El Cerrito Municipal Code Ch. 14.04 House Sewers

Any person, firm or corporation wishing to construct a sewer shall apply to the city engineer for a construction permit.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

A. Any person, firm or corporation constructing sewers in the city shall deposit with the city clerk a good and sufficient bond in an amount required by the city. The bond shall inure to the benefit of the city to insure performance of the construction in accordance with city requirements.

B. Said bond shall be approved by the city attorney before filing with the city clerk.

C. If a recovery is made against said bond, the person, firm or corporation shall restore the bond sum. If the person, firm or corporation does not immediately do so, all permits issued to said person, firm or corporation are revoked.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

Upon satisfaction of all application requirements, the city engineer shall issue a construction permit if he or she is satisfied that the applicant is qualified to construct sewers which meet the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

The permittee shall notify Underground Service Alert, a state organization, at least two days prior to commencing excavation in any street or public right-of-way, of the proposed location thereof.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

All sewers shall be constructed in conformity with the following specifications:

A. Pipe. The pipe beginning two feet from any building shall be glazed vitrified clay, cast iron, or pipe of approved standards. The minimum size of any pipe shall be four inches.

B. Joints. All joints and connections of pipe and fittings shall be watertight, and shall be constructed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Stege Sanitary District.

C. Clean-outs. Two clean-outs shall be constructed for each sewer connection, one at the end of the connection by the use of a Y and ⅛ bend, and one in the parking strip near the back of the curb by the use of a Y and ⅛ bend, and necessary vertical pipe. The location of the clean-outs shall be marked by a cross (+) on the curb.

D. Clean-out Covers. Construction of covers for end clean-outs shall meet city specifications for material and placement.

E. Connection to Main Sewer. The connection to the main sewer shall be made with the use of a saddle and properly constructed sand cement joints.

F. Grade. The connection shall be laid at a minimum grade of one-fourth inch to a foot, unless a lesser grade is authorized by the city engineer.

G. Backfill. All trenches and excavations shall be backfilled according to material, gradation and compaction specifications maintained by the city engineer. The city engineer may require the performance of tests to assure compliance with these specifications. All required tests shall be paid for by the permittee. All backfill material must be approved by the city engineer before placement.

H. Damage Restoration. All curbs, gutters and sidewalks damaged by the construction shall be restored.

I. Sewer Cuts. All sewer cuts in the street shall have a minimum coverage of thirty-six inches, or the sewer pipe shall be cast iron or be protected by a concrete jacket at least four inches thick.

J. Open Trenches. Unattended open trenches are prohibited in any street or public right-of-way. Unattended trenches shall be covered with plate of sufficient strength to carry vehicular loads. Twelve-inch wide temporary ramps shall be placed at the leading edge of the plate to prevent damage to vehicles or injury to pedestrians. At no time shall a plate be placed where the new surface will be three inches above the adjacent surfaces.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

A. Temporary paving shall be installed by the permittee in accordance with specification maintained by the city engineer. Temporary paving shall be maintained by the permittee until it is replaced with permanent paving.

B. The edges of all trenches and excavations shall be properly trimmed and squared up, and all loose material shall be removed before temporary paving is placed.

C. Permanent paving shall be installed in accordance with specifications maintained by the city engineer.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

All work shall be performed in a workmanlike manner, and shall cause the minimum interference with traffic and inconvenience to the public. Unobstructed access shall be provided to all mailboxes, fire hydrants, valves, utility facilities, drainage structures, or public service structures, and property required for emergency use. None of the foregoing facilities shall be removed or relocated without coordination with the person or authority charged with their control and maintenance. The working area shall not obstruct roadways and walks unnecessarily. Temporary roadways, driveways and walks for vehicles and pedestrians shall be constructed where required. Upon written application to the city engineer, streets, driveways, or areas may be closed for limited periods when the public interest can best be served. All work shall be coordinated with other agencies or entities working in the area to the satisfaction of the city engineer.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

During the performance of the work, the permittee shall provide and maintain all fences, barricades, warning and directional signs, flares, red lights, watchmen and flagmen as may be required by laws and regulations.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

The permittee shall obey and enforce all applicable laws and safety orders.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

If the work is unduly delayed by the permittee, and if the public interest reasonably so demands, the city engineer shall have authority, upon written notice to the permittee, to complete the work or any portion thereof. The actual cost of such work by the city, plus fifteen percent as an overhead charge, shall be charged to and paid for by the permittee.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

At all times during the performance of the work, the city shall have the right to use any public area occupied by the permittee. The city shall also have the right to enter any area occupied by the permittee for inspection of the work.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

A. Fees for inspections and for placement of permanent pavement shall be established in the city's master fee schedule.

B. After construction, the permittee shall provide the following information to the city:

1. Location of the sewer from the property line of the property sewered or from the curb line of an intersecting street;

2. Distance of the curb from the sewer;

3. Total length of the sewer connection;

4. Size of the sewer connection;

5. Depth of connection to the sewer;

6. Depth of the sewer lateral at the curb;

7. Date completed;

8. Certification of completion by the Stege Sanitary District.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

A notice of completion shall be filed with the city engineer by the permittee within ten days after completion of the work covered by each permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

For a period of two years after the filing of the notice of completion required by Section 14.04.120, whether completed by the permittee or the city as provided in Section 14.04.090, the permittee shall inspect for, and immediately notify the city and pay to repair and make good, any injury or damage to any portion of the street which occurs as a result of work done under the permit. The city will repair trenches where required, whether notified by the permittee or not, and charge the cost of the repair to the permittee. By the acceptance of the permit, the permittee agrees to comply with this section.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)

In the event any claim or liability for damages for personal injury or property damage is made against the city, the council, the city engineer, or any department, officer or employee thereof, the permittee shall, and by acceptance of the permit, agrees to defend, indemnify and hold them and each of them harmless from such claim arising from any cause of action which accrues within a period of two years after the completion of the work, whether completed by the permittee, or by the city as provided in Section 14.04.090.

(Ord. 94-3 Div. II (part), 1994.)