(a) No installing of ditch pipe shall be permitted in the City without a permit issued by the City Engineer's office.
A permit shall be issued only to a licensed and bonded sewer building contractor, licensed plumber or the property owner. There shall be no charge for the permit.
The permit holder shall be required to do the work as directed by the City Engineer or his representative.
All work shall conform to the specifications as established by the City Engineer and pass inspection to insure adherence.
(b) The size of the pipe to be installed should be the same as the downstream driveway pipe, but no less than ten inches in diameter and should be laid with open joints, true to line and grade, as established by the City Engineer.
The pipe should be either heavy-duty concrete, corrugated steel or polyvinyl chloride as established by Section 923.13
(d).
When backfilling the pipe, care should be exercised to keep a swale over the pipe. The swale shall be at least six inches below the edge of the pavement or the sidewalk, whichever is the lowest so as not to cause water to lie on the street pavement or sidewalk. Any temporary standing storm water will be over the swale.
A drain or inlet will be provided at the lowest point in the swale to permit storm water to enter the ditch pipe. There shall be at least one inlet every fifty feet.
The inlet can be built out of brick over an opening in the ditch pipe, or a tee inserted in the ditch pipe, turned up and extended to the ground surface. A grate or grating of concrete, steel or iron shall be provided in the opening of the inlet to prevent injury and to keep leaves and debris from entering the ditch pipe. The property owner shall be responsible for keeping the grating clear.
(c) If these specifications are not adhered to and the installation causes water to stand on the street pavement or sidewalk, the City reserves the right to remove the ditch pipe and restore the ditch so as to eliminate the problem.
The City also reserves the right to remove the ditch pipe and appurtenances as required for future street construction.
(Ord.9865/87. Passed 12-9-87.)