[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 1]
As used or referred to in these rates, rules and regulations,
unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
The Board of Commissioners of Lower Swatara Township, acting
as the governing body of the Township.
That charge imposed for the privilege of connecting with
or utilizing, whether directly or indirectly, the sewer system.
The owner of the premises served by or connected to the sewer
system as such premises are herein classified:
A building under one roof and occupied by one family or business.
A combination of buildings in one common enclosure occupied
by one family or business.
One side of a double house having a solid vertical partition
wall occupied by one family or business.
One side of or part of a house occupied by one family or business
even though plumbing fixtures be used in common.
Each apartment in a building having a number of apartments.
Each office, business or combination of offices or businesses
in a building having one or more offices or businesses.
Every separate wash basin, water closet, shower stall, tub,
sink or drain.
That part of the sewer line from the service lateral to the
outer wall of the building to be served.
The Municipal Authority of the Township of Lower Swatara.
Any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation
or group.
That part of the sewer line from the sewer system to the
curb line or to the property line if there is no curb.
The annual charge for direct or indirect connection with
and use of the sewer system.
All facilities for collecting and transporting sewage for
treatment.
Lower Swatara Township.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 2; as amended by Ord.
1980-2, 5/14/1980, §§ 1, 2; by Ord. 1981-7, 4/8/1981,
§ 1; by Ord. 253, 8/11/1982, § 1; and by Ord.
460, 3/20/2002]
1.
When a person who develops and/or subdivides any land within the
Township is required by any ordinance of the Township to provide for
the installation of public sanitary sewer facilities within a land
development area and/or subdivision and to provide for the connection
of such facilities to existing Township sanitary sewer collection
lines or when a person not so required desired to provide for such
installation and connection to existing Township collection lines,
he shall install such public sanitary sewer facilities at his own
expense with his own forces or under separate contract; provided,
that he first applies for and obtains written authorization from the
Municipal Authority to proceed with such construction in conformity
with approved plans and specifications.
2.
Plan Requirements and Processing Procedures. The following procedure
shall govern the submission of plans for approval to the Municipal
Authority:
A.
Preliminary Meeting. Prior to his submission of plans for the construction
of public sanitary sewer facilities, the developer shall consult with
the Municipal Authority Engineer and the Municipal Authority Board
for the purpose of preliminarily discussing the preparation of sewer
design plans. The developer should, at the preliminary meeting, present
any available data or preliminary drawings he has concerning the nature
of the development proposal and the approximate number of units to
be connected to the sanitary sewer system.
B.
Preparation of Plans and Specifications. Sewer design plans for the
proposed public sanitary sewer shall be prepared at the expense of
the developer and may be prepared by the developer's engineer.
The sewer design plans shall meet all requirements of the Department
of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
shall further be prepared in accordance with the design standards
and specifications as set forth in this Part and in accordance with
such additional specifications and requirements as the Municipal Authority
Engineer shall deem appropriate or necessary.
C.
Land Development Planning Module. Prior to completion and submission
of sewer design plans to the Municipal Authority, the developer shall
submit approved copies of the land development planning module the
project evaluation form and the soil erosion and sedimentation control
plan to the Municipal Authority of the Township. Upon receipt of the
above items in form satisfactory to the Municipal Authority, the Municipal
Authority shall notify the developer in writing that he is authorized
to proceed with completion of the sewer design plans and design module.
D.
Final Sewer Design Plan and Design Module. Upon completion of the
final sewer design plan and the design module required under the rules
and regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the same shall be submitted to the Municipal
Authority with such permit application fees as may be required by
the Department of Environmental Protection prior to its issuance of
a permit to the Municipal Authority for construction of the proposed
public sanitary sewage collection system. The Municipal Authority
shall, after review and approval of the final sewer design plan and
design module, submit its application for issuance of required permit
to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
3.
Written Authorization to Proceed with Construction.
A.
No construction work shall be commenced until written authorization
to proceed is received by the developer from the Municipal Authority.
Upon receipt by the Municipal Authority of the requisite permits from
the Department of Environmental Protection authorizing construction
of the proposed public sanitary sewer collection system, the Municipal
Authority shall advise the developer in writing that the developer
is authorized to proceed to construct the proposed public sanitary
sewer collection system; provided, that the developer has complied
with all other requirements imposed by the Municipal Authority pursuant
to these rules and regulations. Construction shall commence and proceed
in strict accordance with the final sewer design plan, all applicable
specifications and regulations of the Municipal Authority and of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Any deviation from the final sewer design
plan, applicable specifications or regulations during any phase of
construction shall be justification for the revocation by the Municipal
Authority of the developer's authorization to proceed with construction
and upon written notification of such revocation all construction
shall immediately cease.
