A.
The owner of any improved property whose principal building(s) is
located within 150 feet of the sewer system shall connect the improved
property to public sewer in such a manner as the Township shall require,
within one year (365 days) after notice to the owner or owner's agent
by the Township, for the purpose of discharging all sanitary sewage
and industrial wastes from the improved property, subject to the limitations
and restrictions as established herein or otherwise established by
the Township and/or Authority from time to time.
B.
No privy vault, cesspool, holding tank, sinkhole, septic tank or
similar receptacle shall be used or maintained at any time on any
improved property which has been connected to a sewer or which is
required by this article to be connected to a public sewer. Notwithstanding
components permitted and utilized for the collection, separation or
treatment of industrial waste every existing privy vault, cesspool,
holding tank, sinkhole, septic tank or other similar receptacle located
on a property connected to public sewer shall be abandoned, cleaned
and filled in the manner required by law. Any cleaning and filling
shall be under the direction and supervision of the Township or a
duly designated representative thereof. Any privy vault, cesspool,
holding tank, sinkhole, septic tank or similar receptacle not abandoned
and then cleaned and filled pursuant to this section is hereby deemed
a nuisance and may be abated as provided by law at the expense of
the owner of the improved property upon which any such receptacle
is located.
C.
No privy vault, cesspool, holding tank, sinkhole, septic tank or
similar receptacle at any time shall be connected to a public sewer.
D.
Notice. The notice required to be made by the Township and/or Authority
to make a connection to a sewer shall be consistent with the following
provisions:
(1)
The owner of any principal building situated on property abutting
any street, alley, easement, or right-of-way in which there has been
constructed a sanitary sewer and where any part of the building is
within 150 feet of the public sewer line and is accessible thereto
shall, at owner's expense, install a suitable sanitary sewer line
connection directly with the public sewer in accordance with the provisions
of this article within one year (365 days) after the date of official
notice to do so, in a manner consistent with the Second Class Township
Code and Township Code and regulations. When any newly constructed
principal building is located within 150 feet of a public sewer, the
building shall be connected to the public sewer system prior to issuance
of a use and occupancy permit for the building. When a new public
sewer line is being constructed, the owner of a principal use building
shall connect to the public sewer system within 90 days of notification
that the sewer line has been sufficiently completed to be placed into
service. In the event that any owner(s) shall refuse or neglect to
connect within the timeframes outlined herein, the owner(s) shall
be deemed to be in violation of this chapter and subject to the penalties
prescribed under this chapter for any violation, and the proper officers
of the Township and/or Authority, or their agents, may enter upon
such property and construct such connection. In such case, the Township
and/or Authority officer shall, upon completion of the work, send
an itemized bill of the cost of the construction of such connection
to the owner(s), which bill shall be payable within 10 days of completion
of the building sewer construction as deemed by the Township and/or
Authority officer. In case of neglect or refusal by the owner(s) to
pay said bill within specified terms, the Township and/or Authority
officers shall, within 30 days thereafter, file a municipal lien in
the amount of the outstanding bill including all legal and filing
fees incurred in the collection of the outstanding amount, in accordance
with the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Law, 53 P.S. § 7101
et seq. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, no owner(s) of a
principal building located within 150 feet of the public sewer line
shall be required to connect such building to the sanitary sewer line
if the Authority determines that connecting such building would result
in an overloading of the sewer system.
(2)
The notice shall consist of a written or printed document requiring
such connection in accordance with the provisions of this article
and specifying that such connection shall be made within one year
(365 days) where connection to an existing public sewer line is being
requested and within 90 days to a newly constructed public sewer line
is being requested from the date such notice is given by the Township.
(3)
Such notice may be given at any time after a public sewer is in place
which can receive and convey sanitary sewage and industrial wastes
for treatment and disposal from the particular improved property.
Notice shall be served upon the owner either by personal service or
by registered mail or by such methods as at the time may be provided
by law.
Application for a building sewer permit shall be made by the
owner of the improved property served or to be served by the duly
authorized agent of the owner to the Township. For each and every
building or property, a separate permit to connect to the sanitary
sewer system shall be required, except under special circumstances
and for good sanitary reasons or other good cause shown, but then
only after special permission of this Township, in writing, shall
have been secured and only subject to such rules, regulations and
conditions as may be prescribed by this Township. A separate building
sewer for each building will be required, unless permitted otherwise.
A.
