All backfilling over that part of any house drain within the boundaries of any street, alley or public grounds must be either thoroughly puddled or tamped in layers not exceeding six inches in thickness as determined by the city. The replacing of any gravel and/or sand shall be done within 48 hours after laying the house drain or sewer and must be done so as to make the surface at least as good as it was before it was disturbed, and to the full satisfaction of the city; and the sewer builder will be held responsible for any subsequent settling in the ground and/or pavement. All water pipes must be protected to the satisfaction of the sewer inspector, and all gas pipes shall be protected to the satisfaction of the company owning the pipes; and any subsequent damage to either water or gas pipes, by reason of the construction of the house drain, or subsequent settling of the earth, shall be paid for by the sewer builder.
(Ord. No. 144, 5-16-2005)