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Kingman, KS Code of Ordinances
KINGMAN, KANSAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER I: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER II: ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION
CHAPTER III: BEVERAGES
CHAPTER IV: BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER V: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER VI: ELECTIONS
CHAPTER VII: FIRE
CHAPTER VIII: HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER IX: MUNICIPAL COURT
CHAPTER X: POLICE
CHAPTER XI: PUBLIC OFFENSES
CHAPTER XII: PUBLIC PROPERTY
CHAPTER XIII: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER XIV: TRAFFIC
CHAPTER XV: UTILITIES
ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 2: WATER
ARTICLE 3: ELECTRICITY
ARTICLE 4: SEWERS
§ 15-401 DEFINITIONS.
§ 15-402 SEWER CONNECTION REQUIRED.
§ 15-403 PERMIT; CONNECTION FEE.
§ 15-404 PERMIT; APPLICATION, FEE AND TAP CHARGES.
§ 15-405 COSTS.
§ 15-406 SEWER CONNECTION.
§ 15-407 SEWER FOR EACH BUILDING.
§ 15-408(1) SAME; SPECIFICATIONS.
§ 15-408(2) SAME; SPECIFICATIONS; SIZE AND SLOPE OF BUILDING SEWER.
§ 15-408(3) SAME; SPECIFICATIONS; ELEVATION.
§ 15-408(4) SAME; SPECIFICATIONS; LIFT.
§ 15-408(5) SAME; SPECIFICATIONS; CESSPOOL, SEPTIC TANK OR VAULT.
§ 15-408(6) SAME; SPECIFICATIONS; EXCAVATIONS.
§ 15-408(7) SAME; SPECIFICATIONS; JOINTS.
§ 15-409 SEWER EXCAVATIONS: DAMAGES.
§ 15-410 FAILURE TO CONNECT.
§ 15-411 PRIVY UNLAWFUL.
§ 15-412 PRIVATE SEWER SYSTEM.
§ 15-413 SAME; PERMIT.
§ 15-414 SAME; INSPECTION.
§ 15-415 SAME; DISCHARGE.
§ 15-416 SAME; ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
§ 15-417 DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE.
§ 15-418 DAMAGE TO SEWERS.
§ 15-419 NATURAL OUTLET.
§ 15-420 STANDARDS.
§ 15-421 OLD BUILDING SEWERS.
§ 15-422 MUD, GREASE TRAPS.
§ 15-423 ROOF, FOUNDATION DRAINS.
§ 15-424 SAME; EXCEPTION.
§ 15-425 PROHIBITED DISCHARGES.
§ 15-426 BILLS.
§ 15-427 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS; LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY; OTHER REMEDIES.
§ 15-428 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE.
§ 15-429 TYPE; CAPACITIES; LOCATION AND LAYOUT.
§ 15-430 RESERVED.
§ 15-431 RESERVED.
§ 15-432 BILLS.
§ 15-433 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS; LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY.
§ 15-434 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE; RATES; PAYMENT REQUIRED.
§ 15-435 SAME; RATES; BASES.
§ 15-436 SAME; RATES; MINIMUM CHARGE.
§ 15-437 SAME; SURCHARGE FOR EXTRA STRENGTH WASTE.
§ 15-438 SAME; WASTES REQUIRING ADDITIONAL TREATMENT.
§ 15-439 SAME; RATES; APPLICABILITY.
§ 15-440 SAME; BILLING PERIOD.
§ 15-441 SAME; DELINQUENT PENALTY.
§ 15-442 SAME; REVIEW OF CHARGES.
§ 15-443 SAME; NOTICE OF CHARGES.
ARTICLE 5: SOLID WASTE
ARTICLE 6: WATER CONSERVATION
ARTICLE 7: UTILITY CONNECTIONS; NEW BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 8: SURFACE RUNOFF OR GROUNDWATER UTILITY
ARTICLE 9: STANDARDS FOR WIRELESS FACILITIES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
ARTICLE 10: UTILITY POLE ATTACHMENTS
CHAPTER XVI: ZONING AND PLANNING
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 15-408(6) SAME; SPECIFICATIONS; EXCAVATIONS.
   All excavation required for the installation of the building sewer shall be open trench work unless otherwise approved by the city. Pipe laying and backfill shall be performed in accordance with ASTM specifications C12-19, except that no backfill shall be placed until the work has been inspected and approved.
§ 15-408(7) SAME; SPECIFICATIONS; JOINTS.
   (a)   All joints in the building sewers shall be made water-tight. If recommended by the City Inspector, a water pressure test shall be made on the completed sewer to ensure a compliance with this requirement, requiring that the building sewer withstand an internal water pressure of five psi, without leakage.
   (b)   Cast iron pipe with lead joints shall be firmly packed with oakum or hemp and filled with molten lead, federal specifications QQ-L-156, not less than one inch deep. Lead shall be run in one pour and caulked and packed tight. No paint, varnish or other coatings shall be permitted on the jointing material until after the joint has been tested and approved.
   (c)   All joints in vitrified clay pipe shall be the polyurethane-compression type joints, approved by the City Inspector.
   (d)   Joints for all plastic pipe used in building sewers shall be the slip type joints or solvent weld type, approved by the city.
   (e)   Joints between any two different types of pipes shall be made with lead, asphaltic jointing materials or concrete, as approved by the city. All joints shall be water-tight and constructed to ensure minimum root penetration and to the satisfaction of the city.
§ 15-409 SEWER EXCAVATIONS: DAMAGES.
   All excavations for buildings sewers shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, curb and gutters, sidewalks, parkways and other public property removed or damaged during the installation of the building sewer shall be repaired or replaced in a manner acceptable to the city and at the total expense of the owner. It is further agreed that any parties involved in any excavating or installation work for sewer installations as above set out, will hold the city harmless from any and all damages to persons or property resulting from or growing out of any opening or excavation or any negligent act or from any operation made within the city.
§ 15-410 FAILURE TO CONNECT.
   (a)   If any person as defined in § 1-102 shall fail to connect any dwelling or building with the sewer system after being noticed, the city may cause such buildings to be connected with the sewer system as authorized by K.S.A. 12-631.
   (b)   The cost and expense, including inspection fees, shall be assessed against the property. Until such assessments shall have been collected and paid to the city, the cost of making such connection may be paid from the General Fund or through the issuance of no fund warrants.
§ 15-411 PRIVY UNLAWFUL.
   It shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic tank, cesspool or other facility intended or used for the disposal of sewage except as provided in this article.
§ 15-412 PRIVATE SEWER SYSTEM.
   Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of § 15-402, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of §§ 15-411 to 15-416.
§ 15-413 SAME; PERMIT.
   Before commencing construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Utility Superintendent. The application shall be accompanied by any plans, specifications or other information deemed necessary by the Utility Superintendent. A permit and inspection fee, as approved by the governing body and listed in the latest City of Kingman Schedule of Fees, shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed.
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