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The Permits and Sales Unit
serves
owners, developers and
commercial builders who wish to
connect to the water system.
This unit
provides the information and
forms necessary for water
connections and permits as well
as collecting fees associated
with engineering services, water
connections, and meter
equipment.
Who
should I call about getting a
permit to tap into the water
system?
Call the Permits and Sales Unit
at (216) 664-3130,
prompt #7.
When is a permit
required?
A permit is required under the
following conditions:
1. Before new construction
begins
2. When planning repairs to
existing water lines
3. When converting from well
water to the Cleveland
Water system
4. Before extending water lines
to new structures
5. When water from a hydrant is
needed
See
Rules - Temporary
Water Service Permits, Off A
Hydrant, Metered or Unmetered
Where can
I get a permit?
Permits are issued at the Public
Utilities Building, 1201
Lakeside Avenue, from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
What information
will I need to obtain a permit?
Basically, you will need:
1. Name and mailing address of
the property owner
2. Street address of the
property where the work will be
done
3. Name of
the city where
the property is located
For commercial, large
residential and irrigation
connections, you must provide
four (4) sets of plot plans
showing:
1. Location of water connection
2. Vault location (if necessary)*
3. Size of connection
4. Type of material
5. Location of property from the
nearest crossing street
6. Location of meter if inside
of building
7. Materials List
*If
a vault is located on private
property, you must provide a
Meter Vault Easement form. All
forms can be obtained from the
Permits and Sales Unit
In addition, for commercial
connections you must provide:
1. The
original
Letter of Intent
signed by the property owner and
notarized
2. Water Customer Data Survey
Sheets,
Domestic Connection Form
and/or
Fire Connection Form
obtained from the Permits And
Sales Unit, that is completely
filled out, including the GPM
and PSI Requirements
For
commercial connections or well
water conversions, you will need
the original
Letter of Intent
signed by the property owner and
notarized along with a
Well Water Survey Form.
Finally, if a vault will be
location on private property,
you must provide a
Meter Vault Easement.
All form can be obtained from
the Permits and Sales Unit.
For residential properties, a
plot plan or topographical
survey is required.
Contractors may be required to
bring in a letter of intent
signed by the owner.
How can I schedule an
inspection when a new water line
is run for new services or
repairs?
The Permits & Sales Unit at 664-3130,
prompt #7 sends out inspectors
to check the installation and
types
of materials used after repairs
or new installations have been
made to verify that work has
been done to code.
What are the
costs of various fees associated
with Permits and Sales?
The costs
vary for the types of equipment
and services but standard fees
and charges are set by city
ordinance. To see a list of
fees, click
here.
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