Floor drains are prohibited in any building or structure used
for an industrial, commercial or other nonresidential purpose, except
as provided in this Bylaw.
A. A floor
drain in such a building or structure shall only be permitted if it
is connected to the public sewer system with the prior approval of
the Plumbing Inspector or his or her designee.
B. A person
shall make application to the Plumbing Inspector or his or her designee
for a floor drain connection permit, providing such information as
may be required. Issuance of the permit shall be within the discretion
of the Plumbing Inspector or his or her designee, who may impose such
conditions as he determines to be necessary to protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
C. The installation
of each floor drain and/or its connection to the public sewer system
shall be performed only by a licensed plumber in full compliance with
applicable federal and state statutes and regulations and any conditions
contained in the floor drain connection permit; all work shall be
performed under the supervision of the Plumbing Inspector or his or
her designee, who shall note his or her final approval on the permit
upon the completion of the connection.
Whoever violates this Bylaw shall be liable to pay a fine of
$300; each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate
offense. This Bylaw may be enforced against each owner, tenant and
person in possession of property to which the Bylaw applies. This
Bylaw may be enforced by the Medfield Police Chief or his or her designee,
the Plumbing Inspector or his or her designee, or the Board of Health
or its agent, or the Superintendent of Public Works or his or her
designee.