1. The Township shall have the right of access to all parts of any occupied building or premises connected to the public sewer system to examine, observe, measure, sample testing for performance of other functions relating to service by the Township through the sewer system and inspect the connections thereto, and the plumbing fixtures for any improper connection, installation, maintenance or use, and to enforce the provisions of this Part.
2. In the event that an owner of improved property does not consent to the Township's right of access for an inspection under subsection 1. above, then the following shall apply:
A. The Township shall have the right to obtain an administrative search warrant; or
B. The owner may submit a certification from a licensed plumber on a form approved by the Township that:
(1) Identifies whether there is an improper connection of storm or ground water to the sanitary sewer system;
(2) If there is such an improper connection, whether such connection has been permanently disconnected from the sanitary sewer system.
C. The Township shall impose a surcharge on properties with improper connections to the system, or for failure to provide to the Township the proper certification that there are no improper connections. The surcharge shall be imposed upon properties when inspection uncovers improper connections, including sump pumps, downspouts, floor drains, foundation drains, or other sources of storm or ground water, or the surcharge shall be imposed for failure to provide the proper certification that there are no improper connections. Such surcharge shall continue until the improper connection is certified as permanently corrected by either the Township or a licensed plumber under subsection 2.B. above, or until the proper certification is provided that there are no improper connections to the sanitary sewer system.
D. The surcharge shall consist of a fraction of the sewer rental fee for each quarter in which the improper connection exists. The surcharge shall be as in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(Ord. 97-7, 5/27/1997, § 12.29; as amended by Ord. 2005-08, 10/24/2005; and by Ord. 2014-02, 1/13/2014)