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

CHAPTER 158 SUDAS 3. Chapter 3 Sanitary Sewers. A. 3C-1 C Add the following statement: “Solvent welded connections are not acceptable within the right-of- way or easements.” B. 3C-1 G. 3. Add the following paragraphs: “Sanitary sewers crossing creeks shall be Class 350 Ductile Iron Pipe encased in reinforced concrete or three-eighths inch steel carrier pipe. Encasement shall be no less than one foot beneath the natural bottom of the creek. Greater depths may be required by the City Engineer. Rip-rap all disturbed creek banks and bottom after construction.” C. 3C-1 L. 2. Replace paragraph with the following: “Standard Manhole: The minimum size for a manhole is 48 inches in diameter. Eccentric manholes with the manhole opening over the centerline of the pipe or on an offset not to exceed 12 inches are required. All manholes shall have built-in steps.” D. 3C-1 L. 4. a. 4. Replace paragraph with the following: “4. at intervals not exceeding 400-feet.” E. 3C-1 L. Add the following as Article 11. “11. Other Jurisdictional Requirements. Castings shall be non-rocking, self-sealing and meet SUDAS specifications. The words “SANITARY SEWER” shall be cast into the lid. Internal I&I barriers are required for sanitary sewer and shall span from the casting to the cone section. Concrete spacers or metal shims shall be the only materials utilized to adjust frame elevations. Grout must be used to bond and seal frames to adjusting spacers. All manholes shall be marked with two metal fence posts to remain in place until landscaping is complete. In developments, the posts shall remain in place until landscaping has been completed by the lot owner.” F. 3C-1 M. 2. Add the following as the second sentence and Table 3C- 1.04. All sanitary sewers services shall be in accordance with Table 3C-1.04. Table 3C - 1.04 Sewer Service Connections Number of Connections Type Service Requirements and Size of Service Pipe Existing service connection Single-family 1 - 4 inches of correct size or closest pipe Duplex or zero-lot Existing service connection 1 - 6 inches or 2 - 4 inches line of correct size Townhouse or 1 - 6 inches service for each Existing correct size or multiple side-by-side 2 units or 1 - 4 inches closest service connection of apartments service per unit** pipe Multi-story 1 - 6 inches service (max 6 All units must be plumbed for apartments max six units) or 1 - 4 inches service correct size or closest pipe units for each 2 units** CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1362 -