No person shall make or cause to be made a connection of any improved
or unimproved property with the public sewer until such person has:
(1)
Apply for tap-in permit with Municipal Authority first:
(a)
Submitted a complete written request to the Authority on the
form provided indicating a desire and intent to connect such property
to the public sewer.
(b)
An application form provided by the Authority shall be submitted
to the Authority and shall be approved upon payment of all fees for
connection to the public sewer line.
(2)
Apply for building sewer permit with Township:
(a)
Submitted a complete plumbing permit application for the installation
of the building sewer to the Township along with all required fees
prior to scheduling inspections for the installation of the building
sewer. A minimum of 48 hours' notice shall be provided to the Township
for the inspection of the building sewer installation.
(b)
The owner(s)/owner(s)' agent shall have certified to the Authority
that either they, or the contractor engaged to construct the facilities
to be connected to the sewer system, has:
[1]
Purchased performance and payment bonds as security for the
faithful performance of the work and payment of all obligations incurred
for the construction of the facilities and to make connection to the
sewer system.
[2]
Submit evidence, in form acceptable to the Township, to include certificates of insurance, demonstrating adequate insurance coverage in amounts set forth in Chapter 74 of the Code for the following: workmen's compensation; general liability insurance; automobile liability (combined property and bodily injury); and builder's risk insurance.
No person shall make or shall cause to be made a connection
of any improved property with a sewer until such person shall have
fulfilled each of the following conditions:
A.
Such person has notified the Township of the desire and intention
to connect such improved property to a sewer;
B.
Such person has applied for and received a building sewer permit as required by § 148-12A(2)(a).
C.
Such person has applied for and received a tap-in permit from the
Authority, and supplied Township with satisfactory evidence that any
tapping (or connection) fee which may be charged and imposed by the
Authority against the owner of each improved property who connects
such improved property to a sewer has been paid; and
D.
Such person has given the Township at least 48 hours' notice of the
time when such connection will be made so that this Township may supervise
and inspect or may cause to be supervised and inspected the work of
connection and necessary testing.
A.
When a property, at the time connection to a sewer is required, is
served by its own sewage disposal system or device, the existing building
drain line shall be cut on the exterior of the structure side of sewage
disposal system or device and attachment shall be made, with proper
fittings, to continue such building sewer line to the public sewer.
B.
Every excavation for a building sewer must comply with OSHA requirements
including sheeting and shoring including confined space entry where
applicable and shall be guarded adequately with barricades and lights
to protect all persons from damage and injury. Streets, sidewalks
and other public property disturbed in the course of installation
of a building sewer shall be restored, at the cost and expense of
the owner of the improved property being connected, in a manner satisfactory
to the Township and/or Authority.
C.
The Township reserves the right to adopt, from time to time, by resolution,
additional rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary and proper
relating to connection with a sewer and the sewer system, which additional
rules and regulations, to the extent appropriate, shall be and shall
be construed as part of this article.
D.
Whenever unique physical conditions are encountered during the construction of a building sewer, and such unique conditions require additional safeguards or the observation of specifications more stringent than those in this article, the building sewer shall be constructed in accordance with such additional safeguards or specifications; provided, however, that the unique special physical conditions and any additional specifications necessary to ensure the integrity of the building sewer shall be listed and set forth in the rules and/or regulations adopted by the Township pursuant to § 148-14C of this article.
E.
A single building sewer shall be provided for a school, apartment
building, commercial use, or other multiunit structure where the entire
building is held in single ownership, without the potential for change
of ownership status. If the Authority determines it to be impractical
to provide separate connections due to capacity, a single or joint
connection may be authorized for more than one property. If the Township
determines it to be impracticable to provide separate connections
due to physical conditions or constraints of the property or construction
features, a single or joint connection may be authorized for more
than one property.
F.
Permits for work to be performed within the rights-of-way of any
federal and state highways shall be secured from the agency having
jurisdiction. For work to be performed within the right-of-way of
any Township road, a permit shall be secured from the Township if
the work to be performed shall disturb any:
G.
If a sewer lateral terminates on any property beyond the existing
macadam surface or improved but unpaved cartway of any Township road,
but the terminus is still within the Township's right-of-way and the
connection can be facilitated without the disturbance of the existing
curb, upon written application to the Township, and after review and
approval by the Township's Code Enforcement Officer, after consultation
with the Township Engineer, the Township Code Enforcement Officer
may waive the requirement for a permit to replace or construct new
curbing.