B.
In the event that construction of the proposed public sanitary sewer
collection system or any section thereof is not completed within one
year after the date of the issuance of written authorization to proceed
by the Municipal Authority as provided for in this section, such written
authorization to proceed may be revoked by the Municipal Authority's
giving notice of such revocation in writing to the developer. Thereafter,
the developer must secure renewed written authorization from the Municipal
Authority to proceed to complete the project. No construction or work
of any nature may be performed on the project subsequent to the Municipal
Authority's giving written notice of revocation or authorization
to proceed.
4.
Performance Bond or Cash Deposit. Prior to issuing written authorization
to the developer to commence construction and as a prerequisite to
such authorization, the developer shall provide a corporate performance
bond or irrevocable letter of credit in a form acceptable to the Authority
or shall deposit cash with the Municipal Authority in an amount sufficient
to cover the cost of construction as determined by the Municipal Authority
Engineer and for such period of time as the Municipal Authority determines
reasonable.
5.
Construction Schedule. Immediately prior to commencement of construction, the developer shall provide the Municipal Authority with an estimated construction schedule so that the progress and performance inspections required to be made by the Municipal Authority under the provisions of Subsection 11 of these rules and regulations may be performed.
6.
Tests and Final Inspection. Upon completion of construction and prior
to the discharge of any sewage into the lines, the Municipal Authority
shall include such tests as the Municipal Authority deems necessary
to insure that the construction conforms in all respects to the sewer
design plans, specifications and regulations. Any deficiencies noted
at the time of final inspection by the Municipal Authority shall be
reported in writing to the developer who shall correct such deficiencies.
Thereafter, the developer may request that a reinspection be made
by the Municipal Authority.
7.
Approval and Acceptance of System. After completion of the final inspection and any reinspections that are necessary, and upon receipt of a maintenance bond if required pursuant to Subsection 10 of these rules and regulations, the Municipal Authority shall, upon the recommendation for acceptance of its engineer made in the form of an engineer's certificate of completion, notify the developer in writing that the construction is approved, and that the public sanitary sewer collection system will be accepted by the Municipal Authority upon proper dedication to it by the developer. The developer shall then take such steps as are necessary to dedicate the system to the authority free of all liens and encumbrances.
8.
No Sewage to be Discharged into Lines Prior to Approval. No sewage shall be permitted to be discharged into the newly constructed public sanitary sewer collection until the developer has been notified in writing of the Municipal Authority's approval and intent to accept the system pursuant to Subsection 7 above.
9.
House Connections and Service Lateral Connections. All house connections and service lateral connections to any newly constructed public sanitary sewer collection system shall be made in accordance with the rules and regulations applicable to such connections including but not limited to those rules and regulations prescribing permit applications, inspections and inspection fees as set forth in § 18-304 of these rules and regulations.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. AO)]
10.
Maintenance Bonds, Cash Deposits or Irrevocable Letter of Credit.
Prior to issuing written approval of the system to the developer and
as a prerequisite to such approval, the developer shall provide the
Municipal Authority with a one-year corporate maintenance bond or
irrevocable letter of credit in form satisfactory to the Municipal
Authority for the public sanitary sewer collection system constructed
by him, or shall deposit with the Municipal Authority cash in such
amount as is estimated necessary and sufficient by the Municipal Authority
Engineer.
11.
Inspections and Inspection Fees.
A.
In all instances where new main sanitary sewer collection system
lines are being installed, the Municipal Authority Engineer or his
designee shall be on the job site during periods of actual work as
determined by the Municipal Authority Engineer, or his designee to
be necessary to inspect the materials and construction methods being
used to insure that the same conform to all applicable regulations.
