Section
16.12.010 Authority to disconnect house sewers
16.12.020 Procedure for closing house connection sewers
16.12.030 Procedure for reconnecting disconnected sewers
16.12.040 Specification and general requirements
16.12.050 Requirements for existing house connection sewers
16.12.060 Running traps for trunk sewers connections
16.12.070 Route for laying house sewers
16.12.080 Construction in undedicated streets
16.12.090 Connections with cesspools or septic tanks prohibited
16.12.100 Cesspools, septic tanks to be filled when connections are made
16.12.110 Maintenance in sanitary condition
16.12.120 Connections through adjoining property
16.12.130 New building to have independent connecting sewers
16.12.140 Backwater traps and valves
16.12.150 Interceptors
The Director of Public Works may disconnect from the public sewer any industrial house sewer connection which is constructed or connected without a permit or which is used contrary to the provisions of Title 17 of this code governing industrial liquid waste. The Director of Public Works shall make every reasonable effort to notify the owner or occupant of the premises affected by any proposed disconnection and may grant a reasonable time for elimination of the violation.
('86 Code, § 16.12.010) (Ord. 2472, passed 9-18-51)
Whenever the use of a house connection sewer is discontinued by reason of connection to another house sewer or by reason of moving, wrecking or burning of a building or for any other reason such house connection sewer shall be sealed at the property line or easement line or at the public sewer, and done under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector and Director of Public Works.
('86 Code, § 16.12.020) (Ord. 2472, passed 9-18-51)
Whenever a house connection sewer has been disconnected from the public sewer by the Director of Public Works as provided by the preceding section for failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter, reconnection shall be made only upon issuance of a permit in writing therefor by the Director of Public Works. Before such permit is issued, the applicant shall reimburse the city for the cost of the disconnection made and the Director of Public Works may require the installation of a manhole for the purpose of measuring the flow or for making periodic tests of the wastes from such connection.
('86 Code, § 16.12.030) (Ord. 2472, passed 9-18-51) Penalty, see § 1.12.010
(A) Connections made by contract with city. All house connection sewers from the main sewer to the property line or easement line constructed under contract with the city shall meet the requirements of specifications No. 149 and all standards of the city unless otherwise specifically excepted.
(B) Connections made by utilities and other persons. All house connection sewers from the main sewer to the property line or easement line con-structed by any person including a municipally owned public utility shall meet the requirements of specifications No. 149 and all ordinances and standards of the city.
(C) Plumbing code compliance. All house connection sewers from the property line to within 24 inches of the exterior wall of the building or structure shall meet the requirements of the uniform plumbing code adopted in Chapter 20.24 of this code.
('86 Code, § 16.12.040) (Ord. 2472, passed 9-18-51) Penalty, see § 1.12.010
The following requirements shall apply to existing house connection sewers.
(A) If the construction of a new house con-nection sewer on a lot is to include any portion of an existing house connection sewer on such lot, such construction shall be included and accepted only when it meets all the requirements for new house connection sewers and is of a material acceptable to the Director of Public Works and Building Inspector.
(B) When it is found necessary to replace any portion of an existing house connection sewer between the street curb and lot line, all that portion of the house connection sewer between these limits shall be replaced to meet the requirements for new house connection sewers.
(C) When it is found necessary to replace any portion of an existing house connection sewer between the curb and public sewer, all that portion of the house connection sewer between these limits shall be replaced to meet the requirements for new house connection sewers.
('86 Code, § 16.12.050) (Ord. 2472, passed 9-18-51)
(A) County requirements. All house connection sewers which are to be connected to a Los Angeles county sanitation district trunk sewer shall include a running trap, the type and location of which shall meet the approval of the Director of Public Works and Chief Engineer.
(B) General requirements. When necessary, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works or the Building Inspector, house connection sewers which are to be connected to a trunk sewer or main sewer shall include a running trap, the type and location of which shall meet the approval of the Director of Public Works and Building Inspector.
('86 Code, § 16.12.060) (Ord. 2472, passed 9-18-51) Penalty, see § 1.12.010
All house connections sewers shall be laid by the most direct route feasible, free of pinched joints, changes of grade or unnecessary bends or fittings.
('86 Code, § 16.12.070) (Ord. 2472, passed 9-18-51) Penalty, see § 1.12.010
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