In addition to any other applicable provisions of this title, all connections below 21.5 mean lower low water (MLLW) shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
(a)
Piping from the main to the dwelling or other structure served shall be watertight, with no vents to the atmosphere, to an elevation of at least 21.5 feet above mean lower low water (MLLW), and shall be capable of withstanding external water pressure of not less than 10 pounds per square inch and internal water pressures of 50 pounds per square inch without leaks, collapse, or rupture.
(b)
Piping shall be firmly and rigidly supported to prevent excessive vertical or lateral deflections. Supports and pipe shall provide sufficient strength to withstand damage due to wave action, buoyancy, or the impact of floating debris.
(c)
Push-on, slip, or bell-and-spigot joints shall be prohibited below elevation 21.5 feet above MLLW. Joints shall be flanged, threaded, welded, victualic, restrained mechanical, or, for plastic pipe, solvent or fusion welded.
(d)
Any cleanouts provided below elevation 21.5 feet above MLLW shall be plugged or capped with watertight fittings.
(e)
In the case of multiple drains, the property owner shall be required to interconnect them to bring the discharge to a single point.
(f)
The number and locations of connections shall be approved by the DPW.
(g)
Provisions for permits, plan review and inspection shall be as provided in this title.
(h)
It is unlawful for any owner or other person to knowingly disconnect pipe joints, cut pipe, leave cleanouts open, fail to repair damaged or faulty pipelines, or otherwise permit the entry of seawater into the sewer system.
(Ord. 930 § 2, 1980)
The city may disconnect at the expense of the owner any service line which fails to comply with the requirements of KMC § 12.08.190 through § 12.08.205 until such time as the installation is in compliance, and shall serve written notice upon the owner at the time of disconnection.
(Ord. 930 § 2, 1980)
Every owner of real property in the city with connection to a public sewer subject to this title shall notify the DPW immediately upon discovery of any damage, leaks, or other conditions in the owner's sewer piping which may or does permit the introduction of seawater into the sanitary sewer system.
(Ord. 930 § 2, 1980)