Summary Offence Tickets Regulations (Schedules)
Schedule 38A
Regulations under the Halifax Regional Water Commission Act
Offence
Section
Out of Court Settlement
1
Connecting to fire hydrant without prior written approval of Commission
34.(4)
$697.50
2
Failing to limit amount of flow discharged into wastewater or stormwater facility (specify) as required by Commission
40
$697.50
3
Connecting to water, wastewater or stormwater system (specify) without prior written approval of Commission
42
$237.50
4
Obtaining or using stormwater system contrary to regulations (specify)
42
$237.50
5
Drawing water from, opening, closing, cutting, breaking, infilling, altering, injuring or interfering with (specify) fire hydrant, water main, service pipe or property of Commission (specify) without written authorization of Commission
43.(1) a)
$697.50
6
Obstructing free access to hydrant, valve, service box, meter or property of Commission (specify) without written authorization of Commission
43.(1) b)
$237.50
7
Discharging wastewater or stormwater (specify) into wastewater facility or stormwater system (specify) without written authorization of Commission
44. a)
$237.50
8
Opening, cutting, breaking into, injuring or interfering with (specify) wastewater facility, stormwater system or property of Commission (specify) without written authorization of Commission
44. b)
$237.50
9
Obstructing free access by Commission to wastewater facilities or stormwater system (specify)
44. c)
$237.50
10
Customer selling unmetered water without prior written approval of Commission
45.(6)
$237.50
11
Installing altering, changing or removing (specify) meter without prior written permission of Commission
46.(2)
$237.50
12
Owner of property failing to cap abandoned service connections at water main
51. h) iii)
$237.50
13
Connecting, causing to be connected or allowing to remain connected (specify) to water system or plumbing installation (specify) piping fixtures, fittings container or sanitary appliance (specify) that may allow water, wastewater or other liquid, chemical or substance to ingress or egress water system without prior written approval of Commission
52.(2)
$237.50
14
Failing to install backflow prevention device
52.(3)
$237.50
15
Connecting water service installation of customer to another source of water supply
53
$237.50
16
Failing to install fire protection plumbing as required or connecting fire protection plumbing for purpose other than for fire protection (specify)
60.(1)
$237.50
17
Connecting fire protection charge line to metered service without written approval of Commission
60.(2)
$237.50
18
Failing to have wastewater or stormwater building connection inspected and brought into compliance with Commission regulations (specify)
61.(3)
$237.50
19
Owner of property failing to cap off abandoned wastewater or stormwater service connections (specify) at main line as required by Commission
61.(7)
$237.50
20
Connecting sump pumps or downspouts to or failing to disconnect sump pumps or downspouts from (specify) stormwater building service connection
61.(9)
$237.50
21
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater that causes or may cause health or safety hazard (specify)
63.(1) i)
$697.50
22
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater that causes or may cause obstructions or restrictions to flow in wastewater facilities
63.(1) ii)
$697.50
23
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater that causes or may cause offensive odour
63.(1) iii)
$697.50
24
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater that causes or may cause damage to wastewater facility (specify)
63.(1) iv)
$697.50
25
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater that causes or may cause interference with operation and maintenance of wastewater facility
63.(1) v)
$697.50
26
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater that causes or may cause restriction of beneficial use of biosolids from wastewater facility
63.(1) vi)
$697.50
27
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater that causes or may cause effluent from wastewater facility to violate Provincial or federal law (specify)
63.(1) vii)
$697.50
28
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater that causes or may cause capacity or hydraulic impacts that may interfere with operation of wastewater facility
63.(1) viii)
$697.50
29
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater with pH less than 5.5 or greater than 9.5 (specify pH)
63.(2) i)
$697.50
30
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater with 2 or more separate liquid layers
63.(2) ii)
$697.50
31
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater with temperature higher than 65°C
63.(2) iii)
$697.50
32
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing combustible liquid
63.(3) i)
$697.50
33
