(A) Responsibility for connection. Any person constructing or remodeling any building within the town, which is located within 300 feet of the town/systems sanitary sewer system, must connect to the sewer system if wastewater is to be generated in the structure.
(B) Property owner responsible for maintenance; bond. The building, maintenance, or repair of any sewer line under town property shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Prior to excavating in any street, the property owner shall post a bond in the sum of $500 to guarantee the proper replacement of the street.
(C) Permit required. A permit shall be secured from the town/system by the owner of any property before connecting to or tapping into a sewer line. Each application shall give precise location of the property, the name of the owner, and the name of the person employed to do the work. When the permit has been granted, the town/system shall designate the position or location of the tap to the sanitary sewer and shall designate the type of tap required.
(D) Conformance with state code. The size, shape, alignment, and materials to be used in any sewer line tap and the method to be used in excavating, placement of pipe jointing, testing, and back-filling shall conform to the state building and plumbing codes or town ordinance. All taps to the sanitary sewer system shall be completed with the use of a saddle tap or tee, unless the connection is made in a manhole.
(E) Notification for inspection and connection. All connections shall be made under the supervision of the Superintendent or his or her representative. No sewer line or connection shall be covered or buried until after the inspection has been completed. The owner or person doing the work must give 24-hour notice for the inspection and connection.
(Ord. 2002-19, passed 2-24-2002) Penalty, see § 52.99