[Ord. 5/5/1969D, § 1]
Unless the context specifically and clearly indicates otherwise,
the meaning of terms used in this Part shall be as follows:
The Borough of Wrightsville, York County, Pennsylvania.
A cleanout on the building drain just inside or outside the
wall of the building through which the building sewer may be cleaned.
That part of the lowest piping of a building drainage system
which receives the discharge from all drainage pipes within the building
and conveys it to the building sewer at a point four feet outside
the building wall.
The extension from the end of the building drain from a point
four feet outside the wall of the building to the lateral.
A direct connection leading from the building drain just
behind the house trap to the outer air.
A device, fitting or assembly of fittings installed on the
building drain to prevent circulation of air between the drainage
system of the building and the building sewer.
That part of the municipal sewer system extending from the
sewer main to the curbline, or, if there shall be no curbline, to
the property line.
Any individual, partnership, company, association, society,
corporation, or other group or entity.
Any person licensed by the Borough to engage in the work
of plumbing.
The construction, alteration or repair of any part of the building sewer or building drain, or appurtenances thereto, which are subject to the provisions of this Part as set forth in § 5-207, Subsection 1, herein.
The person or persons appointed by the Borough to enforce
the terms of this Part.
The sanitary sewer and appurtenances operated by the Borough,
including the lateral.
[Ord. 5/5/1969D, § 2; as amended by Ord. 98-4,
9/14/1998]
1.
From and after the passage of this Part, no person shall engage in
the work of plumbing until he shall have been issued a license to
engage in said work by the Borough.
2.
Any person with three or more years of practical experience in the
work of plumbing may make application for such license to the Borough
upon forms supplied by the Borough; and if, after proper examination
of said application by the Borough such person so applying shall be
found qualified, the same shall be approved by the Borough, who shall
thereupon issue a license to such person which shall, for the period
of one calendar year or fractional part thereof next ensuing the date
of such qualification, entitle said person to engage in the work of
plumbing.
3.
Every person who shall desire to be licensed by the Borough shall,
upon making application therefor, pay to the Borough a fee of in an
amount as established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council.
4.
At the expiration of each calendar year said license shall be null
and void. A person desiring to continue in the work of plumbing for
the ensuing year shall, between the first and thirty-first day of
December of each and every year, renew the license by payment of the
fee in the amount prescribed herein.
5.
Any license issued hereunder may be revoked by the Borough at any
time if the Borough shall find that the holder thereof is not qualified
to do plumbing work, or if the holder thereof shall fail to comply
with the terms of this Part.
6.
Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the Borough to issue a license,
or by the revocation of a license, may appeal therefrom in writing
to the Borough Council, which shall act on said appeal in due course.
7.
Builders and/or contractors desiring to engage in plumbing shall
have in their employ a person who shall meet all license requirements,
license to be issued in name of builder or contractor listing name
of employee who shall supervise all work.
8.
Property owners shall be permitted to dig their own ditches, lay
pipe and make connections and engage in plumbing on their own property,
subject to inspection and approval by Plumbing Inspector. "Their own
plumbing" shall be construed to include making repairs, installations,
and maintenance and water lines serving their respective properties.
Persons doing the work on their own properties shall not be subject
to license fees and examinations as listed in this section.
[Ord. 5/5/1969D, § 3]
1.
It shall be the duty of the Plumbing Inspector to inspect all plumbing
and to enforce the provisions of this Part.
2.
The Plumbing Inspector shall have the authority to obtain such information
and to make such investigation as may be necessary to determine whether
the provisions of this Part have been compiled with. For this purpose
he is empowered to enter upon and inspect private property at reasonable
hours and after reasonable notice to the owners and/or occupants thereof.
[Ord. 5/5/1969D, § 4]
1.
From and after the passage of this Part, all plumbing shall be conducted and constructed under and in accordance with the terms hereof; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be taken or construed to require any alterations or changes in any existing plumbing within the walls of any building other than the work specified in § 5-107 hereof.
2.
Unless certified in writing by the Plumbing Inspector to be a nuisance
or dangerous, all plumbing within any existing dwelling shall be deemed
to be adequate which provides at least: (A) a properly installed building
sewer; (B) a "Y" branch building cleanout on the building drain; and,
(C) either a horizontal intercepting trap on the building drain with
a fresh-air vent; or, (D) proper and adequate traps on all fixtures
within the building.
