large volumes

of water is not the preferred method. The use of automatic fire suppression systems

such as a sprinkler or chemical system in combination with an alarm system is more

effective. The public water system should not be the only fire suppression considered for

commercial, multi-family, and industrial facilities. The property owner is cautioned that

the fire flow varies throughout the District’s service area. Generally, the system is

designed to be not less than 500 gallons per minute. Factors to consider by property

owners include: building exposure, construction materials used, height, distance

between buildings, unprotected openings, semi-protected openings and fire resistant

communications (i.e. fire walls, fire doors, etc.)

8.13.6 Lawn Irrigation Connections

Connections to the District’s water system for the purpose of individual lawn sprinkler

systems for residential or commercial applications shall be provided with the appropriate

backflow/backsiphonage device based on the level/degree of hazard. The District’s

standard installation includes a main line tap, water service line from the main line to the

user’s property line (or within the defined public or private road right-of-way), ¾” meter,

meter box, dual-check valve, check valve or backflow prevention device, and a cut-off

valve.


It shall be the property owner’s responsibility to install the appropriate

backflow/backsiphonage prevention device to address the level/degree of hazard and

install and/or maintain all pertinent lines, connection fittings beyond the appurtenances

installed by GCWSD and up to the premises or building unit served. In the event that a

residential lawn sprinkler system is upgraded from a low to a moderate or high hazard,

the property owner will be responsible for all modifications necessary, including the

installation of a double-check valve assembly or reduced pressure principle backflow

prevention assembly.

Section 8.14 Water Service Materials

8.14.1 Meters

Each service connection shall be individually metered and conform to the latest AWWA

standards and the latest GCWSD standards, make and model. Brass water meters

conforming to current industry standards shall be required. Meter boxes shall be Ford

YL-261-233 or Mueller 1455 or as designated by the District. All fittings shall be brass or

bronze. All meters larger than three quarter inch (3/4”) shall be as approved by the

District.

8.14.2 Service Line Pipe

Pipe sizes ¾” and 1” shall be approved by AWWA and National Sanitary Foundation for

200 PSI working pressure and IPS.

Pipe sizes 1 ½” and 2” shall be approved by AWWA and National Sanitary Foundation

for 200 PSI working pressure and CTS.

8.14.3 Check Valves, Backflow Devices

The owner/developer is responsible for the installation of any device required to meet

the applicable degree of hazard. This applies to any application that exceeds the

District’s typical tap installation for low hazard applications.

8.14.4 Approved Master Meter Locations

Master meters shall be allowed only for the following locations and/or uses:

a. Industrial facilities;


b. Mobile home parks;

c. Hospitals, medical facilities, and medical offices;

d. Schools both public and private;

e. Churches;

f. Hotels;

g. Marinas;

h. Multi-family more than two housing units;

i. Condominium complexes; and

j. Shopping malls or shopping centers with multiple retail businesses.

k. Single family subdivisions only when other policy requirements are in conflict and

shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the District’s Board of Directors.

8.14.5 Service Area Identification

All water systems NOT owned, operated, or maintained by the District shall have District

approval signage indicating the end of the District’s responsibility.

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CHAPTER 9

APPLICATION AND APPROVAL

OF

ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS


CHAPTER 9 APPLICATION AND APPROVAL OF ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS

Section 9.1 Scope and Applicability

This section establishes procedures for the evaluation, approval and disapproval of

subdivisions where the use of onsite wastewater systems is proposed as the method of

sewage treatment and disposal.

Section 9.2 Need for Public Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility

If an approved public water and/or wastewater transmission system is accessible for

connection, subdivisions developed after the effective date of this policy shall be served

by public water and/or wastewater treatment facilities. In making determinations

pertaining to the need for public water and wastewater treatment facilities, the District

shall consider the following:

9.2.1 The proximity of existing public water systems and/or wastewater facilities to proposed

development sites.

9.2.2 The condition and status of existing public water systems and/or wastewater facilities.

“Condition and status” in this context shall relate to service capacities and potentials,

compliance histories and other factors as deemed appropriate.

9.2.3 Documented compliance with zoning, building and other codes and ordinances

established by local governmental entities.

9.2.4 Documented compliance with the District’s short-term and long-range expansion plans.

SECTION 9.3 Application and Approval Procedures

9.3.1 No approval under this section shall be required for subdivisions that are served by

wastewater treatment facilities.

9.3.2 No lots shall be sold and no permit for an onsite wastewater system shall be issued in

any subdivision where onsite wastewater systems are proposed as the method of

sewage treatment and disposal until the owner or agent has received a written

subdivision approval from the District and the South Carolina DHEC.


9.3.3 Any person planning to develop a subdivision utilizing onsite wastewater systems shall

first submit to the District an Application for Subdivision Approval. The application shall

contain accurate information that is needed in determining the feasibility of onsite

systems. Should additional lots be added and/or lots re-subdivided at a later date from

the original parent parcel, the proposed changes to the original plat must be submitted to

the District for subdivision review.

9.3.4 Each application shall be accompanied by a preliminary or boundary plat of the

proposed subdivision. The plat shall be drawn to scale and shall include information

needed to evaluate the potential use onsite wastewater systems in the subdivision.

Such information may include, but not be limited to: lot lines with dimensions, roads and

streets, easements, location sketch, directional indicators, contours, watercourses and

other features as deemed necessary.

9.3.5 In determining the feasibility of allowing the use of onsite wastewater systems, the

District shall consider those factors that can potentially affect the operation of such

systems, public health and the environment. These factors include, but are not

necessarily limited to: wastewater treatment facility accessibility, topographical

conditions and natural features, soil conditions, depth to ground water, proximity to

surface waters, proposed method of water supply, size of lots, total number of lots, long-

term maintenance needs of onsite wastewater systems, and other factors as deemed

appropriate. An approval under this policy shall not be issued for any subdivision where

the use of onsite wastewater systems is not feasible.

9.3.6 Each lot to be considered for an onsite wastewater system shall be of sufficient size to

provide for the construction of the system; allow for all proposed buildings, easements,

water wells governed by South Carolina DHEC Regulation 61-71 when no public water

system is available and other improvements; and provide adequate space with suitable

soil conditions for the full replacement or repair of soil absorption systems as required in

South Carolina DHEC Regulation 61-56.

9.3.7 Prior to the issuance of an approval, the owner shall submit to the District a final,

recordable plat of the subdivision. The final plat shall be prepared and signed by a


Registered Land Surveyor or other similarly qualified person. Where all lots in a

subdivision or in a section of a subdivision contain five or more acres, the respective

subdivision or section shall be exempt from the final plat requirements.

9.3.8 An approval may be rescinded if any changes are made to the final subdivision plat

without prior authorization from the District.

9.3.9 The approval of a subdivision may be rescinded if any site modifications are made that

adversely affect the potential to use onsite systems in the development.

9.3.10 The re-subdividing of any lot situated within an approved subdivision shall be subject to

the requirements of this policy. The re-subdividing of lots shall not be approved, and

permits for onsite systems shall not be issued if the resultant increase in the number and

density of onsite systems within the area of the subdivision would potentially pose a

threat to public health and the environment.

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CHAPTER 10

GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS


CHAPTER 10 GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Section 10.1 General Conditions

10.1.1 Title of Ownership

Title of ownership in an extension shall at all times be and remain vested in the District.

10.1.2 Jurisdiction and Control

An extension shall at all times remain under the sole control and jurisdiction of the

District. This includes the right to connect additional customers without the consent of

the applicant, make further extensions beyond or running laterally from said extension or

connect said extension with any other portion of the distribution system of the District,

without incurring any obligations to the applicant or users receiving service from said

extension except as hereinafter provided.

10.1.3 Additional Improvements Required

If additional facilities, such as storage tanks, booster pumps and fire hydrants, are

required to provide adequate service to an extension and only that extension, the cost of

such facilities shall be charged to the applicant. If such facilities benefit the existing

system as a whole or are of a size larger than required to serve the extension, the

District shall give consideration to paying the cost of the facilities in excess of that

required to serve the development.

10.1.4 Application for Extensions

Applications shall be made at the offices of the District on forms provided and shall not

be accepted until all information outlined on said forms is supplied. Applications for

extensions shall be accepted only when filed by the owner of public record of the

property that the extension will serve.

10.1.5 Cancellation of Application/Forfeiture of Capacity Reservation

The various applications for extensions shall be automatically canceled ninety (90) days

from the date of submission if, within this period, all conditions required for acceptance

of such applications, as set forth in these rules, are not fulfilled. All "Water and/or

Wastewater Contracts" (capacity reservation agreements) shall be canceled one (1)

year from approval of the water contract, sewer contract or commercial development


agreement if the developer fails to initiate construction of the project (phase or stage) for

which capacity has been reserved inclusive of the water and/or sewer utilities and on-

site buildings. Upon cancellation, the developer shall have been deemed to have

forfeited all filing fees and payments (including reservation fees).

10.1.6 Application Renewal Upon Cancellation

On cancellation of an extension application, the applicant may renew said application.

However, the renewed application shall be subject to and governed by the rules in effect

at the date of renewal.

10.1.7 Construction Scheduling

Extensions shall not be scheduled for construction until all conditions and contractual

obligations herein set forth have been fully complied with by the applicant for said

extensions.

10.1.8 Construction Scheduling for Extensions by District Staff

Extensions by the District's staff will normally be assigned for construction in the order in

which all requirements as herein outlined have been met; however, the District may vary

such assignment in order to integrate timing with other projects that may have been

approved and are waiting for construction, and to take due consideration of weather

conditions, availability of materials, and immediacy of need.

10.1.9 Payment of Fees/Receipt of Application For Extensions

The application forms, plans, etc. as herein defined shall be accompanied by the

appropriate prevailing fees as described in the District's Schedule of Rates and

Charges.

10.1.10 Conflict-of-Interest

In order to ensure the independence of judgment on the part of the various parties

involved in the planning, financing, designing, inspection, and construction of a

development project, the engineer and construction inspector shall have no ownership,

partnership, or corporate affiliation with either the developer or contractor.


10.1.11 Impact Fee Refund Policy

a. Impact fees reflect the incremental costs of expanding and improving the system to

provide service to Benefited Property and are not a function of the useful life of the

property so benefited. Therefore, no Impact Fees imposed on a Benefited Property

will be refunded or adjusted after the termination of the Refund Period, which is

hereby defined to mean the twenty-four month period beginning the month in which

the utility service for which Impact Fees are assessed is made available to such

Benefited Property. Any refunds or adjustments made during the Refund Period will

be prorated as of the date of receipt of a written request for an Impact Fee refund

following an Event of Loss (as defined in Section 2 below) affecting the Benefited

Property.

b. Impact Fee refunds or adjustment will be made upon written request demonstrating,

to the satisfaction of the District, that a substantial change in use of the Benefited

Property has resulted from (i) replatting of the Benefited Property, as shown on the

records of the Clerk of Court of Georgetown County, (ii) change in the applicable

zoning law or regulation, or (iii) natural disaster or casualty loss, the occurrence of

which event described in section (i), (ii) or (iii) of this paragraph (an "Event of Loss")

makes impossible under applicable zoning law or regulations the use or

development of the Benefited Property for any purpose.

If the occurrence of an Event of Loss makes impossible under applicable zoning law

or regulations the use of the Benefited Property for the purpose upon which Impact

Fees were imposed, but does not make impossible under applicable zoning law or

regulations the use or development of the Benefited Property for some other

purpose (a "Permitted Use"), then Impact Fees shall be reduced to an amount

reflecting the maximum capacity associated with any Permitted Use remaining for

such Benefited Property after such Event of Loss.

c. The District recognizes that in certain circumstances (including without limitation

proposed developments or uses of Benefited Property) Impact Fees may be

imposed based upon estimates of capacity to be reserved which are speculative in

nature. In such circumstances the District reserves the right to monitor actual use of

such capacity by the Benefited Property during the Refund Period, with an

appropriate refund to be made at the end of such Refund Period if the peak use

during the Refund Period is less than the estimated use upon which Impact Fees


initially imposed upon such Benefited Property were based. Such refund will be

reduced by a reservation penalty equal to 10% of the Impact Fees initially imposed

upon such Benefited Property.

d. No interest shall be paid upon any Impact Fees refunded by the District. Any

refunds shall be paid by check mailed by first class mail to the current owner (the

"Owner") of the Benefited Property, as shown on the tax rolls of the Georgetown

County Treasurer; provided, that upon written direction from the Owner to the

District, accompanied by a waiver of rights in form satisfactory to the District, any

refund shall be paid to the designee of the Owner.

Section 10.2 Special Conditions

10.2.1 Extensions Within Road Right-of-Way

a. Extensions shall be installed only within public road right of ways that are accepted

and maintained by the Georgetown County Public Works or SC DOT. Extensions

may also be installed within private road right of ways (such as a subdivision) that

are owned, operated, and maintained by a P.O.A., horizontal regime, etc. In the

alternative extensions may be allowed in right of ways or exclusive easements

granted and dedicated to the District. Extensions shall, also, be made only on new

streets subject to the following:

1. The street shall be constructed to line and grade conforming to the plan and

profile as approved, accepted, and recorded with Georgetown County Planning

and Code Enforcement.

2. A bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other surety has been posted by the owner

to ensure satisfactory completion of said street according to the specifications of

the appropriate County or State agency, and that the county or state accept and

maintain the new street; and (see Section 5.2.1).

3. That all of the above be subject to written confirmation by the proper authority.

b. Until a street has been accepted by the County or State, or in other private

roadways, no new mains shall be installed until street line and grades are

established, the street is graded in a manner acceptable to the District, and until

grants of rights-of-way have been given the District, at no expense to the District and


the District is granted the right to install, maintain, extend, and replace mains and

appurtenances and make connections thereto in said street(s)/right of ways.

c. If requested by the District, the applicant shall erect and maintain stakes to indicate

correct street lines and grades to facilitate proper installation of the mains.

10.2.2 Determining the Size and Length of Extensions

The determination of the required length and size of an extension shall, in all cases, be

made by the District but, in general, shall be based on the following principles:

a. The terminal point of extensions laid in streets, not within a development, shall be

the end user to be served by the extension;

b. If the extension is laid in streets within a development or subdivision, it shall include

all mains required to provide adequate service for all dwellings to be served by the

extension plus any main required to connect dead ends created within the

development or subdivision at intersecting streets;

c. The size of main to be installed shall be based on the existing and future growth

projection needs of the District's water system and the costs shall be allocated as

provided in these rules. The design should conform to the District’s master plan and

Capital Improvements Plan.

d. When main extensions are installed in unfinished streets, the developer shall be fully

responsible for damages to the main and all fixtures and appurtenances, such as

hydrants, gate boxes, blow-off boxes, etc., including the location thereof, if such

damage results from or such relocation is necessitated by acts of the applicant or

his/her agents. If, after the mains are laid, the surface grade is lowered with the

result that the required minimum cover of the mains, fixtures, or appurtenances is

not maintained, then the developer shall pay the cost of lowering the mains to the

level required to correct this deficiency. This responsibility shall remain in force until

such time as the street is officially accepted by the proper authority.

10.2.3 Water Conservation

Managing our vital water resources depends upon a balance of supply, demand, and

wise use. Using water more efficiently is cheaper and less damaging to the

environment than developing additional potable water sources and the expansion of


existing or the construction of new wastewater and water treatment facilities. In

response to the foregoing, the GCWSD, has adopted regulations requiring the

implementation of certain water conservation measures and practices. Each

development project receiving water and/or sewer service from the District shall conform

to the various practices and measures therein established.

10.2.4 Industrial Pretreatment

Any project or facility proposing to discharge or having the potential to discharge

wastewater containing free or emulsified grease or oil; acids or alkalis; phenols; toxic or

poisonous substances in suspension, colloidal state or solution; odorous gases; or other

substances described in the GCWSD Sewer Use Resolution shall be required to submit

a pretreatment plan acceptable to the District prior to the District providing service. The

pretreatment plan shall be consistent with the District’s Sewer Use Resolution.

10.2.5 Unit Contributory Loadings/REU

The SC DHEC currently has authorized the GCWSD, as a result of water conservation

practices, to allocate flow projections assuming:

a. 225 GPD per one (1) and two (2) bedroom multi family dwelling unit on Waccamaw

Neck.

b. 285 GPD per three (3) bedroom multi family dwelling unit and single family

residences on Waccamaw Neck.

c. 300 GPD per SFR in West Georgetown.

The above guidelines may change as determined by future unit contributory loading

studies performed by the District and approved by SC DHEC.

In the event a category is not established by GCWSD or SC DHEC, District staff will

assign a loading factor based upon available information.

10.2.6 Failure to Complete Prior Projects

New projects being submitted by a developer that have failed to comply with all District

requirements for prior or ongoing projects may be denied approval until those District

requirements are completed to the satisfaction of the District.


10.2.7 Oversized Facilities a. In the event that construction of certain off-site facilities is necessary to provide

service to a development, the Developer may be required to pay for the design,

construction and inspection of such facilities with said design, construction and

inspection to be conducted under the direct control of the District.

In order to facilitate utility service to all properties within the District’s service area,

water mains, wastewater gravity mains and wastewater force mains shall be

extended along the full length of the property frontage for properties obtaining said

water and/or wastewater service. Furthermore, the District may require utility line

extensions through said property if an adjacent property is to be served in the future.

b. If the water and/or wastewater facilities can reasonably be expected to serve other

areas than those of the Developer, the District may require that they be oversized

and/or constructed in such a manner to facilitate and to enable service to be

provided to additional areas.

As outlined herein below, the Developer shall be reimbursed for a portion of the cost

of the construction of the oversized facilities. It is the Developer’s responsibility to

request reimbursement from the District. The amount of the reimbursement shall be

determined by the District based upon the data that is supplied by the Developer’s

engineer. The District will make every effort to properly evaluate the oversizing, but

in the event of a disagreement, the decision of the Board of Directors will be final. In

the event that the District chooses to install oversized pipelines and related

appurtenances that will directly benefit a Developer, the District may add additional

conditions in the Water and/or Sewer Agreements requiring the Developer to

reimburse the District for the oversized portion of the pipelines pursuant to the cost

factors identified below with payment made to the District prior to construction of

said improvements.

In order to determine the size of the Developer required facilities, a minimum peak

instantaneous design velocity (including fire flows) of two and a half (2.5) feet per

second shall be utilized.


c. There shall not be a line extension fee, a line oversizing fee, or third party

reimbursement fee due from a third party for any connection into a Developer

constructed main/facility.

d. Pipelines includes costs associated with upsized fittings, valves, hydrants, services,

pavement cuts, landscape restoration, engineering fees, and related appurtenances.