H.
All costs and expenses of construction of a building sewer and all
costs and expenses of connection of a building sewer to the public
sewer shall be borne by the owner(s) of the property to be connected;
and such owner(s) shall indemnify and hold harmless the Township and
Authority from all loss or damage that may be incurred, directly or
indirectly, as a result of construction of a building sewer or connection
of the building sewer to the public sewer.
I.
A building sewer shall be connected to a public sewer at the location
designated by the Township where a lateral connection is provided.
J.
The invert of a building sewer at the point of connection to the building drain shall be at a higher elevation than the invert of the public sewer. A smooth, neat joint shall be made and the connection of a building sewer to the lateral shall be made secure and watertight utilizing Township approved fittings. If elevations prevent gravity flow, owner(s) shall furnish, install and maintain a grinder pump at their expense. The provisions of Article IV shall apply to all grinder pump permitting and installation.
K.
No building sewer shall be covered until it has been inspected and
approved by the Township. If any part of a building sewer is covered
before so being inspected and approved, it shall be uncovered for
inspection at the cost and expense of the owner of the property being
connected to public sewer.
L.
Every building sewer of any improved property shall be maintained
in a sanitary and safe operating condition by the owner of the improved
property.
M.
If any person shall fail or refuse, upon receipt of a notice of the
Township, in writing, to remedy any unsatisfactory condition with
respect to a building sewer, within 60 days of receipt of such notice,
the Authority may refuse to permit such person to discharge sanitary
sewage and industrial or commercial wastes into the sewer system until
the unsatisfactory condition has been remediated to the satisfaction
of the Authority, or at its option it may make such repairs at the
expense of the property owner and file a lien on the property.
N.
Registration of persons performing work on facilities to be connected
to system. Persons performing work on facilities to be connected to
the sewer system shall be registered journeymen plumbers having a
current Township contractor insurance verification registration to
perform work in the Township.
O.
The approval of any plans, specifications, contracts or agreements
or the issuance of any permits or approvals pursuant to the provisions
of this article or any regulations issued or adopted pursuant thereto
shall not constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any
kind by the Township and/or Authority or by any official, employee,
agent, or advisor of the Township or Authority as to the practicability,
adequacy, functioning or safety of any use, improvement, facility
or system installed or maintained pursuant to the aforementioned approved
plans, specifications, contracts, agreements, permits and regulations,
and shall not create any liability upon the Township or the Authority,
its officials, employees, agents and advisers.
A.
General.
(1)
When connection is to be made to an existing building sewer, such
connection must be made to the building drain.
(2)
The contractor shall determine the difference in grade between the
points of connection. If a minimum grade of 1/4 inch, or a maximum
grade of one inch, per foot is obtained, permission will be granted
to proceed. Permission to use a minimum gradient of 1/8 inch per foot
may be granted by the Plumbing Inspector in special circumstances.
An appropriate notation shall be made on the permit form if 1/8 inch
per foot is used. Under no circumstances is the trench to be excavated
before it is determined that the minimum fall can be obtained.
(3)
No portion of any sanitary public sewer lateral or building sewer
shall be used until air tested and approved in accordance with these
rules and regulations. No portion of an existing building sewer that
is constructed of bituminous fiber (Orangeburg) pipe or asbestos cement
pipe shall be used as part of the new building sewer all other materials
and joints or connections shall be consistent with permitted material
listing within the prevailing plumbing code at time of installation.
B.
Pipe requirements.
(1)
Piping installations from the sanitary sewer lateral to the building
drain shall be constructed of any one of the following materials:
(a)
Extra heavy cast iron soil pipe conforming to American Standard
Association and ASTM standards, latest revision, together with neoprene
gaskets. The gaskets must be made to conform to the particular brand
of pipe being used and conform to ASTM C564, latest revision. All
joints shall be made in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's specifications.
(b)
PVC Ring-tite pipe conforming to ASTM D3034-74, SDR 35 Type
PSM, together with necessary fittings conforming to ASTM D1784. All
pipe and fittings shall utilize rubber gasketed joints shall comply
with ASTM-D-1819 C-361 or C-433.
(c)
All building sewer service connections shall be constructed
with a cast iron vent and trap assembly located at the point of connection
to the public sewer lateral.
