(A) Property owner’s responsibility. The service line from the sewer main to the building being served is the property owner's responsibility. Any maintenance, such as blockages, breaks, valves, bad connections, jetter cleaning, televising, etc. is the responsibility of the property owner. If, for any reason, the City of Madison Lake would need to work on a sewer service line, the expenses incurred while doing the necessary work will be billed to the property owner.
(B) Unauthorized connections. No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connection with or opening into, use alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance without first obtaining a permit form the City Clerk or otherwise complying with the provision of this chapter.
(C) Permit and bond. A permit for construction of the extension between a building drain and the sewer main stub, herein called the building sewer, and for connecting it to the sewer main stub shall be issued only to a master plumber who has furnished a bond conditioned so as to secure compliance by the principal with the provisions of this chapter and to further secure performance by him or her of all work undertaken within the city.
(D) Indemnification by owner. The owner shall bear the costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer. He or she shall indemnify the city for any loss or damage directly or indirectly caused by its installation. To the extent he or she deems necessary, the Plumbing Inspector shall establish rules and regulations for the proper implementation of these requirements which, when approved by the Council by resolution, shall govern the installation of building sewers and connections.
(E) Requirements for building a sewer. Building sewer construction shall meet the requirements of the Minnesota State Plumbing Code and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health.
(F) Inspection and approval. The applicant for the building sewer permit shall notify the Plumbing Inspector when the sewer and connection is ready for inspection. The connection shall be made under the supervision of the Plumbing Inspector or his or her representative. No back fill shall be placed until the work has been inspected and approved.
(G) Sewer service line. The service line from the sewer main to the building being served, is the property owner's responsibility. Any maintenance, such as blockages, breaks, valves, bad connections, jetter cleaning, televising, etc. is the responsibility of the property owner. If for any reason the city would have to work on a sewer service line the expenses incurred when doing the necessary work will be billed to the property owner or against the property.
(Ord. 238, passed 5-1-2006)