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Village of Ridgewood, NJ
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 238 Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Chapter 238
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Ridgewood
8-27-1974
by
Ord. No. 1541
as Ch. 25 of the 1974 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fees — See Ch.
145
.
Water — See Ch.
269
.
Article I
General Provisions
§ 238-1
Connection required.
§ 238-2
Connection to be made by licensed plumber.
§ 238-3
Unlawful uncoverings and connections.
§ 238-4
License not required for certain activities.
Article II
House Drains and Sewers
§ 238-5
Separate system for each building; exception.
§ 238-6
Old sewers and drains.
§ 238-7
Excavations.
§ 238-8
Location of house drains.
§ 238-9
Material specifications.
§ 238-10
Distance from bearing well; depth.
§ 238-11
Required size.
§ 238-12
Drainage below sewer level.
§ 238-13
Sumps and receiving tanks.
§ 238-14
Size of vent pipes.
§ 238-15
Inspection of motors, air compressors and air tanks.
Article III
Stormwater Drains
§ 238-16
Drainage into stormwater system.
§ 238-17
Size of gutters and leaders.
§ 238-18
Composition of conductors or roof leaders.
§ 238-19
Replacement of defective conductor pipes.
§ 238-20
Unlawful use of pipes.
§ 238-21
Indirect connection of overflow pipes.
§ 238-22
Subsoil drains.
Article IV
Connection of Outside Premises
§ 238-23
Definitions.
§ 238-24
Annual service charges.
§ 238-25
Permit required; filing fee.
§ 238-26
Conditions for issuance of permit.
§ 238-27
Vested right prohibited; permits and contracts terminable.
§ 238-28
Compliance required; applicability.
Article V
Private Sewer Systems
§ 238-29
Required conditions.
§ 238-30
Construction.
§ 238-31
Separate connection with sewer.
§ 238-32
Plans required to be filed.
§ 238-33
Compliance with plans; supervision and inspection.
§ 238-34
Permit fee; payment of costs.
§ 238-35
Unlawful connections.
§ 238-36
Connection with septic tank authorized.
Article VI
Septic Tanks
§ 238-37
Where prohibited; exception.
§ 238-38
Permit required.
§ 238-39
Separate permit for each installation; conditions for issuance; fees.
§ 238-40
Responsibility of builder.
§ 238-41
Licensed plumber to install; certificate of registration; fees.
§ 238-42
Concrete floors.
§ 238-43
Drainpipe.
§ 238-44
Absorption system for settling tanks.
§ 238-45
Finished surface grading.
§ 238-46
Required changes.
§ 238-47
Permit to pump out tank required.
Article VII
Waste Discharge
§ 238-48
Definitions.
§ 238-49
Prohibited substances.
§ 238-50
Industrial or commercial waste discharge prohibited.
§ 238-51
Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
§ 238-52
Preliminary treatment of certain wastes.
§ 238-53
Maintenance of treatment facilities at owner's expense.
§ 238-54
Installation of control manhole.
§ 238-55
Testing of samples.
§ 238-56
Authority to enter for inspection.
§ 238-57
Violations and penalties.
§ 238-58
Liability for expense, loss or damage.
Article VIII
Sewer User Rates
§ 238-59
User charges.
§ 238-60
Review of system.
§ 238-61
Increased costs of toxic pollutants.
§ 238-62
Notification of users.
§ 238-63
Effect on preexisting contracts or agreements.
§ 238-64
Costs of pretreatment program.
§ 238-65
Recordkeeping.
§ 238-66
Determination of rates.
§ 238-67
Tax exempt or tax credited users.
Article IX
Improper Disposal of Waste into Storm Drains
§ 238-68
Purpose.
§ 238-69
Definitions and word usage.
§ 238-70
Prohibited conduct.
§ 238-71
Exceptions to prohibition.
§ 238-72
Enforcement.
§ 238-73
Violations and penalties.
Article X
Illicit Connections to Stormwater Sewer System
§ 238-74
Purpose.
§ 238-75
Definitions and word usage.
§ 238-76
Prohibited conduct.
§ 238-77
Enforcement.
§ 238-78
Violations and penalties.
Article XI
Damage Claims for Backup Onto Certain Premises
§ 238-79
Certain claims recognized.
§ 238-80
Basis for claims.
§ 238-81
Backflow preventer required.
§ 238-82
Persons covered.
§ 238-83
Extent of recognizable claim.
§ 238-84
Extent of compensation.
§ 238-85
Notice required.
§ 238-86
Procedures for claim and satisfaction.
Article XII
Liquid Waste Acceptance Program
§ 238-87
Purpose.
§ 238-88
Definitions and word usage.
§ 238-89
Acceptable liquid wastes.
§ 238-90
Quality control of liquid wastes.
§ 238-91
Establishment of liquid waste acceptance rates.
§ 238-92
Prohibited conduct.
§ 238-92.1
Enforcement.
§ 238-92.2
Violations and penalties.
Article XIII
Sump Pumps
§ 238-93
Purpose.
§ 238-94
Definitions.
§ 238-95
Prohibited conduct.
§ 238-96
Inspections.
§ 238-97
Surcharge.
§ 238-98
Violations and penalties.
§ 238-99
Village assistance for compliance.
§ 238-100
Waiver.