As used in this article, unless a different meaning clearly
appears from the context, the following words shall have the following
meanings:
Any house, building or other structure, temporary or permanent,
designed for either residential or industrial use, or any other source
of sewage and industrial wastes, whether privately or publicly owned.
Any line, main, conduit, pipe or other sewage disposal facility
forming a part of the comprehensive sewerage system now or hereafter
owned, constructed or acquired by the Beach Haven Sewerage Utility.
The owner of any building located where a sewer is available
or shall hereafter be made available shall connect such building with
such sewer.
A.
The size and materials for construction of service laterals and building
sewers shall be as the Borough may from time-to-time determine, within
the limits of state regulations. No such installation shall be made
except in accordance with Borough regulations and the New Jersey Plumbing
Code, and all such installation shall be installed by the owner of
the property at the owner's sole cost and expense. The installation
shall be inspected and approved by the Borough while the trench containing
the same is open. Any trench backfilled prior to inspection and approval
shall, upon the request of the Borough, be reopened and made available
for inspection at the owner's sole cost and expense.
B.
All new construction shall install a service lateral extending from
the property to be served to the main at the owner's sole cost
and expense. Upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the service
lateral from the main to the curb cleanout shall become the responsibility
of the Beach Haven Sewer Utility, while the lateral from the curb
cleanout to the property being serviced shall be the responsibility
of the property owner.
Every connection required by this article shall extend from
inside the building foundation to the sewer main and shall, in all
respects, comply with the rules and regulations of the Long Beach
Island Board of Health and the Beach Haven Sewerage Utility. The Borough
of Beach Haven Sewerage Utility shall maintain, repair, or replace,
if necessary, service laterals from the main to the curb cleanout.
Upon receipt by the Council of the Borough of Beach Haven of
notification from the Beach Haven Sewerage Utility that the sewer
or sewers in any street or public ways in the Borough are ready to
receive sewage or industrial wastes, the Council shall order all property
owners along the lines of said sewer or sewers to connect their buildings
therewith in accordance with the terms of this article. The Council
shall designate one of its proper officers to give notice of the order
to the owner or owners of said property.
Said notice shall be addressed to the owner of said property
as the name of said owner appears in the last tax duplicate of the
Borough, shall describe the property by lot and block designation
as the same appears on the Tax Map of the Borough and by the street
address and shall state that by order of the Council of the Borough
of Beach Haven the owner is required to connect the building on said
property with the sewer, and said notice shall inform the owner of
the penalty to be imposed for failure to comply with said notice and
order in accordance with the terms of this article.
Said notice may be served on the owner personally or by leaving
it at his usual place of abode with a member of his family above the
age of 18 years if the owner has a place of abode within the Borough
of Beach Haven. Said notice may also be served within or without the
limits of the Borough by mailing the same by regular mail to the last
known post office address of said owner as the same appears on the
last tax duplicate of the Borough.
The provisions of this article shall not be deemed to be exclusive,
and the provisions hereof and the sewer connections herein directed
may be compelled and enforced in any manner provided by law.
A.
No building or structure may be connected to the sewer utility's
main without the owner or representative first securing a permit from
the sewer utility office, the cost of which shall be $250. The connection
must be made by a licensed plumber with a utility employee present
to inspect the work.
B.
No building or structure connected to the utility's lines may
be moved, demolished, or altered in any manner which might permit
debris to enter the system prior to securing a permit for such from
the Beach Haven Plumbing Subcode Official. In addition, a permit must
be obtained from the Sewer Utility Office for the disconnection at
a charge of $125.
A.
Opening of any street, alley, or public ground for the introduction
of any sewer service pipe or connection shall require a permit from
the Sewer Utility Department. Both the owner and the plumber so opening
said street, alley, or public ground shall be held responsible therefor,
and all due precautions, such as barricades, red lights and other
necessary means to prevent accidents.
B.