[Ord. 5/5/1969D, § 5]
No plumbing shall be undertaken unless the licensed plumber
proposing to undertake the same shall have filed with the Borough
an application for a plumbing permit, and shall have paid the connection
fee and a plumbing permit shall have been issued. In filing such application,
the plumber shall supply all information as may be required thereon
regarding the number of fixtures within the building and the location
and construction of the building drain and building sewer.
[Ord. 5/5/1969D, § 6]
No building sewer or building drain, nor any part thereof, shall
be covered or concealed in any manner until the same shall have been
inspected and approved by the Plumbing Inspector. When such work is
ready for inspection, the plumber shall promptly notify the Plumbing
Inspector, who shall inspect the same as soon as is reasonably possible.
[Ord. 5/5/1969D, § 7; as amended by Ord. 98-4,
9/14/1998]
1.
Drains to be Adequate. It shall be the duty of every person owning
or constructing any drain, soil pipe, passage or connection between
a sewer and any ground, building or establishment served thereby,
as well as every person owning or in control or possession of any
such ground, building or establishment, to cause and require such
drain, soil pipe, passage or connection to be adequate for its purpose
and such that all material entering the same shall at all times pass
freely through the same.
2.
Building Sewer.
A.
General. A separate and independent building sewer shall be provided
to connect the building drain of every house or building with the
lateral; provided, however, that where a separate building is located
upon the same lot with and to the rear of another building, the building
sewer serving the front building may be extended to the rear building;
but such extension shall not run through the cellar of the front building.
Separate building sewers for adjoining buildings may be laid in the
same trench.
B.
Materials. Building sewers may be constructed of any of the following
materials, and no other:
(1)
Extra-heavy or service-weight cast iron bell and spigot pipe,
with calked joints firmly packed with oakum or hemp and filled with
molten lead not less than 3/4 inch deep and extending not less than
1/8 inch below rim or hub.
(2)
Standard strength vitrified clay pipe, either hot poured joints,
packed with hemp and made with a hot bituminous compound made in one
pour or pre-formed joints as may be approved by the Plumbing Inspector.
Vitrified clay pipe shall only be used in trenches providing good
foundation support, and at depths in excess of two feet below grade.
(3)
Plastic sewer and drain pipe, with fittings and specials which
shall meet or exceed all of the requirements of United States Commercial
Standards 5270-65 (ABS) and C5272-65 (PVC). The manufacturer of each
and every brand of plastic material proposed for use under the conditions
of this Part shall place on file, with the Plumbing Inspector, a notarized
certificate stating that the proposed material has been tested in
accordance with the going standards and that said material meets or
exceeds the requirements of the applicable standard.
C.
Size and Grade. Building sewers shall not be less than three inches
I.D., and shall be laid to uniform slope of not less than 1/4 inch
per foot for pipes less than four inches in diameter, and not less
than 1/8 inch per foot for pipes four inches in diameter or larger.
D.
Installation.
(1)
Building sewers must be as direct as possible. Changes in direction
must be made with the following fittings: "Y's", combination
"Y" and eighth bends, or half "Y's" or 1/8 bends. Offsets shall
be avoided wherever possible, and where approved by the Plumbing Inspector
they shall be made with 45° bends or similar fittings.
(2)
Building sewers shall not be laid closer than four feet to any
building, except upon specific approval of the Plumbing Inspector,
in which event they shall be constructed only of cast iron pipe.
(3)
Cleanouts composed of a "Y" fitting and 1/8 bend shall be provided
at intervals of not more than 70 feet, and shall be brought to grade
and capped.
(4)
Changes in size where the building drain enters the building
sewer, or at the lateral, shall only be made by use of fittings.
(5)
Ditches shall be promptly backfilled after inspection by the
Plumbing Inspector. Care shall be taken to prevent damage to the pipe
in backfilling, and to secure a well-compacted and firm ditch.
3.
Building Drains.
A.
Materials. Building drains may be constructed of either of the following
materials and no other:
(1)
Extra-heavy or service-weight cast iron pipe.
(2)
Plastic sewer and drain pipe, with fittings and specials which
shall meet or exceed all of the requirements of U.S. Commercial Standards
C5270-65 (ABS) and C5272-65 (PVC). The manufacturer of each and every
brand of plastic material proposed for use under the conditions of
this Part shall place on file, with the Plumbing Inspector, a notarized
certificate stating that the proposed material has been tested in
accordance with the foregoing standards and that said material meets
or exceeds the requirements of the applicable standard.
B.
Building Cleanout. A "Y" branch cleanout shall be provided on the
building drain just inside or outside the wall. The cleanout shall
be fitted with a gas-and water-tight cap.
