6-1-1: SUPERVISION:

The sewer inspector shall be appointed pursuant to the laws of the village and state and shall be under the direction of the governing elective officers of the village. He shall supervise all house sewer connections and excavations for the purpose of installing or repairing the same. (Ord. 167, 3-1-1956)

6-1-2: DEFINITION:

"Building sewer" or "house sewer" shall be defined as that part of the horizontal pipe which begins outside of the wall of a building and connects the "house drain" with the main public sewer, septic tank or other disposal terminal. (Ord. 167, 3-1-1956)

6-1-3: SEWER CONNECTION CHARGE:

   (A)   Generally: Each person making application for a permit to connect to the sewer system of the village shall pay to the village at the time of making such application, and before actual excavation is commenced, a sewer connection fee. The sewer connection fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). The said fee shall be in addition to, and not as a part of, all cost incurred in installation from the main public sewer to the private property line, all of which installation costs, including, but not limited to, street repair, shall be paid in full by the applicant before service is commenced. After installation, the private property owner must pay all costs for any subsequent repair up to the main public sewer. The village in its sole discretion may waive the aforesaid one hundred dollar ($100.00) fee if the street abutting the private premises does not have a seal coat. The said sewer connection fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be paid directly to the village clerk. Upon receipt by the village clerk of the said sewer connection fee, he shall thereupon notify the superintendent of public works to turn on said service. (Ord. 342, 3-25-1980; amd. Ord. 352, 5-18-1982)

   (B)   1995 Sewer Construction: The owner of all buildings and premises occupied on or before August 8, 1995, which are required to connect to the sewer line constructed in 1995 by the ordinances of the village, shall pay a connection fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for connections to all buildings and premises to such sewer line, notwithstanding any other provision or section in this code. However, the connection fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) required by this subsection shall not apply to any owner of any building or premises required to be connected to the sewer line constructed in 1995 if such owner was not one of the owners of the building or premises on August 8, 1995. (Ord. 511, 10-12-1999)

6-1-4: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

   (A)   Rainwater Leaders: Roof leaders, surface drains or groundwater drains shall not be connected to the sanitary sewer.

   (B)   Use Of Public Sewer Required: Where a public sewer is accessible in a street or alley to a building or premises abutting thereon the liquid wastes from any plumbing system in said building shall discharge into the public sewer unless otherwise authorized by the governing body.

   (C)   Connection To The Main Public Sewer: Before any connection is made to a public sewer, an approved permit for such connection must be obtained from the governing body or its designated representative.

Each connection shall be made at the "Y" designated for that property. The only exception shall be where the designated "Y" is not located within three feet (3') of the point of measurement furnished by the local governing body. Any connection not made at the designated "Y" in the main sewer shall be made under the direct supervision of the sewer inspector. (Ord. 167, 3-1-1956)

6-1-5: SPECIFICATIONS:

   (A)   Material: All house sewers shall be constructed of either vitrified glazed clay sewer pipe conforming to the ASTM standard specifications for clay sewer pipe (designation C-13) or extra heavy cast iron soil pipe conforming to ASTM standard specifications for cast iron soil pipe and fittings (designation A-74), or plastic sewer pipe or transite tile pipe.

   (B)   Joints And Connections:

      1.   Vitrified Glazed Clay Sewer Pipe: In jointing vitrified glazed clay sewer pipe, the spigot of one pipe must be carefully centered in the bell of the next pipe. All joints shall be firmly packed with oakum or jute in such a manner as to not disturb the alignment of the pipes, and in such way as to permit the joint compound to have the greatest unobstructed contact surface. Joints shall be formed by means of a hot poured bituminous compound or a cold troweled bituminous mastic compound.

      2.   Hot Poured Bituminous Joints: Hot poured compound shall consist of mineral filled plastic or bitumastic coal tar containing an inert filler which shall solidify quickly, have good adhesion, and possess high tensile and compressive strength, yet contain sufficient cold flow to yield without breaking when subjected to slowly applied compressive forces. It shall be permissible to make alternate joints before lowering the pipe into the trench.

