Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Director of Public Works that sewage is overflowing from any plumbing fixture which is below manhole grade in a street or right-of-way due to the backing up of sewage in the public sewer, or due to pressure in the public sewer, or due to any cause whatsoever, except a temporary stoppage in any such plumbing fixture, the Director of Public Works may order and require such plumbing fixture to be plugged up or capped, or may require that a backwater trap or backwater sewer valve, required by § 16.12.140 of this code, be installed to prevent such overflow.
(Ord. 2472, passed 9-18-51)