For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACCEPTANCE. The formal written acceptance by the town of an entire project which has been completed in all respects in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and these standards including any previously approved modifications.
ANNEXATION. The inclusion of additional property into the corporate limits by proper legal procedures.
BACKFILL. Earth and/or other material used to replace material removed from trenches during construction which is above the pipe bedding.
BEDDING. The portion of the trench backfill which encases the sewer pipe to a minimum depth above and below the bell/barrel of the pipe, as provided in § 50.37(K), for the purpose of properly supporting the pipe.
BUILDING SEWER (LATERAL). The conduit for transporting waste discharged from the building to the public sewer commencing three feet outside the building walls and ending at and exclusive of the wye or tee fitting at the connection to the public sewer.
CONTRACTOR. Any contractor who meets the town’s requirements to perform the work of installing sewers under the town’s jurisdiction.
COUNTY. The County of Madison, State of Indiana.
EASEMENT. Easements are areas along the line of all public water mains which are outside of dedicated water or road easements or rights-of-way, and are recorded and dedicated to the town granting rights along the line of the water main. EASEMENTS shall be exclusively for water mains and no other utilities shall be constructed or encroach upon the easement except with the expressed written approval of the town.
ENGINEER. The engineer for the owner or the town.
GOVERNING AGENCY/BODIES. Governing Agency having jurisdiction due to location or type of work being performed. Includes at a minimum the town, and applicable state agencies such, as the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), IDEM and the like.
INSPECTOR. A representative of the town assigned to make detailed inspection of any or all portions of the work and materials. The INSPECTOR has full authority to reject materials and/or any portion of the work not supplied and installed in accordance with these standards and to stop work if the work is not proceeding in accordance with these standards.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND MATERIALS. Wherever in these Standards other specifications or regulations are mentioned, it shall be understood that the materials and methods mentioned therewith shall conform to all requirements of the latest revision of the specifications so mentioned.
OWNER. Any individual, partnership, firm, corporation or other entity who, as property owner, is initiating the work.
PERMITS. Clearance to perform specific work under specific conditions at specific locations. The owner or his or her duly authorized representative shall furnish to the town all necessary plans and documents required by the town to make application for PERMITS.
PLANS. Construction plans, including system maps, water plans, cross sections, utility plans, detailed drawings and the like, or reproductions thereof, approved or to be approved by the town and the Town Area Plan Commission, which show location, character, dimensions and details of the work to be done.
RECORD DRAWING (AS-BUILTS). Plans certified, signed and dated by a professional engineer registered in the state, indicating that the plans have been reviewed and revised, if necessary, to accurately show all as-built construction and installation details including, but not limited to, key elevations, locations and distances. Computer files as specified in § 50.33 are required.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. All land or interest therein which by deed, conveyance, agreement, easement, dedication or process of law is reserved for or dedicated to the use of the general public, within which the town shall have the right to install and maintain public utilities.
SEWER. A pipe or conduit for carrying wastewater (sanitary sewer), storm water (storm sewer) or a combination of both (combined sewer).
STANDARD DRAWINGS. The drawings of structures, sanitary sewer lines or devices commonly used and referred to on the plans and in these standards.
STANDARDS. The standards for design and construction within the town area as contained herein and all subsequent additions, deletions or revisions.
TEN STATE STANDARDS. Recommended Standards for Sewage Works, latest edition, developed by the Committee of the Great Lakes - Upper Mississippi River board of State Sanitary Engineers.
TOWN. The Town of Ingalls, the Town Council, or any duly authorized official acting on its behalf.
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. The Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, current edition.
WORK. All the work to be done under town’s permit, in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, these standards and permit conditions.
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