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing fuel
63.(3) ii)
$697.50
34
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing hauled sewage, hauled wastewater or leachate (specify) without prior written approval of Commission
63.(3) iii)
$697.50
35
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing ignitable waste
63.(3) iv)
$697.50
36
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing substance (specify) that may cause excessive foaming
63.(3) v)
$697.50
37
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing dyes or colouring materials that pass through wastewater facilities and discolour wastewater facilities or effluent (specify)
63(3) vi)
$697.50
38
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing pathological waste
63.(3) vii)
$697.50
39
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing PCBs
63.(3) viii)
$697.50
40
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing pesticides
63.(3) ix)
$697.50
41
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing reactive materials
63.(3) x)
$697.50
42
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing waste radioactive substances in concentrations greater than those specified for release under Nuclear Safety and Control Act (Canada) and its regulations
63.(3) xi)
$697.50
43
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing hazardous waste
63.(3) xii)
$697.50
44
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing extraneous water or wastewater without prior written approval of Commission
63.(3) xiii)
$697.50
45
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing animal offal
63.(3) xiv)
$697.50
46
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater containing concentration of substance that exceeds limit for substance in Section 63, Table 6: Limits for Discharge to Wastewater Facilities (specify substance and limit)
63.(4)
$697.50
47
Discharging into wastewater facility sewage or wastewater for purpose of diluting to achieve compliance with regulations without prior written approval of Commission
63.(5)
$697.50
48
Discharging uncontaminated water into wastewater facility without prior written approval of Commission
63.(6)
$697.50
49
Connecting, causing to be connected or allowing to remain connected (specify) to wastewater facility or plumbing installation (specify) equipment or device (specify) in manner that allows or may allow stormwater to ingress or flow into wastewater facility
64.(2)
$237.50
50
Discharging into stormwater system matter that causes or may cause health or safety hazard
66.(1) i)
$697.50
51
Discharging into stormwater system matter that causes or may cause interference with stormwater system operation
66.(1) ii)
$697.50
52
Discharging into stormwater system matter that causes or may cause obstruction or restriction of stormwater system or its flow
66.(1) iii)
$697.50
53
Discharging into stormwater system matter that causes or may cause damage to stormwater system
66(1) iv)
$697.50
54
Discharging into stormwater system matter that causes or may cause impairment to water quality in stormwater system
66(1) v)
$697.50
55
Discharging into stormwater system matter that causes or may cause quality of water discharged from stormwater system to violate Provincial or federal law (specify)
66(1) vi)
$697.50
56
Discharging into stormwater system matter that results in visible sheen, film or discoloration
66.(2) i)
$697.50
57
Discharging into stormwater system matter that results in 2 or more separate layers
66.(2) ii)
$697.50
58
Discharging into stormwater system matter that results in pH less than 6.0 or greater than 9.5 (specify pH)
66.(2) iii)
$697.50
59
Discharging into stormwater system matter that results in temperature greater than 40°C
66.(2) iv)
$697.50
60
Discharging into stormwater system matter that by itself or in combination with another substance is capable of producing foam that persists for 5 minutes or more
66.(2) v)
$697.50
61
Discharging hazardous waste chemicals into stormwater system
66.(3) i)
$697.50
62
Discharging combustible liquids into stormwater system
66(3) ii)
$697.50
63
Discharging floating debris into stormwater system
66.(3) iii)
$697.50
64
Discharging fuel into stormwater system
66.(3) iv)
$697.50
65
Discharging hauled sewage or hauled waste (specify) into stormwater system
66.(3) v)
$697.50
66
Discharging pathological waste into stormwater system
66.(3) vi)
$697.50
67
Discharging PCBs into stormwater system
66.(3) vii)
$697.50
68
Discharging pesticides into stormwater system
66.(3) viii)
$697.50
69
Discharging reactive waste into stormwater system
66.(3) ix)
$697.50
70
Discharging toxic substances into stormwater system
66.(3) x)
$697.50
71
Discharging into stormwater system waste radioactive substances in concentrations greater than those specified for release under Nuclear Safety and Control Act (Canada) and regulations
