§ 7702. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Dwelling unit." A single residential component of an
apartment building, housing development, condominium or other
multicomponent residential building.
"Residential owner or lessee." An individual who lawfully
occupies a dwelling unit as a lessee or owner for residential
use.
"Water distribution service." Water utility supplied to
consumers on a metered basis by a water distribution utility.
"Water distribution utility." An entity, including a
municipal corporation, owning or operating equipment or
facilities for diverting, developing, pumping, impounding,
distributing or furnishing water to or for the public for
compensation.
§ 7703. Individual meters.
Upon the sale to residential owners or lessees of individual
dwelling units or the conversion of individual dwelling units to
condominiums in a multicomponent residential building or
development, each dwelling unit shall include an individual
meter for the provision of water distribution service to the
residential owners or lessees.
§ 7704. Occupancy permits.
Upon the sale to residential owners or lessees of individual
dwelling units or the conversion of individual dwelling units to
condominiums in a multicomponent residential building or
development, no municipal corporation shall issue a permit for
occupancy for the dwelling units unless each dwelling unit
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