A. Construction And Connection Permit Application By Master Plumber Only: A permit for construction and connection of the extension between building sewer pipes and the sewer main or stub, herein called the "building sewer pipes", or between the building water pipes and a water main or stub, herein called "water service line", shall be issued only upon application by a plumber holding a master plumber's license issued by the Minnesota state commissioner of health.
B. Liability Insurance: Before undertaking the construction work authorized by the permit, the plumber shall secure and maintain a policy of insurance against damages to property or injury or death to persons. The policy shall indemnify and save harmless the city and its personnel against any claim, damage, or cause of action arising out of the work and from any expenses of defending the same. The property damage insurance coverage and the public liability damage for injury or death shall be in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) per claimant and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for any number of claims per occurrence. Proof of such insurance shall be filed with the city prior to construction work, and such policy shall provide that the city shall be notified immediately of any termination or modification of such insurance. If the insurance coverage is inadequate in amount, the master plumber shall indemnify and save harmless the city and its personnel in like manner.
C. Apportionment Of Costs; Nonliability Of City: The owner shall bear the costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the sewer service line or the water service line to private property. He shall indemnify the city for any loss or damage directly or indirectly caused by its installation and connection. To the extent it deems necessary, the council shall establish rules and regulations for the proper implementation of these requirements, which shall govern the installation and connection of the sewer service line and of the water service to private property. (Ord. 106, 5-12-1981)