Unless otherwise required by § 51.159 or determined by the Public Works Director, the responsibility for installation of sewer taps shall be assumed and paid for by the contractor/developer, whose work will be inspected by the Utility Department. The contractor/developer is responsible for the excavation to and the uncovering of the town’s sewer main. All excavation and trenching shall be in accordance with the latest regulation of OSHA. The contractor shall notify the Utility and Roads Departments at least 48 hours in advance of the time required for the sewer tap installation. Department employees are prohibited from entering any excavation or trench not meeting the safety requirement of any applicable town, state, or federal regulations. Upon completion of the installation of the sewer tap and approval by the Utility Department, the contractor/developer shall backfill the trench and restore the road or ground surface to its original condition, or as shown on the approved engineering plans. All service connections shall be inspected and approved by the Utility Department prior to being backfilled. The contractor/developer shall ensure that the service lateral is not damaged, broken or crushed during the backfilling operation.
(Ord. 04-578, passed 7-22-2004; Am. Ord. 2022-913, passed 2-22-2022)