[R.O. 2009 §28-65; Code 1975 §560.100; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982]
A.
Any person
desiring to connect to the City sewer system shall apply in writing
to the Finance Officer/City Clerk on a printed form furnished by the
City for that purpose.
B.
The form
furnished shall provide space for the recording of all pertinent information
including:
1.
A full
and adequate description of the property to be served.
2.
Type
of sewage which will be generated (household, commercial, industrial,
etc.).
3.
The
name of the plumber/contractor who will be utilized to make the sewer
connection and install the lateral sewer lines.
4.
A sketch
of the building, lot and proposed lateral sewer location.
C.
The application
for service shall be directed to the Building Official and Water and
Sewer Superintendent and he/she or his/her staff will carefully review
the information and approve or disapprove the application and signify
such action in the space provided thereon.
[R.O. 2009 §28-67; Code 1975 §560.110; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982; Ord. No. 2250 §1, 1-8-1992; Ord. No. 2770 §1, 1-14-1998; Ord. No. 3867 §II, 4-8-2009]
A.
The tap-on
connection charge must be paid by the customer to the City once the
application service has been approved and prior to any connection.
B.
Tap-on
connection charges shall be as follows:
1.
Single-family
residential housing unit: $1,500.00.
2.
Duplex/triplex,
per unit: $1,500.00.
3.
Multi-family
(from 4 — 100 units), per unit: $1,500.00.
4.
Multi-family
(over 100 units), per unit: $1,500.00.
5.
Commercial/industrial
building plus $500.00 per each 10 employees: $1,500.00.
6.
Public
and semi-public: $1,500.00.
C.
All construction
cost to install an individual lateral sewer in connection to the City
sewer system shall be borne by the customer and shall not be considered
in any way as a part of the above tap-on connection charge.
D.
A pavement
excavation permit shall be required by the City prior to opening any
street pavement at a cost of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per opening.
[R.O. 2009 §28-68; Code 1975 §560.120; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982]
A.
Each
residential building sewer shall be connected to the City sewer independently
from that of any other building. Only one (1) connection shall be
permitted from each residential home.
B.
No unauthorized
person shall uncover, make any connection with or opening into, use,
alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without
first receiving written approval from the City Water and Sewer Superintendent
or his/her appointed representatives.
C.
Following
receipt of the written approval, the owner/developer and/or plumber/contractor
must notify the City three (3) days prior to the initiation of the
lateral sewer installation. The City Water and Sewer Superintendent
or his/her appointed representative shall be allowed to inspect the
work at any stage of construction. The applicant must notify the City
that the final connection is ready for inspection. The final connection
to the City sewer must be left uncovered until the City Water and
Sewer Superintendent or his/her appointed representative has inspected
the connection and approved said connection. This final inspection
shall be made within forty-eight (48) hours of the receipt of notice
by the City Water and Sewer Superintendent or his/her appointed representative.
D.
Roof
downspouts, exterior foundation drains, areaway drains or other sources
of surface runoff or ground water are specifically prohibited from
connection to the building sewer which is connected directly or indirectly
to the City sewer.
E.
The connection
of the building sewer into the City sewer shall conform to the requirements
of this Article and the Building and Plumbing Code presently in effect.
All such connections shall be made gas-tight and water-tight utilizing
saddles and rubber boots specifically designed to fit the particular
size of that main sewer pipe in the proposed lateral sewer. Any deviation
from the prescribed procedures and materials must be approved by the
Building Official and Water and Sewer Superintendent before installation.
[R.O. 2009 §28-69; Code 1975 §560.130; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982; Ord. No. 2267 §1, 2-26-1992; Ord. No. 4002 §I, 12-14-2011]
A.
Materials.
1.
Service
lateral sewer lines shall be either a minimum SDR 40 grade four (4)
inch or a minimum SDR 35 grade six (6) inch PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM D-3034 using either solvent cement
or rubber gasketed joints.
2.