Street opening permit required. No person, firm or corporation shall cut, break into or open any public street, road or highway in the Borough of Beach Haven unless he, they or it has theretofor obtained a written permit for that purpose from the Borough Clerk under the provisions of Chapter 176.
All permits shall be granted upon the express condition that
the Borough shall not be held liable for any damages which shall arise
from improper installation by a contractor and the consequence thereof.
A.
Deterioration. Where, in the opinion of the Water and Sewer Departments,
an existing building sewer, from the curb cleanout to the structure,
is excessively deteriorated to a point that allows soil, foreign objects,
or excessive infiltration/inflow into the system, that lateral shall
be replaced or repaired by the property owner to the satisfaction
of the Water and Sewer Department.
B.
Renewal. Where the renewal of the building sewer on the property
is found to be necessary, the property owner shall renew the building
sewer in the location as previously used unless otherwise approved.
C.
Maintenance.
(1)
All building sewers and fixtures furnished or owned by the property
owner or his or her predecessors in title shall be maintained by him
or her in good order. All leaks in the building sewer or any fixture
for the premises served must be repaired immediately by the owner
or occupant of the premises. The property owner shall be responsible
for notifying the Water and Sewer Department and Construction Department
of the party engaged by said customer to do any maintenance work on
the building sewer prior to work being commenced, and said party shall
not backfill any trench until the work has been inspected and approved
by the Borough. Any work not acceptable shall be immediately removed
and replaced by work which is acceptable, at the cost of the property
owner.
(2)
The Borough shall in no way be responsible for maintaining any portion
of the building sewer or for damage done by sewage escaping therefrom,
and the property owner shall at all times comply with applicable regulations
with respect thereto and make changes therein required by reason of
changes of grade, relocation of mains or otherwise.
D.
Borough repairs. The Borough reserves the right to make necessary
repairs where any condition is found detrimental to the system. All
costs shall be charged or apportioned to the property owner.
All materials to be used on the proposed project that will become
the property of the Borough upon conveyance by the applicant shall
be manufactured in the United States, whenever available. The applicant
is directed to refer to Chapter 107, Laws 1982, of the State of New
Jersey, effective date October 3, 1982.
A.
Sanitary sewer collection system design criteria.
(1)
General.
(a)
Materials used in the construction of sewers and force mains
shall be as follows: Gravity sewers shall be constructed of polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) or ductile iron pipe or as may be otherwise determined
necessary by the Borough or the Engineer.
(b)
Sewer service connections and cleanouts shall be constructed
of ductile iron (DI) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.
(c)
Inverted siphons and force mains shall be constructed of ductile
iron pipe unless otherwise permitted by the Borough. Inverted siphons
shall consist of two pipes with provision for flushing. Flow control
gates shall be provided within the chambers.
(d)
All standard specifications referred to herein, such as American
Standards Association (ASA), AWWA, American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and
the like, shall be the latest revision thereof at the time of application
for final approval.
(e)
Every sewer service laterals shall have a clean out within three
feet to five feet of the curb. All sewer laterals made of nonmetallic
materials shall be installed with a tracer wire from the main to the
curb. In addition, the cleanout at the curb shall have a top section
of a metallic, ferrous iron valve box with a lid, with the marking
"sewer" clearly visible.
(2)
Ductile iron pipe.
(a)
Ductile iron gravity sewer pipe shall be minimum thickness Class
52 and shall be centrifugally cast pipe conforming to the American
National Standard Specifications for Iron Pipe for Water or Other
Liquids, A21.51 (C151). Fittings shall be compact and shall comply
with AWWA C153/A21.53.
(b)
Ductile iron force main pipe shall be minimum thickness Class
50 and shall be centrifugally cast pipe conforming to the American
National Standard Specifications for Iron Pipe for Water or Other
Liquids, A21.51 (C151). Fittings shall be compact and shall comply
with AWWA C153/A21.53.
(c)
Ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be cement lined in accordance
with ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4.