The Municipal Authority shall collect an inspection fee in an amount
as established from time to time by the Board of Commissioners including
travel time of the Municipal Authority Engineer, which sum shall be
paid to the Municipal Authority by the owner of the land upon which
the said line is being constructed for each hour or part thereof which
the Municipal Authority Engineer or his designee expends at the construction
site preforming such inspections. The Municipal Authority Engineer
shall estimate the total cost of such inspection fee and said estimated
inspection fee shall be paid to the Municipal Authority prior to the
issuance of a written authorization to proceed with the installation
of the proposed main collection system. Upon completion of all necessary
inspections by the Municipal Authority Engineer, or his designee,
any inspection costs in excess of the estimated amount previously
posted by the landowner shall be billed by the Municipal Authority
to the landowner which inspection costs shall be paid to the Authority
before it shall issue written authorization to discharge sewage into
the system. If the Municipal Authority Engineer's estimate exceeds
the actual cost of inspection, then the balance on hand shall be refunded
to the landowner.
B.
Further provided, in the event it is necessary for the Municipal
Authority's Engineer, or its designated inspectors, to perform
the inspection other than during normal work hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., the cost shall be the prevailing hours overtime rate in effect
for the Municipal Authority, including traveling time and mileage.
12.
Design Standards, Specification, Plans. Sewer construction design shall be in accordance with the design standards and specification requirements as set forth in the Standard Sewer Construction Specifications prepared by Herbert, Rowland and Grubic, Inc., dated January 1999, and as amended from time to time by resolution, which sewer construction specifications are incorporated in Chapter 18, Part 4 and made a part hereof as if more fully set forth at length. All drawings submitted to the Authority in conjunction with any application for a permit under this section shall conform in every respect to the drawing criteria as set forth in the aforementioned sewer construction specifications.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 3; as amended by Ord.
253, 8/11/1982, § 2; by Ord. 300, 8/13/1986; by Ord. 309,
11/12/1986; and by Ord. 460, 3/20/2002]
1.
Application for Connection. Before any connection shall be made by
any customer to the sewer system, an application for permission to
connect to the collection sewer in an abutting street, lane, alley
or other public highway or, in the case of the connection of a mobile
home to an existing house connection, application for permission to
connect to the house connection shall be made in writing to the Municipal
Authority, and a sewer connection permit shall be issued to the customer
by the Municipal Authority. Such application shall be required for
each connection to be made to a collecting sewer even though such
connection is to be made by a unit within a planned development, the
main collection lines for which are being constructed or have been
constructed by or at the expense of the developer. The application
shall be submitted on an official form prepared for this purpose,
must be completely filled out in all parts and signed by the customer.
The initial application shall be accompanied by the proper connection
charge and tapping fee.
2.
Other Connections to Sewer Lines. No owner or tenant of any premises
connected with the sewer lines shall allow or permit any other person,
or any other premises to use or connect with his service lateral or
house connection, except upon written permission first obtained from
the Municipal Authority.
3.
Separate House Connections. Unless written permission is first obtained
from the Municipal Authority, a separate house connection will be
required for each individual building or house, whether constructed
as a detached unit or as one of a pair or row; a single house connection
will be permitted to serve a school, a factory, an apartment house,
hotel, motel or other permanent multiple unit structure whose individual
apartments or units may not be subject to separate ownership.
4.
Common Waste System. A single house connection will be permitted
to serve a double house in which the internal plumbing waste system
is common to both houses or is not readily separable. In such case,
it will be necessary for each owner to make separate application and
pay separate connection charges for the installation and pay the prescribed
sewer rentals for each property. In addition, it will be necessary
for both property owners to sign an agreement relieving the Municipal
Authority of any responsibility or obligation caused by or resulting
from installation of a single connection. The agreement shall provide
that any disagreement between the two parties concerning future maintenance
of the common sewer will be sufficient cause for the Municipal Authority
to install an additional connection to the sewer main to provide individual
service to both houses. The installation of such separate service
lateral from the sewer to main to the curb as well as the house connection
from the curb to the property shall be made at the joint expense of
the property owners signing the agreement.
5.
Connection Fee. At the time application for issuance of a permit
as required by these rules and regulations is made and prior to connection
to the sewer system, each owner or customer shall pay a connection
fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Municipal Authority.
6.
Mobile Home Reinspection Fee. In the case of the connection of a
mobile home to an existing and previously approved house connection,
each owner or customer shall pay a reinspection fee as set from time
to time by resolution of the Municipal Authority.
7.
Tapping Fees. At the time application for issuance of a permit as
required by these rules and regulations is made, prior to connection
to the sewer system, each owner or customer shall pay the tapping
fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Municipal Authority.
8.
