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B. Utility Construction Permits expire after one year and may be granted an extension for one year thereafter for a fee of$150. Only one extension will be granted. After the extension has expired, the Utility Construction Permit process will start over. The applicant will be required to submit a $150 review fee, UCP Application, and three full sets of signed/sealed construction plans, and if applicable, two sets of signed/sealed lift station calculations, along with any other agency permits relevant to the project. For new Utility Construction Permits or Permit Extensions, IRCDUS reserves the right to request changes or modifications to utility designs that have been previously approved. C. Payment of fee shall not constitute automatic approval of original plans. D. The utility construction permit does not constitute a permit for operation. E. Construction shall not begin until a copy of the Indian River County and all State and local permits that are required have been received for any construction in the right-of-way. 15.03 CONSTRUCTION Qualifications for Constructing Public Water and Sewer Systems A. Any contractor or sub-contractor constructing public underground water and sewer utilities must be a licensed Underground Utility Contractor or licensed General Contractor in the State of Florida and Indian River County. A sub- contractor shall not qualify for an IRCDUS construction contract under the license of another General Contractor or Underground Utility Contractor. Any contractor or sub-contractor must qualify on their own merits. B. IRCDUS reserves the right to request references and a list of projects performed in the last three years that are similar in nature to the project in which the contractor is proposing to construct. C. The Engineer of Record shall have a pre-construction meeting with IRCDUS a minimum of five working days before beginning construction, whereupon construction plans shall be reviewed, and a minimum of three (3) sets of shop drawings shall be provided. One (1) set to Indian River County Utilities Department, one (1) set to the IRCDUS inspector and the remaining sets to the Engineer of Record. No appurtenances shall be installed until approved by IRCDUS. D. The Contractor and Engineer of Record shall notify IRCDUS a minimum of 48 hours prior to beginning construction or performing any system tests. E. The water distribution system shall be constructed, flushed, disinfected, and tested in accordance with FDEP and IRCDUS Specifications. F. All fire hydrant assemblies shall be bagged and tagged as "Out of Service" until final acceptance. 15-3 l a3 . P.