§ 52.012 EXCAVATIONS.

   The provisions of this chapter relating to excavations in streets shall be complied with in making excavations in streets or other public places in connection with making sewer connections.

(1994 Code, § 52.012) Penalty, see § 52.999

§ 52.013 CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE BY LICENSED PLUMBER; SPECIFICATIONS FOR LATERALS.

   (A)   The actual connection of any drain or pipe with the city sanitary sewer shall be made by a licensed plumber under the supervision of the Commissioner of Public Property.

   (B)   All materials for connections and pipes for drains from houses to sewers shall conform to specifications which shall be prepared and recommended by the Director of Public Works and which shall be approved and adopted from time to time by the City Council and kept on file by the City Clerk.

(1994 Code, § 52.013) (Ord. 244, passed 3-19-1973; Ord. 331, passed 10-24-1983)

BUILDING SEWER AND CONNECTIONS

§ 52.025 CONNECTION PERMIT REQUIRED.

   No person, other than as directed by the approving authority, 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 approving authority and upon payment of all fees and assessments.

(1994 Code, § 52.025) (Ord. 262, passed 3-8-1976) Penalty, see § 52.999

§ 52.026 COSTS AND EXPENSES OF INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWER; INDEMNIFICATION.

   (A)   All cost and expense incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer shall be paid by the owner.

   (B)   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.

(1994 Code, § 52.026) (Ord. 262, passed 3-8-1976)