(d)
All ductile iron pipe shall be installed with Class C ordinary
bedding. Under certain unusual soil conditions, the ductile iron pipe
might require a polyplastic wrapping to prevent corrosion (AWWA C-105).
The Borough reserves the right to require this type of installation
if an investigation of soil conditions indicates it is necessary.
Additional expenses incurred will be the obligation of the applicant.
All ductile iron pipe shall be installed with a minimum cover of three
feet.
(3)
Polyvinyl chloride pipe.
(a)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe shall have bell and spigot
ends and Oring rubber gasketed joints. Polyvinyl chloride pipe shall
conform to ASTM D3034 with a wall thickness designation of SDR 35
(minimum). Internal surfaces shall be smooth and free of undulations.
Maximum allowable length of pipe sections shall be 20 feet. Maximum
allowable length of service connections shall be 12 1/2 feet.
(b)
The plastic material from which the pipe and fitting are extruded
shall be impact types of PVC, unplastized having high mechanical strength
and maximum chemical resistance conforming to Type I, Grade 1, of
the specification for rigid polyvinyl chloride compounds ASTM D 1784.
(c)
Rubber ring gaskets shall be manufactured as per ASTM D 1869
and shall meet physical and chemical test requirements of federal
specification ZZ-R-601a. The gasket shall be the sole element dependent
upon to make the joint watertight.
(d)
The pipe shall be installed as specified in ASTM D-2321. In
no case shall less than a Class III material be used for bedding material.
Particular attention should be given to the special requirements for
installing pipe in unstable soil or excessive groundwater.
(e)
No PVC pipe shall be installed with less than four feet of cover
without special bedding, and the wall thickness of the pipe shall
be increased to the designation of SDR 18. All PVC pipe shall be installed
with a minimum cover of three feet.
(4)
Joints.
(a)
Ductile iron: rubber gasket equal to Tyton and complying to
AWWA C111/A21.11.
(b)
PVC pipe: elastromeric gasket joint equivalent to Certain-Teed
Fluid-Tite. Johns-Manville Ring-Tite or Precision Plastic Pipe's
E-Z seal and complying to ASTM D-3212.
(c)
Couplings, connectors and adaptors. All couplings, connectors
and adaptors shall be as manufactured by Dresser or approved equal.
Fernco-type connectors are not permitted for permanent installations
but may be used for temporary repair work.
(5)
Cushions.
(a)
"Class C ordinary bedding" shall be defined as that method of
bedding sewers in which the sewer is bedded on approved granular material
with ordinary care in an earth foundation shaped in undisturbed earth
so as to fit the lower part of the sewer exterior with reasonable
closeness for a width of at least 50% of the sewer diameter and in
which the remainder of the sewer is surrounded to a height of at least
0.5 feet above its top with approved granular materials, shovel placed
and tamped to completely fill all spaces under and adjacent to the
sewer, all under the general direction of a competent engineer and
with frequent inspection by a competent inspector during the course
of construction.
(b)
"Class B first class bedding" shall be utilized where applicable
as approved by the Engineer. The bedding shall conform to the detail
shown herein.
(c)
"Concrete cradle bedding" is that method of bedding sewers in
which the lower part of the sewer exterior is bedded in Class C concrete,
without reinforcement, having a minimum thickness under the pipe of
1/4 its nominal internal diameter (four inches minimum) and extending
upward to a height equal to 1/4 of the nominal outside diameter.
(d)
"Concrete encased pipe bedding" is that method of bedding sewers
in which the entire sewer exterior is encased in Class A or B concrete
or better, minimum six inches of concrete all around.
(6)
Manhole accessibility. All manholes located in easements or off the
paved right-of-way shall be accessible for servicing by the Borough
VAC vehicle. The applicant is to submit, in writing, for the approval
of the Borough Engineer, his procedure and construction details for
stabilizing the accessway.
