(a) Tapping of manholes will not be permitted without authorization from the Utilities Director. Tapping of manholes will not be authorized if a tap can be made on the sewer main.
(b) Requests for tapping of manholes due to special circumstances shall be made in writing to the Director with the following attachments to the request: profile of the sewer main, proposed utility layout, description of how the tap will be made.
(c) In all instances, tapping of manholes shall follow City regulations. Outside drops will be required if the invert of the new sewer lateral or main extension is more than 18 inches higher than the main sewer invert. Construction of the outside drop shall conform to City referenced standards. All connections to the manhole will be watertight and shall be made with a boot.
(Ord. A-2211. Passed 5-8-00; Ord. A-2405. Passed 11-8-04; Ord. A-2743. Passed 12-10-12; Ord. A-2773. Passed 11-11-13; Ord. A-2788. Passed 6-23-14.)