Requirement to Connect to the Sanitary Sewage System. As the sewer
system is constructed and/or extended, and sewer service becomes available,
each and every owner of improved property in the Township, which replaces
Sewer District, abutting on or adjoining any street, alley, lane or
other public highway in which there is a sewer, is required to connect
his or her premises therewith without delay, and to disconnect his
or her said premises with any storm sewer or other sewer or outlet
to which it may be connected. If, after the expiration of three months
from the date of completion of the construction of the sewer system
or the extension of the sewer system, any owner of improved property
abutting or adjoining a sewer shall have failed to connect therewith,
the Municipal Authority may give such owner 45 days written notice
of the connection requirement and, if such owner fails to make a connection
within a further period of 30 days, the Commissioners and/or the Municipal
Authority may make such connection and collect the cost thereof from
such owner by a municipal lien or in an action in assumpsit.
9.
Waiver of Connection Fees. In the event that the Municipal Authority
shall waive the connection fee or tapping fee otherwise due at the
time application is made for them to connect or repair the Lower Swatara
sewer system due to an applicant also providing main sewer lines in
approved subdivision or for any other bona fide reason then a fee
as set from time to time by a resolution shall accompany the application
for said permit, which fee shall be paid to the Municipal Authority
to defray the costs of inspection and administration required by regulation.
10.
Inspection Fee. Owners required to tap into the sewer system of the
Township who have previously had a service lateral run from the sewer
system to the edge of the Township right-of-way at the owner or developer's
expense shall be required to pay an inspection fee instead of a tapping
fee, as set from time to time by resolution of the Municipal Authority.
11.
Other Reinspection Fee. In the case of a house lateral and/or service
lateral that needs to be replaced or reconnected, each owner or customer
shall pay a repair permit charge as set from time to time by resolution
of the Municipal Authority to defray the cost of inspection and administration
required by regulation.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 4; as amended by Ord.
253, 8/11/1982, § 3; by Ord. 274, 3/13/1985, § 1;
by Ord. 326, 5/3/1987; and by Ord. 460, 3/20/2002]
1.
Supervision. A permit shall be required to connect or disconnect
a new customer to the existing sewer system. No sewer connections
or disconnections shall be made except under permit after payment
of such fee as established by resolution and under the supervision,
control and approval of the Municipal Authority. Provisions of this
section shall also apply for the connection of mobile home units.
The permit shall be valid for one year from the date of its issuance
and be renewable for a second year upon a showing that construction
has in fact started and if construction has not started, the permit
shall automatically lapse and it will be necessary for the owner and
customer to repay the applicable fee and obtain a new permit. No sewage
shall be discharged into the main collection lines, newly constructed
service laterals, house connections and mobile home connections until
written authorization to do so is granted by the Municipal Authority.
2.
Service Laterals. Service laterals, if not already installed, shall
be constructed according to the specifications of the Municipal Authority
and of the materials hereinafter prescribed from the collection sewer
to the property line at the expense of the property owner. The landowner
shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permit in connection
with the construction of service laterals. The Municipal Authority
may assist the landowner, if necessary, with appropriate information
in order to secure said permit.
A.
Installation Requirements for Service Lateral Connections.
(1)
The trench shall be excavated to proper depth to protect the
pipe from crushing or freezing in as straight a line as possible to
allow the pipe to be installed approximately in the center of the
trench. The trench width shall be such as to provide a free working
space on each side of the pipe as laid, but shall not exceed the outside
diameter of the barrel of the pipe plus 16 inches at a point one foot
above the top of the pipe. Any mud shall be removed from the trench.
(2)
A minimum of six inches of bedding using 1/4 inch limestone
chips shall be placed in the trench graded to a minimum slope of 1/4
inch per foot.
(3)
Six-inch SDR 35 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe conforming
to the current ASTM D3034 standard shall be carefully placed in the
trench in the best possible alignment with a minimum uniform slope
of 1/4 inch per foot. All joints shall be the push-up type and shall
be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
The service lateral shall terminate with a six-inch tee fitting at
the right-of-way line capped and sealed to prevent infiltration.
(4)
Before covering, the line will be visually inspected for proper
alignment, approved fittings and checked for proper slope.
(5)
The trench shall first be backfilled with 1/4 inch limestone
chips to a level height of six inches minimum over the crown and around
the pipe to the sides of the trench. Great care shall be exercised
to obtain thorough compaction under the haunches and along the sides
to the top of the pipe. The line is then ready to be air tested.