(d)
Cleanouts shall be provided for all building sewer service connections
where length of line exceeds 50 feet for four-inch diameter pipe and
75 feet for pipe six-inch in diameter or larger. Cleanout risers shall
be constructed of cast iron pipe.
(2)
Building sewers passing under any stream or creek shall be constructed
of ductile iron water main pipe ANSI A21.51 and AWWA C151, Class 51,
with mechanical joints.
(3)
No sewer connection pipe shall be reduced in size between the connection
to the building drain and the public sewer. All pipe shall be a minimum
inside diameter of four inches. Pipe sizes for apartments and commercial
buildings must be approved by the Township. Joints shall be permanently
tight and shall prevent the admission of ground water.
(4)
A minimum cover of three feet of earth shall be provided to protect
pipe from frost action and surface loading. Concrete encasement shall
be provided where cover is less. All changes in grade and alignment
(direction) shall be made with pipe fittings. No fittings exceeding
45° shall be permitted.
(5)
No transformation from one pipe size to another, or from one pipe
material to another, will be made without the use of fittings manufactured
and designed for that purpose.
(6)
In the specific case of PVC piping, no transformations from one pipe
size to another, or from one pipe material to another will be made
without the use of fittings with an elastomeric seal and shall conform
to the manufacturer's specifications. Substitute adapters shall be
approved by the Township. No cement joints will be permitted.
(7)
All connections to the sanitary sewer system must be made into the
lateral stub, "tee" or "wye" left for the purpose, if one exists.
Where no lateral stub, "tee" or "wye" has been provided, the sewer
shall be tapped with an opening to fit a 45° cast iron or PVC
"wye" saddle or 90° cast iron or PVC "tee" saddle. The saddle
shall be securely fastened by stainless steel straps provided with
suitable bolts to tighten securely. The pipe and saddle shall be completely
encased with six inches of 3,000 psi test concrete. When the opening
in the pipe has been cut too large to fit the saddle, the Authority's
sanitary sewer pipe must be replaced by a manufactured pipe section
with a "tee" or "wye" branch of the proper size. The construction
shall be inspected and approved before the remainder of the connection
may be laid. In the case of PVC, wye or tee saddle shall be installed
using stainless steel straps provided with suitable bolts to tighten
securely.
(8)
Whenever a "tee" or "wye" branch has become broken in removing its
cap in preparation to make a sewer connection, the protruding branch
must be removed and a cast iron "tee" or "wye" saddle applied as described
above.
(9)
Whenever an existing Authority lateral or stub is broken, the broken
end must be cut square and fitted with a listed and labeled duplex
coupling, or that section of pipe must be replaced.
(10)
The mouth, or opening, of the completed building sewer shall
be kept properly closed and water tight at all times during construction.
(11)
Building sewer lines shall be vented, trapped and a cleanout
provided as follows:
(a)
Cleanouts.
[1]
Where the main sewer is in the road a cleanout shall be provided
at the right-of-way line.
[2]
Where the main sewer is in an easement, the cleanout shall be
located a minimum of one foot from the permanent easement limit.
[3]
Cleanouts shall be provided in each sanitary sewer lateral at
fifty-foot intervals for four-inch diameter pipe and at seventy-five-foot
intervals for all pipe six-inch diameter and larger. Such intervals
shall include lengths of lateral installed by the Authority. Cleanouts
shall be installed immediately downstream of any change in grade or
alignment. Cleanouts shall be constructed using a sanitary tee fitting
in the run of the pipe and cast iron riser to ground surface. The
riser pipe shall be provided with a screw type plug and shall be water
tight. This requirement will be constructed in conformity with the
prevailing Plumbing Code.
[4]
A minimum of one cleanout is required per building sewer line.
(b)
Fresh-air vents - A vent shall be placed as close to the building
as possible, in the case of existing construction and in the case
of new construction when, in the opinion of the Township, adequate
venting has not been provided for. Vent risers shall extend a minimum
of six inches above the ground surface and shall be capped with a
mushroom vent or double bend. Fresh air vents shall be at least four
inches in diameter, and must be constructed of cast iron.
(c)
Every cleanout and vent shall be properly supported by 2 RC,
2B crushed stone or concrete in the bottom of the trench.
(12)
New connections to the sewer shall not be placed through a cesspool,
but must be placed on solid ground on the building side of cesspool
excavation area, with the exception that, under special circumstances
cast iron water pipe (AWWA C151 and ANSI A 21.51 Class 51, with mechanical
joints) may be used to span a cesspool when properly supported and
anchored against shearing forces from surface loading or other settlement.
