(A) If upon completion of an inspection the lateral is found to be defective, based upon the authority’s rules, regulations and resolutions and/or sound engineering practice, the lateral pipe shall be replaced or realigned. At the discretion of the authority, there may be limited permission granted for spot repairs. The pipe replacement/realigning/spot repair shall be performed by a master plumber in accordance with State Uniform Construction Code requirements as adopted by the township.
(B) The purpose of the inspection required by this subchapter is to locate any inflow and infiltration into the private sewer service lateral; to make sure that there are not any holes or damage in or to the private sewer service lateral; to verify that all clean-outs and/or vents are properly capped and not damaged; and to identify any clay private sewer service laterals.
(C) The authority shall not charge the user for the inspection required by this subchapter.
(Ord. 197, passed 4-14-2010)