A. When any person finds it necessary to construct any connection to a sewer, storm drain, or catch basin at a point where no structural opening exists for such connection, he shall apply to the Director of Public Works for authorization to make or to have such connection made, accompanying such application with the fee hereinafter specified.
B. Whenever the Director finds that it is necessary for any such person to construct any such storm drain or catch basin connection at a point where no structural opening exits therefor, the applicant must obtain permits and pay applicable fees. Unless otherwise specified by the Director, the connection shall be made in the presence of an inspector acting under the authority of the Director, and shall conform to any special instruction of the City Engineer or said inspector.
C. Whenever the Director finds that it is necessary for any such person to construct a connection to any sewer of 18 inches or less in diameter, where no “Y” or “T” spur branch, or other structural opening exists, the contractor or person doing such work shall excavate to the sewer at the point where the connection is to be made, and sewer maintenance forces of the City may then cut the required hole in the sewer top and install a saddle furnished by the City for the connection.
D. Tap connections to clay pipe sewers over 18 inches in diameter shall be made as stated in Subsection C. In the tapping of any interceptor or outfall sewer constructed of brick and concrete, or concrete, or any sewer with protective lining, the permitted shall pay to the City the total cost of the work done in connection therewith.
E. All work herein referred to shall be done in a good, workmanlike manner under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
F. The provisions of Subsection C. and D. of this Section shall be applicable only to connections authorized by permits issued in accordance with § 5.02.225 of this Subchapter.
('65 Code, § 29-27) (Ord. No. CS-666 § 1(18); Ord. No. 2007-002 § 4)