In addition to the definitions provided in the Illinois Plumbing Code, as adopted in Section 1422.01, the following words and terms shall have the definitions given herein.
(a) "Blow-off basin" means a watertight receptacle provided to intercept the blow-off from the boiler and condense the steam before entering a sewer.
(b) "Catch basin" means a watertight receptacle built to intercept waste water which may contain sediment from surface, subsoil, gravel roof or stable drainage, grease or oils, or from steam or hot water boilers before overflowing into a sewer or drain.
(c) "House sewer" means the sewer which begins three feet outside of the foundation wall of a building and connects the house or building drain with the main sewer, or with a septic tank or cesspool on the premises.
(d) "Main sewer" means the main sewer which is connected with the general sewerage system of the City.
(e) "Plumber" means a person who is the holder of a license duly issued in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing License Law of Illinois, designating such person as a "licensed plumber."
(f) "Private sewer" means any main or branch sewer located either on public or private property, not constructed or accepted by the City, which conveys the drainage of one or more buildings or sites to the sewer system of the City, or its outlet.
(g) "Sewer" means all work and material in installing, connecting or repairing any system of drainage whereby foul, waste or surplus matter is discharged through a pipe from a building or fixture to the main sewer, or to any other point of disposal.
(1977 Code §6-202; Ord. 89-12. Passed 4-17-89; Ord. 2004-32. Passed 6-7-04; Ord. 2011-21. Passed 5-2-11.)