Vitrified
clay pipe (VCP) may also be used and shall be "extra strength clay
pipe" conforming to ASTM C-700. VCP shall utilize a factory-moulded
resilient joint bonded to the spigot and bell to ensure water-tightness.
3.
Manufactured
saddles, rubber boots and fittings must be used to make the sewer
connection.
B.
Installations.
1.
Connections to the main sewer. All cut-in field connections
to the sewer main shall be made with a saddle-type PVC wye of the
proper diameter and size. Cut-in connections to the manhole will not
be permitted. Saddles shall be mounted on the main, in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions, over a machine-drilled hole. The
surfaces of the wye saddle shall be properly primed and cemented prior
to placement on the main. Steel bands or clamps shall be used to secure
the saddle to the main sewer. If a saddle cannot be used, the City
will furnish all labor and materials to install a wye on all existing
sewer lines to which the applicant may connect.
2.
Trench excavation. The sewer service line trench shall be
straight and sloped to a minimum grade of at least one-eighth (€)
inch per foot (or greater). Depth of the lateral sewer should be a
minimum of thirty (30) inches to prevent freeze damage. Where the
floor of the trench is rocky or unstable material, it is advisable
to excavate an additional four (4) inches and backfill to grade with
granular material.
3.
Service lateral installation. The lateral sewer shall be
laid straight and on grade. All pipes should be laid with the bells
upgrade. As the installation progresses, the interior of the lateral
sewer should be cleared of dirt and debris.
4.
Backfilling. Under nearly all conditions the natural excavated
earth is satisfactory for backfilling purposes. The trench should
be backfilled as soon as inspection is completed to avoid shifting
of the pipe and damage to the joints. To protect the line from lateral
movement, the backfill should be solidly tamped above the pipe up
to at least one (1) foot above the top of the pipe.
5.
Street crossing. Whenever a City street crossing is required
for a service line, the following regulations will apply:
a.
The
contractor shall request a pavement excavation permit and shall:
b.
The City shall:
(1)
Provide surface replacement of all bituminous and concrete surfaces.
(2)
Backcharge the contractor for surface replacement if the cost exceeds the two hundred dollar ($200.00) excavation permit defined in Section 710.020(D).
6.
If a
sewer lateral backflow device is utilized, the device shall be accessible
with no special tools or equipment required in order to conduct maintenance.
The backflow device may be installed in the interior or exterior of
the home or business and shall be an approved model determined by
the Public Works Director.
[R.O. 2009 §28-70; Code 1975 §560.140; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982]
A.
No sewer
main extension shall be made under any Section unless the following
criteria are met:
1.
It must
be demonstrated that the proposed extension will not cause or contribute
to overloading of the wastewater treatment facility.
2.
It must
be demonstrated that the proposed extension will not overload the
wastewater collection system. "Overloading" being
defined as follows:
a.
The
extension will not cause by-passing during normal dry weather flows.
Wet weather by-passing will be reason for denial of the extension
only when there is a situation which threatens public health or causes
water pollution.
b.
The
extension will not cause hydraulic overloading when lift stations
do not handle the normal dry weather flows; when sewer systems do
not handle the normal dry weather flows; and when the dry weather
flows exceed either the average or peak design flows of the sewage
treatment plant.
c.
The
extension will not cause organic overloading which will result in
the dry weather average or peak design organic loading being exceeded.
d.
The
extension will not cause overloading which will result in abnormal
loading not designed for and which will adversely effect operations
of the wastewater treatment facility.
[R.O. 2009 §28-71; Code 1975 §560.150; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982]
A.
The City
of Festus may from time to time provide for the extension of sewer
mains for general municipal purposes in order to promote and protect
the public health and welfare. These extensions shall generally be
restricted to the general improvement of the existing sewer mains
or the provision of sewer services to other municipally owned properties.
All such extensions shall substantially conform to the subdivision
control ordinance passed by City Council by Ordinance No. 1346 dated
March 12, 1975. Other sewer line extensions may be permitted from
time to time for the purpose of promoting the growth of the community;
however, no such extensions shall be made without the approval of
the Festus City Council.
