The Supervisor or his or her authorized representative shall act as Sewer Inspector. The duties of the Sewer Inspector include:
A. 
Supervision of any and all connections to the sewer mains and trunks;
B. 
Inspection of all trenches for alignment and grade and approving them for pipe laying;
C. 
Inspection of pipe laying and joining;
D. 
Inspection of backfill, pavement replacement and completion of work;
E. 
Issuance of acceptance of work completed satisfactorily;
F. 
Checking the plans and issuing permits required by this division.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
The Sewer Inspector shall carry an official badge or other evidence establishing his or her position as such, and subject to Section 1.28.030 of this code has the right of entry upon buildings and premises for the purpose of making inspection, reinspections or otherwise performing the duties necessary in the enforcement of this division.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
No person may connect a main sewer to the Town's sanitary sewer system until the main sewer proposed to be connected is dedicated to the Town and accepted by it. The dedication shall include the right of the Town to have access for maintenance, operation, construction and reconstruction. No person may construct a building upon any right-of-way in which a main sewer is located.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
If, during the inspection of sewer work the Town determines that any portion of it does not conform to design and construction standards and codes adopted by the Town, the Town shall give the owner written notice to that effect and direct the owner to make the repairs necessary to place the sewer in satisfactory condition.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
When a person performs work under this division, the Town is not liable for loss or damage resulting from a defect or failure in the performance of the work. The person performing the work shall hold the Town free and harmless from all liability which results directly or indirectly from the work, including all costs, expenses, attorney fees and interest incurred in the defense of the claim being made or in the enforcement of this provision.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
Any discharge, or threatened discharge, or any condition which is in any manner in violation of the provisions of this division, or of any permit issued pursuant to this division, or of any order or directive of the Town authorized by this division, shall be, and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance. Such nuisance may be abated, removed or enjoined, and damages assessed therefor, in any manner provided by law.
(Ord. 318-01)
No person shall connect to, construct, install or provide other means of sewage disposal from any building in the Town except as provided in this division.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
No person may construct or connect to a main trunk or lateral sewer without first obtaining a permit from the Town and paying all applicable fees and charges.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)
A. 
Abatement. During the period of violation, habitation of the premises by human beings is a public nuisance and the Council may bring proceedings for the abatement of the occupancy during the period of violation as well as avail itself of all other remedies. In cases of emergency, the Town may seek any remedies in accordance with State and Town codes, including disconnecting water and shutting down the building. In this case, and as a condition of reconnection, the owner shall pay to the Town a reasonable attorney's fee and costs of suit arising in such action.
B. 
Provisions a Means of Enforcement Only. The foregoing procedures are established as a means of enforcement of the terms of this division and rules and regulations, and not as a penalty.
C. 
Violation Includes Aiding, Abetting or Concealing. A person who causes, aids or abets or conceals the fact of violation of this division is guilty of violating this division.
(Ord. 28, 1966; Ord. 318-01)