The maximum allowable reimbursement provided by the District is the difference

between the District required oversized pipe and the pipe size required by the

Developer. Such cost difference shall be based upon the following factors: (i) depth

of cut, (ii) pipe material used and (iii) site conditions.

Other facilities required include additional costs associated with all oversized

manholes, pump stations, vaults, jack & bores, canal crossings, deeper gravity

mains, and engineering fees.

The difference between actual costs and estimated costs of construction as

documented by the Developer and verified and approved by the District equals the

reimbursement due to the Developer for said oversized facilities. In the case of a

dispute, the decision of the Board of Directors shall prevail.

10.2.8 Minor Waterline Extensions

The purpose of the minor water line extension policy is to provide water services to

existing already developed neighborhoods because of the imminent health and safety

risks associated with private onsite water sources and onsite septic systems. While it

is the District’s desire to serve all such communities, it must be understood that the

District’s ability to provide this essential service is limited by its financial, labor and

equipment resources. Because the District’s equipment and personnel resources are

primarily for maintenance and repairs to the existing system only a limited number of

minor extensions can annually be completed using the District’s personnel and

equipment. Therefore, the Board of Directors has established the following

procedures for line extensions serving existing neighborhoods that require line


extensions that are 5,000 feet or less. Such projects are constructed utilizing the

District’s own equipment and personnel when feasible.

a. This minor water line extension policy applies only to projects that are 5,000

feet or less in length and for projects that the total cost of which is not more

than $3,000 for each customer that has made application for service.

b. This policy applies only to existing neighborhoods where the project will serve

existing households. This policy does not apply to new subdivisions of

property or developments.

c. Projects completed under this program are not eligible for an advance payment

refund agreement.

d. Phased extensions cannot be used to qualify projects under this policy.

e. Home owners interested in a water line extension will be provided with a cost

estimate that is compiled by the Engineering Department. The cost of the

estimate shall include the cost of the following items which, shall be the

financial responsibility of the individual(s) requesting the extension:

1. All pipe, fittings, valves, etc. (materials).

2. Stone for backfill, driveway repair, etc.

3. Asphalt or concrete for driveway and street repairs, when necessary.

4. Steel casing and materials associated with road or driveway bores.

f. The District will incur the cost of all labor and equipment, except as noted in

item #g below, necessary for the installation of the requested line extension.

g. In certain instances the District does not have the expertise to perform some

construction aspects of installing water pipe. The costs associated with these

services will be the responsibility of the property owner(s). These services that

will be the financial responsibility of the property owner(s) include such items

as earth tunneling, pavement repairs, etc.

h. For the line extension request to be considered at the regular monthly meeting

of the Board of Directors, the customer(s) must submit, on or before the 15th

of the previous month, a payment to the District equal to 10% of the estimated

water line extension cost. This payment covers the processing of the request.

This fee will only be refunded if the line extension request is rejected by the

District.


i. The District reserves the right to reject any line extension request.

j. Following approval of the line extension by the Board of Directors, the

customer(s) is required to pay the remaining 90% of the materials cost

estimate before the line extension will be included in the District construction

schedule. Scheduling of the approved line extension construction will be

based on the following factors:

1. Eminent health threat: the property owner(s) is currently using a water

source that has been determined to be contaminated.

2. Date on which the full cost of the line extension was paid for by the

customer(s).

3. The date permits were received from the State Department of Health and

Environment Control and S.C. Department of Transportation from which a

permit may be required.

4. Additional projects and priorities scheduled by the District.

5. Customer will be notified in writing of the estimated construction start date.

k. From the date of approval, the home owner(s) has six months to pay for the

line extension. If the extension is not paid for, in full, within the six month time

period the 10% processing and permitting fee is forfeited. As noted above,

the project will not be scheduled for construction until all payments have been

made.

l. All new lines placed under this policy will be a minimum 6 inch line unless

specifically approved by the District’s Engineering Department or Board of

Directors.

m. Water line extension construction shall be undertaken only under specifications

and oversight of the District.

n. If sufficient flow and pressure are determined to be available for the installation

of fire hydrants on the requested extension, the individuals requesting the line

may request a fire hydrant provided all material costs are paid for in advance

and the hydrant can be installed during the construction phase.

o. All materials and supplies costs, as estimated by the Engineering Department,

must be paid in advance of the project being implemented. At the end of the


project the Engineering Department will submit a detailed summary of the cost

of the materials and supplies actually used. Any over payment of materials

cost will be refunded.

p. All home owner(s) to be served by the new water line extension will be eligible

for a discounted water tap(s). The customer must meet the following

requirements to qualify:

1. The individual(s) stakes or marks the location in which the meter(s) shall

be located.

2. The meter can be installed before the construction of the line extension is

completed. The Engineering Supervisor will make the determination when

the project is completed based on the number of linear feet, availability of

manpower and equipment, and terrain. The District will send notification

in writing to the person submitting the extension request at the address

provided in the application.

3. The prevailing tap fee cost will be discounted by $125.00 per tap.

q. Parties requesting a new line extension installed by the District or involved in

the payment of materials or special construction costs will be required to sign a

Statement of Assurance that they have read the extension policy and

understand the costs involved in the extension.

r. A homeowner(s) in a neighborhood can submit a request to be considered.

This request is submitted by following these steps:

Step One: Call or write: Customer Advocate

Georgetown County Water and Sewer District

P.O. Box 2748

Georgetown, SC 29442

843-546-8509

Step Two: The Customer Advocate will contact you to organize a

neighborhood committee. The Customer Advocate will meet with

the committee to explain the process.


Step Three: The neighborhood committee will complete a “petition for service”

(form provided by Customer Advocate) by canvassing the

neighborhood.

Step Four: If there is evidence of at least 60% of the homeowners now living

in the area that are in favor based on the petition results, the

District will prepare an engineering feasibility study.

Step Five: The home owner(s) must pay an amount equal to 10% of the

estimated water line extension cost as determined by the

feasibility study.

Step Six: When all eligibility criteria have been certified by the District’s

staff, including the 10% payment, the project is submitted to the

Board of Directors for approval.

Step Seven: Once the project is approved at least 60% of the users must pay

the discounted tap fee and the customer(s) must pay the

remaining 90% of the materials cost estimate. Once payment is

received, construction can begin in accordance with the priority

criteria established.

Step Eight: Construction is completed and the users are notified to connect to

the new water line.

10.2.9 Waterline Extensions

Since the District’s personnel and equipment are dedicated primarily to the

maintenance and repair of the system, it does not have the in-house resources to

construct large water line extensions. Such projects must be contracted to qualified

construction companies. As is the case in nearly all water and sewer utilities nation

wide, the property owner(s) and home owner(s) benefiting must bear the cost of the

utility extensions. In certain instances Western Georgetown County communities may

qualify for state and/or federal grants or loans. If the project qualifies for a grant, the

cost reductions resulting from the grant will be passed along to the homeowner(s) and

property owner(s). There are many factors that are considered in determining if a

community qualifies for these state and federal programs and may vary from project to


project. The District will make every effort to determine if a given project is eligible to

apply.

As stated above, it is the home owner(s) and property owner(s) responsibility to pay

for the costs of the required improvements if the project can not be funded by state

and federal funds. For short extensions property owner(s) may be required to pay the

estimated costs in advance of construction. In other instances, the cost may be

financed by monthly surcharges or by an annual assessment payment, which is paid

at the same time that county taxes are paid. The following guidelines have been

established for those projects that do not qualify for state and federal financial

assistance.

a. This water line extension policy applies to projects that are 5,000 feet and greater

in length.

b. This policy does not apply to new subdivisions of property or developments.

c. Projects under this policy may qualify for an “advance payment extension

agreement”, whereby, future users may be required to reimburse their prorata

cost share of the project cost. Such funds are collected by the District and

refunded to those that previously paid for the extension

d. Property owners interested in a water line extension will be provided with a cost

estimate that is compiled by the Engineering Department. The project cost

estimate will be based upon prevailing contracted costs in the area or the

District’s “out sourced” contractor’s cost which ever is the least cost. The financial

responsibility for the project cost will be the individual(s) requesting the extension.

e. For the line extension request to be considered at the regular monthly meeting of

the Board of Directors, the property owner must submit, on or before the 15th of

the previous month, a payment to the District equal to 10% of the estimated water

line extension cost. This payment covers the processing of the request. This fee

will only be refunded if the line extension request is rejected by the District.

f. The District reserves the right to reject any line extension request.

g. Following approval of the line extension by the Board of Directors, the property

owner(s) is required to pay the remaining 90% of the cost estimate before the line

extension contract will be executed for the work. Construction scheduling will be


negotiated with the contractor. Typically this will be dependant upon the prior

work already committed to by the contractor.

h. From the date of approval, the home owner(s) has three months to pay for the

line extension. If the extension is not paid for, in full, within the three month time

period the 10% processing and permitting fee is forfeited and the project is

terminated. As noted above, the project will not be scheduled for construction

until all payments have been made.

i. All new lines placed under this policy will be a minimum 6 inch line unless

specifically approved by the District’s Engineering Department or Board of

Directors.

j. Water line extension construction shall be undertaken only under specifications

and oversight of the District.

k. If sufficient flow and pressure are determined to be available for the installation

of fire hydrants on the requested extension, the individuals requesting the line

may request a fire hydrant provided all costs are paid for in advance and the

hydrant can be installed during the construction phase.

l. All costs as estimated by the Engineering Department, must be paid in advance

of the project being implemented. At the end of the project the Engineering

Department will submit a detailed summary of the cost and a copy of the

contract, if requested. Any over payment of cost will be refunded.

m. All home owner(s) to be served by the new water line extension will be eligible

for a discounted water tap(s). The customer must meet the following

requirements to qualify:

1. The individual(s) stakes or marks the location in which the meter(s) shall be

located.

2. The meter can be installed before the construction of the line extension is

completed. The Engineering Supervisor will make the determination when

the project is completed based on the number of linear feet, availability of

manpower and equipment, and terrain. The District will send notification in

writing to the person submitting the extension request at the address

provided in the application.


3. The prevailing tap fee cost will be discounted by $125.00 per tap.

n. Parties requesting a new line extension will be required to sign a Statement of

Assurance that they have read the applicable extension policy and understand

the costs involved in the extension.

o. A property owner(s) in a neighborhood can submit a request to be considered.

This request is submitted by following these steps:

Step One: Call or write: Customer Advocate


P.O. Box 2748

Georgetown, SC 29442

843-546-8509

Step Two: The Customer Advocate will contact you to organize a meeting of

those individual(s) requesting the extension. The Customer

Advocate will meet with the group to explain the process.

Step Three: The individuals requesting the extension must pay an amount equal

to 10% of the estimated water line extension cost as determined by

the Engineering Department.

Step Four: When all eligibility criteria have been certified by the District’s staff,

including the 10% payment, the project is submitted to the Board of

Directors for approval.

Step Five: Once the project is approved the individuals requesting the

extension must pay the remaining 90% of the construction cost

estimate. Once payment is received, a contract is finalized with the

selected contractor. All contracts are awarded by competitive public

bid. The exception is when contracts are awarded to an “out-

sourced” contractor who has already been selected by a competitive

public bid process. If the property owner so elects, the project can

be awarded solely by competitive public bid.

Step Six: Construction is completed and the users are notified to connect to

the new water line.


10.2.10 Time Limits for the Receipt of Petitions for Service

Petitions regarding water and/or sewer service involving assessment liens upon

the properties to be served shall not be considered by the Board of Directors if a

previous petition was filed and a decision rendered less than two (2) years prior to

the filing date of the new petition. A waiver of the time limit may be granted at the

discretion of the Board for cause such as a Department of Health and

Environmental Control declaration of an imminent health hazard, or if the Board is

presented with a favorable petition from the community representing a super

majority of 66% of the eligible property owners to be served.

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APPENDIX A

ACTIVITY SEQUENCE

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GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT DEVELOPER PROCEDURES

ACTIVITY SEQUENCE

1. DETERMINATION OF ZONING DESIGNATION/CONCEPTUAL PLAN REVIEW

2. PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF WATER/SEWER MASTER PLAN (PROJECTS TWENTY-FIVE ACRES AND GREATER AND/OR PROJECTS ZONED AS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT)

3. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF INTENT TO DEVELOP ( with Review Fees)

4. PROJECT PLAN REVIEW CONFERENCE AS REQUESTED

5. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PREDESIGN PLAN BY DEVELOPER

6. PREDESIGN PLAN REVIEW BY GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT (GCWSD) STAFF AND APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

7. EXECUTION OF WATER/SEWER SERVICE CONTRACT & INVOICE

8. PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BY DEVELOPER

9. CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY GCWSD STAFF

10. SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (S.C. DHEC) CONSTRUCTION PERMITS, HIGHWAY ENCROACHMENTS, GEORGETOWN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVAL AND OTHER ASSOCIATED AGENCY APPROVALS RECEIVED BY THE DISTRICT

11. SELECTION OF CONTRACTOR BY DEVELOPER

12. PERFORMANCE BOND AS REQUIRED

13. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE; PAYMENT OF ASSOCIATED CONNECTION FEES AND CHARGES; CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION

14. CONSTRUCTION INITIATED AND COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR

15. WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS BY DISTRICT STAFF

16. FINAL INSPECTION AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL BY THE DISTRICT STAFF

17. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF AS-BUILTS BY THE DEVELOPER TO THE DISTRICT

18. DEDICATION BY DEVELOPER ALL UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DEEDS TO PROPERTY AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

19. SUBMIT FINAL APPROVAL FOR DHEC

20. WARRANTY INSPECTION (ELEVEN MONTHS AFTER DEDICATION AND ACCEPTANCE)

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APPENDIX B

GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING

UNIT CONTRIBUTORY LOADINGS

AND

RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENCY

TO

WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES


Guidelines for Unit Contributory Loadings

The following are guidelines on the minimum design loadings. These guidelines will be used in determining the average daily flow (ADF) for various uses and the associated residential equivalent demand. (Hydraulic Loading) Gallons Per Day

Type of Establishment (ADF)

Airport: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 10 (Per Passenger)…………………………………… 5 Apartments, Condominiums, Patio Homes: 3 Bedroom, 4 Persons Each (Per Person)……... 100 2 Bedroom, 3 Persons Each (Per Person)……... 100 1 Bedroom, 2 Persons Each (Per Person)……... 100 With Garbage Disposal Units (Per Apartment)... 100 Assembly Halls: (Per Seat)………………………………………….. 5 Barber Shop: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 10 (Per Chair)…………………………………………. 100 Bars, Taverns: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 10 (Per Seat, Excluding Restaurant)……………….. 40 Beauty Shop: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 10 (Per Chair)…………………………………………. 125 Boarding House, Dormitory: (Per Resident)……………………………………... 50 Bowling Alley: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 10 (Per Lane, No Restaurant, Bar, Lounge)……….. 125 Camps: Resort, Luxury (Per Person)……………………... 100 Summer (Per Person)…………………………….. 50 Day (With Central Bathhouse) (Per Person)…… 35 Travel Trailer (Per Site)…………………………… 175


Car Wash: (Per Car Washed)…………………………………. 75 Churches: (Per Seat)………………………………………….. 3 Clinics, Doctor’s Office: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 15 (Per Patient)……………………………………….. 5 Commercial Developments: See Projected Type(s) of Establishments……… Country Club, Fitness Center, Spa: (Per Member)……………………………………… 50 Dentist Office: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 15 (Per Chair)…………………………………………. 450 Factories, Industries: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 25 (Per Employee, With Showers)………………….. 35 (Per Employee, With Kitchen)…………………… 40 (Per Employee, With Showers and Kitchen)…… 45 Fairgrounds: Average Attendance (Per Person)………………. 5 Grocery Stores: (Per 1,000 sq. ft. space, No Restaurant)……….. 200 Hospitals: (Per Resident Staff)……………………………….. 100 (Per Bed)…………………………………………… 200 Hotels: (Per Bedroom, No Restaurant)………………….. 100 Institutions: (Per Resident)……………………………………… 100 Laundries (Self-Service): (Per Machine)……………………………………… 400 Marinas: (Per Slip)…………………………………………… 30


Mobile Homes: 3 Persons Each (Per Person)……………………. 100 Motels: (Per Unit, No Restaurant)………………………… 100 Nursing Homes: (Per Bed)…………………………………………… 100 (Per Bed, With Laundry)………………………….. 150 Offices, Small Stores, Business, Administration Buildings: (Per Person, No Restaurant) 25 Picnic Parks: Average Attendance (Per Person)………………. 10 Prison/Jail: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 15 (Per Inmate)……………………………………….. 125 Residences: (Per Person)…………………….…………………. 100 With Garbage Disposal Units (Per Residence)… 100 Rest Areas, Welcome Centers: (Per Person)……………………………………….. 5 (Per Person, With Showers)……………………... 10 Rest Homes: (Per Bed)…………………………………………… 100 (Per Bed, With Laundry)………………………….. 150 Restaurants: > 12 Operating Hours, 3 Meals (Per Seat)……... 40 8-12 Operating Hours, 2-3 Meals (Per Seat)…... 30 < 8 Operating Hours, 1-2 Meals (Per Seat)……. 20

• Any restaurant with actual per seat water and/or sewer use history at the existing or another location may be used to determine the residential equivalent demand in lieu of the above standards.

• The total volume determined by using the herein guidelines shall be divided by the

District’s established single-family residential equivalent demand to determine the number of residential equivalent units to be allocated.

• The single-family residential equivalent demand will be based upon the District’s actual

peak month average use for all residential class users.


Schools, Day Care: (Per Person)……………………………………….. 10 (Per Person, With Cafeteria)…………………….. 15 (Per Person, With Cafeteria, Gym and Showers) 20 Service Stations: (Per Employee)……………………………………. 10 (Per Car Served)………………………………….. 10 Car Wash (Per Car Washed)……………………. 75 Shopping Centers, Large Department Stores, Malls: (Per 1,000 sq. ft. space, No Restaurant)……….. 200 Stadiums, Coliseums: (Per Seat, No Restaurant)……………………….. 5 Swimming Pools: (Per Person, With Sanitary Facilities and Showers) 10 Theaters: Indoor (Per Seat)………………………………….. 5 Drive-In (Per Stall)………………………………… 5 The above guidelines may either be increased or decreased as determined by the District. For all new systems, the above guidelines (at a minimum) will be used. However, a reduction in these loadings may be granted provided that:

A. Consideration to other unit contributory loadings may be granted when properly substantiated by the Consulting Engineer in their engineering report.

