(A) All connections to the water system, sanitary sewer system or storm sewer system shall be performed by a plumber licensed by the State of Minnesota or a certified pipelayer licensed by the State of Minnesota who is restricted to outside water and sewer piping; except that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit an individual owner from obtaining a permit and installing a connection by the owner’s own labor, provided however, that the construction is conducted under the regulations of this chapter and state plumbing code.
(B) Every connection to the water and sanitary sewer system shall be made in accordance with the city and state plumbing code.
(C) All installation work or repairs of connections to the municipal water and sewer systems, including grades, bends and backfilling shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the Utilities Superintendent or designee. No work shall be covered or backfilled until directed by the Utilities Superintendent or designee. All work and excavations shall be protected by barricades and warning markers and lights reasonable and suitable to the purpose.
(‘81 Code, § 21-9) (Ord. 152, passed 11-13-74; Am. Ord. 835, passed 2-28-08)