Storm sewers may be tapped to insert sump pump discharge pipe from foundation drains or floor drains upon the following requirements being met by the applicant.
(A) The applicant shall contact the Street Superintendent or Street Supervisor in writing to determine the location of the storm sewer.
(B) The hole cut into the storm sewer pipe shall not be larger than one inch in diameter larger than the pipe to be installed. The storm sewer shall be tapped as close as possible to the top of the storm sewer pipe.
(C) The discharge pipe shall be Schedule 40 PVC at the point of connection and across public property.
(D) The discharge pipe shall be grouted in place and the storm sewer and discharge pipe shall be left uncovered until inspection by the Street Superintendent or Street Supervisor.
(E) All cuts across public road(s) shall require an excavation permit to be obtained by application.
(F) Pipes across and under public roads shall have a minimum of one foot of dirt and soil cover on the top of the pipe.
(G) The discharge pump shall be equipped with a check valve or backflow precentor.
(Prior Code, § 150.050) (Ord. 98-13, passed 5-4-1998; Ord. 11-09, passed 3-21-2011; Ord. 15-28, passed 1-18-2016) Penalty, see § 150.999