B. For existing systems that were designed using these guidelines, a reduction may be

granted when supported with proper documentation. Ideally, the proper documentation should be continuously monitored flow for several years, including dry and wet years as determined by rainfall data. Obviously, ideal conditions do not exist all the time. Therefore, subjective decisions have to be made on what is adequate flow data to justify a lowering of these loadings. Some of the factors that go into this decision are the types of flow measurement, frequency of the flow measurement, accuracy of the data, time period covered, actual flow at the facility compared to the design capacity of the facility, percent build-out of the project(s), age of the system, etc. A reduction in the unit contributory loading, if approved, would be made to the facility in question. The decision to reduce these loadings will be made by the District on a case-by-case basis.

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APPENDIX C

WATER SAVING TIPS

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3 Methods for Reducing Irrigation Water Use

Improve System Efficiency

• Improve Head Spacing • Improved Zone Separation • Head Replacement • Low Angle Nozzles • MPR Nozzles • Pressure Regulation • Head Check Valves • Fix Misaligned Heads • Flow Sensors • Raise Low Heads • Unclog Nozzles • Adjust Pressure • Irrigation Audits • Controllers w/Conservation Features • Drip Irrigation

Reduce Site Net Irrigation Requirements

• Improve Head Spacing • Group Plantings by Watering Needs • Covert to Low Water Use Plantings • Convert to Low Water Use Varieties of Turf • Reduce or Eliminate Unneeded Turf Areas • Improve Soil Conditions • Aeration • Soil Amendments • Monitor Soil Moisture • Mulch Beds • Grass-Cycling • Adjust Mowing Height • Increase Decorative Hardscapes • Minimize Fertilizer Use • Weed Control

Improve Irrigation Schedule

• Develop Detailed Schedules • Monitor and Update Schedules • Access Weather Stations • Upgrade Controller • Convert to Sensor Based Control • Install Central System • Monitor Soil Moisture

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APPENDIX D

GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT

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APPENDIX E

APPEALS PROCEDURE

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EXTENSION POLICY

APPEALS PROCEDURE

Engineering Director

Every effort shall be taken by the District’s Engineering Director to resolve all Extension Policy,

Engineering or Technical appeals or disputes. The Engineering Director shall maintain a

complaint file in order to facilitate a prompt resolution to disputes. Every effort will be made to

provide a written or telephone response to the inquiry within ten (10) workdays of receipt of the

application for appeal.

Appeal to Hearing Officer

In the event an appellant is not satisfied with the response provided by the District’s

Engineering Director, the appellant may file an Application for Appeal. The application shall

state the basis on which the appeal is requested. The appellant may request either a hearing

before the District's hearing officer or the appellant may request a written response in lieu of a

hearing. For the purposes herein the Executive Director or his designated representative shall

be the designated Hearing Officer. In the event that a hearing is not officially requested by the

appellant, the Hearing officer shall respond in writing to the customer’s dispute.

Appeal to the Board-of-Directors

In the event that the customer wishes to appeal the determination made by the District’s

hearing officer, a second written Application for Appeal may be filed with the governing body of

the District, the Board-of-Directors. The basis for the appeal and the decision of the Hearing

Officer shall be clearly stated. The Board-of-Directors shall review the written appeal, as well

as the records prepared by the Hearing Officer for the final determination. The Chairman of the

Board shall provide to the appellant a written statement of the determination of the Board. The

"Procedure of Appeals Hearings," established by the By-Laws of the District, shall apply when

so directed by the Chairman of the Board-of-Directors.

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APPENDIX F


CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE FOR

GRAVITY SEWER LINES BELOW STANDARD GRADE


GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT (GCWSD)

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE FOR

GRAVITY SEWER LINES BELOW STANDARD GRADE

The fees relating to acceptance of lines that are laid below minimum grade shall consist of

three (3) components:

1. Administrative cost - associated costs related to inspecting and verifying, off grade

lines.

2. Percent of replacement cost - charge relating to possible future excavation assuming

that one (I) out of fifty (50) lines will create a problem sufficient to require replacement

over the life of the system.

3. Maintenance cost - charge related to additional cleaning as a result of reduced slopes

and proportional to the degree of slope reduction.

Justification for the three (3) components are as follows:

1. Administrative - fixed cost for time associated with problem evaluation including, but not

limited to, additional field inspections and verifications, consultations with permitting

officials and, secretarial and administrative time. The fixed Administrative cost shall

include the prevailing raw salary, fringe benefit, and overhead costs prevailing at the

time the charge is levied for the following:

Executive Director One (1) Hour

Engineering Director Two (2) Hours

Engineering Technician II Four (4) Hours

Engineering Technician I One to Two (1-2) Hours

Secretary One and One Half (1½) Hours

Billing One Half (1/2) Hours

2. Percent replacement cost - Assume one (1) out of fifty (50) with known deficiencies will

require replacement or rehabilitation during the thirty (30) year life expectancy of the

gravity sewer. As a result, 2% of Below .24% unacceptable, requires replacement.


THIRTY (30) YEAR LIFE

MAINTENANCE COST* .32% - .30% .29% - .27% .26% - .24% Years (Once / Six Years) (Once /Four Years) (Once / Two Years)

2 $120.00

4 $120.00 $120.00

6 $120.00 $120.00

8 $120.00 $120.00

10 $120.00

12 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00

14 $120.00

16 $120.00 $120.00

18 $120.00 $120.00

20 $120.00 $120.00

22 $120.00

24 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00

26 $120.00

28 $120.00 $120.00

30 $120.00 $ 60.00 $120.00

$500.00 $900.00 $1,800.00

∗ Cost based upon current cost of equipment and labor; subject to adjustment based

upon actual cost.

∗ No adjustment to present worth based upon the District's cost of money is

assumed. The current municipal cost index is 5.1% roughly equal to the District's

rate of return on idle funds.


The cost of line replacement or rehabilitation shall be placed in the District's capital

repair and replacement fund earmarked for such repairs. Cost of line replacement will

be determined as follows and be charged on a linear foot/tangent basis:

0 - 6 Foot Depth $40.00 per Linear Feet / Tangent



10 -12 Foot Depth $80.00 per Linear Feet / Tangent

12 -14 Foot Depth $90.00 per Linear Feet / Tangent


3. Maintenance cost - the decrease in line grade below minimum is assumed to require

increased maintenance at a geometric rate proportional to the degree of deficiency.

Cleaning costs will be projected over a thirty (30) year period (calculated to present worth).

Average time to clean a line including travel and set up time is one and one half (1 ½) hours

and shall included one half (1/2) hour supervisory time. Anticipated cleaning and

maintenance frequencies are calculated as follows:

.33% and above Accepted

.32% -.30% One (1) additional every six (6) years

.29% -.27% One (1) additional every four (4) years

.26% - .24% One (1) additional every two (2) years

Below .24% Unacceptable, requires replacement

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APPENDIX G

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF

INTENT TO DEVELOP


DATE:

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF INTENT TO DEVELOP

1. PROPOSED PROJECT NAME:

2. LOCATION OF PROPERTY TO BE DEVELOPED:

Tax Map and Lot Number; Subdivision Name and Lot Number (if existing); Name and/or Highway number of adjacent streets and highways (attach general location map).

3. DEVELOPER OR DEVELOPMENT FIRM: (Name, Address, Telephone, E-mail, Fax)

Email: __ Phone#_______ Fax # .

4. PROPERTY OWNER(S): (Name, Address, Telephone, E-mail, Fax)

Email: __ Phone#_______ Fax # .

5. S. C. LICENSED ENGINEER OR ENGINEERING FIRM: (Name, Address, Telephone, E-mail, Fax) Email: __ Phone#_______ Fax # .

6. SYSTEM EXTENSIONS PLANNED: ____WATER SEWER WATER/ SEWER


Request For Review of Intent To Develop - Page 2 7. PRESENT ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY TO BE DEVELOPED: ________

IS A ZONING CHANGE REQUIRED? YES NO 8. NATURE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:

Restaurant- Subdivision; Industry SIC- Condominium Project- (Describe in Detail)

A. PROPOSED NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENT UNITS TO BE SERVED: .

B. ALL INDUSTRIAL USERS MUST DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE DISCHARGED, SUCH AS EXCESSIVE BOD LIMITS OR TOXIC WASTES.

______

C. ATTACH A SIMPLE SKETCH PLAN OF PROPOSED PROJECT.

9. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

A. ANTICIPATED START DATE: B. ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE: C. IF PROJECT IS TO BE PHASED, PLEASE LIST BELOW THE NUMBER OF UNITS TO BE

CONSTRUCTED FOR EACH PHASE AND DATES PLANNED FOR THE START AND COMPLETION OF EACH PHASE.

10. REVIEW FEE: PROJECT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF THE REVIEW FEE. NOTE: ALL FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THIS PROJECT SHOULD REFERENCE THE ABOVE

INDICATED PROJECT NAME. IF A NAME CHANGE IS PLANNED, PLEASE NOTIFY THE DISTRICT.

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APPENDIX H

WATER CONTRACT


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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) WATER CONTRACT COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) THIS WATER CONTRACT (the "Contract") MADE AND ENTERED into this day of

, 20___, by and between the GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND

SEWER DISTRICT (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "District") and

(hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Applicant").

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the District is a body politic created under the laws of the State of South

Carolina and is responsible for the acquisition and distribution of supplies of fresh water and for

providing wastewater collection and treatment services in Georgetown County; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant desires to improve or develop property known as

(hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Development") and has

requested permission to construct certain Water Facilities (as hereinafter defined) whereby water

service could be provided to the aforementioned Development; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted to the District plans and specifications for the

construction of the proposed water facilities; and

WHEREAS, The Applicant desires to transfer and convey to the District the Water

Facilities to be constructed pursuant to this Contract and the District desires to accept such

conveyance subject to the terms of this Contract.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by the parties hereto as follows:


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1. The Applicant agrees that it will construct and, in and for the sum of FIVE

DOLLARS ($5.00) and the premises herein, will convey and transfer unto the District the water

facilities which it has constructed, together with the easements for the operation, maintenance,

repair and replacement of same, as shown on the plans and specifications for said water facilities

prepared by bearing the date(s) of , which

plans and specifications are made a part hereof and incorporated herein by this reference. By way

of explanation, and not by way of limitation, the term "Water Facilities" shall include the following:

The water system and all property used for the transmission and distribution of potable

water serving the , Georgetown County, South Carolina, as is

more particularly shown and depicted on the plans and specifications for said water system

prepared by bearing the date of ,

which plans and specifications are made a part of this description by this reference, including but

not limited to all wells, buildings, water tanks, pumps, pipes, valves, hydrants, underground water

mains; all accessories and appurtenant fixtures to water mains; all permanent and transmissible

easements for construction and maintaining water mains; all easements, leases, permits, contract

rights and/or rights-of-way for wells, underground water lines, connections and equipment located

in/or connected to , Georgetown County,

South Carolina; all apparatus, real property, equipment and all other property, equipment, rights and

privileges as are a part of the said water system. The term water facilities shall not include the

water service lines and associated appurtenances now existing or to be constructed between the

buildings or other improvements to be served and the service tap connection (meter box) located

typically in the road right of way.


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All labor and materials for the subject construction will be at the expense of the Applicant unless

otherwise provided herein. Applicant agrees to submit to the District for review and approval

copies of plans and specifications for Water Facilities, pay all District review fees charged by the

District from time to time and to adhere to all District policies, guidelines, rules and regulations.

The Applicant will construct the Water Facilities according to the plans and specifications approved

by the District. All construction will be in accordance with the applicable rules, resolutions,

policies and regulations of the District and the South Carolina Department of Health and

Environmental Control, as they may be amended from time to time.

2. The District herein agrees to reserve the following water capacity REUs

( GPD) ("Residential Equivalent Units" or "REUs") upon the payment by Applicant

of all impact fees and other fees at the current rates charged by the District. Calculations of REUs

will be based on the guidelines for determining residential equivalency as set by the District from

time to time. In the event that the Developer fails to initiate construction of the water utilities and

the planned on-site building improvements within one year from the date of this agreement, the

developer shall be deemed to have forfeited the initial 10% payment of impact fees (reservation

fees) for which construction has not begun. The building improvements provision shall not apply

to single family lot subdivision.

3. The applicant will pay the District the applicable prevailing fees and charges prior

to the construction of the water facility improvements herein contemplated and at the time of

connection as determined from time to time by the District. Water service is contingent upon

receipt of these fees and charges.


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4. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Applicant will obtain and furnish to

the District copies of all encroachment and construction permits required for the construction of the

water facilities. The Applicant agrees to comply with any general and special provisions of said

encroachment permits, including clean up and final restoration requirements. No water service will

be provided to the development until the Applicant provides the District with written verification

from the agency issuing the encroachment permit that all general and special provisions of the

encroachment permit, including clean up and final restoration requirements have been satisfied.

5. Prior to the acceptance or operational approval of the water facilities, the Applicant

will furnish to the District recorded property deeds, grants of easements and rights-of-way, along

with the appropriate plats, that are required for the operation and maintenance of the water facilities.

6. Upon completion of construction, the water facilities will be conveyed to the

District without consideration free and clear of all liens and encumbrances unless otherwise pre-

approved by the District.

7. At the closing of the transfer of the water facilities from the Applicant to the

District, the Applicant shall provide the District with a certification of title from an attorney

licensed to practice law in South Carolina that the land, equipment, facilities, pipes, valves, water

mains, hydrants, easements and all other property comprising the water facilities are free from any

and all manner of liens and encumbrances at the time of transfer to the District and that the property

is being transferred to the District with good and marketable title.

8. The Applicant represents and warrants that it will be the lawful owner of all the

property to be transferred to the District hereunder and comprising the water facilities and that it


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will have the right to sell the same and does hereby bind all and singular the said property unto the

District, its successors and assigns, against itself, its successors and assigns and every person

whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof.

9. The District shall have the right, at any time during the course of construction, to

inspect the water facilities to determine compliance with the terms of this Contract. The District

shall also have the right to conduct a final inspection of the water facilities in accordance with the

District's Extension Policy. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall relieve the Applicant of its

responsibility to construct the water facilities in accordance with the plans and specifications

approved by the District and in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations, resolutions and

policies adopted by the District and by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental

Control.

10. The Applicant shall, without expense to the District, repair and remedy any defect

occurring in the water facilities within one (1) year from the date of acceptance of said water

facilities by the District and caused by, arising out of or incidental to the use of defective material,

improper workmanship, or the failure by the Applicant to comply with the plans and specifications

or any other requirement of the Contract. The District, in order to protect the health and safety of

the public, shall have the option to repair any defect, either temporarily or permanently, and the

Applicant shall reimburse the District for any costs and expenses incurred within thirty (30) days

after receipt of a bill from the District. The failure by the Applicant to repair any system defect or

to reimburse the District for repairs made by the District shall result in the suspension of water

connections in the Development and the suspension of any further water connections.


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11. The Applicant shall file a warranty bond, with good and sufficient surety, equivalent

to the cost of construction so certified by the engineer to indemnify the District for any costs and

expenses incurred by the District because of the failure of the Applicant to comply with the

requirements of paragraph ten (10) of this Contract. The warranty bond, as offered by the

Applicant, must be for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance by the District of the

water facilities and must be approved in writing by the District.

12. The Applicant will furnish the District with one (1) set of "As Built" drawings on

mylar sepia, an AutoCAD diskette and electronic file, along with a written certification by the

Engineer stating that the water facilities were constructed according to the plans and specifications

approved by the District and that the Contractor used acceptable construction practices. The

Engineer shall further provide a certification of the actual construction cost of the water facilities

transferred to the District pursuant to this Contract.

13. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the District, no service will be provided by

the District to the Applicant's water facilities until the Applicant has complied with all of the

requirements contained in this Contract.

14. The District shall, upon acceptance of the water facilities, become the sole owner

thereof. Subject to the Applicant's obligation to repair and remedy any defect occurring in the water

facilities within one (1) year of acceptance as set forth hereinabove, the District will upon its

acceptance of the water facilities assume sole responsibility for operation and maintenance of the

water facilities.


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15. The District will charge for connection to its water system in accordance with

applicable rates in effect for the District at the time of connection.

16. The District will charge for water service in accordance with its applicable rates, as

may be amended from time to time.

17. The Applicant covenants and agrees that it will obtain or grant to the District all

property rights, easements and/or rights-of-way necessary for the operation and/or maintenance of

the water facilities being transferred to the District and any expansions thereof or necessary for any

expansion of or modification to the remainder of the District's water system necessitated by the

acceptance of the water facilities referred to herein.

18. The District shall have the right, without compensation to the Applicant, to use the

Water Facilities transferred hereunder for any purpose, including providing water service to

property not owned by the Applicant.

19. The Applicant, its successors and assigns warrant and agree that they will pay any

legal fees and expenses or other costs (including, but not limited to, payment for condemned

property) incurred by the District in defending its title to the properties which are the subject of this

Contract and which comprise the water facilities.

20. The District does not, by virtue of this Contract, reserve capacity in its system to

ultimately serve any or all of the property adjacent to or available to the water facilities.

21. The provisions of this Contract shall survive the closing of the transfer of the water

facilities to the District.


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22. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the

transfer of the water facilities, and the terms of this Contract may be modified only in writing

executed by both parties.

23. By entering into this Contract, the District assumes no responsibility for the payment

of any taxes, fees, assessments or charges, and liens that may have been levied against the water

facilities constructed by the Applicant or the properties upon which such improvements may be

situate.

24. Neither this Contract nor any right hereunder may be assigned by either party

without the prior written consent of the other party.

25. No waiver of any provision of this contract shall be affective against the waiving

party unless such waiver is in writing signed by the waiving party. Waiver by a party as provided in

this paragraph 25 shall not be construed as or constitute either a continuing waiver or a waiver of

any other matter.

26. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE WITH RESPECT TO ALL TERMS OF THIS

CONTRACT.

27. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its

subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and other understandings of the parties, oral and

written, with respect to its subject matter.

28. This Contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon, the parties to it and

their respective heirs, executors, successors and permitted assigns.


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF and

the GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT have caused these presents to

be executed in their names by their proper officers on the date first hereinabove written.


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WITNESS: Witness No. 1 Company By: _____________________________ Witness No. 2 Name must be typed or printed under signature Its: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) PERSONALLY appeared before me the undersigned witness and made oath that (s)he saw

the within named . by ____________________, its

sign, seal and as its act and deed deliver the within written

instrument, and that (s)he with the other witness witnessed the execution and delivery thereof.

