California § 14313 - The engineer

§ 14313. The engineer

The engineer’s report prepared pursuant to the document under Section 14312 shall contain all relevant information pertaining to the proposed water supply, distribution, and fire protection system, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) A system map of the area to be served showing all of the following: (1) The total acreage. (2) The number and location of lots into which the area is or can be subdivided and the location of the connection for water service. (3) The location of all sources of supply, principal pumping stations, diversion works, water treatment and filter plants, and storage facilities. (4) The size, character, and location of all mains and ditches. (5) The location of all valves and gates, gauges, interconnections with other systems, and fire hydrants. (6) The location, size, and kind of each service pipe. (7) The layout of all principal pumping stations and water treatment and filter plants to show size, location, and character of all major equipment, pipelines, connections, valves, and other equipment used in connection therewith. (8) The date of construction and condition of all principal items of plant and extensions of all mains. (b) A description of the sources of supply, including, in the case of wells, information on the depth, diameter, and casing of the well, and a statement indicating that the proposed water supply and distribution system complies with this section, supported by reports showing the sustained capacity of source of supply, or, if all or some water is to be obtained from another source, copies of contracts for obtaining such water, together with estimates of the present and ultimate water consumption in the area to be served. (c) A statement indicating in detail the cost of the water supply, distribution, and fire protection system, and indicating the cost of any required repairs or replacement. (d) An opinion by the engineer to the effect that the water supply, distribution, and fire protection system will adequately, dependably, and safely meet the total requirements for all water consumers under maximum consumption and will meet the requirements of Section 14314. The opinion shall have attached to it the calculations and data used in estimating the water requirements. (e) A statement by the engineer of the estimated cost of maintenance of the system, the estimated useful life of the components of the system, the estimated cost of replacement of the system, and the monthly or annual amount which should be charged to establish a reasonable reserve for maintenance and replacement of the system based on these estimates.