Chapter 13.36
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections:
13.36.010 Office of sewer inspector created – Duties.
13.36.030 Filling of trenches.
13.36.040 Right of entry for inspection and observation.
13.36.050 Promulgation of additional rules and regulations.
13.36.060 Posting notice of violating condition.
13.36.070 Unlawful removal of notices.
13.36.080 Violators liable for city expenses.
13.36.090 Violation – Penalty.
13.36.010 Office of sewer inspector created – Duties.
There is created the office of sewer inspector and this office shall be held by the water superintendent of the city. The sewer inspector shall have control, management and supervision of the sewerage and refuse disposal system under the direction of the council. (Ord. 2001-014 § 2; Ord. 119 § 1, 1937; Ord. 116 § 2, 1937)
13.36.020 Inspection of work.
A. Any person performing any work pursuant to the provisions of this division shall notify the city engineer when the work will be ready for inspection, and shall specify in such notification the location of the premises by address and the file number of the permit.
B. On any call for inspection 48 hours’ notice plus Saturday, Sunday and holidays may be required by the city engineer.
C. If the city engineer finds the work performed or materials used not in accordance with this division and rules and regulations and the city “Standard Plans and Specifications” for side sewer construction, he shall notify the person doing the work and the owner or occupant of the premises by posting a notice on or near the permit card. Such posted notice shall be all the notice that is required to be given of the defects in the work or the materials found in such inspection.
D. The inspection shall include a test conducted by the contractor and witnessed by the city engineer, to determine that the side sewer is of tight construction and does not allow infiltration or exfiltration of water. Specifications for such a test shall be included in the rules and regulations referred to in SMC 13.36.050. If the city engineer finds that the work and materials used are in accord with this section and the side sewer tests satisfactory, he shall approve the same. Upon such approval the trench or sewer within the street area shall be filled or covered in such a manner that no significant settlement shall occur for a period of one year. During the time the filled trench or sewer may be inspected by the city engineer who may order its refilling if at any time he finds that significant settlement has occurred, or that because of defective workmanship or material used, the work is otherwise unsatisfactory.
E. If the permittee is a licensed side sewer contractor, either the contractor or a competent representative shall be on the premises, whenever so directed to meet the inspector. A property owner shall also meet the inspector at a mutually convenient time during regular hours of business when requested. (Ord. 270 § 13, 1973)
13.36.030 Filling of trenches.
No trench shall be filled nor any sewer or drain covered until the work has been inspected and approved by the city engineer, and his approval noted on the card posted on the job site. (Ord. 270 § 14, 1973)
13.36.040 Right of entry for inspection and observation.
The city engineer or other city official or employees of the city, bearing proper credentials and identification, may with the consent of the occupant or with the consent of the owner of unoccupied premises or pursuant to a lawfully issued warrant, enter upon any and all premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing of sewers and sewage waste in accordance with the provisions of the ordinance codified in this division. (Ord. 270 § 34, 1973)
13.36.050 Promulgation of additional rules and regulations.
The city engineer may make rules and regulations and amend the same from time to time, not inconsistent with the provisions of this division, which he shall deem necessary and convenient to carry out the provisions of this division. (Ord. 270 § 35, 1973)
13.36.060 Posting notice of violating condition.
The director of public health or the city engineer is authorized to post notice on private property at or abutting the scene of any violation of this chapter, calling for the terms of this division to be complied with, and the notice may require the work to cease if necessary.
(Ord. 270 § 37, 1973)
13.36.070 Unlawful removal of notices.
It is unlawful for anyone to remove, mutilate, destroy or conceal any notice issued or posted by the director of public health or the city engineer pursuant to the provisions of this division. (Ord. 270 § 38, 1973)
13.36.080 Violators liable for city expenses.
Whoever violates any of the provisions of this division shall, in addition to any penalties provided for such violation, be liable for any expense, loss or damage occasioned thereby to the city. (Ord. 270 § 28, 1973)
13.36.090 Violation – Penalty.
Violation of or failure to comply with the provisions of this division subjects the offender to the penalties and provisions as set forth in Chapter 1.13 SMC – Code Enforcement. (Ord. 2019-013 (Exh. B); Ord. 270 § 36, 1973)