No person other than the city shall install, repair, alter,
or replace any sewer connection lateral within the city, with the
exception of:
(a)
A
sewer connection lateral that is installed, repaired, altered, or
replaced as a part of a contract to which the city is a party; or
(b)
A
sewer connection lateral that is being constructed by a person as
a part of a contract between the contractor and the owners of property
to be benefited, when the contract is for the construction of sewer
lines that are or are intended to become public property, and when
the work is being performed under the general supervision and inspection
of the city.
(Ord. No. 76-13, § 6, 5-26-76; Ord. No. 2008-07, § 1, 2-27-2008; Ord. No. 2011-18, § 7, 12-14-11; Ord. No. 2021-16, § 3, 10-27-21)
All persons other than the city shall be licensed by the California
Contractors State License Board to install, repair, alter, or replace
sewer connection laterals and shall have a current and valid license
to do such business within the city.
(Ord. No. 76-13, § 6, 5-26-76; Ord. No. 2008-07, § 1, 2-27-2008; Ord. No. 2011-18, § 7, 12-14-11; Ord. No. 2021-16, § 3, 10-27-21)
Sewer connection laterals that are installed, repaired, altered,
or replaced by any person, other than the city, as provided in section
22-161, shall conform to the requirements of the applicable sections
of the standard specifications of the city for construction work in
public places, the appropriate sections of the city plumbing regulations,
and all other applicable codes and ordinances enforced in the city.
A construction plan must be submitted and approved by the city prior
to any construction of a sewer connection lateral.
(Ord. No. 73-16, § 6, 5-26-76; Ord. No. 2008-07, § 1, 2-27-2008; Ord. No. 2011-18, § 7, 12-14-11; Ord. No. 2021-16, § 3, 10-27-21)
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the property owner shall be responsible for all maintenance, repair, replacement, cleaning, and removal of blockages in the sewer connection lateral.
(d)
Except
when performing work by agreement or contract with the city, no person
or other entity other than the city shall excavate for or otherwise
expose any portion of a sewer connection lateral within a public right-of-way,
with the exception that where a property line cleanout has been installed
in public property, the cleanout cap or cover may be exposed for maintenance
purposes provided that the covering materials are replaced in kind
and in the same condition, or better, as existed before the excavation
was made.
(e)
The
maintenance of the sewer connection lateral, up to and including the
connection to the main, is the sole responsibility of the private
property owner. The city may be responsible for repairs of the sewer
connection lateral only upon proof by the property owner to the satisfaction
of a qualified city wastewater maintenance employee that damage to
the sewer connection lateral was the result of work performed by the
city or a licensed contractor working for the city. This must be proven
by video inspection from a ground level cleanout or a breakout opening
in the building lateral in the presence of a qualified city wastewater
maintenance employee. The city reserves the sole right to determine
when and where to conduct video inspections of sewer connection laterals.
(f)
When
any maintenance relation violation occurs or an Illegal discharge
has occurred, the property owner or management company must have the
sewer connection lateral cleaned and televised by a licensed plumber.
A copy of video inspection (flash memory drive only) must be given
to the city for its review to ensure the sewer connection lateral
has been cleaned properly and there are no associated obstructions,
damages, or failures. After reviewing the video inspection, the director
will require that any deficiencies or necessary repairs observed on
the video be made at the business/property owner's expense, within
the time frame designated by the environmental programs division.
All repairs are to be made per the most recently adopted version of
the Uniform Plumbing Code, and all permits for the repairs are to
be obtained from the city's building department prior to performance
of repairs.
(g)
Compliance
with all applicable laws is a condition of connecting to the city's
wastewater system. Any violation or failure to comply with applicable
regulations shall be grounds for termination of the connection.
(Ord. No. 76-13, § 6, 5-26-76; Ord. No. 93-24, § 2, 5-25-93; Ord. No. 2008-07, § 1, 2-27-2008; Ord. No. 2011-18, § 7, 12-14-11)
Cleanouts shall be installed in accordance with the building
code of the city.
(Ord. No. 76-13, § 6, 5-26-76; Ord. No. 93-24 § 3, 8-25-93; Ord. No. 2008-07, § 1, 2-27-2008; Ord. No. 2011-18, § 7, 12-14-11; Ord. No. 2021-16, § 3, 10-27-21)
