(A) Manholes and inlets shall be installed to provide access to continuous underground storm sewers for the purpose of inspection and maintenance. Manholes shall be provided at the following locations:
(1) Where two or more storm sewers converge.
(2) Where pipe size changes.
(3) Where a change in horizontal alignment occurs.
(4) Where a change in pipe slope occurs.
(5) At suitable intervals in straight sections of sewer.
(B) The maximum distance between storm sewer manholes shall be as follows:
Size of Pipe (inches) | Maximum Distance (feet) |
12 through 42 | 400 |
48 and larger | 600 |
(Ord. 1999-05, passed 6-8-99)