(13)
The contractor shall have sufficient pumping equipment ready
for use at all times on the site. All ground water which may be found
in the trenches, and any other water which may get into them from
any cause whatsoever, shall be pumped or bailed out so that the trench
shall be dry during pipe laying and backfilling. Water shall be kept
away from any mortar or concrete work until it has thoroughly set.
When water is encountered, no less than six inches of No. 2B coarse
aggregate shall be used for the foundation for the pipe. No storm
or surface water shall be allowed to enter the sanitary sewer system.
If, for any reason, construction is delayed or stopped, the pipe connected
to the sewer main must be capped with a waterproof stopper.
(14)
The contractor shall fill all existing septic tanks or cesspools
with crushed stone or clean earth. Tanks shall be pumped after connection
to the sewer and before backfilling.
C.
Pipe bedding. In all trenches (both earth and rock trenches) "first
class bedding" shall be provided as a foundation for all pipe, unless
concrete cradle or concrete encasement or other type of bedding is
required by the Township Inspector.
(1)
When extra heavy cast iron pipe is being installed, first class bedding
shall consist of shaping the bottom of the earth trench to fit the
pipe and bells in order to support the pipe over its entire length.
A minimum of six inches of No. 2B crushed stone bedding will be provided
when rock is encountered or when required by the Engineer or his representative.
(2)
When PVC SDR #35 is being installed, first class bedding shall provide
a minimum of six inches of crushed stone under the pipe, with backfill
using the stone up to, or beyond, six inches over the pipe. Bedding
material shall consist of crushed stone conforming to Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation Publication 408 including latest revisions,
grading and quality requirements for No. 2B course aggregate. Concrete
encasement, or cradle, shall be required where extraordinary trench
and surface loading can be anticipated.
(3)
Regardless of the type of pipe used, unsuitable material encountered
in excavation, such as ashes, muck and unstable soil, shall be removed
from the site and shall not be placed in the backfill. When the bottom
of the trench has been dug too deep, it shall be refilled to grade
with 2-RC aggregate backfill, or No. 2B crushed stone backfill, thoroughly
compacted in lifts of not more than six inches.
(4)
Whenever rock or water is encountered in the trench bottom a minimum
of six inches of 2-RC aggregate or 2B crushed stone bedding shall
be required for all pipe.
D.
Air test.
(1)
The Plumbing Inspector or his representative shall witness an air
test of the building sewer from the lateral to the point of connection
at the building. Both ends of the building sewer shall remain uncovered
until the air testing has been completed and the installation approved.
Such approval shall be noted in writing on the permit and no other
evidence of such approval shall be accepted. Persons utilizing air
test equipment must be familiar with its use and be familiar with
the criteria for judging acceptance based on various ground water
conditions encountered. The air test shall be conducted by the building
sewer contractor under the direction of the Plumbing Inspector, and
made at the expense of the property owner.
(2)
The air test shall be made by attaching an air compressor or other
testing apparatus to any suitable opening in the section of the pipe
to be tested. All other openings of the pipe section being tested
shall be plugged. The pipe shall be subjected to a minimum uniform
air pressure of 4.0 psi on the entire (section of pipe being tested)
system. This pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of duration
of 10 minutes and that the maximum permissible pressure loss shall
be 5%.
(3)
The contractor shall repair all defects or leaks of any nature of
lines failing to meet the above tests and shall retest same until
acceptable to the Township plumbing inspector.
E.
Backfilling.
(1)
Upon completion of the building sewer installation, the trench, to
a height of at least one foot above the pipe, shall be refilled with
clean earth or select stone backfill (2RC or 2B crushed aggregate)
deposited in six-inch layers. No stones or rock other than previously
noted shall be permitted in the backfill. Each layer shall be solidly
tamped and rammed down around the sewer pipe with hand or mechanical
tampers. Care shall be exercised not to disturb the pipe. In filling
to the height specified, the earth shall be thrown in with hand shovels.
Under no circumstances will backfilling by heavy equipment be permitted.