(6)
The air test shall be made during construction and at the completion
of work. The contractor shall make tests as may be directed by the
Authority Engineer or his authorized representative to ascertain if
the pipe is properly aligned and the joints are tight. The Authority
Engineer or his authorized representative will conduct the test, but
the contractor shall furnish all apparatus required in order to perform
the infiltration and exfiltration tests that may be deemed necessary;
and shall pay all costs connected therewith. Defective work shall
be repaired immediately at the owner's expense.
(7)
The remaining portion of the opening shall then be backfilled with No. 2A modified or other material specified in the permit to the subgrade and compacted throughout its full width in layers not to exceed eight inches if a tamper or wacker is used or in layers not to exceed 12 inches if approved vibratory compaction equipment is used. Permanent restoration of the street opening shall be in compliance with Chapter 21, Streets and Sidewalks, Part 1, Street Openings and Excavations.
(8)
The contractor or owner shall place a pressure treated wooden
two by four, painted yellow, from the invert elevation of the pipe
and extending 24 inches above the adjacent ground elevation.
3.
House Connections. House connections from the service lateral to
the building shall be installed by the property owner at their expense
according to the specifications of the Municipal Authority and of
the material hereinafter prescribed.
A.
Responsibility for Maintenance, Repair or Replacement. The service
laterals and house connections leading from the building to the interceptor
or collection sewer, even if such service laterals have been installed
by the Municipal Authority, shall at all times be the responsibility
of the person owning the property for maintenance, repair or replacement,
subject to the right of inspection reserved by the Municipal Authority.
B.
Installation Requirements for House Connections.
(1)
The trench shall be excavated to a proper depth to protect the
pipe from crushing or freezing in as straight a line as possible to
allow the pipe to be installed approximately in the center of the
trench. The trench width shall be such as to provide a free working
space on each side of the pipe as laid, but shall not exceed the outside
diameter of the barrel of the pipe plus 16 inches at a point one foot
above the top of the pipe. Any mud shall be removed from the trench.
Filled ground shall be tamped under the pipe at the foundation wall.
(2)
A minimum of six inches of bedding using 1/4 inch limestone
chips shall be placed in the trench graded to a minimum slope of 1/4
inch per foot.
(3)
Four-inch SDR 35 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe conforming
to the current ASTM D3034 standard or four-inch Schedule 40 polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) plastic pipe conforming to the current ASTM D2665 standard
or other approved material by the Authority Engineer shall be carefully
placed in the trench in the best possible alignment with a minimum
uniform slope of 1/4 inch per foot. Use of 90° 1/4 inch bend is
prohibited. Change in direction shall be made with 45° 1/8 inch
bends, wyes, 22° 1/16 bends or by a combination of these or equivalent
fittings. The plug in the bell end of the SDR 35 shall be carefully
removed. The existing bell end of the SDR 35 PVC service lateral shall
not be cut off unless authorized by the Authority Engineer or his
designated representative. An approved adaptor shall be used between
the SDR 35 PVC and Schedule 40 PVC material. Mechanical joints shall
be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
When solvent cement is used the joint surfaces shall be clean and
free from moisture before an approved primer is applied. The joint
shall be made while the cement is wet. Pipes through the foundation
wall shall be centered in a sleever piece of six inch PVC or equivalent
equal to the thickness of the wall. The space between the sleever
and the pipe shall be fitted or tightly caulked with coal tar, asphalt
compound or approved material. The transition between the six-inch
service lateral and the four-inch house connection shall be made with
an approved fitting.
(4)
Accessible cleanouts are required every 75 linear feet between
the main interceptor and the building. One cleanout shall be installed
as close as possible to the transition fitting at the six-inch service
lateral, not to exceed 15 feet. Cleanouts may be required by the Municipal
Authority Engineer or inspector when, in his opinion, they are necessary
due to the number of fittings used in the change of direction. Additional
cleanouts are also required where the change of direction is greater
than 45°. The cleanout fitting shall be a combination four inch
wye and 1/8 bend and installed to open in the direction of flow. The
clean-out fitting located as close as possible to the transition fitting
may be a four-inch sanitary tee. Cleanouts shall extend vertically
to or above finished grade level. A 90° 1/4 bend may be used when
installed at the base of a cleanout riser. The top of the cleanout
riser shall terminate with a cleanout adaptor and plug.
(5)
Before covering, the line will be visually inspected for proper
alignment, approved fittings and checked for proper slope. The cleanout
risers shall be installed before air test.
