6.1. ERMU SR02-24-2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

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1. The account holder provides evidence that electric and/or gas service has been restored; or 2. The account holder requests a hearing within 10 days of the notice. B. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held pursuant to I. 3 above. C. If no hearing is requested, ERMU will post a notice on the property by October 1 stating that the water will be shut off on October 15, and the water will be shut-off on or after October 15th, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section III below. D. If ERMU shuts off electric service to a property, receives notice that electric service or gas to a property has been shut-off, or receives information that a property is vacant, between October 15 and April 15, ERMU may proceed to shut-off the water as an emergency shut-off under IV below. III. Shut-off Procedure for Non-Emergency Shut-Offs. A. Water will always be shut-off at the street unless the stop-valve cannot be located. B. ERMU shall have the right to take reasonable measures, including the excavation and removal of existing landscaping, driveway, sidewalks and other improvements as necessary, to locate the stop-valve. C. If stop-off valve cannot be located: 1. Written notice of the date that ERMU needs access to the property to shut- off water will be posted on the property and mailed to the account holder and any lender(s) that can be identified. 2. On the date that water is to be shut-off: o The Elk River Police Department will accompany ERMU personnel to the property; o If the property is not vacant, the police will advise the occupant to allow ERMU personnel to enter the property to shut-off water; o If the property is vacant, a locksmith will be brought along to gain entry to the property and Elk River Police Department will accompany ERMU into the property to shut-off the water. IV. Shut-Off Procedures for Emergency Shut-Offs. A. ERMU shall have the right to make an emergency shut-off in the following circumstances: 2