Should the Superintendent or Borough Manager have reason to
believe that there is actual or probable evasion or disregard for
the provisions of this chapter, it shall and may be lawful for the
Superintendent or other person authorized by the Borough Manager to
enter at all reasonable times into such building, lot of ground or
premises for the purpose of examining the pipes of conduct or other
fixtures and ascertaining whether the same are in proper order and
repair and for cutting off all pipes of communication or shutting
off the stopcocks or detaching the ferrules where delinquencies occur
in the payment of rents and no person shall oppose or obstruct the
aforesaid person in making such examinations.
A.
No unauthorized persons shall uncover, make any connection with or
opening into, use, alter or disturb any Borough sewer or appurtenance
thereof without first obtaining written authorization from the Borough.
B.
No person or persons shall break, injure or do any damage whatever
to any engine, pump or machinery or to any engine house or other structure,
or to any pipe valve, stopcock, or other fixture or appurtenance appertaining
to or connected with the sanitary sewer, or dig or break the earth
in any of the streets or ground for the purpose of disturbing, moving
or injuring any pipes, valves or other fixtures or appurtenances or
of obstructing the passage of sewage through the same.
B.
Prohibited connections. Under no circumstances will any of the following
be connected to the service lateral or building sewer either directly
or indirectly:
(1)
Any drainage fixture where the overflow elevation is less than 10
feet above mean sea level, except as permitted by federal flood regulations.
(2)
Rain conduction or downspout.
(3)
Grease pit that does not comply with the applicable state and local
regulations.
(4)
Air-conditioning equipment without an air gap.
(5)
Stormwater inlets or catch basins.
(6)
Drains from equipment or manufacturing processes, except when specifically
authorized under a separate agreement with the Borough.
(7)
Sump pumps.
(8)
Untrapped floor drains.
(9)
Outside showers.
(10)
Pools and hot tubs.
A.
All dumpster washdown stations must comply with the installation
requirements designed to stop infiltration, grease, and debris from
entering the sanitary sewer system. Design specifications shall be
provided by the Borough Engineer. In addition, all current businesses
using dumpster wash down stations will be required to update their
systems to comply with these new standards.
B.
An annual fee of $200 shall be charged for each station. The fee
will cover the discharge of wastewater into the sanitary sewerage
system as well as periodic inspections made by the Sewer Utility.
A.
Sewage delivered into the facilities shall not:
(1)
Be of such a nature and in such a quantity as to impair the hydraulic
capacity of such facilities.
(2)
Be of such a nature as to, by either chemical or mechanical action,
impair the strength or durability of the sewer structures.
(3)
Be of such a nature as to create explosive conditions in such facilities.
(4)
Have a flash point lower than 235° F., as determined by the Tagliabue
(Tag.) closed-cup method.
(5)
Have a pH index of lower than 5.5 or higher than 9.0.
(6)
Include any radioactive substance.
(7)
Include any garbage other than that received directly into public
sewers from residences.
(8)
Be discharged by tank trucks into manholes of the sewerage system.
(9)
Be of such a nature which contains any matter, material, or substance
which, after undergoing normal treatment in the respective sewage
treatment plant that the Borough discharges to, would not be removed
from the effluent from such plant and would thereby be the cause of
polluting any stream or body of water into which such effluent is
discharged.
(10)
Contain any materials which may tend to cause stoppages, blockages,
or interference with the normal flow of effluent either in laterals
or mains; prohibited materials shall include, but not be limited to,
grease, animal fats, vegetable fats and the like.
B.
Where, in the sole opinion of the Water and Sewer Department, the installation of special devices by the customer is required to restrict and prevent sewer discharge into the facilities in violation of Subsection A(1) through (10) above, the Water and Sewer Department shall issue written instructions to the customer and served by way of certified mail, return receipt requested, detailing the type of facility to be installed and the customer shall, within 30 days after the receipt of such written notice, install such device in accordance with the instructions and specifications of the Water and Sewer Department. In causing the specifications to be created by its engineer, the engineer shall apply accepted current hydraulic and sanitary engineering standards approved by and recognized by the engineering standards approved by and recognized by the engineering profession, taking into account the most cost-effective type of interceptor device, cost effected to the customer, which shall provide the requested treatment for the customer's effluent prior to its discharge into the facilities.