Witness No. 1 SWORN to before me this ____ day of _______________, 20___ _____________________________(L.S.) Signature _____________________________ Printed Name Notary Public for South Carolina My Commission Expires:


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GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT By: Witness 1 Its: Executive Director Witness 2 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT ) (S.C. §30-5-30C) COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) I, __________________________________, a notary Public for the State of

South Carolina, do hereby certify that ____________________, the ________________

of Georgetown County Water and Sewer District, personally appeared before me this day

and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument.

Witness my Hand and official seal this ____ day of _____________. 20___.

___________________________ (SEAL) Signature ___________________________ Printed Name Notary Public for South Carolina My commission expires: __________________

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APPENDIX I

WASTEWATER CONTRACT


STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) WASTEWATER CONTRACT COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) THIS WASTEWATER CONTRACT (the "Contract") MADE AND ENTERED into

this ________ day of ______________ 20__ by and between the GEORGETOWN

COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the

"District") and _________________________________(hereinafter sometimes referred

to as the "Applicant").

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the District is a body politic created under the laws of the State of

South Carolina and is responsible for the acquisition and distribution of supplies of fresh

water and for providing wastewater collection and treatment services in Georgetown

County; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant desires to improve or develop property known as

______________________________________ (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the

"Development") and has requested permission to construct certain wastewater facilities

(as hereinafter defined) whereby wastewater service could be provided to the

aforementioned Development; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted to the District plans, profiles and

specifications for the construction of the proposed wastewater facilities; and

WHEREAS, The Applicant desires to transfer and convey to the District the

wastewater facilities to be constructed pursuant to this Contract and the District desires to

accept such conveyance subject to the terms of this Contract.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by the parties hereto as follows:


1. The Applicant agrees that it will construct and, in and for the sum of FIVE

DOLLARS ($5.00) and the premises herein, will convey and transfer unto the District the

wastewater facilities which it has constructed, together with the easements for the

operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of same, as shown on the plans and

specifications for said wastewater facilities prepared by _________________ bearing the

date(s) of ________________________, which plans and specifications are made a part

hereof and incorporated herein by this reference. By way of explanation, and not by way

of limitation, the term "wastewater facilities" shall include the following:

The wastewater system and all property used for wastewater transportation

serving _______________________________, Georgetown County, South Carolina, as

is more particularly shown and depicted on the plans and specifications for said

wastewater system prepared by ___________________ bearing the date(s) of

__________________, which plans and specifications are made a part of this description

by this reference, including but not limited to all wastewater collection lines, interceptor

wastewater lines, spray irrigation system, gravity lines and mains, manholes and

connecting lines, valves, ties and adaptors, pumps, pumping stations and connecting

lines, lift stations and connecting lines; all accessories and appurtenant fixtures to

collector mains and wastewater service equipment; all permanent and transmissible

easements for constructing and maintaining wastewater lines; all easements, leases,

permits, contract rights and/or rights-of-way for wastewater collector mains, connections

and equipment located in or connecting to _____________________________________

Georgetown County, South Carolina; apparatus, real property, equipment and wastewater

maintenance supplies and all other property, equipment, rights and privileges as are a


part of the said wastewater system. The term wastewater facilities shall not include the

sewer service lateral extending from the building or other improvement to be served to the

service wye located typically in the road right of way.

All labor and materials for the subject construction will be at the expense of the

Applicant unless otherwise provided herein. Applicant agrees to submit to the District for

review and approval copies of plans and specifications for wastewater facilities, pay all

District review fees charged by the District from time to time and to adhere to all District

policies, guidelines, rules and regulations. The Applicant will construct the wastewater

facilities according to the plans and specifications approved by the District. All

construction will be in accordance with the applicable rules, resolutions, policies and

regulations of the District and the South Carolina Department of Health and

Environmental Control, as they may be amended from time to time.

2. The District herein agrees to reserve the following wastewater capacity

__________ ("Residential Equivalent Units" or "REUs") (________ GPD) upon the

payment by Applicant of all impact fees and other fees at the current rates charged by the

District. Calculations of REUs will be based on the guidelines for determining residential

equivalency as set by the District from time to time. In the event that the Developer fails

to initiate construction of the wastewater utilities and the planned on-site building

improvements within one year from the date of this agreement, the developer shall be

deemed to have forfeited the initial 10% payment of impact fees (reservation fees) for

which construction has not begun. The building improvements provision shall not apply to

single family lot subdivision.


3. The applicant will pay the District the applicable prevailing fees and

charges prior to the construction of the wastewater facility improvements herein

contemplated and at the time of connection as determined from time to time by the

District. Wastewater service is contingent upon receipt of these fees and charges.

4. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Applicant will obtain and

furnish to the District copies of all encroachment and construction permits required for the

construction of these wastewater facilities. The Applicant agrees to comply with any

general and special provisions of said encroachment permits, including clean up and final

restoration requirements. No wastewater service will be provided to the Development

until the Applicant provides the District with written verification from the agency issuing the

encroachment permit that all general and special provisions of the encroachment permit,

including clean up and final restoration requirements have been satisfied.

5. Prior to the acceptance or operational approval of the wastewater facilities,

the Applicant will furnish to the District recorded property deeds, grants of easements and

rights-of-way, along with the appropriate plats, that are required for the operation and

maintenance of the said wastewater facilities.

6. Upon completion of construction, the wastewater facilities, free of liens and

encumbrances, will be conveyed to the District without consideration free and clear of all

liens and encumbrances other than as herein specified.

7. At the closing of the transfer of the wastewater facilities from the Applicant

to the District, the Applicant shall provide the District with a certification of title from an

attorney licensed to practice law in South Carolina that the land, equipment, facilities,


pipes, valves, wastewater collector mains, force mains, lift stations, pump stations,

easements and all other property comprising the wastewater facilities are free from any

and all manner of liens and encumbrances at the time of transfer to the District and that

the property is being transferred to the District with good and marketable title.

8. The Applicant represents and warrants that it will be the lawful owner of all

the property to be transferred to the District hereunder and comprising the wastewater

facilities and that it will have the right to sell the same and does hereby bind all and

singular the said property unto the District, its successors and assigns, against itself, its

successors and assigns and every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the

same or any part thereof.

9. The District shall have the right, at any time during the course of

construction, to inspect the wastewater facilities to determine compliance with the terms

of this Contract. The District shall also have the right to conduct a final inspection of the

wastewater facilities in accordance with the District's wastewater extension policy.

Nothing contained in this paragraph shall relieve the Applicant of its responsibility to

construct the wastewater facilities in accordance with the plans and specifications

approved by the District and in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations,

resolutions and policies adopted by the District and by the South Carolina Department of

Health and Environmental Control.

10. The Applicant shall, without expense to the District, repair and remedy any

defect occurring in the wastewater facilities within one (1) year from the date of

acceptance of said wastewater facilities by the District and caused by, arising out of or


incidental to the use of defective material, improper workmanship, or the failure by the

Applicant to comply with the plans and specifications or any other requirement of the

Contract. The District, in order to protect the health and safety of the public, shall have

the option to repair any defect, either temporarily or permanently, and the Applicant shall

reimburse the District for any costs and expenses incurred within thirty (30) days after

receipt of a bill from the District. The failure by the Applicant to repair any system defect

or to reimburse the District for repairs made by the District shall result in the suspension

of wastewater connections in the Development and the suspension of any further

wastewater connections.

11. The Applicant shall file a warranty bond, with good and sufficient surety,

equivalent to the cost of construction so certified by the engineer to indemnify the District

for any costs and expenses incurred by the District because of the failure of the Applicant

to comply with the requirements of paragraph ten (10) of this Contract. The warranty

bond, as offered by the Applicant, must be for a period of one (1) year from the date of

acceptance by the District of the wastewater facilities and must be approved in writing by

the District.

12. The Applicant will furnish the District with one (1) set of "As Built" drawings

on mylar sepia, an AutoCAD diskette and an electronic drawing along with a written

certification by the Engineer stating that the wastewater facilities were constructed

according to the plans and specifications approved by the District and that the Contractor

used acceptable construction practices. The Engineer shall further provide a certification

of the actual construction cost of the wastewater facilities transferred to the District

pursuant to this Contract.


13. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the District, no service will be

provided by the District to the Applicant's wastewater facilities until the Applicant has

complied with all of the requirements contained in this Contract.

14. The District shall, upon acceptance of the wastewater facilities, become the

sole owner thereof. Subject to the applicant's obligation to repair and remedy any defect

occurring in the wastewater facilities within one (1) year of acceptance as set forth

hereinabove, the District upon its acceptance of the wastewater facilities assume sole

responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater facilities.

15. The District will charge for connection to its wastewater system in

accordance with applicable rates in effect for the District at the time of connection.

16. The District will charge for wastewater service in accordance with its

applicable rates, as may be amended from time to time.

17. The Applicant covenants and agrees that it will obtain or grant to the District

all property rights, easements and/or rights-of-way necessary for the operation and/or

maintenance of the wastewater facilities being transferred to the District and any

expansions thereof or necessary for any expansion of or modification to the remainder of

the District's wastewater system necessitated by the acceptance of the wastewater

facilities referred to herein.

18. The District shall have the right, without compensation to the applicant, to

use the wastewater facilities transferred hereunder for any purpose, including providing

wastewater service to property not owned by the Applicant, without compensation to the

Applicant.


19. The Applicant, its successors and assigns warrant and agree that they will

pay any legal fees and expenses or other costs (including, but not limited to, payment for

condemned property) incurred by the District in defending its title to the properties which

are the subject of this Contract and which comprise the wastewater facilities.

20. The District does not, by virtue of this Contract, reserve capacity in its

system to ultimately serve any or all of the property adjacent to or available to these

wastewater facilities.

21. The provisions of this Contract shall survive the closing of the transfer of the

wastewater facilities to the District.

22. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating

to the transfer of the wastewater facilities, and the terms of this Contract may be modified

only in writing executed by both parties.

23. By entering into this Contract, the District assumes no responsibility for the

payment of any taxes, fees, assessments or charges, and liens that may have been

levied against the wastewater facilities constructed by the Applicant or the properties

upon which such improvements may be situate.

24. Neither this Contract nor any right hereunder may be assigned by either

party without the prior written consent of the other party.

25. No waiver of any provision of this contract shall be affective against the

waiving party unless such waiver is in writing signed by the waiving party. Waiver by a


party as provided in this paragraph 25 shall not be construed as or constitute either a

continuing waiver or a waiver of any other matter.

26. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE WITH RESPECT TO ALL TERMS OF THIS

CONTRACT.

27. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to

its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and other understandings of the

parties, oral and written, with respect to its subject matter.

28. This Contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon, the parties

to it and their respective heirs, executors, successors and permitted assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF ____________________________________ and the

GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT have caused these

presents to be executed in their names by their proper officers on the date first

hereinabove written.


WITNESS:

_________________________________ __________________________________ Witness No. 1 By:_______________________________ Witness No. 2 __________________________________ Name must be typed or printed under signature Its:_____________________________ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) PERSONALLY appeared before me the undersigned witness and made oath

that (s)he saw the within named ____________________________________ its

_______________________ sign, seal and as its act and deed deliver the within written

instrument, and that (s)he with the other witness witnessed the execution and delivery

thereof.

_______________________________ Witness No. 1 SWORN to before me this _________ day of ____________________, 20___. _____________________________(L.S.) Signature _____________________________ Printed Name Notary Public for South Carolina My Commission Expires:_______________


GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT _______________________________ By: ____________________________ Witness No. 1 _______________________________ Its: Witness No. 2 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT ) (S.C. §30-5-30C) COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) I, __________________________________, a notary Public for the State of

South Carolina, do hereby certify that ____________________, the ________________



Witness my Hand and official seal this ____ day of _____________. 20___.

___________________________ (SEAL) Signature _____________________________ Printed Name Notary Public for South Carolina

My commission expires: __________________

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ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AGREEMENT


STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AGREEMENT COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) This Agreement made and entered into this _____ day of

____________________, 20___, by and between the GEORGETOWN COUNTY

WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, hereinafter called DISTRICT, and

_____________________, hereinafter called Developer.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Developer has undertaken to construct a sanitary sewer and/or water

system within ______________________________________ (subdivision/development)

as is evidenced by plat thereof dated _______________ and recorded or to be recorded

in the R.M.C. Office for Georgetown County or by construction drawings approved by the

District; and

WHEREAS, it is contemplated that said sewer and/or water system will be tied into

the sewer and/or water system of DISTRICT; and

WHEREAS, to make the necessary connection to the DISTRICT'S system,

encroachment permits ("Permits") from the South Carolina Department of Transportation

("SCDOT") are required; and

WHEREAS, SCDOT will not issue to private persons or entities encroachment

permits for excavating or cutting public roads or highways for the installation of water

and/or sewer mains but will issue such Permits to the DISTRICT in proper cases; and

WHEREAS, the DISTRICT desires to cooperate in obtaining issuance of

encroachment permits in proper cases for road excavation or cutting for extension of

water and/or sewer systems; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned Developer agrees to be responsible and liable for the

work performed under the Permit, a copy of which is hereto attached and incorporated


herein by reference for _______________________________ street, road or highway

(See South Carolina Department of Transportation Permit #__________), and other

pertinent papers attached hereto.

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS COVENANTED AND AGREED by and between the

Parties hereto, for and in consideration of mutual benefit to each Party:

1. That in this case which the DISTRICT deems suitable and proper, the

DISTRICT will execute a request or requests for an encroachment permit(s) required by

the SCDOT to be submitted for water and/or sewer main extensions requiring street, road

or highway excavations, crossings, and the like, and, when such encroachment permit(s)

have been obtained, the DISTRICT will submit encroachment permit(s) to the Developer

upon compliance with all of the DISTRICT requirements.

2. That the Developer and the Developer's Contractor will be responsible and

liable for all damages in any way resulting from or caused by reason of the aforesaid

excavation, filling, repair or repaving of the aforementioned street, road or highway, the

sole exception being an Act of God.

3. That the Developer and the Developer's Contractor will be responsible and

liable for any and all damages incurred or suffered by reason of or resulting directly or

indirectly from the design and/or faulty workmanship whenever occurring.

4. That the Developer and Developer's Contractor will adhere to all conditions

expressed or necessarily implied in this Agreement and the Permit(s) issued for the within

work, a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part of this agreement.

5. It is understood that the DISTRICT will not be financially responsible or

liable for any repairs or maintenance whatsoever or for any damages resulting in any way

from the encroachment, excavation, work, paving, etc., contemplated to be performed by

Developer or Developer's Contractor upon, across, over or in the aforesaid street, road or


highway.

6. The Developer and Developer's Contractor will defend and hold harmless

the DISTRICT, its agents and servants, of and from any and all responsibility or liability by

reason of or in any way resulting from the cutting, excavation, filling, refilling, repair or

repaving of the aforesaid street, road or highway.

7. The Developer agrees to give bond, cash or surety or to require Developer's

Contractor to give bond, cash or surety as required by DISTRICT, in the amount of

$____________________ to insure compliance with the terms and conditions of the

encroachment permit.

WITNESS: __________________________(SEAL) ____________________________ By:____________________________ Title ____________________________ Its:____________________________ Agent GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT _____________________________ By _______________________(SEAL) _____________________________ Its: _______


I/We accept the Permit herein granted and agree to comply with all the provisions, terms, conditions and restrictions set out herein. I/we do hereby agree, and bind my/our heirs, successors and assigns, to assume any and all liability the DISTRICT might otherwise have or incur in connection with accidents or injuries to persons, or damage to property, including the highway, that may be caused by the construction, maintenance, use, moving or removing of the encroachment contemplated herein and agree to indemnify the DISTRICT for any liability incurred or injury or damages sustained by reason of the past, present or future existence of said encroachment. WITNESSES: ___________________________ (SEAL) ___________________________ By:______________________________ Developer Its:______________________________ WITNESSES: ___________________________ (SEAL) ___________________________ By:______________________________ (Contractor) Its:______________________________

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AGREEMENT (ALTERNATIVE FENCING)

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )

) AGREEMENT

COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) (Alternative Fencing)

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this ____ day of _____________,

____ by and between _____________________________ hereinafter referred to as

"Owner and Georgetown County Water and Sewer District, hereinafter referred to as the

"District".

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, wastewater pumping station(s) have previously or will in the future be

installed within the following development, to wit: ___________________________ (the

"Community"); and

WHEREAS, it is mutually determined by the parties hereto that there exists a need

to provide security and to control access to certain sewer pumping facilities previously

constructed or hereafter constructed within the Community; and

WHEREAS, it is determined that in lieu of the typical District required security

fencing and/or access requirements for its sewer pumping stations now located or to be

located within the Community and other water and sewer facilities, certain alternatives or

additions may be allowed.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual

promises and obligations set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Owner acknowledges that the District in its sole discretion may establish the policy,

design standards and security and access requirements and standards for its pumping

facilities located in the Community from time to time subject to the amendment thereof by


the District, by order of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental

Control and any other governmental agency having jurisdiction thereof. Unless otherwise

modified by the District, its security fencing and access standards shall include:

a. A six foot high chain link fence with barbed wire around the perimeter of

said pumping facilities to control access and to safeguard the general

public;

b. A highly visible alarm light with buzzer and/or alarm bell or other warning

devices to ensure timely emergency response;

c. A sixteen (16) foot wide access gate for maintenance and repair to the

pumping facilities and to provide adequate equipment and vehicular access;

d. Highly visible signage displaying the facility identification and emergency

response telephone number(s);

e. Such other standards as the District shall adopt from time to time.

2. The District may, in its sole discretion, permit the Owner to install alternative

fencing and/or barriers around the perimeter of certain pumping facilities located within

the Community provided:

a. The Owner submits to the District a site plan in form and content suitable to

the District showing the plans and specifications of such fence and/or

barrier or other proposed nonstandard improvement including the height,

materials, shape, location, exits, types and sizes of access gates, location

of alarms, security and warning lights and such other information as the

District may request. The District shall have the absolute right in its sole

discretion to approve or disapprove any such site plans submitted.


b. The District shall have approved the site plan in writing.

Owner shall make no changes in the site plan once approved or any

alterations in the fencing, barriers or other nonstandard improvements once

installed without the District's prior written consent. The District shall not be

responsible or liable in any way for any defects in any site plans nor for any

defective work done in accordance with such plans. Approval of any site

plans shall not constitute assumption of responsibility for the accuracy,

sufficiency or propriety thereof, nor shall such approval constitute a

representation or warranty by the District that such plans comply with any

applicable laws.

