Ione Municipal Code Ch. 13.20 Building Sewers and Connections

In accordance with Chapter 13.32, no person shall construct a building sewer, lateral sewer or make a connection with any public sewer without first obtaining a written permit from the city and paying all fees and connection charges as required therein.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

Construction of building sewers and lateral sewers shall be in accordance with the requirements of the county and requirements of the city. In case of conflict the more stringent shall apply.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

A. Pipe for side sewers shall have an internal diameter equal to or greater than that of the building drain to which it connects but in no event shall the inside diameter be less than four inches. Where more than one hundred fifty fixture units are to be connected, the side sewer shall have a six-inch minimum diameter. Where more than one building sewer is allowed to be connected to a single side sewer, the side sewer from the point of intersection of one or more building sewers to the public sewer shall be not less than six inches in diameter.

B. The minimum slope for four-inch diameter side sewers shall be two feet per one hundred feet (two percent); provided, however, that where unusual conditions exist making it impractical to obtain this slope, a four-inch diameter side sewer may have a slope of not less than one foot per one hundred feet (one percent) when specifically approved by the city engineer. The minimum slope for side sewers greater than four inches in diameter shall be one foot per one hundred feet (one percent).

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

A. Each separate building shall be connected to the main sewer with a separate side sewer, except that one or more buildings located on property owned by the same person may be served by the same side sewer if the city council determines that it is unlikely that the ownership of said property can or will be divided in the future. However, if for any reason the ownership of said property is subsequently divided, each building under separate ownership shall be provided with a separate side sewer; and it is unlawful for the owner thereof to continue to use or maintain such common side sewer.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions hereof, single-family residential units with common walls, condominium, stock cooperative, community apartment or other similar improvement which entitles owners of interests therein to occupy independent ownership interests and to make joint use of utility and other services, which may be provided by facilities owned in common, may, upon issuance of a permit authorizing such common use by the city engineer, be permitted to maintain a common side sewer or sewers.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

Old building sewers may be used in connection with new buildings only when they are found, upon examination and test by the city inspector, to meet all requirements of city.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

Cleanouts in the building sewer shall be provided in accordance with the rules, regulations and ordinances of the city. Cleanouts shall be maintained watertight and shall be constructed in accordance with the detail drawing contained in the City Improvement Standards. A cleanout shall be installed at the junction of each building sewer and lateral sewer in an accessible location within the street between the curb and property line; except, that where the sewer main and lateral is located within a public easement or right-of-way at the rear or the side of the lot, no cleanout need be installed if the run to the first building sewer cleanout is less than one hundred feet.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

In all buildings in which any building sewer is too low to permit gravity flow to the public sewer as defined by compliance with Section 13.20-.030 herein, sanitary sewage carried by such building sewer shall be lifted by artificial means, approved by the city engineer and discharged to the public sewer at the expense of the owner.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

The connection of the building sewer into the public sewer shall be made at the lateral or "Y" branch, if such lateral or "Y" branch is available at a suitable location. Where no properly located "Y" branch is available, a neat hole may be cut into the public sewer to receive the building or lateral sewer, with entry in the downstream direction at an angle of about forty-five degrees. A wye saddle shall be used for the connection and in no case shall the pipe protrude inside the main sewer. The invert of the building or lateral sewer at the point of connection shall be at a higher elevation than the invert of the public sewer. A smooth neat joint shall be made, and the connection made secure and watertight by encasement in concrete. The connection to the public sewer shall be made in the presence of the city inspector and under his supervision and direction. Any damage to the public sewer shall be repaired at the cost of the applicant to the satisfaction of the city inspector.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

All excavations for a side sewer installation shall be adequately guarded with barricades or lights so as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the city and the county or any other person having jurisdiction there-over.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

Side sewers shall be maintained by the owner of the property served thereby. Where a side sewer provides service to more than one single-family residential unit in a development with common walls, condominium, stock cooperative, community apartment or other similar improvements, the obligation to maintain the side sewer shall be in the homeowners' association or other entity responsible for the maintenance of the property and facilities owned in common.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).

Where a side sewer serves plumbing fixtures that are located less than one foot above the rim elevation of the upstream manhole or cleanout in the reach of main sewer into which the side sewer connects, it shall be protected from backflow of sewage by installing a backwater prevention device of a type and in the type and in the manner prescribed by the sewage treatment supervisor. Any such backflow device shall be installed by the applicant for sewer service at the sole cost and expense of the applicant. The maintenance of the backflow device shall be the sole obligation of the permittee or his successor in interest. The city shall be under no obligation to ascertain that the backflow device continues in operating condition.

(Ord. 323 §2(part), 1992).