CHAPTER 11-16
PUBLIC SEWERS AND DRAINS*

* Editor's note – Coun. J. 2-6-02, p. 78883, amended Ch. 11-16, in its entirety, to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of these provisions, Ch. 11-16 pertained to similar subject matter.

Article I.  General Provisions

11-16-010   Definitions.

11-16-020   Care of sewers, sewer structures and drains.

11-16-021   Reserved.

11-16-030   Permit – Required.

11-16-040   Permit – Exception – Starting work without a permit.

11-16-050   Permit – Application.

11-16-060   Permit – Approval of plans required.

11-16-070   Permit – Indemnification agreement required.

11-16-080   Permit – Fees.

Article II.  Other Prohibited Activities

11-16-090   Materials specifications – Requirements and exception.

11-16-100   Conformity to approved plans and specifications – Required.

11-16-110   Obstructing or damaging sewer structures.

11-16-120   Discharging prohibited substances.

11-16-130   Cleaning catch basins.

11-16-135   Discharge of waste water from shooting range facilities.

Article III.  Other Legal Duties

11-16-140   Compliance with Code – Required.

11-16-150   Duty to repair.

11-16-160   Duty to grant access.

Article IV.  Materials

11-16-170   Materials – General requirements.

11-16-180   Cast iron.

11-16-190   Ductile iron pipe.

11-16-200   Vitrified clay pipe.

11-16-210   Concrete sewer pipe.

11-16-220   Reinforced concrete sewer pipe.

11-16-230   Reinforced concrete culvert pipe.

Article V.  Inspections

11-16-240   Inspection – Required.

11-16-250   Inspection – Fees.

11-16-260   Inspections – Access required.

Article VI.  Enforcement

11-16-270   Violation – Penalty.

11-16-280   Stop work order.

11-16-290   Permits – Suspension and revocation.

11-16-300   Regulations.

ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (11-16-010 et seq.)

11-16-010 Definitions.

   As used in this chapter:

   “A.S.T.M.” means American Society for Testing Materials.

   “City” means City of Chicago.

   “Commissioner” means commissioner of water management.

   “Department” means department of water management.

   “Videotapes” or “videotaping” means closed circuit inspection.

(Added Coun. J. 2-6-02, p. 78883, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 1.13)