In making connections in all pipe sewers when “Y” branches have not been inserted at the time of the building of the sewer, a “Y” branch shall be inserted. The breaking of the shell of a pipe sewer and the insertion of a house connection shall not be permitted. Where a tap-in is to be made, an approved saddle shall be used which shall properly fit the curvature of the outside diameter of the sewer main to be tapped. The saddle shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, or if directed by the City Engineer, the saddle shall be banded to the existing sewer main using stainless steel or galvanized banding straps and thoroughly encased in class “C” concrete a minimum of three inches around the saddle, existing sewer main and all joints.
Where a tap is made, care shall be taken to insure that no broken pipe, brick or concrete enters the existing sewer.
Should the existing sewer pipe being tapped for a connection be broken in the wrong fashion, or in such a way that the structural integrity of the pipe is damaged, that section shall be removed in its entirety and replaced in accordance with procedures established by the City Engineer and done in the presence of the City Engineer or his representative.
(Ord. 9865/87. Passed 12-9-87.)