(A) All main sewer construction in the District shall be performed by the contractors licensed by the state to perform such work, except as noted in § 33.073(B). The contractor will be required to sign necessary District forms and demonstrate they are duly insured by an active insurance policy that complies with District minimum requirements prior to being issued a sewer construction permit.
(B) Contractors performing work requiring a permit by the District shall be licensed by the state and shall have a valid OSHA permit when required. Work on public property, rights-of-way and easements require, at a minimum, a valid Class A license. Additional licensing may be required and shall be at the discretion of the District Engineer.
(C) Contractors performing sewer work within CAWD boundaries shall be properly licensed in accordance with the provisions of Cal. Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 9, as amended.
(D) Prior to beginning any work, the contractor shall obtain all permits and licenses, pay all inspection charges and permit fees and give all notices necessary for compliance with applicable federal, state, county, district, municipal and local laws, ordinances, orders and regulations.
(1) License classification.
(a) Work on main sewer projects and private side sewers shall be performed only by contractors in the following classifications:
1. A (general engineering);
2. C-34 (pipeline); or
3. C-42 (sanitation systems).
(b) However, a contractor properly and actively licensed in the C-36 (plumbing) specialty may work on private side sewers, excluding installation of taps, wyes or other work on public sewers.
(2) Excavation permit. A contractor with employees shall have its Cal/OSHA excavation permit on file with CAWD prior to performing work where the depth of excavation will be five feet or greater or where soil conditions in the field may pose a hazard of cave-in for shallower excavations.
(3) Encroachment permits. Whenever performing sewer installations or repair work within a public street or right-of-way for private sewer work, the contractor shall obtain an encroachment permit from the city or county and have a copy of the permit available at the job site for review by the inspector at all times while performing work. All projects performed under direct supervision of the District Engineer, or designee, shall be exempt from obtaining an encroachment permit unless otherwise directed by the District Engineer.
(Ord. 2019-02, passed 4-25-2019)