§ 700.05. Building sewers and connections.

Subdivision 1. Unauthorized connections. No person may uncover, make any connections with or openings into, use, alter, cap off, abandon, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the building inspector and otherwise complying with the terms of this section.

Subd. 2. Permits and bond. Permits for building sewers and connections shall be taken out by a master plumber who shall furnish a bond in the amount of $2,000.00, conditioned so as to secure compliance by the principal with all of the provisions of this code and so as to further secure performance by the principal of all jobs and projects undertaken by the principal within the City.

Subd. 3. Insurance requirements. Prior to the commencement of construction work such master plumber shall take out and maintain insurance against damages to property or injury or death to persons, which policies shall indemnify and save harmless the City and all of its officers and personnel against any claim, demand, damages, actions or cause of action arising out of or by reason of the doing of the work or activities related or incident thereto, and from any costs, disbursements, or expenses of defending the same. The property damage insurance coverage shall be in the amount of $25,000.00 or more, and the public liability insurance for injury or death to persons shall be in the amount of $50,000.00 and $100,000.00. Proof of such insurance shall be filed with the City prior to commencement of construction work, and such policy shall provide that the City shall be notified immediately of any termination or modification of such insurance.

Subd. 4. Indemnification. If the insurance coverage required by subdivision 3 is inadequate in amount then the master plumber shall personally indemnify and save harmless the City and all of its officers and personnel in like manner.

Subd. 5. Sewer permits: types. There are two (2) classes of building sewer permits:

(i)

For residential and commercial service; and

(ii)

For service to establishments producing industrial wastes. In either case the owner or owner's agent shall make application on a special form furnished by the City.

The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications, or other information which the Director of Community Services may reasonably require.

Subd. 6. Permit and inspection fees. A permit and inspection fee as provided in appendix D of this code shall be paid to the City Finance Coordinator at the time the application is filed.

Subd. 7. Indemnification by owner. All costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the City for any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation of the building sewer. The City Engineer shall establish rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this part which, when approved by the Council by resolution, shall govern the installation of building sewers and connections. (Amended, Bill No. 1997-6, Sec. 1)

Subd. 8. Excavations. Excavations required for the installation of a building sewer shall be open trench work unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Services. Tunneling may be permitted but no tunnel shall exceed six (6) feet in length and the pipe shall be installed so as to permit inspection of all joints. No backfill shall be placed until work has been inspected. Excavations for building sewer installation shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Community Services. (Amended, Bill No. 1997-6, Sec. 1)

Subd. 9. Connection to public sewer. The connection of the building sewer into the public sewer shall be made at the "Y" branch, if such branch is available at a suitable location. If the public sewer is 12 inches in diameter or less, and no properly located "Y" branch is available, the owner shall at owner's expense install a "Y" branch in the public sewer at the location specified by the Director of Community Services. Where the public sewer is greater than 12 inches in diameter, and no properly located "Y" branch is available, a neat hole may be cut into the public sewer to receive the building sewer, with entry in the downstream direction at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. A 45 degree ell may be used to make such connection, with the spigot end cut so as not to extend past the inner surface of the public sewer. The invert of the building sewer at the point of connection shall be at the same or at a higher elevation than the invest of the public sewer. A smooth, neat joint shall be made, and the connection made secure and watertight by engagement in concrete. Special fittings may be used for the connection only when approved by the Director of Community Services. (Amended, Bill No. 1997-6, Sec. 1)

Subd. 10. Prior approval. Building sewers and house sewers shall be provided for each separate structure and all connections to the public sanitary sewer shall be made where building sewers and house sewers have been installed. Connection with the public sanitary sewer at any other location must be approved by the Director of Community Services prior to commencement of any construction. In the event the building sewer or house sewer which has been installed cannot be used, then the property owner shall pay the full cost of making the connection elsewhere. The applicant for the building sewer permit shall notify the Building Official when the building sewer is ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer. The connection shall be made under the supervision of the Building Official. (Amended, Bill No. 1997-6, Sec. 1)