A. Building or house sewer connection on the consumer's premises shall be so arranged as to provide service to one lot. If additional service is required, it will be considered as a separate and individual account.
B. The consumer's house or building service line, sewer connection and apparatus shall be installed and maintained by the consumer, at the consumer's expense, in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the sewer department's rules and regulations and in full compliance with the regulations of the State Department of Health.
C. The consumer shall safeguard the sewer department's property placed on the consumer's premises and shall permit access to it only by the authorized representatives of the sewer department.
D. In the event that any loss or damage to the property of the sewer department or any accident or injury to persons or property is caused by or results from the negligence or wrongful act of the consumer, his agents or employees, the cost of necessary repairs or replacements shall be paid by the consumer to the sewer department and any liability otherwise resulting shall be assumed by the consumer. The amount of the loss or damage or the cost of repairs may be added to the consumer's bill and if not paid, service may be discontinued by the sewer department.
E. The sewer department may discontinue its service without notice for the following additional reasons:
1. To prevent fraud or abuse;
2. The consumer's wilful disregard of or refusal to comply with this chapter or other rules as may be adopted by the city.
F. When service to a consumer shall require the laying of any city sewer lines or the installation of any other city property on, under, across or over the consumer's property, the consumer will grant to the city an easement, right-of-way, or license for the installation.
G. The connection of the building sewer into the public sewer shall be made at the lateral or “Y” branch, if such lateral or “Y” branch is available at a suitable location. Where no properly located “Y” branch is available, a neat hole may be cut into the public sewer to receive the building or lateral sewer, with entry in the downstream direction at an angle of about forty-five degrees. A wye saddle shall be used for the connection and in no case shall the pipe protrude into the main sewer. The invert of the building or lateral sewer at the point of connection shall be at a higher elevation than the invert of the public sewer. A smooth neat joint shall be made, and the connection made secure and watertight by encasement in concrete. The connection to the public sewer shall be made in the presence of the city inspector and under his supervision and direction. Any damage to the public sewer shall be repaired at the cost of the applicant to the satisfaction of the city inspector.
(Ord. 1397.13.20 § 6 (part), 2009; prior code § 13-4-2)