PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

§ 51.020 CONNECTING BUILDING SEWER TO PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM.

   Where a public sewer is not available as set forth in this chapter, the building or structure shall be connected to a private sewer and disposal or treatment system constructed in compliance with the terms and provisions of the Board of Public Works and Safety and the County Health Department.

(Ord. 1984-35, passed 12-18-84)

§ 51.021 CONNECTION OF SYSTEM TO PUBLIC SEWER.

   Within 30 days after a property served by a private sewer and disposal system shall become subject to the terms and provisions of this chapter, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer according to the terms and provisions of this chapter, and all private sewers, disposal systems, septic tanks, cesspools, and other appurtenances of such private sewer and disposal system shall be disconnected and abandoned, and all opening, tanks, or other containers of material shall be permanently filled with suitable material.

(Ord. 1984-35, passed 12-18-84) Penalty, see § 51.999

§ 51.022 WRITTEN PERMIT TO BE OBTAINED.

   Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner or the agent of the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the County Health Department.

(Ord. 1984-35, passed 12-18-84) Penalty, see § 51.999

§ 51.023 INSPECTION AND APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION.

   A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the County Health Department and the Board of Public Works and Safety. They shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the County Health Department or Board of Public Works and Safety when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. Further inspection of this disposal system may be done at any time.

(Ord. 1984-35, passed 12-18-84)

§ 51.024 DISPOSAL OF WASTE PRODUCTS ONLY AT DESIGNATED POINTS FOR DEPOSIT.

   No person shall deposit waste products of septic tanks, cesspools, dry well, privies, or other waste disposal systems into the sewage disposal system of the city except at a point designated for such deposits by the Superintendent.

(Ord. 1984-35, passed 12-18-84) Penalty, see § 51.999

§ 51.025 CORRECTION OF DEFECTS IN PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM.

   Should any defect occur in any private sewage disposal system which would cause said sewage disposal system to fail to meet the requirements of the Board of Public Works and Safety or the County Health Department, the defect shall be corrected immediately by the owner or agent of the occupant at no expense to the city.

(Ord. 1984-35, passed 12-18-84) Penalty, see § 51.999