      3.   Cold Troweled Bituminous Mastic Joints: Mastic compounds shall be troweled into the bottom one-third (1/3) of the bell of the first pipe laid. A closely twisted gasket of jute shall be used to center the spigot of the next pipe inserted in the bell. After the pipe has been properly bedded to line and grade, the entire remaining annular space shall be troweled full with the bituminous mastic compound. Cold applied mastic joints should consist of two (2) components: one, a dry powder composed of mineral bitumen, pulverized to the proper fineness and blended with a mineral filler and second, a liquid bituminous fluxing agent, which when combined with the powdered component, should form a homogeneous plastic compound. The compound should be of the internal set up mastic type and should not be such as to depend upon oxidation or evaporation to obtain its set. It should be self-hardening and should set up if submerged in water. It should be mixed on the job at the time used, and be of such consistency that it may be placed in the bells of the pipe and remain there without slumping.

      4.   Extra Heavy Cast Iron Soil Pipe: Joints for extra heavy cast iron soil pipe shall be made by inserting a roll of hemp or jute and thoroughly caulking it into place and then following with pure molten lead well caulked, not less than one inch (1") deep. No paint, varnish or putty will be allowed in the joints until they have been tested.

   (C)   Size Of House Sewer: No house sewer shall be less than four inches (4") in diameter. No building or house sewer for a commercial building or a multiple dwelling shall be less than six inches (6") in diameter.

   (D)   Grades For House Sewers: Unless otherwise authorized all house sewers shall have a grade of not less than one-eighth inch (1/8") per foot. A grade of one-fourth inch (1/4") per foot shall be used wherever practical.

   (E)   Trenching And Backfilling: All excavations shall be open trench work unless otherwise authorized by the sewer inspector. The foundation in the trench shall be formed to prevent any subsequent settlement of the pipes. If the foundation is good, firm earth, the earth shall be pared or molded to give a full support to the lower third of each pipe. Bell holes shall be dug to provide ample space for pouring of joints. Care must be exercised in backfilling below the centerline of the pipe in order to give it proper support. Backfilling shall be placed in layers and solidly tamped or packed up to two feet (2') above the pipe. Backfilling shall not be done until final inspection is made by the sewer inspector.

   (F)   Use Of Old House Sewers: Old house sewers or portions thereon may be approved for use by the sewer inspector. The sewer inspector may request that the old sewer be excavated for the purpose of facilitating inspection. No old cesspool or septic tank shall be connected to any portion of a house sewer that is also connected to the public sewer. (Ord. 219, 4-15-1963)

6-1-6: SHUTOFF VALVES:

All drains and sewer pipes connected therewith shall be so constructed and installed as to be completely watertight to a point at least four feet (4') above the bottom of the inside of the main or lateral sewer to which connection is made and in such manner as to prevent sewage which may build up in said sewer to a height of four feet (4') above said bottom of said sewer tile at a point of connection from escaping from the sewer through any opening, joint or loose connection in any such service line or fixture connected therewith; provided, however, that basement floor drains and other basement drains having an intake at less than the required elevation may be installed if provided with an automatic valve to prevent backflow and a manually operated shutoff valve by means of which all flow in the service connection can be positively cut off. The risk of sewage escaping through the malfunctioning of any valve so installed or from any connection made or maintained contrary to the provisions of this section, or from any other cause, shall be on the property owner. (Ord. 207, 7-17-1961)

6-1-7: INSPECTION:

Each and every part of the house sewer shall be inspected and approved by the superintendent of public works before concealed or backfilled. (Ord. 167, 3-1-1956; amd. Ord. 342, 3-25-1980)

6-1-8: SEPTIC TANKS, PRIVIES:

No person shall construct or install, or permit to be constructed or installed in or upon any premises owned or controlled by him, any cesspool, septic tank, privy or privy vault. Provided however, that this section shall not apply to any lot, tract or parcel of ground which cannot be conveniently and economically connected with the public sewer system.

Any lot, tract or parcel of land within the village shall be deemed to be so situated that it can be conveniently and economically connected with the public sewer system if any part of any building in connection with which sewer service is required or desired, is within two hundred feet (200') of any public sewer main or sewer lateral. The distance shall be measured over the shortest route along which a sewer can be practicably constructed. (Ord. 172, 10-17-1956)

6-1-9: STORMWATER DRAINS:

It shall be unlawful for any person to connect or cause to be connected, any drain carrying, or to carry, any toilet, sink, basement, septic tank, cesspool, industrial waste or any fixture or device discharging polluting substances to any stormwater drain in the village. (Ord. 277, 9-24-1969)