(a) Capping or sealing abandoned sewers in condemned or razed buildings is required. Prior to issuing a moving or wrecking permit, the applicant or property owner shall submit to the Building Commissioner's satisfaction evidence showing the sewer has been properly capped and inspected. No exception will be allowed.
(b) All building sanitary sewers shall be sealed at the property line with suitable material to prevent infiltration of the sanitary sewer system by the property owner or his or her contractor in a manner approved by the Superintendent and inspected prior to closure of the excavation.
(c) It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that no other structure is connected to the sewer service being abandoned. If the line abandoned is serving more than one structure, a service connection for the structure(s) still using the service must be provided.
(d) If a structure is unoccupied for a substantial period of time, in excess of two (2) years, a temporary plug may be required by the Superintendent. If a sanitary sewer service to an existing structure previously unoccupied is to be reused, adequate proof must be shown to the Superintendent's satisfaction, that the service is in usable condition. If the lateral line is allowed to be reused, a temporary plug is required on the line until approved or occupancy is approved whichever comes first.
(Ord. 09-119. Passed 11-17-09.)