The approved removal procedure for a direct or indirect footing drain connection to the sanitary sewer system under this Chapter must fully comply with the following:
1. Inspection of Existing Condition. Prior to beginning any work on the removal or disconnection of the footing drain connection, the existing condition must be inspected by the City. The property owner shall be responsible to obtain a plumbing permit and schedule the inspection. The plumbing permit fee will be waived by the City.
2. Approved System. An approved system for the removal of footing drain connections must be used. The approved system shall consist of a sump pump and sump pump pit with a discharge to an approved storm sewer connection or an approved footing drain collection connection.
3. Construction Inspection. Upon installation of the sump pump pit, sump pump, and plumbing connections; and prior to installation of the concrete floor, the property owner shall be responsible to schedule an inspection by the City of the completed work.
4. Plugging of Existing Connection. After the property owner connects their footing drain to the public storm sewer system or public footing drain collection system, any direct or indirect connection between the footing drain and the sanitary sewer system of the building shall be permanently plugged in a manner approved by the City.
5. Floor Drain Connection Prohibited. The new system shall be installed in such a manner that direct or indirect flow from the footing drain to a floor drain shall not be possible.
6. Post-Construction Inspection. The installation of the sump pump and associated facilities work shall be inspected by the City. The property owner shall be responsible to schedule the post-construction inspection.