3. Owner covenants and agrees that any alternative fencing, screening or other

improvements to a pumping facility which the District determines are nonstandard and

which the District has approved shall be installed by the Owner in a good and

workmanlike manner at the Owner's sole expense and in conformance with the site plan

as approved by the District.

4. Notwithstanding the District's approval of the installation of alternative fencing

and/or barriers pursuant hereto, Owner hereby acknowledges that the pump facility shall

at all times have a readily visible alarm light and a facility identification sign displayed in

such location and of such size as the District may determine in order to properly identify

the facility, emergency response telephone numbers and emergency procedures which

the District desires the general public to be aware of.

5. Owner further acknowledges that the District shall at all times have such access to

its pumping facility as the District may determine in its sole discretion for pedestrian,

equipment and vehicular access. Owner shall not impede in any manner the District

access to its pumping facility and said Owner acknowledges that the District may, from

time to time, remove all or a portion of Owners' fencing and screening improvements or

other nonstandard improvements to repair, replace and maintain its equipment located on


the pumping facility or any pipes, wires, or other sewer and water equipment or facilities

leading thereto. In the event the District removes such improvements hereunder it shall

be under no obligation to repair or replace such improvements or pay Owner for any

damages to such improvements.

6. Owner shall be solely responsible for the maintenance in a good state of repair

and attractive condition of all fencing, vegetation and screening improvements and other

nonstandard improvements erected by the Owner. Any such necessary maintenance

shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and at the sole cost of the Owner.

7. Owner shall not suffer or permit any mechanic's or other lien to be filed on the

District's pumping facilities or property by reason of any work, labor services or materials

supplied in connection with any fencing, screening or other nonstandard improvements

installed by the Owner pursuant hereto and does hereby agree to indemnify and hold the

District harmless from all such claims for mechanic's liens and including all costs of

attorney's fees and other costs of defending the same.

8. The Owner shall at all times install, repair and maintain any fencing, screening or

other nonstandard improvements provided for herein to be at all times in compliance with

all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.

9. The rights and obligations of the Owner hereunder are not assignable without the

prior written consent of the District.

10. Owner shall indemnify, defend and hold the District, its employees, directors and

agents harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and causes of

action including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and costs suffered by the District

arising from the installation or maintenance of the fencing, screening or nonstandard

improvements by the Owner hereunder.


11. All notices, demands, requests or other communications which may be or are

required to be given by either party to the other party shall be in writing and shall be hand

delivered, or mailed by first class certified mail, electronic mail, return receipt requested,

postage prepaid or transmitted by federal express, addressed as follows:

As to District:


P. O. Box 2730

Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Facsimile Number (803) 237-1515

As to Owner:

Either party may change the above addresses by giving notice in writing to the

other party of such change of address. Notice shall be deemed given on the date of the

receipt of a hand delivery writing, federal express package, telex, telecopy or telegram,

and as of the date of the postmark date impressed by the U.S. Postal Service on the

return receipt in case of a mailing.

12. This contract includes the entire agreement between the parties.

13. There are no oral or written agreements between the parties nor any

representations made by either party relative to the subject matter hereof which are not

expressly set forth herein.

14. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument executed by the


parties to be bound thereby.

15. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina.

16. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the District and the Owner

and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The

Owner's rights and obligations under an interest in this Agreement may not be transferred

or assigned in whole or in part except with the prior written consent of the District.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto signed this Agreement and affixed

their respective seals on the date first above written.

Witnesses:

_________________________ GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

_________________________

By: ______________ ____

Its: ________________________________

__________________________ _________________________________

OWNER

__________________________ By:____________________________(L.S.)

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APPENDIX L

TITLE TO WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS; GRANTS OF EASEMENT


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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) TITLE TO WATER AND WASTEWATER ) SYSTEMS; GRANTS OF EASEMENT COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that

(Grantor) in the State aforesaid, for and in consideration of the

sum of FIVE AND NO/100 ($5.00) DOLLARS, to it in hand paid at and before the sealing

of these presents by the GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

(Grantee) in the State aforesaid, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged) have

granted, bargained, sold and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and

release unto the said GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, its

successors and assigns forever, the following described property to wit:

The Water System and all property used for the transmission and distribution of potable

water serving the _______________________________________ (Name of

development) Georgetown County, South Carolina, as is more particularly shown and

depicted on the plans and specifications for said water system prepared by

_________________________________ bearing the date of

which plans and specifications are made a part of this description by this reference,

including but not limited to all wells, building, water tanks, pumps, pipes, valves, hydrants,

underground water lines; all accessories and appurtenant fixtures to water lines and water

service equipment; all permanent and transmissible easements for constructing and

maintaining water lines; all easements, leases, permits, contract rights and/or rights-of-

way for wells, underground water lines, connections and equipment located in

______________________________, Georgetown County, South Carolina; all


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apparatus, property, equipment and all other property, equipment, rights and privileges as

are a part of the said water system, excluding service lines extending from the lot lines to

any improvements located on developed lots or extending within the lot lines of developed

lots.

AND The Wastewater System and all property used for wastewater collection, transmission

and treatment serving _____________________________, Georgetown County, South

Carolina, as is more particularly shown and depicted on the plans and specifications for

said wastewater system prepared by _____________________________________

bearing the date of___ which plans and specifications are made a part of this

description by this reference, including but not limited to all wastewater collection lines,

interceptor wastewater lines, outfall wastewater lines, gravity lines and mains; manholes

and connecting lines; valves, ties and adaptors, pumps, pumping stations and connecting

lines; lift stations and connection lines; all accessories and appurtenant fixtures to service

lines and wastewater service equipment; all permanent and transmissible easements for

constructing and maintaining wastewater lines; all easements, leases, permits, contract

rights and/or rights-of-way for wastewater service lines, connections and equipment

located in or connecting to _____________________________________ ,Georgetown

County, South Carolina; all treatment facilities, apparatus, property, equipment and

wastewater maintenance supplies and all other property, equipment, rights and privileges

as are a part of the said wastewater system, excluding service lines extending from the lot

lines to any improvements located on developed lots or extending within the lot lines of

developed lots.


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Said Water and Sewer Systems and Grants of Easement being located in, over and upon

portions of the premises heretofore conveyed to ___________________________ (Current

property owner) by deed from _________________________________(Name of who current

Property Owner acquired property from, as it appears on the deed) dated _______________________

(Date property acquired) recorded _____________________ (Date recorded in RMC Office), in Book

______ at Page _______, in the R.M.C. Office for Georgetown County.

TMS#__________________

Grantee's Mailing Address: Post Office Box 2730, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

TOGETHER with all and singular, the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and

Appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining.

The within conveyance is subject to the agreement of the parties that the Grantee

assumes no responsibility for extending water and wastewater lines beyond those shown

on the aforesaid maps or plans; nor is the Grantee required at its cost to extend service

lines to any undeveloped lots in the ____________________________________ (Name of

Subdivision/Development). Further, the Grantor agrees not to make any representation, verbal

or written, that the Grantee at its cost will extend said water and wastewater lines, and/or

its main lines, beyond those which are existing at the time of this written conveyance.

The parties agree that the Grantor may landscape, grow crops, maintain private

driveways or private parking areas, and utilize the lands above described subject to the


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easements granted by the Grantor to the District for any other lawful purpose; provided

that the top of the water and wastewater lines are more than eighteen (18") inches under

the surface of the ground, that the use of said land by the Grantor shall not, in the opinion

of the Grantee, interfere or conflict in any manner with the use of said land by the Grantee

for the purposes hereinabove mentioned, and that no use of said land shall be made by

the Grantor that would, in the opinion of the Grantee, injure, endanger or render

inaccessible the water and/or wastewater system. No building or structure shall be

erected by the Grantor or anyone else on any right-of-way herein granted or so close

thereto as to impose any load or stress thereon. The Grantor covenants and agrees that,

if any building or other structure should be placed adjacent to any water and/or

wastewater lines or facilities, no claim for damages or compensation shall be made by the

Grantor, his, its or their heirs, successors and assigns, on account of or by reason of any

damage that might occur to such building or structure, or the contents thereof, by reason

of the construction, operation, maintenance, repair or improvement of said water and/or

wastewater utility facilities or their appurtenances, or by reason of any accident or mishap

that might occur therein or thereto.

The Grantor further covenants and agrees that if Grantor elects to make any

improvements within or on any easement herein granted, either by way of landscaping,

construction of entrance or exit driveways, parking areas or otherwise and subsequent

repairs, maintenance, relocations, substitutions, additions, or improvements by the District

to its utilities located in, or to be located in, the within granted easement are necessary,

the Grantor and its successors shall be responsible and pay for the cost of any and all

restoration and replacement of landscaping, driveways, and parking area which may be


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disturbed by the District and further agrees to hold harmless, excuse and release the

District from any and all responsibility to restore, replace, or pay damages for any such

landscaping, driveways, or paved areas which may be disturbed by the District in the

exercise of its rights hereunder.

The Grantor grants to the Grantee the following permanent easements:

1. A permanent easement of ingress and egress through, over and across

such of the roads and avenues in the _____________________________________

(Name of Subdivision/Development) as may be necessary for the operations, maintenance, repair

and/or improvement of said water/wastewater systems.

2. A permanent easement or right-of-way _______ (___) feet in width

extending ___ feet from the centerline of the pipe on each side, and extending along the

entire length of each water and wastewater pipe up to and including water meter and

appurtenances.

3. A permanent easement right-of-way _______ (___) feet in width extending

along the entire length of the water/wastewater pipes and appurtenances as shown on

the aforesaid maps or plans.

The Grantor herein by these presents warrants and covenants that there are no

liens, mortgages or other encumbrances affecting or pertaining to the property and

property rights herein conveyed and that the Grantor is empowered and vested with

authority to enter into and execute the within grants of easement.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular, the said Premises before mentioned

unto the said GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, its

successors and assigns forever.


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AND it does hereby bind itself, its successors and assigns, to warrant and forever

defend, all and singular, the said Premises unto the said GEORGETOWN COUNTY

WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, its successors and assigns, against it and its

successors, and all persons whomsoever lawfully claiming, or to claim the same or any

part thereof.

WITNESS its Hand and Seal this ____ day of ___________________, 20___.


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SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN THE PRESENCE OF: ________________________________ By: ______________________________ (Witness No. 1) Signature of Developer Printed Name:________________________________ Its: ______________________________ (Witness No. 2) STATE OF ____________________ ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT ) (S.C. §30-5-30C) COUNTY OF ___________________ ) I, ________________, a Notary Public for the State of ___________________,

do hereby certify that _______________________, the ____________________ of

___________________, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the

due execution of the foregoing instrument.

Witness my Hand and official seal this ____ day of ______________, ______.

_______________________________(SEAL) Signature

_______________________________ Printed Name

Notary Public for State of _________________

My commission expires: __________________

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JOINDER AND CONSENT TO DEDICATION

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JOINDER AND CONSENT TO DEDICATION The undersigned hereby certifies that it is the holder of a mortgage, lien or other encumbrance from certain subdivision lands properly known as _____________________ and that the undersigned hereby joins in and consents to the dedication of the water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities described on the attached Exhibit "A" and located on or in said described property by the owner thereof, and agrees that its mortgage, lien or other encumbrance from _____________________________________________________ to _____________________________________which is recorded in Mortgage Book ________at Page_______, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Georgetown County, South Carolina, shall be subordinated to the above dedication. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN THE PRESENCE OF: ______________________________ (Name of Corporation of Company) __________________________ _______________________________ (Signature of Witness # 1) (Name of Corporation) __________________________ (Signature of Witness # 2) By: _____________________________ (Signature of Company Official) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) PERSONALLY appeared before me, __________________ who, on oath, (Witness #1) deposes and says that he/she saw the within named ______________________, as (Name of Company Official) _____________________ of _______________________ sign, seal and as its/his act and (Title of Person Signing) (Name of Company) deed delivers the above written Joinder and Consent to Dedication; and that he/she with ___________________ witnessed the execution thereof. (Name of Witness #2) ________________________________ (Signature of Witness #1) SWORN to before me this ____ day of _______________,20_____. _________________________ (L.S.) Please submit one (1) originals along with (Signature) copies of any exhibits, drawings _________________________ etc. (total size not to exceed 24” X 36”) Printed Notary Public for South Carolina My Commission expires:________

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CERTIFICATE OF NON LITIGATION


CERTIFICATION OF NONLITIGATION (Developer) The undersigned does hereby certify that: (i) there are no pending or threatened actions at law that will affect the fee

simple dedication of the below named project (the "Project").

(ii) all contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, engineers, attorneys, or

other persons, firms or corporations retained for the purpose of designing,

planning and constructing the Project have been paid in full and that there

are no claims due for any reason on account of materials supplied to or

work performed on the Project.

(iii) all work on the Project has been properly completed in accordance with the

plans and specifications governing the Project, and in accordance with all

authorities, codes or governmental agencies having jurisdiction over said

work.

Project Description:

ATTEST DEVELOPER DATE


CERTIFICATION OF NONLITIGATION

(Contractor) The undersigned does hereby certify that: (i) there are no pending or threatened actions at law that will affect the fee

simple dedication of the below named project (the "Project"). (ii) all contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, engineers, attorneys, or

other persons, firms or corporations retained for the purpose of designing, planning and constructing the Project have been paid in full and that there are no claims due for any reason on account of materials supplied to or work performed on the Project.


plans and specifications governing the Project, and in accordance with all authorities, codes or governmental agencies having jurisdiction over said work.


ATTEST CONTRACTOR DATE


CERTIFICATION OF NONLITIGATION

(Engineer) The undersigned does hereby certify that: (i) there are no pending or threatened actions at law that will affect the fee

simple dedication of the below named project (the "Project"). (ii) all contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, engineers, attorneys, or

other persons, firms or corporations retained for the purpose of designing, planning and constructing the Project have been paid in full and that there are no claims due for any reason on account of materials supplied to or work performed on the Project.


plans and specifications governing the Project, and in accordance with all authorities, codes or governmental agencies having jurisdiction over said work.


ATTEST ENGINEER DATE

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APPENDIX O

ATTORNEY’S LETTER OF OPINION

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Attorney's Letterhead

Date


Post Office Box 2730

Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585

Re: Letter of Opinion

(Name of Development)

Gentlemen:

We are attorneys for and herein certify to the District that the land, equipment, facilities, pipes, valves, sewer lines, lift stations, pump stations, easements and all other property comprising the sewer facilities are free from any and all manner of liens and encumbrances at the time of transfer to the District and that the captioned property is being transferred to the District with good and marketable title. We also certify to the District that the land, equipment, facilities, pipes, valves, water lines, hydrants, easements and all other property comprising the water facilities for _________________________________________________________________, are free from any and all manner of liens and encumbrances at the time of transfer to the District and that the captioned property is being transferred to the District with good and marketable title. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. (Attorney for Development)

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APPENDIX P

PROJECT COMPLETION QUESTIONNAIRE


Approved 11-12-2015

GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT WATER Project Completion Questionnaire Project:________________________________________________________________ Commercial or Residential Project:__________________________________________ SCDHEC Permit No.___________________ Contractor:______________________________________________________________ Number of Lots Served:_____________________ Size of Distribution Line:_____________________ Length (FT)____________________ Size of Distribution Line:_____________________ Length (FT)____________________ Type & Size of Valves:_______________________ Number of Valves:______________ Type & Size of Valves:_______________________ Number of Valves:______________ Type of Hydrants:___________________________ Number of Hydrants:____________ Total Construction Cost of Water Distribution System: $_________________________ Total Engineering Cost of Water Distribution System: $__________________________ This is to certify that the actual costs for construction of the Water Utilities to serve the above named project were as stated above. __________________________________________________________ Engineer __________________________________________________________ Company _______________________ Date This Questionnaire should be completed and provided to GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT


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GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT SEWER Project Completion Questionnaire

Project:

Commercial or Residential Project:

SCDHEC Permit No.

Contractor:

Number of Lots Served:___________________ Number of Services Available:_______

Size of Sanitary Sewer Collection Line ___________ Length (FT) ____________

Size of Sewer Lateral:_____________________ Length (FT)

Number of

Standard Manholes:________________________ Drop Manholes:

Is there a Pump Station:_____________________ If Yes, Value:$

Size of Pumps:____________________________ Number of Air Valves:

Manufacturer:_____________________________ Force Main Diameter:

Model No.:_______________________________ Length of Force Main:

Is there Industrial Waste from this Project?_____________________________________

Is there Hazardous Waste from this Project?___________________________________

Total Construction Cost of Sanitary Sewer System: $____________________________

Total Engineering Cost of Sanitary Sewer System: $_____________________________

This is to certify that the actual costs for construction of the Wastewater Utilities to serve the above named project were as stated above. __________________________________________________________ Engineer __________________________________________________________ Company _______________________ Date

This Questionnaire should be completed and provided to GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

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AFFIDAVIT

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) AFFIDAVIT COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) PERSONALLY appeared before me the undersigned, who being duly sworn, deposes and says:

1. I have read the information on this affidavit and I understand such information.

2. The property being transferred is located at bearing Georgetown County Tax Map Numbers:

3. Check one of the following: a) ___ subject to the deed recording fee as a transfer for consideration paid or to be paid in

money or money's worth. b) ___ subject to the deed recording fee as a transfer between a corporation, a partnership, or

other entity and a stockholder, partner, or owner of the entity, or is a transfer to a trust or as a distribution to a trust beneficiary.

c) _X___ exempt from the deed recording fee because transfer to state agency (If exempt, please skip items 4-7, and go to item 8 of this affidavit).

4. Check one of the following if either item 3 (a) or item 3 (b) above has been checked. a) ___ The fee is computed on the consideration paid or to be paid in money or money's worth in

the amount of ____________. b) ___ The fee is computed on the fair market valve of the realty which is . c) ___ The fee is computed on the fair market value of the realty as established of property

tax purposes which is .

5. Check Yes ___ or No ____ to the following: A lien or encumbrance existed on the land, tenement, or realty before the transfer and remained on the land, tenement, or realty after the transfer. If "Yes", the amount of the outstanding balance of this lien or encumbrance is __________________.

6. The deed recording fee is computed as follows: a) ___ Place the amount listed in item 4 above here: b) ___ Place the amount listed in item 5 above here:

(If no amount is listed, place zero here). c) ___ Subtract line 6(b) from 6 (a) and place here.

7. The deed recording fee is based on the amount listed on Line 6(c) above and the deed recording fee due is ____________ .

8. As required by Code Section 12-24-70, I state that I am responsible person who was connected with the transaction as: .