(6)
The trench shall first be backfilled with 1/4 inch limestone
chips to level height of six inches minimum over the crown and around
the pipe to the sides of the trench. Great care shall be exercised
to obtain thorough compaction under the haunches and along the sides
of the top of the pipe. The line is then ready to air tested.
(7)
The air test shall be made when the Authority Engineer or inspector
is present by attaching an air compressor testing apparatus to any
suitable opening and, after plugging the ends of the line with plugs
properly designated to withstand the test, then forcing air into the
line until there is a stabilized gauge pressure of four pounds per
square inch (4 psi). This pressure shall be held without introduction
of additional air for a period of at least five minutes. The owner
or contractor shall supply all testing equipment except the air gauge
and plug. At no time shall the air pressure exceed six psi upon completion
of the test the air and plugs shall be removed.
(8)
The remaining portion of the trench shall then be backfilled
with clean earth free from rocks over six inches in diameter. Fills
should be rolled in, not dumped. Tamping is not required unless specified
by the owner.
(9)
Final inspection by the Authority will be made when the work
is completed. All outlets connected to the sanitary sewer will be
counted and locations marked on the permit and an Authority sticker
will be placed on the electrical panel for final approval.
4.
Mobile Home Connections. Mobile home park connections from the service connection lateral to the mobile home shall be installed by the property owner at their expense according to the specifications of the Municipal Authority and of the material hereinafter prescribed. Plans must be submitted and approved in accordance with § 18-302 for installation of collection service laterals.
A.
The trench shall be excavated to a proper depth to protect the pipe
from crushing or freezing in as straight a line as possible to allow
the pipe to be installed approximately in the center of the trench.
The trench width shall be such as to provide a free working space
on each side of the pipe as laid, but shall not exceed the outside
diameter of the barrel of the pipe plus 16 inches at a point one foot
above the top of the pipe. Any mud shall be removed from the trench.
B.
A minimum of six inches of bedding using 1/4 inch limestone chips
shall be placed in the trench graded to a minimum slope of 1/4 inch
per foot.
C.
Eight-inch SDR 35 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe conforming
to the current ASTM D3034 standard shall be used for the collection
service laterals.
D.
Four-inch SDR 35 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe conforming
to the current ASTM D3034 standard or four-inch schedule 40 polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) plastic pipe conforming to the current ASTM D2665 standard
shall be used for the mobile home lateral connection and sewer riser
pipe. An approved adaptor shall be used between the SDR 35 and Schedule
40 PVC material.
E.
The mobile home connection pipe material shall be carefully placed
in the trench in a straight alignment with a minimum uniform slope
of 1/4 inch per foot. Use of 90° 1/4 bend is prohibited. Change
in direction shall be made with 45° 1/8 bends, wyes, 22° 1/16
bends or by a combination of these or equivalent fittings. Mechanical
joints shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
When solvent cement is used, the joint surfaces shall be clean and
free from moisture before an approved primer is applied. The joint
shall be made while the cement is wet. The transition between the
eight-inch service collection lateral and the four-inch mobile home
lateral connection shall be made with an approved wye fitting. Vertical
drop of the mobile home connection into the service collection lateral
shall not be permitted. The wye shall be installed so as to discharge
into the service connection lateral at a 45° angle above the center
line of the service connection lateral pipe.
F.
Each mobile home lot shall be provided with at least a four-inch
diameter sewer riser pipe. The sewer riser pipe shall be so located
on each mobile home lot so that the sewer connection to the mobile
home drain outlet will be approximately in a vertical position. Surface
drainage shall be diverted away from the riser. The rim of the riser
pipe shall extend at least six inches above the adjacent ground elevation.
The sewer riser pipe shall be capped with an approved fitting when
a mobile home does not occupy the lot. The connection between the
mobile home and the inlet of the sewer riser pipe shall be made with
an approved elastomeric mechanical joint seal conforming to ASTM D3139
(Fernco® or equal).
G.
Before covering, the line will be visually inspected for proper alignment,
fittings and checked for proper slope.
H.
The trench shall first be backfilled with 1/4 inch limestone chips
to a level height of six inches minimum over the crown and around
the pipe to the sides of the trench. Great care shall be exercised
to obtain thorough compaction under the haunches and along the sides
to the top of the pipe. The line is then ready to be air tested.
I.
