[Ord. 1994, 6/26/2017]
1.
Sanitary sewer laterals shall be constructed and installed in full
accordance with the latest applicable requirements of the Allegheny
County Plumbing Code and the standards and specifications of the Township.
The owner of the property shall be responsible for all costs associated
with the installation of the lateral from its point of connection
to the sewer main to the building. Appendixes I and I-A, attached
hereto and made a part hereof,[1] constitute the Township standards and specifications for
sanitary sewer laterals. Appendix I shall be applicable to new building
construction where the lateral is less than six feet in depth and
all existing buildings. Appendix I-A shall be applicable to new buildings
where the lateral is greater than six feet in depth. Upon recommendation
of the Township Engineer, the Township standards and specifications
may be amended by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
A.
Connections to Sewer Mains. Where a wye exists in the sewer main
that was installed to serve the property, such wye shall be utilized
for connection of the lateral to the main. When it is necessary to
connect a sanitary sewer lateral to an existing sewer main and there
is not an existing wye in the main to accommodate the connection,
the connection shall be made in accordance with Appendix II, attached
hereto and made a part hereof.[2] Upon recommendation of the Township Engineer, Appendix
II may be amended by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix II is included as an attachment
to this chapter.
B.
Street Opening Permits. Prior to making any excavation within any Township street or alley, including any portion of the public right-of-way, a street opening permit must be obtained from the Township. The procedures for obtaining the required permit, the applicable permit requirements restoration requirements and fees are as set forth in Chapter 21.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendixes I and I-A are included as attachments
to this chapter.
[Ord. 1994, 6/26/2017]
All installations, repairs or replacements of sanitary sewer
laterals shall be inspected by the Allegheny County Health Department,
Plumbing Division. Connections to the Township's public sewer
mains shall be inspected by the Harrison Township Department of Public
Works. The owner of the property shall be responsible for filing all
required applications, plans and payment of applicable fees for such
inspections pursuant to the regulations of the Township and the Allegheny
County Health Department.
[Ord. 1994, 6/26/2017]
All repairs and replacements of sanitary sewer laterals shall
be made in full conformity with the Allegheny County Health Department
Regulations and the standards and specifications of the Township.
If more than 50% of the total length of a lateral is being replaced,
the lateral shall be upgraded to conform to the current requirements
for a vented trap, cleanouts and an inspection stack as shown on Appendix
I.[1] Laterals being replaced in their entirety shall conform
in all respects to the Allegheny County Health Department Regulations
and the standards and specifications of the Township.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix I is included as an attachment
to this chapter.
[Ord. 1994, 6/26/2017]
Maintenance of sanitary sewer laterals, including repairs and
replacements, shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property.
The owner of the property shall be responsible for the maintenance
of the entire length of the lateral from the building to and including
the point of connection to the sewer main.
[Ord. 1994, 6/26/2017]
1.
The reuse of sanitary sewer laterals in connection with the redevelopment
of any lot, parcel or tract of land shall be permitted subject to
the following conditions:
A.
Any sanitary sewer lateral intended to be reused shall be internally
video inspected for its entire length in order to determine the nature
and extent of any structural or other defects that may exist. The
original videotape of the lateral inspection or a suitable copy thereof
shall be provided to the Township for review by the Township's
Superintendent of Public Works and/or the Township Engineer. The reuse
of the lateral shall be contingent upon the satisfactory completion
of any and all repairs deemed to be necessary by the Township's
Superintendent of Public Works and/or the Township Engineer. All repairs
must be completed and inspected in accordance with requirements of
§§ 602 and 603 of this Part. In addition to completing
the required repairs, the reuse of an existing lateral shall also
require that the lateral be upgraded as may be required to conform
with the current requirements for a vented trap, cleanouts and an
inspection stack as shown on the Appendix I or I-A,[1] as applicable.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendixes I and I-A are included as attachments
to this chapter.
B.
In the event that the internal video inspection of the existing lateral
shall be deemed by the Township's Superintendent of Public Works
and/or the Township Engineer to be of inadequate quality to permit
a proper assessment of the condition of the lateral, the owner of
the property shall have the option to perform a new internal video
inspection of the lateral and submit the videotape to the Township
for review. If an acceptable videotape is not or cannot be provided,
the reuse of the lateral shall not be permitted. Abandoned laterals
shall be terminated in accordance with the requirements of the Township
as directed by the Superintendent of Public Works or the Township
Engineer.
[Ord. 1994, 6/26/2017]
Any person who is found to have failed to comply with any provision
of this Part may be fined up to $1,000 per day per violation. Each
day of violation shall be a separate offense.
