A.
All construction of sewerage or water distribution systems shall
be under the jurisdiction of the Department Engineer, either directly
or through inspectors under his supervision.
(1)
The Department Engineer shall enforce compliance with the approved
plans and specifications.
(2)
The Department Engineer shall have the authority to have the
work discontinued in the event of noncompliance.
(3)
The applicant shall also furnish the name of the occupant, the
street address and lot and block numbers two weeks prior to request
for certification or occupancy from the Building Inspector in order
that the wiring, meter installations and lateral inspections can be
accomplished.
(4)
No sewer or water connections shall be made to the appropriate
street main, whether tested or not, unless under the supervision and
inspection of the Department Engineer.
B.
A temporary, bulkhead-type plug shall be installed in the upstream
(inlet) side of the manhole farthest downstream in any sewer main
or branch under construction and shall remain intact and unloosened
until written permission is received from the Department Engineer
to remove same. Water mains shall be capped, plugged or valves closed
and shall remain intact and unloosened until written permission is
received from the Department Engineer to remove same.
C.
Prior to the commencement of construction, all escrow fees must be
up to date and performance bonds/surety/letter of credit shall be
posted with the Borough. A preconstruction conference shall also be
scheduled with the Department Engineer and Glassboro Construction
Office a minimum of 48 hours prior to construction.
D.
The Department's Engineer shall be notified of any construction activity
48 hours prior to initiation of same.
E.
All sewers and water mains shall be subjected to one or more of the
following type test: infiltration, exfiltration, alignment and/or
pressure. For more detailed information refer to the Borough of Glassboro
Inspection and Testing Procedures Manual, See Appendix B.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix B is included as an attachment to this chapter.