The air test shall be made when the Authority Engineer or inspector
is present by attaching an air compressor testing apparatus to any
suitable opening, and after plugging the ends of the line with plugs
properly designated to withstand the test, then forcing the air into
the line until there is a stabilized gauge pressure of four pounds
per square inch (4 psi). This pressure shall be held without introduction
of additional air for a period of at least five minutes. The owner
or contractor shall supply all testing equipment except the air gauge
and plug. At no time shall the air pressure exceed 6 psi upon completion
of the test the air plugs shall be removed.
J.
The remaining portion of the trench shall then be backfilled with
clean earth free from rocks over six inches in diameter. Fill should
be rolled in, not dumped. Tamping is not required unless specified
by the owner.
K.
Final inspection by the Authority will be made when the mobile home
is connected to the sewer riser pipe and an Authority sticker will
be placed on the electrical panel for final approval.
5.
Saddles. When connections to the main are made where there is no
existing Y-branch, then the connection must be made by the use of
an approved saddle. The permit materials and method of installation
shall be examined by the Municipal Authority Engineer, his designee
or other representative of the Municipal Authority before the start
of work and the entire installation will be inspected before the line
is covered and connection made. After the work has been inspected
and approved by the authorized representative of the Municipal Authority,
the property owner will present his connection permit to the Municipal
Authority Engineer or inspector who will mark his approval by signing
and inserting the date of the inspection on the permit. The Municipal
Authority inspector shall then take the Municipal Authority's
copy of the permit to the Municipal Authority Secretary or his or
her designated representative for entering the approval on the official
record.
6.
Repairs, Alterations and Additions. A permit must be obtained to
install, repair or alter any service lateral or house connection.
This permit shall be issued by the Municipal Authority's designated
representative and shall be valid for a period not exceeding 90 days.
At the time of the issuance of such permit, the Municipal Authority
shall collect a fee for such permit as designated by resolution.
7.
Specifications for Extension to the Sanitary Sewerage System. This section hereby incorporated by reference "Standard Sewer Construction Specifications," prepared by Herbert, Rowland and Grubic, Inc., and dated January 1999, and makes it a part of Chapter 18, Part 4. Said specifications for the extensions of the sanitary sewerage system shall be amended from time to time by resolution of the Municipal Authority of the Township of Lower Swatara. To the extent that the specifications for extensions to the sanitary sewerage system shall take precedence and be followed.
8.
Disconnection. The Board of Commissioners and/or the Municipal Authority
shall have the right to close up or disconnect from the sewer system
any service lateral, house connection or mobile home connection for
the following reasons:
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 5; as amended by Ord.
250, 4/14/1982, § 1]
1.
Sanitary Sewage Only. The sewage system is intended to convey sanitary
sewage only. No roof drainage, surface water, waste from outside hydrants
or groundwater from underground drainage fields shall be permitted
to drain into the sewer system. No water shall be permitted to be
pumped into the sewer system by sump pumps or to enter the system
through cellar drains.
2.
For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Part and for
the purpose of advancing and protecting the public health, the Municipal
Authority reserves the right to come upon or enter the premises of
any person, firm or corporation connected to the sewer system for
the purpose of inspecting the sewer facilities located thereon and
for the purpose of determining compliance with the requirements of
the Municipal Authority. In the event that the Municipal Authority's
duly authorized representatives are denied access to any customer's
premises and/or to discontinue sewer service to such premises until
inspection is permitted and compliance with the requirements of the
Municipal Authority has been determined.
3.
The Municipal Authority shall have the right to close up or disconnect
from the sewer system any lateral or building sewer used for carrying
rain, cellar drainage, surface water, groundwater or objectionable
matter or wherever any violations of the rules and regulations set
forth herein are committed.
4.
The Municipal Authority reserves the right to adopt from time to
time, additional rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary
and proper relating to connections with a sewer and the sewer system.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. AO)]
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 7]
If the Municipal Authority shall have installed a sewer service
line from the sewer main to the curb and thus made sewer service available
to any other owner of improved property within the Township abutting
on any street, alley, lane or other public highway in which a sewer
is constructed and such owner shall have failed to make connection
with such sewer within three months after the completion of the construction
of the sewage collection system as originally constructed or within
three months after sewer service is so made available to such owner,
whichever event shall later occur, the Municipal Authority, after
giving to such owner 45 days written notice of these rules, shall
be authorized to charge and collect from such owner sewer rents at
the rate or rates imposed by the Township as a charge for the sewer
service so rendered to and made available to such owner.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 8]
1.