(2)
All backfill material shall be free from cinders, ashes, refuse,
vegetable or organic material or other material which in the opinion
of the Plumbing Inspector is unsuitable. However, from a point of
one foot above the top of the pipe to the finish grade (or subgrade
of pavement, driveways, walks, etc.) material containing stones up
to six inches in greatest dimensions may be used. The trench shall
be thoroughly compacted without displacement of the grade or alignment
of the building sewer. Backfill material shall be free of ice and
no partially open trench shall be permitted to be left open during
the night when temperatures below 28° are predicted.
F.
Inspections.
(1)
Any contractor who has scheduled an inspection and upon arrival of
the Township's agent fails to be ready for said inspection shall receive
a failed inspection and be responsible to pay a fee as set forth by
time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. Any contractor
who fails an inspection shall be responsible to pay a fee as set forth
by time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors for said
failed inspection. Any contractor who requires the Township or Authority's
agent to remain on the job site after 5:00 p.m. to perform an inspection
will be required to advise the homeowner as to why the request must
be made and the contractor must further assume the associated costs
for said inspections, with a minimum of two hours of time to be paid
at a per hour rate as set forth by time to time by resolution of the
Board of Supervisors.
(2)
All associated fees with regard to failed inspections of a contractor
shall be paid prior to construction of any subsequent sewer lateral
installations by said contractor.
G.
Use of connection.
(1)
Use of the new connection to the sanitary sewer system will not be
permitted until installation has been inspected, tested and approved
in accordance with procedures set forth herein.
(2)
No use of the sanitary sewer system will be permitted until collection
system, pumping facilities and treatment plant have been made ready
to accept sewage for disposal.
(3)
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the building sewer between
the sewer main and the building served by the building sewer shall
be the responsibility of the property owner; however, if the Authority
originally installed the lateral, and the repair or replacement or
maintenance of the lateral or that portion of the lateral constructed
by the Authority is necessitated by a defect in the lateral or any
portion of the lateral, which said defect was not caused by the property
owner, the Authority shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair
or replacement of the lateral or that portion of the lateral, if said
defect in the lateral or that portion of the lateral so affected was
caused by improper construction and/or installation by the Authority,
or in the event the defect in the pipe is the result of a manufacturing
defect.
(4)
No sump pumps for the discharge of groundwater or stormwater of any
kind shall be permitted to be connected and/or discharged into the
sanitary sewer system.
(5)
Access to premises by Authority or its designated agent.
(a)
The Municipal Authority and/or its designated agent shall have
access during the construction of the sewer lateral to all parts of
a premises to ensure that there are no illegal connections.
(b)
The Municipal Authority and/or its designated agent shall have
access to all parts of a premises to inspect for illegal connections
to the public sewer systems upon obtaining evidence of an illegal
connection through the use of meters, videos and any other means available.
(c)
The property owner of a premises where an illegal connection
is found after obtaining permission to enter into the premises to
verify said illegal connection, shall assume all associated costs
incurred by the Authority and/or its agent.
H.
Cleanup. Removal of debris, which may have been stored within the
public rights-of-way, including road, cartway or sidewalk, shall be
removed within 24 hours of completion of the building sewer work.
Any concrete sidewalk or curb removed for the purpose of making a
sewer connection must be temporarily restored within 48 hours, and
permanent replacement must be completed within 30 days from the time
installation has been approved.
I.
Use of PVC.
(1)
Although the Township and the Authority recommend and prefer the
use of cast iron for vent and trap assemblies, where the use of cast
iron is mandated in this article for vent and trap assemblies, PVC
fittings may be substituted therefor provided that:
(a)
Such fittings conform to the requirements of ASTM F477 for use
with SDR 35 gravity sewer pipe; and
(b)
All such fittings utilize elastomeric joints and rubber gaskets
which comply with the requirements specified in ASTM D-1869, C-361
or C-443; and
(c)
Vent and trap assemblies are encased with a minimum of six inches
or more of concrete.
(2)
Wherever the use of cast iron pipe is mandated in this article for
cleanouts, cleanout risers, screw-type plugs for cleanout risers,
fresh air vents and/or fresh air vent risers, PVC may be substituted
therefor provided that:
The rates and any rules and regulations hereunder shall become
effective on the date of their enactment and adoption respectively
and shall be applicable to all properties as soon as they respectively
become connected with and/or have the right to connect and/or use
the sewer system. The Township and/or Authority reserves the right
to make such changes from time to time as in its opinion may be desirable
or beneficial, and to amend this article or to change the rates or
charges in such manner and at such times as in its opinion may be
advisable.