B.
All costs
of such extensions shall be borne by the City.
[R.O. 2009 §28-72; Code 1975 §560.160; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982]
A.
All sewer
line extensions to any development, "development" being defined to include any piece of property owned by an owner/developer
who desires sewer service to that property, shall be subject to the
following procedures and requirements:
1.
The owner/developer shall make all necessary applications to the City in accordance with Chapter 410, Subdivision Regulations.
2.
The owner/developer shall hire a consulting engineer to prepare the necessary construction plans and specifications for the construction of the sewer line extension as applicable. This consulting engineer shall be a registered professional engineer in the State of Missouri. These plans and specifications shall include at a minimum the size, location, depth, grade, material, locations of all manholes including necessary provisions contained in Chapter 410, Subdivision Regulations.
3.
Four
(4) sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director
of Planning and Public Works for review and approval from the Water
and Sewer Superintendent and Building Official. The City shall review
the plans and specifications and policies and make appropriate comments
within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed sixty (60) days.
4.
Upon
the approval of the City of Festus by a certified notation on the
drawing, the owner/developer shall submit the approved plans to the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Clean Water Commission,
to secure a State construction permit.
5.
A copy
of the State construction permit shall be sent to the City prior to
the initiation of any construction.
6.
The
owner/developer shall arrange for construction of the proposed sewer
lines subject to any and all other provisions of this Section.
7.
Prior
to construction, the owner/developer shall notify the City of their
intention to commence construction and provide the City with a performance
bond equal in amount to the estimated cost of construction.
8.
The
City will provide periodic construction inspection to ensure that
the plans and specifications are being adhered to. Said inspections
to be performed by the Water and Sewer Superintendent and the City
Engineer or their authorized representatives.
9.
The
owner/developer shall arrange for a set of "as-built" plans to be
signed and sealed by the professional engineer upon completion of
construction. Three (3) copies of these "as-built" plans shall be
submitted to the City for record information.
10.
All
sewer lines will be subject to a hydrostatic exfiltration test in
accordance with this policy. The test shall be accomplished at the
owner/developer's expense with the City Water and Sewer Superintendent
in attendance to verify the results of the exfiltration tests.
11.
Upon
completion of the construction or the acceptance of the subdivision
plat as the case may be, the owner/developer shall deed to the City
all interest they may have in the sewer line, together with all the
necessary easements for future maintenance and repair, prior to allowing
any homes to connect to the sewer line.
12.
The
owner/developer shall arrange for a one (1) year insurance bond to
guarantee the payment of any repairs required on the just installed
system during the one (1) year period. Once the sewer line has been
activated, all repair work on the sewer line within the first (1st)
year will be accomplished by the City, with the owner/developer paying
for all material, labor and equipment necessary to complete the required
repair.
[R.O. 2009 §28-73; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982; Ord. No. 3723 §I, 6-27-2007]
A.
All sewer
line extensions shall be subject to the following specifications:
1.
Pipe
size shall be determined by the Water and Sewer Superintendent and/or
City Engineer and/or their authorized representatives.
2.
At no
time will any pipe less than eight (8) inches in diameter be permitted
within the development.
3.
Manholes
shall be constructed of pre-cast sections. Pre-cast reinforced concrete
manholes shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with ASTM
C-478. The reinforcement shall be as required to withstand handling,
erection and temperature stress. Joints shall be sealed with a rubber
"O" ring. Cones and sections shall be free from fractures, large or
deep cracks and surface roughness.
4.
Cast-iron frames, cover and steps. Castings shall conform
to the requirements of grey iron castings, ASTM A-48, Class 30 manhole
covers shall be of the "closed" type only.
5.
Manholes
shall be spaced no further than four hundred (400) linear feet.
6.
Sewer
extensions shall meet the rules and regulations of the Missouri Department
of Natural Resources.
