Chapter 14.40
SIDE SEWER CONTRACTORS1
Sections:
14.40.020 License – Standards – Application.
14.40.050 License – Revocation – Suspension.
14.40.070 Exhibit A – Side sewer requirements.
14.40.010 License – Required.
For the purpose of assuring safe and quality construction of building sewers, safe and quality connection of building sewers to the public sewers of the city and affording satisfactory protection to the sewer users of the city, no person, other than the owner of the property involved, may construct, install, repair, reconstruct, excavate, or connect to the public sewers of the city any building sewer, unless he is a side sewer contractor holding a valid license of the city. (Ord. 486 § 10.01, 1971).
14.40.020 License – Standards – Application.
Side sewer contractor licenses shall be issued annually by the city council based on information contained on application and obtained from other reliable sources relating to the experience, ability to perform the necessary work, and reputation of the applicant and his satisfying the requirements of this chapter. All applicants for the license shall complete an application furnished by the city which shall require the applicant to furnish information relating to his experience, ability to perform building sewer work, and personal, financial, and previous work references. The application may be in the form of a contract whereby the applicant shall agree to abide by the building sewer and side sewer contractor requirements of Chapters 14.04 through 14.48 PMC. (Ord. 486 § 10.02, 1971).
14.40.030 Bond – Insurance.
A. Every applicant for a license must, prior to the issuance of the license to him, deposit with the city:
1. A surety bond in favor of the city in the amount of $5,000 with a surety or sureties thereon approved by the city council and conditioned that he will perform the obligations of the application-contract (if the application is in contract form) and the ordinances and requirements of the city relating to building sewers and side sewer contractors;
2. Satisfactory proof that the applicant currently carries the following insurance coverage:
a. Public liability insurance in an amount not less than $50,000 for injuries and accidental death to any one person, and an amount not less than $100,000 for any one accident,
b. Property damage and fire insurance in an amount not less than $25,000.
B. As long as a side sewer contractor has a license, he shall maintain such bond and insurance, and such additional limits as may be required from time to time, and shall furnish proof thereof to the city whenever required by the utility superintendent or city council. (Ord. 486 § 10.03, 1971).
14.40.040 Responsibilities.
Every licensed side sewer contractor shall:
A. Post a valid building sewer permit at the site of the work prior to commencing the work relating thereto;
B. Contract for work using only the standard form of side sewer contract, approved by the city council or the utility superintendent, executed in duplicate or more, which shall provide:
1. A clear description, including sketch, of the work to be performed and the materials to be used,
2. That workmanship and materials shall be guaranteed for a period of one year after installation and acceptance thereof;
C. Adhere at all times to the then current requirements of the city for building sewers and side sewer contractors, including such reasonable requirements of the manager relating to construction, installation, reconstruction and repair;
D. Be liable for all damages to the public sewers or sewage works of the city caused by his work. (Ord. 486 § 10.04, 1971).
14.40.050 License – Revocation – Suspension.
The license of a side sewer contractor may be revoked by the city council, or temporarily suspended by the utility superintendent, until the next meeting of the city council, for any one of the following causes:
A. Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or maintaining the license;
B. Failure to observe the rules and regulations of the city relating to building sewers and side sewer contractors;
C. Failure to pay for labor or materials used in the construction of building sewers;
D. Fraud or misrepresentation to the owner, occupant, or agent or representative thereof for the purpose of obtaining a contract for the construction of a building sewer, or during the course of work done pursuant to such a contract, and including the failure to adhere to the standard side sewer contract;
E. Failure to correct work or pay any default covered by the guarantee in the standard side sewer contract;
F. Failure to pay for work performed by the utility superintendent or city or caused to be performed thereby, for which the contractor may be liable; or
G. Failure to maintain, or, when requested, prove the maintenance of the surety bond and insurance required to be maintained by PMC 14.04.030.
Prior to the meeting of the city council at which action or revocation of a license will be taken, the contractor shall be notified and shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard by the city council at that meeting. If the license is revoked, or suspended, the contractor must forthwith cease any building sewer construction work being performed by him within the city. (Ord. 486 § 10.05, 1971).
14.40.060 License – Renewal.
The side sewer contractor’s license may be renewed annually by application as aforesaid and satisfaction of the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 486 § 10.06, 1971).
14.40.070 Exhibit A – Side sewer requirements.
The following are side sewer requirements:
EXHIBIT A
SIDE SEWER REQUIREMENTS
Six-inch sewer pipe required in street – two percent minimum grade construction in street must be done by a licensed side sewer contractor and requires a permit. Joints must be made with rubber gaskets.
Two percent grade (one-quarter-inch fall per foot). One hundred percent maximum grade (12 inches per foot) construction on property may be done by owner but requires an application with sketch of proposed sewer line. On approval, a permit will be issued provided all connection charges have been paid.
General Notes:
Legal description of lot must be provided. Dimensions A, B, C and D that show the size and location of house on lot must be known to obtain permit.
1. One-eighth bend and wye for extended connection.
2. Connection to main stack must be cast iron.
3. Outside house connection cast iron to clay four-inch to four-inch or two-inch to four-inch rubber adapter required.
4. Thirty-inch minimum distance from house.
5. Eighteen-inch minimum cover.
6. Thirty-inch minimum cover at property line.
7. Standard four-inch to six-inch increaser.
8. Four-inch inspection riser at property line – 12 inches minimum cover over top of riser.
9. Only city licensed and bonded side sewer contractors are permitted to operate in the district.
10. All 90-degree turns require a wye and one-eighth bend.
11. Lay pipe in straight line between bends. Make all changes in grade or line with one-eighth bends or wyes. No downspouts or outside drains allowed. (Ord. 486 Exhibit A, 1971).
For provisions authorizing third-class cities to license, for the purposes of regulation and revenue, all and every kind of business authorized by law and transacted in the city, see RCW 35.24.290(7).