9. I further understand that a person required to furnish this affidavit who willfully furnishes a false or fraudulent affidavit is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

SWORN to before me this ____ Georgetown County Water and Sewer District day of ________________, 20 ___. ______________________________(L.S.) Executive Director Signature _______________________________ Printed name My Commission Expires:_____________

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APPENDIX R

CONTRACTOR’S AFFIDAVIT AND FINAL WAIVER OF LIEN


CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT AND FINAL WAIVER OF LIEN DATE:___________________________ PROJECT: _____________________________________________________________ TO:___________________________________________________________________ FROM:_________________________________________________________________ STATE OF:_____________________________________________________________ COUNTY OF:___________________________________________________________ I, ________________________________________________ the ____________________ Title of ____________________________________________________________________. Contractor DO HEREBY CERTIFY that all persons who have performed labor or rendered services, all

subcontractors, and all persons, firms or corporations, including material men and third persons

and their sources of supply, furnishing work, labor, services, supplies, material or any other items

to the company, used in connection with ___________________________________ have been

paid in full for same.

I FURTHER CERTIFY that all Social Security, Unemployment Insurance and other insurance and

all Federal, State and Local Taxes or Fees have been paid in full to date.

I FURTHER CERTIFY that all claims due for any reason on account of the above mentioned work

have been paid or satisfied.

I FURTHER CERTIFY that all of the foregoing work has been properly completed in accordance

with the plans and specifications governing the said work, and in accordance with all authorities

having jurisdiction over said work.


I FURTHER RELEASE GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, its officers,

agents and employees, and the owner(s) from any and all claims arising under or by virtue of said

contract or any modification of change thereof. I further waive and release any and all lien rights

which I have for the foregoing work.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this _____ day of

_____________, 20____.

__________________________________ NAME OF COMPANY By:_____________________________ SWORN to before me this _____ day of _______________, 20___. ___________________________________(Seal) Signature ___________________________________ Printed Notary Public for South Carolina My Commission Expires:______________

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APPENDIX S

GRANT OF PERPETUAL EASEMENT


STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) GRANT OF PERPETUAL COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) EASEMENT WHEREAS, THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

(hereinafter called the District) is a body politic and corporate under the laws of the State

of South Carolina and requires the easements hereinafter described and granted in

connection with the construction of water distribution and wastewater collection, treatment

and disposal facilities; and

WHEREAS, _________________ (hereinafter called the

Grantor) is minded to grant such easement to the District for the consideration and upon

the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the Grantor,

in consideration of the sum of $5.00 to him in hand paid for the perpetual easement

granted hereunder, at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, by the

District, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and

released and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell and release unto the District, its

successors and assigns forever, the following easement:

1. A perpetual easement for the construction, location, installation, operation,

maintenance, repair and replacement of one or more underground sewer lines and/or one

or more underground water lines over, under and upon the following described property:


BEING a portion of the premises conveyed to __________________ by deed of

_______________________________________________________________, dated

__________________________ and recorded ______________________ in Book

_________________ Page __________________________, in the RMC Office for

Georgetown County.

TMS# _____________________________ TOGETHER with the right of ingress thereto and egress therefrom over and upon

the remaining property of the Grantor.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that the easement above described is

granted and accepted upon the following terms and conditions, to wit:

(a) The Grantor will make no use of the area occupied by said easement which

is inconsistent with the uses and the purposes for which the easement has been granted,

and without limiting the generality of this provision, the Grantor agrees that no permanent

structures such as buildings, sheds and other structures shall be placed upon the

easement area at any time.

(b) The District agrees that, in the event that it becomes necessary in the future

to disturb the surface in order to effect maintenance, repair or replacement, it will promptly

restore the surface, to the extent practicable, including leveling the surface and reseeding

the grass; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to require the District to

replace any shrubbery or trees.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all singular, the easement rights and privileges above

described unto the GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, its

successors and assigns.


And the Grantor does hereby bind himself and his successors, heirs,

administrators, and executors to warrant and forever defend all singular the said premises

unto the said GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, its

successors and assigns against him and his successors, heirs, administrators and

executors and against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or

any part thereof.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his Hand and Seal this

_____ day of _________________, 20____.

WITNESSES: _____________________________ _____________________________ Witness #1 (SEAL) _____________________________ Witness #2 By: _________________________ Its: ___________________________. STATE OF _________________ ) ) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COUNTY OF ______________ ) (S.C. Code §30-5-30C) I, ___________________________________, a Notary Public for the State of

_____________________, do hereby certify that _________________________, the

_____________________, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged

the due execution of the foregoing instrument.

Witness my Hand and official seal this ____ day of _________________, ______.

________________________________(SEAL) Signature _________________________________ Printed Name Notary Public for State of _________________ My Commission expires: __________________

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CONTRACTOR GUARANTY


CONTRACTOR GUARANTY WHEREAS, Georgetown County Water and Sewer District (hereinafter called the District),

as ultimate owner and operator of the ________________________________

__________________________ water and/or sewer utility systems, located at

____________________________________ (street address, lot and block or tract) requires

tangible assurance as to the quality of materials and workmanship used on the aforementioned

project; and

WHEREAS,

_____________________________________________________________________ as the

duly licensed and responsible contractor having constructed and/or supervised the construction of

the aforementioned project, desires to assure the District that the quality of materials and

workmanship meet current District standards governing the construction of such utilities.

THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that neither final payment by the developer, nor any

provision in the contract with the developer, nor the partial or entire use of the constructed utility

improvements by the District or the public shall constitute an acceptance of work not performed in

accordance with approved plans or relieve the contractor of liability or responsibility for faulty

materials or workmanship. It is further agreed that the contractor shall promptly remedy any

defect in the work, with the exception of damages construed as acts of God, at his own expense,

and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom which shall appear within a period of

twelve (12) months from the date of the acceptance of the utility system by the District.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument of GENERAL GUARANTY is hereby executed.

Attest: ____________________________________________________________ (Authorized Signature of Contractor) For: ______________________________________________________ (Company Name) ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (Address) NOTARY: Submitted and sworn to before me this ____ day of _____________, 20___ By:_________________________________________ (Authorized Company Official) For:________________________________________ (Company Name) _________________________________________ Signature _________________________________________ Printed Name Notary Public for S.C. My Commission Expires:______________________

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APPENDIX U

MORTGAGE


STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) MORTGAGE

COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN )

THIS MORTGAGE made this _______ day of _____________ ,20____

between ___________________________________________________ hereinafter

referred to as "Mortgagor" and the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District,

hereinafter referred to as "Mortgagee" whose address is Post Office Box 2730,

Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Mortgagee is a body politic under the laws of the State of South

Carolina formed in part to provide water and sewer services in Georgetown County; and

WHEREAS, the Mortgagor is the owner of that certain real property hereinafter

described on Exhibit "A" hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the "Property");

and

WHEREAS, the Mortgagor and the Mortgagee have entered into that certain

Water and/or Wastewater Service Contract (the "Contract") wherein the Mortgagor

has agreed to design and construct the required wastewater transmission, water

distribution and fire protection lines and pump station for installation on the Property

subject to and in compliance with plans and specifications approved by the Mortgagee

and, when required, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental

Control (DHEC); and

WHEREAS, Mortgagee has further agreed to reserve water and/or wastewater


treatment capacity sufficient to provide service to each residential equivalent Unit

("REU") located within the Property; as more fully identified in the Water and/or

Wastewater Contract dated ________________; and

WHEREAS, the Mortgagor has agreed to pay to the Mortgagee the then

prevailing water impact fee and the then prevailing wastewater impact fee for each REU

located within the Property; and

WHEREAS, to date the Mortgagor has paid the Mortgagee $ ___________ in

water impact fees and $ ____________ in wastewater treatment impact fees relating to

water and wastewater capacity for the Property; and

WHEREAS, the Mortgagor is now indebted to the Mortgagee in the sum of

$____________ representing $ __________ in water impact fees and $ __________ in

wastewater impact fees; and

WHEREAS, the Mortgagor may hereafter become indebted to the Mortgagee for

additional sums should Mortgagee increase either its water impact fee rates or its

wastewater impact fee rates prior to the payment in full of the indebtedness hereunder;

and

WHEREAS, the principal balance due the Mortgagee hereunder may be

decreased should the Mortgagee decrease either its water impact fee rates or its

wastewater impact fee rates prior to the payment in full of the indebtedness hereunder.

NOW, KNOW ALL MEN, that the Mortgagor, in consideration of the aforesaid

debt, as a result of the Mortgagee’s Water and/or Wastewater Contract hereinbefore


referenced, and in order to secure the payment thereof, and of any other and further

sums for which the Mortgagor may be indebted to the Mortgagee on account of

increases in either the water impact fee rate or wastewater impact fee rate, and to

secure the performance of all the covenants, conditions, stipulations, and agreements

contained herein, and also in consideration of the further sum of Five Dollars ($5.00) to

the Mortgagor in hand well and truly paid by the Mortgagee at and before the sealing

and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has

granted, bargained, sold and released and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell

and release unto the Mortgagee, its successors and assigns:

All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate with all improvements

thereon or hereafter constructed thereon, situate, lying and being in the

County of Georgetown, State of South Carolina, more particularly described

on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all and singular the above described property with the

appurtenances thereto unto the Mortgagee, its successors and assigns forever.

The Mortgagor covenants and agrees with the Mortgagee as follows:


ARTICLE I

COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS OF MORTGAGOR

1.01 Performance of Contract. The Mortgagor shall perform observe and comply

with all provisions of the Contract(s) and this Mortgage and to promptly pay to

Mortgagee all sums due thereunder and pursuant to the provisions of this Mortgage

and at the times and in the manner therein provided.

1.02 Taxes and Liens. To pay all taxes and other charges and any prior liens now

or hereafter assessed or levied against the Property or any part thereof and in the case

of default in the payment thereof, when the same shall be due and payable, it shall be

lawful for the Mortgagee, without notice or demand to the Mortgagor, to pay the same

or any of them; that the monies paid by the Mortgagee and the discharge of taxes,

assessments and other charges and prior liens shall be a lien on the Property added to

the amount of said obligation secured by this Mortgage.

1.03 Inspection. Mortgagee may enter upon and inspect the Property at any

reasonable time during the life of this Mortgage.

1.04 Mortgagee's Performance of Default. If Mortgagor defaults in the payment

of any sums due hereunder or in the performance or observance of any other condition

or term in this Mortgage, Mortgagee may at its sole option perform or observe the

same, and all payments made and costs and expenses incurred or paid by Mortgagee

in connection therewith shall become due and payable immediately by Mortgagor.


The amounts so incurred or paid by Mortgagee shall be added to the indebtedness

due and shall be secured by the lien of this Mortgage.

1.05 Expenses. Mortgagor shall pay or reimburse Mortgagee for all costs,

charges and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements

incurred or paid by the Mortgagee in any pending or threatened action or proceeding in

which Mortgagee is or may become a party and which affects or might affect the

property or any part thereof, or the interest of the Mortgagor or Mortgagee therein,

including but not limited to the foreclosure of this Mortgage, condemnation involving all

or part of the property or any action to protect the security hereof. The amounts so

incurred or paid by Mortgagee shall be added to the indebtedness and secured by the

lien of this Mortgage.

1.06 Further Assurances. Mortgagor will execute and deliver to the Mortgagee,

on demand, any instrument or instruments necessary to reaffirm, to correct and to

perfect the lien of the Mortgagee to the Property.

ARTICLE II

CHANGE IN IMPACT FEE RATE AND REU RELEASES

2.01 Payment of Impact Fees. The Mortgagor promises to pay to the Mortgagee

upon the closing of a sale of a REU located within the Property a water impact fee of

$________, provided, however, if at the time of the closing of said sale the Mortgagee

has changed the water impact fee rates, the Mortgagor shall pay to the Mortgagee an


amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the water impact fee charged by the Mortgagee

per REU on the date of the closing of the sale.

Mortgagor promises to pay to the Mortgagee upon the closing of a sale of a

REU located within the Property a wastewater impact fee of $_________ provided,

however, if at the time of the closing the Mortgagee has changed the wastewater

impact fee rates, the Mortgagor shall pay to the Mortgagee an amount equal to fifty

(50%) percent of the wastewater impact fee charged by the Mortgagee per REU on the

date of the closing of the sale.

2.02 REU Releases. The Mortgagee covenants and agrees that it shall release

such lot, multi-family unit or REU from the lien of this Mortgage upon the payment of

the water impact fee and wastewater impact fee as hereinabove provided.

2.03 Changes in Impact Fee Dates. The parties hereto agree that in the event the

Mortgagee increases or decreases the water impact fee and/or the wastewater impact

fee prior to the payment in full of the indebtedness secured by this Mortgage, the total

obligation of the Mortgagor hereunder to the Mortgagee shall then be calculated by

multiplying the number of REUs within the Property secured hereby (the number of

REUs not released) times the sum of the then current water impact fee rate and the

then current wastewater rate and dividing by two.

ARTICLE III

DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES


3.01 Event of Default. The term "Event of Default", wherever used in this

Mortgage shall mean any one or more of the following events:

(a) Failure by the Mortgagor to pay when due and payable any payment

required by the Contract(s) hereinbefore or hereinafter referenced or the

terms hereunder;

(b) Failure of Mortgagor to observe or perform any covenant or agreement set

forth in this Mortgage, provided the Mortgagee gives the Mortgagor twenty

(20) days prior written notice thereof.

3.02 Remedies. If an Event of Default, as hereinabove defined, is not cured within

the time provided all unpaid Impact Fees shall become due and payable at the option

of the Mortgagee and upon notice to the Mortgagor. Mortgagee may thereafter

commence proceedings to collect such sums, foreclose this Mortgage and sell the

Property. At foreclosure, Mortgagee shall be entitled to bid and to purchase the

Property and shall be entitled to apply the debt secured hereby, or any portion thereof,

in payment for the Property.

3.03 Delay or Omission No Waiver. No delay or omission of Mortgagee to

exercise any right, power or remedy accruing upon any Event of Default shall exhaust

or impair such right, power or remedy or shall be construed to waive any such Event of

Default or to constitute acquiescence therein. Every right, power and remedy given to

the Mortgagee may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed

expedient by Mortgagee.


3.04 No Waiver of One Default to Affect Another. No waiver of any Event of

Default hereunder shall extend to or affect any subsequent or any other Event of

Default then existing, or impair any rights, powers or remedies consequent thereon.

3.05 Remedies Cumulative Notwithstanding the Provisions of Section 3.02. No

right, power or remedy conferred upon or reserved to Mortgagee by the Contract(s) or

this Mortgage is exclusive of any other right, power or remedy, but each and every such

right, power and remedy shall be cumulative and concurrent and shall be in addition to

any other right, power and remedy given hereunder or under the Contract(s) now or

hereafter existing at law, in equity or by statute.


ARTICLE IV

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

4.01 Heirs Successors and Assigns Included in Parties. Whenever one of the

parties hereto is named or refereed to herein, the heirs, successors and assigns of

such party shall be included and all covenants and agreements contained in this

Mortgage, by or on behalf of Mortgagor or Mortgagee, shall be binding and inure to

the benefit of their respective heirs, successors and assigns, whether so expressed or

not.

4.02 Notices. Any notice given by either party hereto to the other party shall be in

writing and shall be signed by the party giving notice. Any notice or other document to

be delivered to either party hereto by the other party shall be deemed delivered if

mailed, postage prepaid, to the party to whom directed at the address of such party

stated above. This paragraph shall not be deemed to prohibit any other manner of

delivering a notice or other document.

4.03 Invalid Provisions to Affect No Others. In the event that any of the

covenants, agreements, terms or provisions contained in the Contract(s) or this

Mortgage shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity of the

remaining covenants, agreements, terms or provisions contained herein shall be in no

way affected, prejudiced or disturbed thereby.


4.04 Changes or Modification. Neither this Mortgage nor any term hereof may be

changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, or by any action or inaction, but only

by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the

change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. Any agreement hereafter made by

Mortgagor and Mortgagee relating to the Mortgage shall be superior to the rights of

the holder of any intervening lien or encumbrance.

4.05 Water and/or Wastewater Contract. The Georgetown County Water and

Sewer District Water and/or Wastewater Contract by and between the parties shall be a

part and parcel to this Mortgage.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this instrument

the day and year first written.

Signed, sealed and delivered MORTGAGOR

in the presence of:

____________________________ _______________________________ Witness #1 Printed Name ____________________________ _______________________________ Witness #2


MORTGAGEE Georgetown County Water & Sewer District ________________________________ By: _____________________________ Witness #1 Printed Name ________________________________ Its: ___Executive Director____________ Witness #2


STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT ) (S.C. Code §30-5-30C) COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN )

I, ________________________________________, a Notary Public for the State

of _______________________________, do hereby certify that ___________________,

the ______________________ of acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing

instrument.

Witness my Hand and official seal this ______ day of _____________, 20___.

_______________________________(SEAL) Signature _______________________________ Printed Name Notary Public of _______________________ My commission expires: ________________


STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT ) (S.C. Code §30-5-30C) COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN )

I, ______________________________, a Notary Public for the State of South

Carolina, do hereby certify that _________________________, the _________________



Witness my Hand and official seal this ______ day of ________________. 20___

_______________________________(SEAL) Signature _______________________________ Printed Name Notary Public of _______________________ My commission expires: ________________

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APPENDIX V

PARTIAL RELEASE

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) PARTIAL RELEASE COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN ) FOR VALUE RECEIVED, GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER

DISTRICT, the owner and holder of that certain mortgage described herein below, does

hereby release and discharge the property described on Exhibit “A” hereto from the lien of

the Mortgage more fully described as follows:

Mortgage from (name of Property Owner) to Georgetown County Water And

Sewer District, in the principle amount of $ , dated , and filed of record

in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Georgetown County on in

Mortgage Book at Page .

Except to the extent hereby released, the lien of said Mortgage shall remain in full force

and effect as to the remainder of the property included therein and not heretofore

released.

Dated at Pawleys Island, South Carolina, this day of , 20___. GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT By: Executive Director Signed, Sealed and Delivered In the Presence of: _____________________________

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Appendix W

Advance Payment Extension Agreement


STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) EXTENSION REFUND AGREEMENT COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN )

WHEREAS, ___________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as

“APPLICANT”) has acquired certain undeveloped property located in and around __________

_________________________ , Georgetown County, South Carolina:

WHEREAS, APPLICANT has requested permission to design and construct certain water

and/or sewer system improvements to serve certain properties in _________________ .

