Arcadia Municipal Code Part 1 Definitions

For the purpose of this Chapter certain words and phrases are hereinafter defined and shall have the meaning ascribed to them by the following subsections.

Boiler Blow-Off means the condensed steam or hot water from a boiler when "blown off" to remove scale and slime or "blown-down" for cleaning and repair.

Cesspool means an excavation in the ground which receives the discharge of a house drain constructed as required by Chapter 2 of Article VIII of this Code.

Chimney means a vertical section of a house connection sewer extending either from a vertical tee on the main line or from a long radius ¼ bend set vertically at the curb or property line, and in either case suitably reinforced with concrete.

Conductor or Roof Leader means any piping which carries storm or rain water from any roof or building, yard or court.

Domestic Sewage is sewage derived solely from residences, business buildings or institutions.

Downspout means the vertical portion of a conductor or roof leader.

Grease Interceptor means a device for retaining grease or oil by gravity-differential separation from waste effluent and of a design and capacity approved by the City Engineer.

House Connection Sewer means that part of the horizontal piping beginning twenty-four (24) inches from the exterior wall of the building or structure and extending to its connection with the public sewer, through which is discharged domestic sewage.

Industrial Connection Sewer means a house connection sewer through which is discharged industrial liquid waste or industrial sewage as herein defined.

Industrial Liquid Waste means any water-borne waste from a manufacturing process or industry, except domestic sewage and uncontaminated cooling water.

Industrial Sewage is sewage in which industrial wastes predominate.

Institutional Sewage is domestic sewage from institutions, such as hospitals, sanitariums, or penal or charitable establishments.

Inspector means the authorized inspector, deputy, agent, or representative of the City Engineer.

Licensed Contractor means a house connection sewer contractor licensed by the State for such purposes.

Lot means any piece or parcel of land bounded, defined, or shown upon a plat or deed recorded in the office of the County Recorder which conforms to the boundaries of such lot as shown upon such recorded map, plat or deed; provided, however, that in the event any building or structure covers more area than a lot as herein defined, the term "lot" shall include all such pieces or parcels of land upon which said building or structure is wholly or partly located.

Main Line Sewer means any sewer in which changes of alignment and grade occur only at manholes that provide access for cleaning and inspection. Such sewers are usually eight (8) inches or more in diameter.

Public Sewer means the main line sewer, constructed in a street, highway, alley, place or right of way dedicated to public use. Public Sewer does not include house connection sewer.

Sand Interceptor means a device for retaining sand, silt, grit or other mineral material by gravity differential separation from waste effluent, and of a design and capacity approved by the City Engineer.

Seepage Hole means a hole constructed as required by the provisions of Chapter 2 of Article VIII of this Code.

Septic Tank means a structure for treating sewage before disposal in a cesspool, seepage hole, or leaching system, constructed as required by the provisions of Chapter 2 of Article VIII of this Code.

Sewage means the water-borne wastes from dwellings, kitchens, restaurants, institutions, stables, dairies, business buildings, and other similar structures, but excluding any storm water, rainwater, surface water, ground water, roof or yard drainage.

Soil Pipe means any pipe receiving the sewage from one or more water closets or clinic sinks, with or without connection to any other plumbing fixture, but does not include house connection sewers.

Special Waste Pipe means any pipe or fitting designed to eliminate direct connection with the sewer by allowing a free fall of liquid wastes into an approved plumbing fixture or receptacle which is directly connected to a soil waste pipe.

Street Property Line means right of way line.

Tee or T means a fitting for a branch on which the spur joins the barrel of the pipe at an angle of approximately 90 degrees.

This Chapter shall be known as the Sanitary Sewer Ordinance, and may be cited as such.

Waste Pipe means any pipe receiving the discharge or any plumbing fixture, except a water closet and clinic sink, but including house connection sewers.

Wye or Y means a fitting for a branch on which the spur joins the barrel of the pipe at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.