(A) No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the Utility Office.
(B) There shall be two classes of building sewer permits: One for residential service, and another for commercial and industrial service. In either case, the owner or his or her agent shall make application on a special form furnished by the city. The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the Inspector. A permit and inspection fee of $25 for a residential building sewer permit and a commercial or industrial building sewer permit for a fee of $100 shall be paid to the Utility Office at the time application is filed.
(C) All costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the city from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation of the building sewer. All costs associated with installation and/or repair of the sewer lateral from the home to the city’s sanitary sewer shall be the sole responsibility of the homeowner.
(D) Old building sewers may be used in connection with new buildings only with the permission of the Utility Superintendent.
(E) The size, slope, alignment, materials of construction of a building sewer and the methods to be used in excavating, placing of the pipe, joint testing and backfilling the trench, shall all conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing code, standard methods, or other applicable rules and regulations of the city. The size and slope of all building sewers shall be subject to the approval of the wastewater superintendent or his designated representative, but in no event shall be less than six inches. The slope of such six-inch pipe shall not be less than one-eighth inch per foot.
(F) Whenever possible, the building sewer shall be brought to the building at an elevation below the basement floor.
(G) No person shall make connection of roof downspouts, basement drains, sump pumps, exterior foundation drains, areaway drains or other sources of surface run-off ground water to a building sewer or building drain which in turn is connected directly or indirectly to a public sanitary sewer. The Utility Superintendent shall cause the customer to close all connections at the customer and/or landowner’s expense with inspection and approval of the disconnection.
(H) Grease, oil and sand interceptors or traps shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Board or Utility Superintendent, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients, except that such interceptors or traps will not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors or traps shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Board and shall be located so as to be readily accessible for cleaning and inspection. They shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperatures and shall be of substantial construction, be gas tight, water tight and equipped with easily removable covers. Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors or traps shall be maintained by the owner, at his or her expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times. The utility has the right of inspection and maintenance. If not completed by the time the Utility Superintendent requires, the Utility Superintendent is authorized to install a sufficient trap with time, materials paid by the owner. Specifications for grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be in accordance with the Indiana Plumbing Rules, 675 IAC 16, which identify, amend, and incorporate therein the Uniform Plumbing Code, Latest Edition. Copies of the aforementioned Code and Rules, Regulations and Codes adopted herein by reference are on file as required by law in the office of the Wastewater Superintendent.
(I) The connection of the building sewer into the public sewer shall conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing code and other applicable rules and regulations of the utility, and the procedures set forth by the Utility Superintendent. All such connections shall be made gas tight and water tight. Any deviation from the prescribed procedures and materials must be approved by the Superintendent before installation.
(J) The applicant for the building sewer permit shall notify the Utility Superintendent when the building sewer is ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer. The connection shall be made under the supervision of the Utility Superintendent or his or her representative. The applicant shall notify the Utility Superintendent prior to working, installation and connection to the public sewer and the city may require reexcavation if notice is not received within 72 hours of the time of application at the landowner’s and/or contractor’s expense. If the landowner fails to do so within the time specified by the Utility Superintendent, then the city may excavate the site or terminate and cap the service. Time and materials shall be assessed against the landowner and/or contractor.
(K) All excavations for building sewer installation must be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from any hazards.
(L) Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the Street Commissioner. All applicants shall comply with all state statutes, and any other requirements by the Utility Superintendent.
(M) Sewage service shall not be provided to any customer outside the corporate limits of the city unless under special contract, subject to approval by the Utility Board after consideration of all factors addressed by this chapter and with the approval of the City Council.
(Ord. 1992- , passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 2005-22, passed 11-15-2005; Am. Ord. 2006-13, passed 6-20-2006; Am. Ord. 2013-7, passed 7-16-2013)