66.(3) xi)
$697.50
72
Discharging Escherichia coli (E. coli) colonies in excess of 200/100 ml into stormwater system
66.(3) xii)
$697.50
73
Discharging water from sprinkler systems and non-contact cooling water into stormwater system
66.(3) xiii)
$697.50
74
Discharging into stormwater system wastewater from washing equipment used in mixing and delivery of concrete and cement-based products
66.(3) xiv)
$697.50
75
Discharging into stormwater system substance other than stormwater or uncontaminated water without written authorization by Commission
66.(3) xv)
$697.50
76
Discharging animal offal into stormwater system
66.(3) xvi)
$697.50
77
Discharging into stormwater system matter containing concentration in excess of limit set out in Section 66, Table 7: Limits for Discharge to Stormwater system (specify substance and limit)
66.(4)
$697.50
78
Permitting to enter stormwater system erosion or sediment runoff that exceeds limit set out in Section 66, Table 7: Limits for Discharge to Stormwater System (specify substance and limit)
66.(5)
$697.50
79
Infilling or altering (specify) stormwater ditch without written authorization from Commission
66.(6)
$237.50
80
Failing to remove infill from or remediate alteration to (specify) stormwater ditch
66.(7)
$237.50
81
Connecting, causing to be connected or allowing to remain connected (specify) to stormwater system or plumbing installation (specify) piping, fixtures, fitting or appliance (specify) that may allow sewage, wastewater or liquid not authorized by regulations to ingress or flow into stormwater system without express written consent of Commission
67.(2)
$237.50
82
Discharging wastewater other than into wastewater facilities, private on-site watewater system or private central wastewater collection system and treatment facility
67.(3)
$237.50
83
Failing to install or remove fittings or appurtenances (specify) to prevent wastewater entering stormwater system
67.(4)
$237.50
84
Discharging swimming pool or wading pool contents directing or indirectly to stormwater system without neutralizing disinfectant chemicals
68.(2) a)
$237.50
85
Discharging swimming pool or wading pool contents in manner that may cause conduct of soil or sediment into stormwater system
68.(2) b)
$237.50
86
Customer failing to install wastewater pretreatment facility as required
69.(1)
$697.50
87
Owner or operator (specify) failing to ensure design, operation and maintenance of pretreatment facility achieves treatment purpose in accordance with manufacturer operating specifications
69.(2)
$697.50
88
Operator of restaurant or industrial, commercial or institutional premises where food is cooked (specify) failing to take all reasonable measures to prevent cooking oils and greases from entering wastewater or combined sewer (specify) in excess of limits in regulations (specify limit)
70.(1)
$697.50
89
Operator of restaurant or industrial, commercial or institutional premises where food is cooked (specify) discharging grease interceptors into storm sewers
70.(2) a)
$697.50
90
Operator of restaurant or industrial, commercial or institutional premises where food is cooked (specify) failing to install, operate and properly maintain oil and grease interceptor in piping system at premises
70.(2) b)
$697.50
91
Operator of restaurant or premises where food is cooked (specify) failing to keep documentation of grease trap or interceptor clean-out and oil and grease disposal for 2 years
70.(2) g)
$697.50
92
Using enzymes, bacteria, solvents, hot water or other agents (specify) to facilitate conveyance of oil and grease through grease trap or interceptor to sewer system
70.(2) h)
$697.50
93
Operator of restaurant or premises where food is cooked (specify) failing to remove, haul away and dispose of materials retained or trapped by grease interceptor as required by law (specify law)
70.(2) i)
$697.50
94
Owner or operator (specify) of establishment where motor vehicles are repaired, lubricated or maintained failing to install oil and grease interceptor designed to prevent motor oil and lubricating grease from passing into wastewater or combined sewer in excess of limits in regulations (specify limit)
71.(1)
$697.50
95
Owner or operator (specify) of establishment where motor vehicles are repaired, lubricated or maintained discharging grease interceptor into storm sewer
71.(2) a)
$697.50
96
Owner or operator (specify) of establishment where motor vehicles are repaired, lubricated or maintained failing to install, operate and properly maintain oil and grease interceptor in piping system at premises
71.(2) b)
$697.50
97
Owner or operator (specify) of establishment where motor vehicles are repaired, lubricated or maintained failing to install oil and grease interceptor or separator in compliance with law (specify law)
71.(2) c)
$697.50
98