WHEREAS, APPLICANT has requested that the Georgetown County Water and Sewer

District of Georgetown County, South Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the “DISTRICT” assist it in

collecting, on a prorata basis, the costs incurred in connection with the design and construction of such

improvements from subsequent property owners other than APPLICANT;

WHEREAS, the improvements to be installed by APPLICANT will benefit subsequent

purchasers of property to be located at _________________________________ (hereinafter referred to

as “Subsequent Purchasers”); and

WHEREAS, the DISTRICT has adopted a Water and Sewer Extension Policy, Section 5.3,

entitled “District Installed Water/Sewer Extensions”, which sets forth requirements for water/sewer

extensions and guidelines for advance payments received in connection with the extension agreements

for such improvements.

NOW, THEREFORE, APPLICANT and the DISTRICT agree as follows:

1. APPLICANT, upon execution of this Agreement, may be required to deposit with the

DISTRICT an amount so determined by the DISTRICT to ensure the completion of said water and sewer


system(s) extension and improvements herein described; or, in the alternative, the APPLICANT, upon

the written approval of the DISTRICT, may proceed with the design and construction of said water and/or

sewer system improvements at his/her sole source and expense conditioned upon compliance with all

applicable policies, rules and regulations of the DISTRICT, so determined by the DISTRICT, which

regulate the installation of water and/or sewer system extensions and improvements.

2. Upon compliance with the provisions of paragraph one above, the APPLICANT shall provide

for the installation of certain water and/or sewer system extensions and improvements as more fully

described as follows:

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

__________________ (attach additional sheets as necessary).

3. On completion of the installation of the above referenced water and/or sewer system

extensions and improvements and upon certification for operation by the South Carolina Department of

Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), and acceptance by the DISTRICT, the DISTRICT shall

determine the actual costs of the extensions and Improvements and shall require that each property

owner as identified in attached Exhibit “A”, and made a part of this Agreement, before making any

connection to said extensions and improvements for water and/or sewer service shall pay an amount

which in the sole judgment of the DISTRICT, is their proportionate share of the cost of the extension(s)

and improvement(s).

4. Within thirty (30) days after completion and acceptance by the DISTRICT, a determination will

be made by the DISTRICT of the costs for the herein defined extensions and improvements and the

applicable proportionate cost share. The DISTRICT will provide notice to the APPLICANT and the then

affected property owners of record.


5. It is agreed that the DISTRICT will determine the prorata share for each property to be served

by the water/sewer improvements at the sole discretion of the DISTRICT. APPLICANT will be

responsible for the prorata cost of all property he owns or subsequently acquires, unless such property

has been previously assessed and collected by the DISTRICT. The DISTRICT will use its best efforts to

collect from all remaining property owners their respective prorata cost share, as determined by the

DISTRICT at the time of application for water and/or sewer service. The DISTRICT will refund to

APPLICANT any amounts collected, less any administrative costs incurred by the DISTRICT.

6. All liability for payment of refunds for proportionate sharing shall terminate five (5) years from

the date of the initial Advance Payment Extension Contract for residential developments and shall

terminate ten (10) years from the date of the initial Advance Payment Contract for commercial

developments. Any part of the amount paid by the APPLICANT and not refunded within the refund

period shall be the property of the DISTRICT.

7. No interest shall be paid on the amount paid by the APPLICANT or any part thereof.

8. The assignment by the APPLICANT, without the written consent of the DISTRICT, shall be

void.

9. All subsequent user(s) to be served by the extensions installed in accordance with the terms

of this Agreement shall be subject to the applicable rates, rules, regulations, and terms and conditions of

service established from time to time by the DISTRICT.

10. The DISTRICT and APPLICANT acknowledge that if any condition or provision contained in

this Agreement is adjudicated invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect the

validity of any other condition or provision herein contained, provided that the invalidity of any such

condition or provision does not materially prejudice either the DISTRICT’s or APPLICANT’s rights and

obligations contained in the remainder of this Agreement.


11. A failure to initiate action as to any breach shall not be deemed a waiver of that right of

action; all rights of action shall be cumulative.

12. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years from the date of the initial

Advance Payment Extension Contract for residential developments and ten (10) years from the date of

the initial Advance Payment Contract for commercial developments.

13. The following shall be events of default on the part of the APPLICANT, to wit:

a. APPLICANT’s failure to pay any sums required under this Agreement at a time specified or APPLICANT’s failure to complete the referenced water and/or sewer system extensions and improvements.

b. APPLICANT’s failure to observe and/or perform any covenant, obligation or understanding by it as contained herein within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice, specifying such failure and requesting that it be remedied, given by the aggrieved party, unless DISTRICT shall agree in writing to an extension of time prior to the expiration of a 30-day period.

14. APPLICANT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the DISTRICT from any and all

claims, demands, injuries or losses resulting from or arising out of this Agreement and/or resulting

from the DISTRICT’s collection or failure to collect from the affected property owners their

respective proportional cost(s).

15. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and the

respective successors-in-interest and assigns of each; provided, however, neither party shall have the

right to assign this Agreement or any of its rights and obligations of the other party.

16. It is understood and agreed that APPLICANT is a private person or independent contractor

and has no authority to bind the DISTRICT in any way and that APPLICANT is not allowed to use the

DISTRICT’s name for any purpose.

17. Each signatory to this Agreement warrants and represents as follows:

a. He has read this document and fully understands the terms hereof;

b. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement among the parties;


c. No representations or warranties other than those contained herein have been made or relied upon by any party; and,

d. He is fully authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the party for whom he signs.

18. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between APPLICANT and the DISTRICT

with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be amended except in a writing signed by

APPLICANT and the DISTRICT.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their respective hands and seals this _______ day

of _____________________, 20____ .

Witnesses:

APPLICANT:

______________________________________ By: ________________________________ ______________________________________ Title: _______________________________ GEORGETOWN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

______________________________________ By: ________________________________ ______________________________________ Title: _______________________________

AppendixX UtilityInstallationAgreement Page 1 of 11

APPENDIX X

UTILITY INSTALLATION AGREEMENT


UTILITY INSTALLATION AND COST SHARING AGREEMENT FOR OWNER INSTALLED IMPROVEMENTS

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the _____________ day of ________________, 20____ between Georgetown

County Water and Sewer District, a South Carolina Special Purpose District, and

_______________________________, and/or its successors or assigns, the Owner of the real property which is subject

to this Agreement (“Owner”).

The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall run with the real property as such is described in Exhibit “A”.

BACKGROUND

Owner is the current record owner of that certain property more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached

hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the “Property”). Owner is required to construct certain on-site water and/or

sewer utility improvements and related on-site and off-site facilities of sufficient capacity to serve the development

planned for the property. The District, however, wishes to have Owner construct a portion of the water and/or sewer

utilities and related facilities of a greater capacity than would otherwise be required so that the utilities so constructed

will be consistent with the District’s Utility Master Plan. Owner is willing to construct certain water and/or sewer utilities

and related facilities for the greater capacity so long as the District pays the difference between those improvements

required to serve the property and the District’s Utility Master Plan.

This Agreement shall not be personal to Owner, but shall run with the Property.

PRIOR AGREEMENTS

This Agreement represents the full and complete agreement and understanding between the parties regarding

the cost sharing for the construction of the aforementioned utilities and related facilities. All prior written or oral

agreements regarding the cost sharing for the construction of the aforementioned utilities and related facilities between

the parties, or their predecessors in interests, are hereby declared to be null and void.

In consideration of the foregoing and of the parties; respective rights and obligations set forth herein, Owner

and the District agree as follows:


1. Construction of Water and/or Sewer Systems. Owner shall bear the cost and construct certain water and/or

sewer utilities of sufficient size to furnish water and/or wastewater to the Property in the quantities necessary to

serve the project at build out which are more fully described as follows;

It is mutually agreed that the District has the right and may direct Owner to oversize certain utilities to be

installed by Owner and Owner shall oversize the water and/or sewer utilities as herein agreed. It is mutually

agreed that Owner shall be reimbursed for the cost of the excess capacity upon completion of the construction

and acceptance of the utility system(s) by the District. Such reimbursement shall be limited to the cost of the

oversizing. The cost of oversizing shall be calculated as the difference between all installation (construction)

costs for that portion of the utilities that are required to serve the property and the actual installation

(construction) cost for the specific utilities actually constructed at the District’s direction. It is agreed by the

parties that the District herewith directs Owner to construct the water and sewer utilities as more fully described

as follows and as shown on the utility construction plans dated ____________________ and approved by both

parties:

Owner agrees to undertake the Utility Improvements in conformance with all applicable laws, and in

accordance with plans, specifications and details approved by the District, which approval shall not be withheld

unreasonably. Owner shall not commence construction until all required permits are obtained, a Developer’s

Agreement has been entered into between Owner and the District, security and insurance required by this

Agreement is obtained, a pre-construction meeting is held among the parties, and the District gives written

authorization to proceed. Owner shall complete the Utility Improvements, satisfactorily not later than

_________ months from the date of the District’s written authorization to proceed. Upon satisfactory completion

of the Utility Improvements, and inspection and testing of the Utility Improvements by the District to ensure that

they have been constructed in accordance with approved plans, specifications and details and that they are

operating properly in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and details, Owner shall convey to the

District, free and clear of liens and encumbrances, title to any of the Utility Improvements in keeping with the

District’s extension policy.

2. Right of Entry. The District hereby grants Owner and its agents, contractors and subcontractors, a right-of-

entry into the District Property and onto any other land owned or possessed by the District in order to enable

Owner to undertake the Utility Improvements and to fulfill its other obligations under this agreement.

3. Acquisition of Rights of Way. The District will endeavor to acquire all offsite rights-of-way or easements

necessary for Owner to construct the new Utility Improvements, subject to such sharing of costs as set forth

herein.


4. Inspection. The District shall inspect all phases of the Utility Improvements, subject to this cost sharing

agreement. Owner hereby grants to the District an irrevocable right to enter upon any land owned or possessed

by Owner for the purpose of inspecting the Utility Improvements or for any other purpose relating to this

Agreement.

5. Determination and Sharing of Costs. The District agrees to reimburse Owner a portion of the final costs and

expenses incurred by Owner for undertaking the Utility Improvements. Costs and expenses eligible for

reimbursement as provided below include costs of design, easement and right-of-way acquisition, surveying,

permitting, construction, construction management, inspection and related costs and expenses but excluding

Owner’s internal overhead and personnel costs. Reimbursable costs and expenses shall be determined as set

forth below:

a. Final costs and expenses incurred by Owner for undertaking the Utility Improvements shall be

determined after Owner has completed the Utility Improvements and the Utility Improvements have

been inspected, tested and placed into use as part of the District’s utility system. Owner’s final costs

and expenses for undertaking the Utility Improvements shall be determined based upon paid invoices.

Owner shall provide the District with a detailed accounting of Owner’s final costs and expenses for

undertaking the Utility Improvements, together with such supporting documentation as the District may

require. If the District disputes Owner’s determination of its final costs and expenses, the District shall

notify Owner, in writing, of the details of the dispute, within ninety (90) days after receipt of written

notice of a dispute, Owner shall review the details of the dispute and make such adjustments to the

final costs and expenses as Owner deems appropriate and provide the District with a revised

accounting of final costs and expenses.

b. After making a final determination of its final costs and expenses of undertaking the Utility

Improvements, Owner shall apportion the final costs and expenses as between different portions of the

Utility Improvements, and then shall allocate the apportioned final costs and expenses of undertaking

the Utility Improvements between the District and Owner in accordance with the percentages as may

be set forth herein. Apportionments of the final costs and expenses as between the Owner and the

District shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently

applied. Owner shall provide the District with a detailed analysis of Owner apportionments and

allocations of its final costs and expenses of undertaking the Utility Improvements, together with such

supporting documentation as the District may require.


c. Owner shall be solely responsible for Owner’s costs and expenses associated with or allocable to any

pro-rata share of Owner’s costs attributable to the District’s share of the cost of Utility Improvements.

d. The District shall be solely responsible for Owner’s costs and expenses associated with or allocable to

any pro-rata share of Owner’s costs attributable to the District’s share of the cost of the Utility

Improvements.

e. The District and Owner shall share, in accordance with the following percentages, Owner’s final costs

and expenses associated with or allocable to:

i. New pumping station: (for illustration) Owner-65%, and District-35%

ii. New force main: (for illustration) Owner-65%, and District-35%

iii. New gravity sewer line: (for illustration) Owner-65%, and District -35%

f. This agreement does not preclude the District from seeking reimbursement or contributions from other

present of future users of the District’s water and/or sewer utility and the Utility Improvements for

contribution to the District’s share of the costs and expenses of undertaking the Utility Improvements.

Owner shall have no claim to any such reimbursement or contribution to the District’s share that the

District receives from others.

6. Waiver. No waiver or any provision hereof shall be effective unless executed in writing by the party alleged to

have made the waiver. No waiver of a provision hereof shall constitute a continuing waiver unless designated

as such. A party’s forbearance to enforce any available rights, or to exercise any available remedy, or to insist

upon strict compliance herewith, shall not be deemed a waiver or forfeiture of such rights, remedies or strict

compliance. Such forbearance shall not stop that party from exercising all available rights and remedies, or

from requiring strict compliance in the future.

7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, that

provision shall be deleted from this Agreement without affecting in any respect whatsoever the validity of the

remainder of this Agreement.

8. Cumulative Remedies. Remedies provided to the parties by this Agreement, by law and by any instrument or

document executed pursuant to this Agreement, are cumulative. No remedy shall be exclusive of any other

remedies allowed to the parties by this Agreement, in equity, by law and by any instrument or document


executed pursuant hereto, or by any other source. A party’s exercise of any particular remedy shall not

preclude that party from exercising one or more additional or alternative remedies.

9. Assignability. Owner may assign this Agreement or any other Owner’s rights hereunder to subsequent

transferees of the Property or portions thereof.

10. Attorney’s Fees. If it becomes necessary for either party to take action, including legal action, to enforce this

Agreement, then the non-prevailing party, the one against whom the decision of verdict is rendered and

judgment entered, in such action shall pay the reasonable costs and attorney’s fees including reasonable costs

and attorney’s fees of appellate proceedings, incurred by the prevailing party in such action.

11. Persons Bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their

respective successors-in-0interest or assigns.

12. Captions. The captions to the provisions of this Agreement are for convenience and reference only, and are

not intended to limit, explain, augment, or otherwise affect the substance or scope of the provisions, nor to

imply the parties’ intent.

13. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the

State of South Carolina. Venue shall be in Georgetown County, South Carolina.

14. Construction. Whenever the context permits or requires, the use of the singular in this Agreement shall

include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular. Any reference herein to one gender shall likewise

apply to the other gender and the neuter; and any reference herein to the neuter shall refer likewise to one or

both genders. Any reference herein to a person shall include trusts, partnerships, corporations, and any other

entity as appropriate.

15. Force Majeure. If the performance required of either party under this Agreement is, without fault of that party,

delayed by act of God, civil commotion, federal, state or judicial actions, strikes, lock-outs, labor disputes, the

conduct of any person not a party hereto, or any other cause without fault to and beyond the control of the

obligated party (financial inability excepted), then that party shall be excused from such performance for the

period of the occurrence causing the delay, but shall promptly remedy any such condition.

16. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the last date of execution of the signatures

required hereunder.


17. Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement is not effective unless the amendment is in writing and

signed by all parties.

18. Term. This Agreement shall be for a period of 10 years. The terms of this Agreement may be extended

pursuant to Paragraph 13 of this Agreement and by mutual consent of the District and Owner.

Georgetown County Water and Sewer District Owner By. _________________________________ By. ______________________________ Executive Director _______________________________ Attest: Witness: _____________________________________ __________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Date: _____________________________


UTILITY INSTALLATION AND COST SHARING AGREEMENT FOR UTILITIES INSTALLED BY THE


THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the ____________ day of ____________, 20____ between Georgetown

County Water and Sewer District, a South Carolina Special Purpose District, and

_______________________________, and/or its successors or assigns, the Owner of the real property which is subject

to this Agreement (the “Owner”).

The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall run with the real property as such is described in Exhibit “A”.

BACKGROUND

Owner is the current record owner of that certain real property more particularly described in Exhibit “A”

attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the “Property”). The District will construct certain off-site water

and/or sewer utility improvements of sufficient capacity to serve the development planned for the property.

The District, however, wishes to construct the lines and related facilities of a greater capacity than would

otherwise be required so that the planned improvements are consistent with the District’s Overall Master Plan. The

District will construct the greater capacity lines and related facilities so long as the Owner pays to the District, the

equivalent cost share for the installation of the water and/or sewer utilities required only to serve his specific

development as described above.

This Agreement shall not be personal to the Owner, but shall run with the Property.

PRIOR AGREEMENTS

This Agreement represents the full and complete agreement and understanding between the parties regarding

the cost sharing for the construction of the aforementioned lines and related facilities. All prior written or oral agreements

regarding the cost sharing for the construction of the aforementioned liens and related facilities between the parties, or

their predecessors in interest, are hereby declared to be null and void.

In consideration of the foregoing and of the parties; respective rights and obligations set forth herein, the Owner

and the District agree as follows:


1. Construction of Water and/or Sewer Utilities. Owner shall bear the equivalent cost share of construction of

the off-site utility systems of sufficient size to furnish water and/or sewer service to the Owner’s Property in the

quantities necessary to serve the project at build out. The parties hereby agree that the following specific

improvements are required to provide utility service specifically and solely to the Owner’s property:

It is mutually agreed that the District has the right to oversize the water and/or sewer utilities to be installed by

the District. If the portion of the water and/or sewer utilities constructed by the District is oversized, the Owner

shall reimburse the District for the cost of the capacity required to serve only his property as herein described.

The District will submit cost estimates to the Owner showing the difference in the cost for both the Owner’s

requirements and the oversized system as contemplated hereunder for approval by Owner. An advance

payment shall be made to the District prior to the initiation of construction by the District, equivalent to the

estimated cost share to serve the property based upon the District’s in-house cost estimate and/or the District’s

Contractor’s material, labor and equipment bid prices. Upon completion of construction by the District, the

District will ascertain the actual cost of the improvements and determine the Owner’s specific cost share as

herein defined. In the event that the Owner’s prepayment exceeds the Owner’s actual cost share, the amount

in excess so determined by the District, and certified there to, by the District’s Finance Director, shall be

refunded to the Owner. In like manner, if the actual cost share amount is determined to be more than the

amount prepaid, the Owner will be required to pay, to the District, the cost difference before water and/or sewer

service will be provided to the Owner’s property. In order to be eligible to be reimbursed hereunder, the District

must construct the water and/or sewer utility systems in accordance with the construction plans therefore,

which have received approval from both parties prior to commencement of construction. A description of such

plans are more fully attached and referenced as Exhibit B.

