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Repairs or replacement must be done before the final building inspection. Applies: Applies after a remodel or modification costing more than $20,000.
§ 13.08.520 · code textBefore final building inspection, all repairs or replacements necessary to bring the building sewer lateral(s) serving the remodeled or modified premises into compliance shall be completed;
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Before close of escrow; if there is no escrow, before a deed or other title transfer is recorded. Applies: Applies to repairs found by the testing required for a sale or transfer, outside probate.
§ 13.08.520 · code textThe repairs or replacement of building sewer laterals that result from the testing required as a result of the sale or transfer of property in a nonprobate transaction shall be completed prior to the close of escrow of the sale or, if there is no escrow, prior to
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By the time in the city engineer's notice; if not done, the city records a violation in Placer County records. Applies: Applies when the city engineer gives notice to correct a violation.
§ 13.08.540 · code textIf the repairs are not completed within the time allowed by the city, or if the city determines that the property may be transferred before the required testing or repairs can be completed, the city shall record a notice of violation in the Official Records of Placer County
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| When an inspection is required |
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New plumbing fixtures that, in the city's judgment, cause a major increase in sewage flow. Applies: The owner must have the lateral cleaned and tested at their own expense.
§ 13.08.520 · code textAll building sewer laterals, including but not limited to those serving residential, multiple residential, industrial, retail and commercial properties connected to the city's public sewer main shall be cleaned and tested, at the property owner's expense, when any of the following events occur:
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A remodel or modification costing more than $20,000, as the city determines. Applies: The owner pays to clean and test the lateral; repairs are done before final building inspection.
§ 13.08.520 · code textWhenever property located in the city is remodeled or modified with an estimated or actual remodel or modification cost or value in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) as determined by the city.
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A change of use from residential to business, commercial or other nonresidential use. Applies: The owner must have the lateral cleaned and tested at their own expense.
§ 13.08.520 · code textA change of use of the house, building, property or other structure served from residential to business, commercial, or other nonresidential, or from nonresidential/nonrestaurant/nonindustrial to restaurant or industrial uses such as carwashes, cleaners and laundries;
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Repair or replacement of any part of the lateral. Applies: The owner must have the lateral cleaned and tested at their own expense.
§ 13.08.520 · code textUpon repair or replacement of any portion of the building sewer lateral;
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When the city decides it is needed to protect public health, safety and welfare. Applies: The owner must have the lateral cleaned and tested at their own expense.
§ 13.08.520 · code textUpon a determination by the city that the cleaning, testing, repair or replacement is required for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare;
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Sale or other transfer: test before close of escrow, or before the deed is recorded if there is no escrow.
§ 13.08.520 · code textPrior to the close of escrow upon a sale or other transfer of the house, building, property or other structure served or, if there is no escrow, prior to recording a deed or other document transferring title to the house, building, property or other structure served;
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Within 180 days after the sale, transfer or conveyance. Applies: Applies to probate, revocable living trust transfers, joint tenancy terminations or similar instruments.
§ 13.08.520 · code textIn a probate or other testamentary proceeding or in the event of a transfer pursuant to the terms of a revocable living trust, joint tenancy termination or other similar instrument, within one hundred eighty (180) days after the sale, transfer or conveyance of the house, building, property or other structure connected to the city's public sewer main.
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Every new lateral must be tested along its full length; the city picks the test method. Applies: Applies to new building sewer laterals.
§ 13.08.510 · code textAll new building sewers laterals shall be tested in accordance with provisions of this article and all other rules and regulations established the city as of the effective date of this article or thereafter.
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The owner must keep every sewer lateral in good condition and repair.
§ 13.08.520 · code textEvery property owner shall keep and maintain every building sewer lateral(s) connecting the property owner's premises to the public sewer main in good condition and repair.
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The owner pays for cleaning and testing. Applies: Applies when cleaning and testing is required.
§ 13.08.520 · code textAll building sewer laterals, including but not limited to those serving residential, multiple residential, industrial, retail and commercial properties connected to the city's public sewer main shall be cleaned and tested, at the property owner's expense, when any of the following events occur:
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The owner must make all needed repairs or replace the sewer lateral. Applies: Applies when an existing lateral does not comply.
§ 13.08.520 · code textWhen an existing building sewer lateral fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the property owner shall cause all repairs necessary to bring the building sewer lateral(s) to be made to the satisfaction of the city, or replace the building sewer lateral(s) in accordance with all city requirements.
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The owner pays all costs of repair or replacement, cleanouts and backflow prevention devices. Applies: Applies to repair or replacement of the sewer lateral.
§ 13.08.520 · code textAll costs of repair or replacement of the building sewer lateral(s), cleanouts, and backflow prevention devices shall be borne by the property owner.
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The owner pays repair or replacement costs not covered by grants or loans. Applies: Applies to owners who join a city repair program during a public sewer main project.
§ 13.08.550 · code textproperty owners who agree to participate shall bear the cost of such building sewer lateral repairs or replacement not funded by grants or loans.
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