The Borough of Beach Haven has created and maintains a very
significant infrastructure to provide sewer service for all property
owners of the Borough who may have occasion to require sewer service.
In order to provide funds to defray maintenance expense on infrastructure,
and as well as to defray operational expenses, certain charges will
be levied. Charges will be levied based on water meter readings, and
a standby or service charge will be levied in addition to and over
and above any metered charges billed for actual water use and consumption.
A.
Sewer charges.
(1)
Sewer connection fee: $250 per unit.
(2)
Sewer disconnection fee: $125 per unit.
(3)
Residential and commercial standby or service charge: pursuant to § 204-24, Water rates, of the Code.
(a)
The standby or service charge shall be due and payable on the
first day of the third month of each quarter of every calendar year,
that is to say, on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.
(4)
Charges for metered consumption: pursuant to § 204-24, Water rates, of the Code.
(a)
All bills for metered service shall be rendered quarterly for
consumption due during the prior quarter and shall be due and payable
on or before the first day of the third month of the quarter following
the quarter for which the water was used. The standby or service charge
shall be included on the same bill as sent for metered charges.
(b)
Usage charges shall be due and payable on the first day of the
second month of each quarter of every calendar year: March 1, June
1, September 1 and December 1. For failure to pay when due, delinquent
bills shall be treated as delinquent taxes with interest to occur
and liens to be sold in the manner of tax liens.
(5)
Secondary water meters for outdoor water use. Any outdoor water line
which does not directly or indirectly discharge into the sanitary
sewer system may be eligible for a secondary meter.
(a)
Any water meter account holder may install a secondary water
meter at the account holder's expense.
(b)
All meters, remote readouts and wiring must be purchased from
the Beach Haven Sewer Department.
(c)
No other meters will be accepted.
(d)
Installation of the meter must be performed by a licensed master
plumber.
(e)
Prior to installation, an installation form must be filled out
and stamped by the licensed master plumber performing the work.
(f)
After the installation is complete the licensed master plumber
must call the Sewer Dept. Office to perform a final inspection of
the installation.
(g)
After final installation is complete, the maintenance and upkeep
of the water meter is the sole responsibility of the water meter account
holder.
(h)
All secondary meters will read quarterly and charges calculated
using the same formula as used for a primary water meter.
(i)
The secondary water meter usage will be deducted from the primary
water meter usage and applied each quarter.
(j)
The initial start meter reading will be taken at the final inspection
of the secondary water meter by the Sewer Dept.
A.
Sewer service shall not be considered a service subject to shutoff
at the request of the property owner. Requests for discontinuance
of sewer service shall be permitted only in cases of demolition, construction,
fire, flooding, or by a valid governmental order for vacating a building
serviced for health reasons. The property owner shall be responsible
for the payment of the sewer rental charge at the minimum charges
as established by the Borough during the time the property or structure
is vacant.
B.
The property owner shall not change the type of service from any
of the types of service set forth in this chapter without the prior
written approval of the Borough issued after proper application for
such type of change.
The Council reserves the right to change the rules and regulations
and the rates for sewer usage from time to time, to make special rates
or contract in all proper cases.
A.
The Borough Treasurer shall have charge of all the books of the Sewer
Department that pertain to revenues and shall have charge of all moneys
that may come into his/her hands by virtue of said office.
B.
The Borough Tax Collector shall act as Sewer Register. He/she shall
make all collections for sewer rents. He/she shall collect for and
receipt all permits and shall account for the same upon the proper
books of the Borough.
For any violation of this chapter, the owner or owners of the violating unit or units shall be subject to punishment as provided for in § 1-16 of the Code of the Borough of Beach Haven. Each day beyond the 120-day limit set forth in this section shall constitute a separate violation for which a separate summons shall be issued.