Defined and Prohibited. No customer shall discharge into the sewer
system any exhaust stream or any soil, tar, grease, gas, benzine,
or other combustible gases or liquids, or any garbage (unless treated
in an approved manner), offal, insoluble solids or industrial waste
or other dangerous or harmful substances which would adversely affect
the functioning of the sewer system or the processes of sewage treatment.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 9]
1.
No Liability. Neither the Municipal Authority nor the Township shall
be liable for any damage or expense resulting from leaks, stoppages
or defective plumbing or from any other cause occurring to any premises
or within any house or building; and it is expressly stipulated by
and between the Municipal Authority and the customer that no claims
shall be made against the said Municipal Authority on account of the
breaking or stoppage of, or any damages or expense to, any lateral
or house connection when the cause thereof is found to be in the lateral
or house connection.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 10; as amended by Ord.
350, 7/12/1989, § 1]
1.
Notice Required. When the premises are vacated, the customer must
give written notice of such at the office of the Municipal Authority
and the customer will be responsible for the full sewage charges until
such notice is given.
2.
Change of Customers. A new application for service must be made on
any change of customers on a property as heretofore described and
the Municipal Authority shall be at liberty to discontinue sewer service
until such new application has been made and approved.
3.
Abatement from Bills. In lieu of paying the sewer rate for vacant
property, the property owner may have the premises physically disconnected
from the main sewer collection line, or furnish proof of termination
of water service if the property is connected to a public water system,
or in the case of a property owner who has an on-site, drilled well,
furnish proof from the relevant electric company of termination of
electric service. After inspection and approval by the Municipal Authority,
the property owner shall not be required to pay any sewer rental so
long as the premises remain disconnected. The method of abatement
shall be at the discretion of the Municipal Authority.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 11]
The Municipal Authority by its duly authorized agents shall
have the right of access at all reasonable times to all parts of any
premises connected with the system for the purpose of examining and
inspecting the connections and fixtures or for disconnecting service
for any proper cause.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 12]
The Municipal Authority and/or Board of Commissioners reserve
the right to change or amend from time to time these rules and regulations
in accordance with law.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 13]
No officer or employee of the Municipal Authority can vary these
rules without action of the members of the Municipal Authority Governing
Board as may apply, and no agent or employee of the Municipal Authority
can bind it by any agreements or representations except when authorized
in writing to do so by an executive officer of the Municipal Authority.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 14]
Neither the Municipal Authority nor the Commissioners shall
be liable for a deficiency or failure of service when occasioned by
an emergency, required repairs or failure from any cause beyond their
control. The Municipal Authority and the Commissioners reserve the
right to restrict the use of sewer service whenever the public welfare
may require it.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 15]
The provisions of these rules and regulations are severable
and are subject to the conditions of any trust indentures between
the Municipal Authority and any trustees, and the invalidation of
a section or sections of these rules and regulations shall in no way
impair any of the remaining sections of these rules and regulations.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 16]
The property owner will be responsible for any damage done to
the sewer system by rain and flooding where the contractor, plumber
or any other person who is constructing the house connection or service
laterals fails to take proper precautions to prevent surface water
from entering the sewer system.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976, § 17; as amended by Ord.
1982-3, 2/10/1982; by Ord. 460, 3/20/2002; and at time of adoption
of Code (see Ch. AO)]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of these rules and regulations or standards promulgated thereunder
or who resists or interferes with any officer, agent or employee of
the Township, in accordance with the provisions of these rules and
regulations, in the performance of his duties shall be, upon conviction
thereof, sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $300 nor more than
$1,000 plus costs and, in default of said fine and costs, to imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 30 days, provided each and every day on which
a person continues to violate any provision of this Part or rules,
regulations or standards promulgated thereunder shall constitute a
separate violation.
[Ord. 1976-4, 4/14/1976; as added by Ord. 274, 3/13/1985,
§ 2]
Where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of
the provisions of these rules and regulations will result in unreasonable
hardship, the Municipal Authority is authorized by the Board of Commissioners
of the Township of Lower Swatara, upon written request by the aggrieved
property owner to the Authority, to waive any rule or regulation or
make such reasonable alteration thereto as will not be contrary to
the public interest and so that the spirit of these rules and regulations
shall be observed and substantial justice done.