2. Waiver. No waiver or any provision hereof shall be effective unless executed in writing by the party alleged to

have made the waiver. No waiver of a provision hereof shall constitute a continuing waiver unless designated

as such. A party’s forbearance to enforce any available rights or to exercise any available remedy, or to insist

upon strict compliance herewith, shall not be deemed a waiver or forfeiture of such rights, remedies or strict

compliance. Such forbearance shall not stop that party from exercising all available rights and remedies, or

from requiring strict compliance in the future.

3. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, that

provision shall be deleted from this Agreement without affecting in any respect whatsoever the validity of the

remainder of this Agreement.


4. Cumulative Remedies. Remedies provided to the parties by this Agreement, by law and by any instrument or

document executed pursuant to this Agreement, are cumulative. No remedy shall be exclusive of any other

remedies allowed to the parties by this Agreement, in equity, by law and by any instrument or document

executed pursuant hereto, or by any other source. A party’s exercise of any particular remedy shall not

preclude that party from exercising one or more additional or alternative remedies.

5. Assignability. Owner may assign this Agreement or any of Owner’s rights hereunder to subsequent

transferees of the Property or portions thereof.

6. Attorney’s Fees. If it becomes necessary for either party to take action, including legal action, to enforce this

Agreement, then the non-prevailing party, the one against whom the decision of verdict is rendered and

judgment entered, in such action shall pay the reasonable costs and attorney’s fees, including reasonable costs

and attorney’s fees of appellate proceedings, incurred by the prevailing party in such action.

7. Persons Bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their

respective successors-in-interest or assigns.

8. Captions. The captions to the provisions of this Agreement are for convenience and reference only, and are

not intended to limit, explain, augment, or otherwise affect the substance or scope of the provisions, nor to

imply the parties’ intent.

9. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State

of South Carolina. Venue shall be in Georgetown County, South Carolina.

10. Construction. Whenever the context permits or requires, the use of the singular in this Agreement shall

include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular. Any reference herein to one gender shall likewise

apply to the other gender and the neuter; and any reference herein to the neuter shall refer likewise to one or

both genders. Any reference herein to a person shall include trusts, partnerships, corporations, and any other

entity as appropriate.

11. Force Majeure. If the performance required of either party under this Agreement is, without fault of that party,

delayed by act of God, civil commotion, federal, state or judicial actions, strikes, lock-outs, labor disputes, the

conduct of any person not a party hereto, or any other cause without fault to and beyond the control of the

obligated party (financial inability excepted), then that party shall be excused from such performance for the

period of the occurrence causing the delay, but shall promptly remedy any such condition.


12. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the last date of execution of the signatures

required hereunder.

13. Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement is not effective unless the amendment is in writing and

signed by all parties.

14. Term. This Agreement shall be for a period of 1 year. The terms of this Agreement may be extended pursuant

to Paragraph 13 of this Agreement and by mutual consent of the District and the Owner.

Georgetown County Water and Sewer District Owner By. __________________________________ By. ______________________________ Executive Director _______________________________ Attest: Witness: _____________________________________ __________________________________ Date: _______________________________ Date: _____________________________

APPENDIX Y

PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST

Project Name: Developer: Owner: Engineering Firm: Project Engineer of Record:

GCWSD Use Only

Policy Section Yes No GCWSD

1 No gravity sewer main less than eight inches (8”) in diameter. 6.4.1

2 Gravity extension(s) off existing manhole(s) enter the manhole(s) at the bottom & extend outward at minimum grade.

6.4.2

3 Minimum permanent easement width of fifteen feet (15‘) for main line sewer outside of public highway right of ways.

6.4.11

4 Minimum of fifteen feet (15’) common property easement and twenty five feet (25’) building setbacks for main sewer lines installed between adjacent parcels.

6.4.11

5 All sewer main lines have been installed outside the paved or unpaved surfaces of roads and streets 6.4.11 6 Manholes installed at the end of each line. 6.5.1 7 Manholes installed at all changes in grade, size, and alignment. 6.5.1 8 Manholes installed at all intersections of piping. 6.5.1 9 Manholes installed at distances no greater than four hundred feet (400’). 6.5.1

10 No cleanouts substituted for manholes. 6.5.1

11 No cleanouts installed at the end of laterals greater than one hundred and fifty feet (150’). (Manhole required)

6.5.1

12 The inside diameter of manhole(s) at a minimum of forty-eight inches (48”). 6.5.3 13 The minimum access diameter of the manhole(s) is twenty-four inches (24”). 6.5.3

14 All service laterals constructed as to provide a uniform slope of not less than one-eight inch (1/8”) per foot. 6.6.1

15 Service lateral(s) constructed from not less than six-inch (6”) diameter pipe. 6.6.1 16 Service lateral cleanout at or near the road right-of-way not less than six-inch diameter. 6.6.1

17 A ductile or cast iron clean out plug with an eighteen inch by eighteen inch by six inch (18”x18”x6”) concrete collar for service lateral clean out at the road right-of-way.

6.6.1

18 Service termination cleanout(s) no less than seven and one half feet (71/2’) from the centerline of the main sewer line. 6.6.1

19 Service lateral(s) a minimum of two feet (2’) below invert of any drainage ditch or canal. 6.7.1 20 No permanent structure or building constructed with in twenty-five feet (25’) of a sewer main. 6.8

21 All sewer mains constructed in an area outside of a public or private road right-of-way have an easement dedicated specifically for the construction, operation, and maintenance of water/sewer improvements and these easements are dedicated exclusively to GCWSD.

P

6.9

T/Data/Engineering/Tommie/New Developer Review procedure/Developer Checklist

Approved 11-12-2015


PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST

Item # Policy Section Yes No GCWSD Comments 22 No easements located on privately held single-family lots. 6.9

23 A minimum permanent easement width of fifteen feet (15’) is provided where it is necessary to install main line sewers outside of public road right-of–ways.

6.9

24 Water lines and sewer lines are at least ten feet (10’) apart from each other (edge to edge). 6.10.2

25 A minimum of eighteen inches (18”) vertical distance between sewer and water main crossings. 6.10.2

26 Full lengths of pipe used to cross sewer/water mains. 6.10.2

27 All pump stations are readily accessible to District personnel 24 hours a day by a minimum twenty foot (20') wide all-weather road or driveway.

7.9.6

28 Wet wells are at least six feet (6') in diameter. 7.2.10 29 All pump station sites measure thirty feet by thirty feet (30'x30') minimum. 7.3 30 All pump station sites are fenced to prevent access by unauthorized persons. 7.3 31 District approved scada systems are provided for all pump stations. 7.5.4 32 All force mains are installed outside the paved or unpaved surfaces of roads, sidewalks, parking areas, etc. 7.6.12

33 Interconnections with nearby water mains have been made to provide increased reliability of service, reduce head loss, system redundancy, and improved fire flow.

8.2.7

34 No permanent structure or building constructed with in twenty-five feet (25’) of a water main. 8.10

35 All water mains constructed in an area outside of a public or private road right-of-way have an easement dedicated specifically for the construction, operation, and maintenance of water/sewer improvements and these easements are dedicated exclusively to GCWSD.

8.11

36 All water main lines are constructed outside the paved surfaces of roads, sidewalks, parking areas, etc. 8.11

37 Minimum permanent easement width of twenty five (25’) for water mains outside of public highway right of ways.

8.11

38 Minimum of fifteen feet (15’) common property easement and fifteen feet (15’) building setbacks for water mains installed between adjacent parcels.

8.11 This checklist is not all inclusive of the District’s policies but does cover the policies most frequently violated.

Project Engineer's Signature (PE)

T/Data/Engineering/Tommie/New Developer Review Procedure/Developer Checklist Approved 11-12-2015

Extension Policy Appendix Z Recommendation for Coordination Utility Services 1 Approved 11-12-2015

APPENDIX Z

RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR COORDINATING

UTILITY SERVICE


RECOMMENDATIONS FOR

COORDINATING UTILITY SERVICE

UTILITIES SHARING STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY

A. CONDITIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF ANY UTILITY:

1. Streets should be sub-graded and unsurfaced with proper slope for banks and fills from graded roadway to property line. Property pins should be in place establishing street right-of-way and lot corners. Coordination should be the responsibility of the developer and/or the engineers to initiate a

pre-construction conference of all utilities to review the design and establish an order of construction priorities. This will enable everyone to fully realize the advantages of advance planning, communication and coordination.

The proposed location of all utilities should be clearly defined on the plans. Plans for water and sewer must be approved by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District.

B. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AND INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITIES OF UTILITIES:

1. Construction Priorities should be clearly established and defined by all utilities to minimize the number of undercrossings, and to protect each other’s systems.

a. It is understood there will be variances to an established Order of Construction, however such variances should be established at the Pre-Construction Conference and noted by all persons concerned. Each utility should accept the Order of Construction and abide by it, installing their utility in accordance with the corridor assigned.

b. Recommended Order of Construction Priorities Sanitary Sewers:

Most sewers should be designed for sufficient depth to receive sewers from services for gravity flow and should be an adequate depth to not interfere with storm drainage.

Storm Drainage:

Should be located at the side of street right-of-way.

Electric service (underground, should be in same trench as Telephone and T.V.)

Request for builder service can be temporary as underground is being installed.

Telephone Cable (underground, should be in same trench as Electric and T.V.)


T.V. Cable (underground, should be in same trench as Telephone and Electric)

Water Mains: should be located on the side of the street opposite the sanitary sewer. SC DHEC requires a minimum ten foot (10’) separation from storm, sanitary sewer and gas.

Natural Gas: should be the final underground installation in a subdivision due to safety requirements, and should be located in separate easements.

Overhead Utilities: no priorities need be established for utility companies setting poles. Coordination between utilities sharing poles and underground utilities should be done.

2. Alignment of all utilities should be parallel to the street centerline except where special conditions require alternate positions.

3. All ditches should be backfilled and tamped in accordance with the specifications of the

individual Utility Company and Governing Agency to insure proper compaction. 4. All utilities should be apprized of the “Damage Prevention Act” of the state of South Carolina

and be certain of locations of other utilities prior to any excavation for their installations, utilities should cooperate and exercise precaution in any excavation regardless of information received.

5. Utilities should provide field inspection for their own installations, should it be by “In House” personnel or contractor; this will assure proper installation of their own utilities and the protection of other utilities.

6. Each utility should obtain necessary field measurements upon the completion of all new installations; these measurements should be transferred to “as built” drawings or adequate and accurate maps and/or records for future reference in maintenance of the utility if installation varies from this policy.

7. When front lot distribution is used; all stubbed out service lines should extend to the lot line.


EASEMENT PLANNING FOR

UTILITY SERVICE IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS

A. NOTIFICATION:

To insure that adequate and properly designed utility easements/right-of-ways for utility facilities are provided, developers are urged to consult with the Utility Company before and during the planning stage of a subdivision. Preliminary plats should be made available to utilities before final platting, for examination and recommendations as to the proper location of utility easements and/or existing utility right-of-way.

B. PLAT:

Utility easements/right-of-ways are required to provide the necessary routes for adequate service on legally and structurally sound locations. A clear indication of the locations and types of easements/right-of-ways should be included on the final plat before construction begins.

1. Public Easement

Is generally considered to mean a passageway, street right-of-way or any other public use.

A Utility Easement

Private easement for public utilities only. No permanent structure other than those for utility services may be erected or trees planted in this area. The utility should have the right to remove or trim trees or vegetation that may interfere with their proper utilization of the easement. B Right-of-Way

A strip of land conveyed to a specific Utility Company for a specific purpose. While this document is not a title, it will bind the heirs and assigns. Title should be searched and certified before construction begins. The location should be clearly indicated on the plat.

C. UNDERGROUND SERVICE LINES:

In cases where the developer contracts for all underground service, close and early cooperation between the developer and all utilities is required to permit the coordination required with this type installation. To determine availability and to negotiate the necessary contracts, the developer should contact the overhead utility companies in the early stages of new sub-division planning in order that the overhead utilities may design underground systems where possible.


D. UTILITY EASEMENT DESIGN: 1. Location

Easements may be located along front or side lot lines, or should be provided across lots in some cases, as with deep lots or heavily timbered property, to give access to every lot, park or public grounds. It is preferred that easements be continuous from block to block.

2. Alignment

It is recommended that the easement system be aligned as well as possible from block to block, avoiding offsets and irregular angles.

3. Easements Between Abutting - DEVELOPMENTS

Easements required in the initial portion of a future and more extensive development will often be guided by requirements for the overall plan. Reference to the planner’s area master plan is very helpful to both developers and utilities in such cases. It is very important that an easement design provide clear and orderly routes from one development to the next. The easement system should be continuous and well aligned to permit the installation of utility service lines in a manner resulting in best appearance and provide adequate clearance from traffic, drives, and structures. Adequate clearance is highly important to reliability of service.

4. Width

The sketches that follow should be used in the development of street and easement widths. This will tend to reduce any unnecessary delays, damage and inconvenience and at the same time, provide a more aesthetic type of utility construction through standardization.

. OVERHEAD UTILITIES:

It should be the objective to place all facilities underground in new sub-divisions. Occasionally, however, compelling reasons dictate that the telephone and/or power company use aerial construction. In this case, poles designated as utility poles should be used to support overhead utilities. Easement width and location will remain the same allowing for possible future burying of the overhead utilities.


STORM DRAINAGE INSTALLATION

. Storm drainage should be the second utility installed within the street right-of-way.

B. It is recommended that all pipes should be laid in accordance with the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation.


SANITARY SEWER INSTALLATIONS

. A minimum permanent easement width of twenty-five feet (25’) should be secured where it is necessary to install sewer lines outside of a highway or street right-of-way.

. The side of the street is the preferred location for gravity sanitary sewer, however, topography may require another plan. Sewer force main locations shall be on the same side and considered topography, gravity discharge point and other utilities.

. Sewer lines should be installed prior to storm drainage, however, some conditions may require the installation of storm drainage first. Careful considerations should be given to any potential utility conflict.

. Joint ditch use with other utilities is not desirable.

. Service laterals to each lot should be installed to the property line, the end properly identified with a marker or clean-out, and the location shown on the record set of sewer plans.

. Consideration of other utility layouts is necessary to avoid conflict.

. Lot elevations shall conform to sewer line depth so that there shall be adequate fall for gravity sewer connection to the residence. No residence should be built at an elevation inadequate to provide gravity sewer to the lot line connection.


WATER INSTALLATION

A. MAINS & APPURTENANCES: 1. Water mains should be located on the opposite side of the street from sanitary sewers,

except as local arrangements may specify otherwise. 2. Three feet (3’) minimum cover should be maintained over all water mains. 3. Minimum horizontal spacing between water mains and other utilities should be as follows: . On same level, six feet (6’) minimum. . On different level, three feet (3’) minimum but preferably greater. . Ten feet (10’) must be maintained between water mains and sewer appurtenances

unless special requirements met.

B. JOINT DITCH USE:

Joint ditch use with other utilities is not preferred or desirable.

C. WATER SERVICES AND METERS:

一. Each dwelling should have a separate tap and meter.

一. Property to be served should be located adjacent to the water main.

一. Service lines should be located at approximately the front corner lot line opposite the sewer service line at the other corner, with reasonable expectations.

D. PROTECTION, INSTALLATION INSPECTION AND RECORD MAINTENANCE: 一. Field inspection should be provided to insure proper water main installation

procedures. 一. Necessary field measurements should be obtained for all new water main

installations, preferably after installation has been made, but prior to backfilling. 一. Other utilities should be cautious of digging near props and blocking of

appurtenances. 一. Adequate and accurate maps and records should be maintained of all existing

and new installations of water mains and appurtenances.


POWER INSTALLATIONS

A. POWER CABLE: 一. Power cable location is normally in

the road right-of-way. 一. Minimum vertical spacing between

power cable crossing either over or under utilities should be twelve inches (12”).

B. POWER SERVICES AND METERS: 一. Service lines should have a 24” inch

minimum cover. 一. Service lines should be extended

from the pad mount transformer to the meter location mounted on the house.

一. Electrical utilities should be consulted for meter locations.

C. JOINT DITCH USE: 一. Joint ditch use with other utilities

should be utilized.

F. INSTALLATION INSPECTION:

1. Field inspection should be provided to insure proper power cable installation procedures. 2. Sketches, or “As Built” drawings should be maintained on all cable locations if they vary

from this policy.

1. Street light poles should be located either between the back of curb and sidewalk, of between back of sidewalk and property line.

2. Underground service to street lights have minimum depth of 30”.

E. STREET LIGHT POLES: (30” depth on drawing)

D. PAD MOUNT TRANSFORMERS: 一. Pad mount transformers should

be located by the Utility Company in accordance with design plans.


TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

. Distribution lines will usually be placed on the road right-of-way. . Normal depth of feeder and distribution lines will be at a minimum depth of twenty-four inches (24”). . Service entrance lines will be placed at a depth of eight inches to twelve inches (8” – 12”). . The Telephone Company should utilize a joint trench with the Power Company and/or C.A.T.V. Company. . Underground distribution will usually be proposed by the Telephone Company where a contiguous development of lots takes place beginning at a point nearest to the main feeder facility. . Field inspections should be a part of the installation procedure. . Field measurements and “As Built” drawings should be obtained on all installations for maintenance records if the installation varies from this policy.


NATURAL GAS INSTALLATIONS

A. GAS MAINS: 1. Gas mains should be located on a separate easement.

2. Thirty inches (30”) minimum cover should be maintained over all gas mains. 3. Minimum horizontal spacing between gas mains and other utilities should be as follows: . On same level, two feet (2’) minimum. . On different level, two feet (2’) minimum but preferably greater. . 5. Minimum vertical spacing between gas mains crossing either over or under utilities should

be twelve inches (12”). B. GAS SERVICE AND METERS: 一. Each dwelling should have a separate tap and meter. 一. Property to be served should be located adjacent to the gas

main. 一. Service line should be located at approximately the edge of

the house. 一. Service lines should be installed at adequate depth to

prevent freezing. The actual depth of the cover varies with various localities. Minimum depth in yard is twelve inches (12”) and eighteen inches (18”) in street.

C. JOINT DITCH USE: Joint ditch use with other utilities is not preferred.

D. RECORD MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION: 一. Adequate and accurate maps and records should be

maintained of all existing and new installations of gas mains and appurtenances.

一. Field inspection should be provided to insure proper gas main installation procedures.

一. Necessary field measurements should be obtained for all new gas main installations, preferably after installation has been made but prior to backfilling.

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