While in the progress of construction of any sewer or stormwater
drain in the City, the contractor engaged in such construction may
erect standpipes, at suitable locations, upon the request of any owner
of property abutting on the particular section indicated in the request
for such standpipe.
No such standpipe shall be erected at the expense of the City,
but it shall be at the expense of the property owner requesting such
installation.
Such standpipe shall be brought to such height as is proper
for the drainage of the property and is suitable to the owner of the
property.
Such standpipe must be erected before backfilling takes place.
Such standpipe must be erected under the supervision of the
Director of the Bureau of Plumbing who is then inspecting sewer connections
during the progress of the work.
Before entering into any agreement with a property owner for
the erection of a standpipe and before beginning construction thereof,
the contractor shall file a written stipulation with the Commissioner
of the Department of Public Works to the effect that:
A.
The performance of such work would not hinder, delay or be advanced
at any time by the contractor as reason for delay in the construction
for the sewer.
B.
The standpipe would not in any way contribute to the inadequate functioning
of the sewer.
C.
No direction given by the Director of the Bureau of Plumbing regarding
such standpipe shall be offered at any time by the contractor as a
reason for delay in the construction of the sewer.
D.
By undertaking such private work under City inspection, it would
in any manner operate as a modification of the contract under which
the contractor is constructing the sewer or stormwater drain for the
City.