C.
House Trap. The building drain may be provided with a horizontal
intercepting trap, not less than four inches in diameter, placed inside
or outside the cellar wall, or as close thereto as construction circumstances
will permit, all as may be approved by the Plumbing Inspector. The
trap shall be provided with a hand hole for convenience in cleaning,
the cover of which shall be properly fitted and made gas-tight and
air-tight. In the event a house trap is not installed, it shall be
the responsibility of the property owner to provide proper and adequate
traps on all fixtures within the building.
D.
Fresh-Air Vent. If a house trap is installed, the building drain
shall be provided with a fresh-air vent just inside the house trap.
It shall lead to the outer air, and finish with an open grill or gooseneck.
The fresh-air vent shall be no less than three inches for four inch
drains or less; for five and six inch drains, it must not be less
than four inches in diameter; for seven and eight inch drains, it
must not be less than six inches in diameter; and for larger drains,
it must not be less than eight inches in diameter.
E.
Grade and Installation. They shall be laid at a uniform slope of not less than 1/4 inch per foot. Changes of direction shall be made only with fittings as specified under Subsection 2D for drains located both above and below ground. Where building drains pass through a new foundation wall, a relieving arch shall be built over them, with a two inch space on either side of the pipe.
4.
Other Work Subject to These Specifications.
A.
Cellar Floor Drains.
(1)
Cellar floor drains may discharge into the sewer only when such
drains are provided with a permanent water seal in the traps, and
with check valves or back-water valves where such valves are warranted.
(2)
No floor drains shall be connected to the sewer unless and until
the owner of the premises shall execute a release on behalf of himself
and all subsequent owners relieving the Borough from all damages,
direct or consequential, which may result from said premises being
flooded by the stoppage of sewers or back-water from the same.
B.
Grease Interceptors. A grease interceptor shall be installed in the
waste line leading from sinks, drains or other fixtures in the following
establishments, when in the judgment of the Plumbing Inspector a hazard
exists: restaurants; hotel kitchens; bars; factory, school, social
or other cafeterias or restaurants; clubs or other establishments
where grease can be introduced into the drainage system in quantities
that can effect line stoppage or hinder sewage disposal.
C.
Public Garages and Service Stations. Every public garage, service
station or other structure for the housing, sale, servicing or repair
of motor vehicles shall be provided with a proper means for draining
the floors and repair pits. Any drain in the floor or repair pit shall
have a special connection discharging through an intercepting trap,
located under the direction of the Plumbing Inspector. Such trap shall
be so arranged as to intercept all oil, gasoline or other inflammable
fluids, sand, silt and other solids for the purpose of excluding the
same from the sewerage system. Such trap shall be watertight, so located
as to be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection, provided with
a suitable manhole frame and cover, and of a design and capacity approved
by the Plumbing Inspector. Oil, gasoline or other inflammable fluids,
sand, silt or other solids shall be regularly removed and promptly
disposed of, and the trap shall be so maintained to insure the exclusion
of such substances from the sewerage system.
D.
Garbage grinders or disposal units may be installed in private residences
only, and shall be subject to the approval of the Plumbing Inspector
as to the ability of such grinder to properly grind food waste disposed
of therein.
E.
Direct Cross-connections Prohibited. No direct cross-connection shall
be made between the water supply and plumbing connected to the sewer
in such manner as to permit back-siphonage of sewage in the water
supply system.
F.
Sump Pumps. A sump pump may be connected to the building drain only
under the following conditions:
(1)
Only domestic waste originating within the household shall be
discharged from the sump.
(2)
The sump shall be constructed with watertight sides and bottom,
and shall admit no ground or surface waters. No pipe shall discharge
into the sump which serves to drain ground water under cellar floor
slabs or from around foundations.
(3)
Where any sump pump is connected to the sewer, it shall be so
noted upon the plumbing permit, and the Borough shall at all times
have the right to inspect the sump; and, in the event that waters
other than domestic sewage waste are determined to be entering the
sump, the Borough shall have the right to order the disconnection
of said sump from the sewer and such order shall be immediately carried
out.
G.
Addition of Plumbing Fixtures. It shall be the duty of every person
to whom a plumbing permit shall hereafter be issued to promptly notify
the Pluming Inspector of any additional fixtures which may be installed
within the property to which the plumbing permit refers, where such
fixtures are not included in the fixture count shown upon the permit.
5.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of
this Part shall be, upon conviction thereof, sentenced to pay a fine
of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said
fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each
day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
