Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 96 BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS 96.01 Permit 96.06 Excavations 96.02 Permit Fee 96.07 Inspection Required 96.03 Plumber Required 96.08 Property Owner’s Responsibility 96.04 Connection Requirements 96.09 Abatement of Violations 96.05 Sewer Tap 96.01 PERMIT. No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connection with or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the City. The application for the permit shall set forth the location and description of the property to be connected with the sewer system and the purpose for which the sewer is to be used, and shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications, or other information considered pertinent. The permit shall require the owner to complete construction and connection of the building sewer to the public sewer within 60 days after the issuance of the permit, except that when a property owner makes sufficient showing that due to conditions beyond the owner’s control or peculiar hardship, such time period is inequitable or unfair, an extension of time within which to comply with the provisions herein may be granted. Any sewer connection permit may be revoked at any time for a violation of these chapters. 96.02 PERMIT FEE. The person who makes the application shall pay a fee in the amount of $200.00 to the Clerk. 96.03 PLUMBER REQUIRED. All installations of building sewers and connections to the public sewer shall be made by a State-licensed plumber. 96.04 CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS. The installation of the building sewer and its connection to the public sewer shall conform to the requirements of the State Plumbing Code, the laws of the State and other applicable rules and regulations of the City. 96.05 SEWER TAP. Any connection with a public sanitary sewer must be made under the direct supervision of the Superintendent and in accordance with the current edition of SUDAS as adopted by the City in Chapter 158. 96.06 EXCAVATIONS. All trench work, excavation and backfilling required in making a connection shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the State Plumbing Code and the provisions of Chapter 135. 96.07 INSPECTION REQUIRED. Connection of the building sewer to the public sewer shall comply with the current edition of SUDAS adopted by the City in Chapter 158 and in the location specified by the Superintendent. 96.08 PROPERTY OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY. All costs and expenses incident to the installation, connection and maintenance of the building sewer shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the City from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation of the building sewer. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 777 -