City Tools: BIMC (unofficial)

13.16.050 Installation and connection to water and/or sewer lines.

A. All installation on private property shall be accomplished by the property owner or a licensed contractor. Inspection and approval of private lines shall be obtained prior to backfilling the trench.

B. Connection to City Water Lines by City Forces. All water connections shall be made in accordance with Chapter 13.08 BIMC. Fees and charges are shown in Section E of Ordinance 82-20, as amended, on file in the office of the city clerk.

C. Connection to City Water Lines by Plumbers or Contractors.

1. All plumbers and contractors must obtain an installation permit from the city.

2. Connection accomplished by other than city employees shall be periodically inspected and approved by the city prior to backfilling the trench.

3. All water connections shall be made in accordance with Chapter 13.08 BIMC.

4. Fees and charges are shown in Section E of Ordinance 82-20, as amended, on file in the office of the city clerk.

D. Connection to City Sewer Lines by City Forces. All sewer connections shall be made in accordance with Chapter 13.12 BIMC. Fees and charges are shown in Section E of Ordinance 82-20, as amended, on file in the office of the city clerk.

E. Connection to City Sewer Lines by Plumbers or Contractors.

1. All plumbers and contractors must obtain an installation permit from the city.

2. Connection accomplished by other than city employees shall be periodically inspected and approved by the city prior to backfilling the trench.

3. All sewer connections shall be made in accordance with Chapter 13.12 BIMC.

4. Fees and charges are shown in Section E of Ordinance 82-20, as amended, on file in the office of the city clerk.

F. Backflow Protection Device. The city shall require installation of a backflow protection device where in the judgment of the city such device is required to comply with the State Board of Health Regulations or the Uniform Plumbing Code. The cost of such device and installation shall be borne by the property owner. Inspection and approval of the backflow device and installation shall be obtained prior to approval of the connection. (Ord. 82-20 § D(3)(B), 1982)