A. Construction acceptance shall be granted by the town following satisfactory completion of all construction activities and submittal of engineered as-built drawings.

B. Final acceptance shall be granted by the town after the water main(s), appurtenances, and all required easements or rights-of-way have been conveyed to the town, and after the new construction has received favorable operational review of not less than one year. During such year, the town shall have full control over the new lines and appurtenances as though they had been deeded to and owned by the town, including the sole right to permit additional connections to or use of such facilities. However, during such one year period, the owner shall be responsible for all maintenance and defects in such facilities which occur during such one year period. The owner shall furnish an irrevocable letter of credit, or other form of surety satisfactory to the town attorney, to cover all such maintenance and repair obligations. (Ord. 9, Series 2001)