§ 51.046 USER RESPONSIBILITY.
   (A)   Building sewer connections on the user’s premises shall be so arranged as to provide service to one lot. If additional service is required, it will be considered as a separate and individual account.
   (B)   The user’s building sewer line, sewer connection, and apparatus shall be installed and maintained by the user, at the user’s expense, in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the Sewer Department’s rules and regulations and in full compliance with the regulations of the State Department of Health Services.
   (C)   The user shall safeguard the Sewer Department’s property placed on the user’s premises and shall permit access to it only by the authorized representatives of the Sewer Department.
   (D)   In the event that any loss or damage to the property of the Sewer Department or any accident or injury to persons or property is caused by or results from the negligence or wrongful act of the user, his or her agents, or employees, the cost of necessary repairs or replacements shall be paid by the user to the Sewer Department and any liability otherwise resulting shall be the responsibility of the user. The user agrees to indemnify the city, its agents, and employees against any loss or liability resulting therefrom. In addition, the amount of the loss or damage or the cost of repairs may be added to the user’s bill, and, if not paid, service may be discontinued as set forth herein.
   (E)   When service to a user shall require the laying of any city sewer lines or the installation of any other city property on, under, across, or over the user’s property, the user will grant to the city an easement, right-of-way, or license for the installation.
(Prior Code, § 16-4-2)