(A) Any person constructing a sewer which is intended to become a public sewer, as defined in § 51.002, shall:
(1) Perform low-pressure air tests on the proposed public seer lines and vacuum tests on all manholes connected to the proposed public sewer lines which comply with the requirements of the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet Department for Environmental Protection, Division of Water, Facilities Construction Branch, as may be in effect at the time of the construction of the proposed public sewer. The results of the low-pressure air and vacuum tests shall be sure as to satisfy the Public Works Director that the construction has been completed in a manner which prevents ground water infiltration into the sewer system.
(2) Provide a videotaped record of the proposed public sewer as constructed which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director that the lines have been constructed with the proper grade alignment and that the lines are in acceptable condition after back-filling has been completed.
(3) Provide to the public Works Director a complete set of as built plans bearing the seal and signature of an engineer duly registered and licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and in good standing, certifying that the work has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and in compliance with all applicable regulations of or enforced by the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet and the city.
(B) One year form the date the person constructing a proposed public sewer has completed all of the requirements of subsection (A) of this section, he may request that the city accept the newly constructed line as a public sewer and part of the city's system, which request shall be granted if the newly constructed line remains free of defects in workmanship and is functioning as designed and approved by the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet and the city.
(Ord. 2001-06, passed 6-11-01)