§ 7.5-91. Generally.

(1)

Use of this document.

(a)

This document is subject to periodic revision to meet changing requirements for materials, environmental regulations, etc. At the beginning of a project the user should verify that he has the latest edition.

(b)

This document is intended to convey the general design and construction requirements for a typical project. It also lists specific city requirements relating to plan review, inspection, testing and acceptance of facilities. It is not intended as a substitute for site-specific engineering and construction techniques.

(2)

Connection to existing sewers.

(a)

All future buildings within the city's corporate limits which are to be utilized for occupancy or any other use such as commercial or industrial purposes which requires sanitary sewerage facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system except as provided in sections 24-80 and 24-81 of this Code. Cost of constructing the necessary facilities for connection to public sewers shall be at the expense of the developer.

(b)

The city maintains the option of requiring developers of individual lots to construct main line extensions of up to two hundred (200) feet to avoid cutting pavement on existing streets for connection to the public sewer.

(3)

Definition of sewer line terminology.

(a)

"Building sewers" or "service laterals" are defined as those pipes used to convey wastewater from the building or portions of a building to a main sewer. The minimum diameter for a service lateral is six (6) inches. These sewers are privately funded and owned.

(b)

"Main sewers" are located in streets, rights-of-way or dedicated easements. They are gravity piping systems used to collect sewage from one (1) or more service laterals to other main sewers. Main sewers are a minimum of eight (8) inches in diameter and may extend beyond the property boundaries of a development. Funding of main sewers is by the developer.

(c)

"Force main sewers" are pressure piping systems which convey sewage from a pump station to a main sewer. These sewers are constructed of ductile iron pipe and have a minimum diameter of four (4) inches. Funding of force mains is by the developer.

(d)

"Private sewerage systems" are all non public sewer systems as approved by the water superintendent pursuant to chapter 24 of this Code.

(4)

When public sewers are not available. If sewers are not adjacent to the property, the following options are available:

(1)

Provide a private sewerage system pursuant to sections 24-80 and 24-81 of this Code.

(2)

Extend city sewers to the area.

(Ord. No. 32-98, § 1, 8-27-98)