(A) The Superintendent and authorized employees bearing proper credentials shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The Superintendent or designated representatives shall have no authority to inquire into any processes, including metallurgical, chemical, oil, refining, ceramic, paper, or other industries beyond that point having a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge.
(B) While performing the necessary work on private properties referred to in division (A) above, the Superintendent or authorized employees shall observe all safety rules applicable to the premises established by the company. The company shall be held harmless for injury or death to the city employees. The city shall indemnify the company against liability claims and demands for personal injury or property damage asserted against the company and growing out of gauging and sampling operation, except as such may be caused by negligence or failure of the company to maintain safe conditions as required in § 51.47.
(C) The Superintendent and authorized employees bearing proper credentials shall be permitted to enter all private properties through which the city holds a negotiated easement for the purpose of, but not limited to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair, and maintenance of any portion of the sewage works lying within the easement. All entry and subsequent work, if any, on said easement, shall be done in full accordance with the terms of the duly negotiated easement pertaining to the private property involved.
(Ord. 198, passed 11-11-91)