Owner or operator (specify) of establishment where motor vehicles are repaired, lubricated or maintained failing to maintain oil and grease interceptor or separator in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and to regularly inspect oil and grease interceptor or separator in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
71.(2) d)
$697.50
99
Owner or operator (specify) of establishment where motor vehicles are repaired, lubricated or maintained failing to annually submit maintenance schedule and record of maintenance for each oil and grease interceptor to Commission
71.(2) e)
$697.50
100
Owner or operator (specify) of establishment where motor vehicles are repaired, lubricated or maintained failing to keep documentation of interceptor clean-out and oil and grease disposal for 2 years
71.(2) f)
$697.50
101
Using enzymes, solvents, hot water or other agents (specify) to facilitate conveyance of oil and grease through oil and grease interceptor to sewer system
71.(2) g)
$697.50
102
Owner or operator (specify) of establishment where motor vehicles are repaired, lubricated or maintained failing to remove, haul away and dispose of material retained or trapped by oil and grease interceptor as required by law (specify law)
71.(2) h)
$697.50
103
Owner or operator (specify) of premises from which sediment may directly or indirectly enter wastewater facility failing to take all reasonable measures to prevent entry of sediment into wastewater facility in excess of limits in regulations (specify limit)
72.(1)
$697.50
104
Owner or operator (specify) of premises from which sediment may directly or indirectly enter wastewater facility failing to equip catch basins with sediment interceptor as required by Commission
72.(2) a)
$697.50
105
Owner or operator (specify) of premises from which sediment may directly or indirectly enter wastewater facility failing to comply with Commission specifications (specify) for installation of catch basins
72.(2) b)
$697.50
106
Owner or operator (specify) of premises from which sediment may directly or indirectly enter wastewater facility failing to maintain sediment interceptors in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and to regularly inspect sediment interceptors
72.(2) c)
$697.50
107
Owner or operator (specify) of premises from which sediment may directly or indirectly enter wastewater facility failing to remove materials retained or trapped by sediment interceptors as required (specify) and discharging into wastewater or stormwater system
72.(2) d)
$697.50
108
Owner or operator (specify) of premises from which sediment may directly or indirectly enter wastewater facility failing to keep documentation of proof of interceptor clean-out and sediment disposal for 2 years
72.(2) e)
$697.50
109
Owner or operator (specify) of premises from which sediment may directly or indirectly enter wastewater facility failing to submit maintenance schedule and maintenance record for each sediment interceptor to Commission on request
72.(2) f)
$697.50
110
Discharging sewage, wastewater, non-contact cooling water or combination (specify) from industrial, commercial or institutional premises to wastewater facilities without first submitting reports required by Commission
73.(1)
$697.50
111
Person filing reports with Commission failing to file further reports of changes with Commission
73.(2)
$697.50
112
Failing to undertake monitoring, flow metering or sampling (specify) and report to Commission of discharge to wastewater facility or stormwater system
75.(1)
$697.50
113
Failing to install or upgrade (specify) monitoring access point as required by Commission
77.(1)
$697.50
114
Person responsible for or managing or controlling (specify) spill or source of spill of substance capable of having adverse effect (specify) on water, wastewater or stormwater system failing to immediately notify and provide information requested by Commission
78.(1)
$697.50
115
Person responsible for or managing or controlling (specify) spill or source of spill of substance capable of having adverse effect (specify) on water, wastewater or stormwater system failing to provide report of spill as required within 5 working days
78.(3)
$697.50
116
Person responsible for or managing or controlling (specify) spill or source of spill of substance capable of having adverse effect (specify) on water, wastewater or stormwater system failing to take all reasonable measures to contain spill, protect health and safety of citizens, minimize damage to property, protect environment, clean up spill and contaminated residue and restore affected area
78.(4)
$697.50
Schedule 38A–Regulations under the Halifax Regional Water Commission Act
Schedule added: N.S. Reg. 25/2012.
Out of court settlement amounts increased: N.S. Reg. 339/2013.
Schedule replaced: N.S. Reg. 153/2014.
Out of court settlement amounts increased: N.S. Reg. 274/2015.