7.
All
sewer pipe shall be polyvinyl chloride plastic gravity sewer pipe
with integral wall bell and spigot joints and shall be made from clean,
virgin, approved Class 12454-B or 12454-C. All pipe shall comply with
ASTM Specification 3034 made to SDR 35 dimensions. All accessories
shall be as manufactured and furnished by the pipe supplier.
8.
Vitrified
clay pipe will also be allowed. All vitrified clay pipe (VCP) shall
conform to ASTM C-700 for extra strength clay pipe. The pipe shall
have a laying length of five (5) feet and shall have a factory-moulded
resilient joint bonded to the spigot and to the bell that conforms
to ASTM C-425, Type I or Type III or to ASTM C-594, Type B.
9.
Excavation
work shall be performed in a safe and proper manner, with suitable
precautions being taken against hazards of every kind. Excavations
shall provide adequate working space and clearances for the work to
be performed therein.
10.
Where
a firm foundation is not encountered in the trench bottom due to soft,
spongy or other unsuitable soil, unless other special construction
methods are called for on the plans, all such unsuited soil under
the pipe and for the width of the trench shall be removed and replaced
with granular backfill.
11.
Pipe
shall be protected during handling against impact shocks. Pipe shall
be kept clean at all times and no pipes shall be used in the work
that do not conform to the appropriate specifications.
12.
Trenches
shall be backfilled and tamped a minimum of twelve (12) inches above
the pipe. Granular backfill may be substituted in lieu of tamping.
13.
Trenches
at road crossings shall be tamped full height or backfilled with granular
backfill material (no sand).
14.
All
street cuts shall be repaired with the same roadway surface material
as that removed, at the same thickness or greater.
15.
Granular
bedding shall be used where rock excavation is encountered.
16.
Testing and acceptance. All shall be tested upon completion
of construction, sections of sewer which fail to pass the tests shall
have defects located and repaired or replaced and then retested until
they meet specified allowance. All testing work shall be performed
by the contractor. The contractor shall provide all equipment and
materials for testing. All tests shall be performed in the presence
of the City.
Allowable testing limits. Low-pressure air
shall be introduced into the sealed pipe line until internal air pressure
reaches four (4) pounds per square inch (psi) greater than the average
back pressure that may be over the pipe. At least two (2) minutes
shall be allowed for the air pressure to stabilize. After the stabilization
period, the air pressure shall not fall more than one-half (½)
pound over a five (5) minute period. The City must be present for
all testing.
17.
(a)
Deflection tests.
(1)
Deflection tests shall be performed on all flexible pipe. The test
shall be run not less than thirty (30) days after final backfill has
been placed.
(2)
No pipe shall exceed a deflection of five percent (5%).
(3)
If the deflection test is to be run using a rigid ball or mandrel,
they shall have diameters equal to ninety-five percent (95%) or the
inside diameter of the pipe and the tests shall be performed without
mechanical pulling devices.
(b)
Lamping. Three-fourths (¾) of the pipe circle
shall be observed both horizontally and vertically.
18.
Manhole testing. Each manhole shall be subjected to an
exfiltration test. The test is acceptable when no water loss is observed
for at least fifteen (15) minutes.
19.
Horizontal
and vertical separation of water and sewer lines shall be in accordance
with the Missouri Division of Health "Design Standards for Location
of Water Mains with Respect to Sewers".
20.
The
owner/developer shall grant and/or make arrangements to grant the
minimum of a ten (10) foot wide easement to the City for future access
and maintenance of the sewer line extension.
[R.O. 2009 §28-75; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982]
It is the general policy of the City of Festus under this Section
not to extend sewer service outside the corporate boundaries of the
City.
[R.O. 2009 §28-76; Ord. No. 1633 §1, 2-10-1982]
Upon the completion of construction and acceptance thereof the
owner/developer shall deed the sewer line to the City. No extensions
to this sewer line shall be permitted without the agreement of the
City Council.
