(A) All footing drain discharge should be deposited in storm sewers or other storm water drainage facilities in accordance with the plumbing code of the Village of Birch Run or upon the surface of the ground in those instances when no storm drainage facility is available.
(B) (1) Where the footing drain discharge is deposited upon the surface of the ground, the place of deposit shall be in that yard area for drainage directly to a street, road or alley, or to the yard which contains a drainage easement, without crossing another parcel of land.
(2) Discharge of water upon the surface of the ground shall be carried not less than three feet from the foundation walls of building splash blocks which shall be installed at the time of construction and shall not discharge on the surface of the ground within the street right-of-way or within 20 feet thereof.
(C) When footing drain discharge is ejected or carried to the drainage system by means of a pump or lift, and where it is not deposited on the surface of the ground, there shall be a relief line installed wherever there is a possibility that the drainage system may become inoperative due to freezing of surge charging. The system shall be protected against back-flow as required by the applicable section of the Plumbing Code of the Village of Birch Run.
(1992 Code, § 110.002) (Ord. 3-84, passed - - 1984)