(A) Whenever the sewer service line to any building or premises becomes clogged, broken, out of order, the city shall determine if the break or obstruction is within the city’s right-of-way. If the break or obstruction is within the city’s right-of-way, the city shall correct the defect or repair or replace the sewer service line to the edge of the right-of-way. In the event there is no sewer clean out on the service line, the property owner shall immediately cause a clean out to be installed in the service line and unless the clean out is installed, the property owner shall be solely responsible for locating any future breaks or obstructions in the service line. If the problem lies outside of the city’s right-of-way, it shall be the owner’s responsibility to correct the defect or repair or replace the sewer service line.
(B) Employees of the city shall not make repairs on private property or place sewer solvent in commodes, vents, etc. If needed, sewer solvent may be put into the line at the point at which the cleanout is being installed. City employees shall not give sewer solvent to any person for use inside residences or other structures.
(1989 Code, § 16-106) (Am. Ord. passed 6-19-01; Am. Ord. passed 11-20-01; Am. Ord. passed 11-20-12 )