VERNON TOWNSHIP SANITARY AUTHORITYBUILDING SERVICE SEWERS

SEWER SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONSMATERIAL AND INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

The following is a condensed version of the Rules and Regulations which have beenestablished by the Vernon Township Sanitary Authority dated October 4, 1990, and as amendedby the Authority. This condensed version is distributed to residential and commercial propertyowners to use as a guide for the installation and connection to the Authority's sewer system. Acomplete set of Sewer System Rules and Regulations is available for inspection at theAuthority's Office.

Permit Application

Any developer or property owner desiring to correct or replace an existing building seweror connect to the Vernon Township Sanitary Authority (Authority) sewer system with anew installation shall first make application to the Authority on the permit formfurnished. No work shall be done by any developer, property owner, his agent, oremployee on any sanitary sewer lateral or interior plumbing unless the developer orproperty owner has made application to the Authority and has provided all informationrequested on said form including the character and use of each structure located on theproperty. The permit shall be valid for 60 days from the date of application.

Tapping Fees

The current tapping fee(s) per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) shall be paid at the timeof making application for permission to make a connection to the sewer system. Atlocations where a wye was not previously installed, the connection shall be made by aqualified agent at the expense of the property owner in which case any additional chargesassociated with the actual connection will be billed after completion of the connection.

Other Permits

The developer or property owner shall obtain and pay for all state, county, township,local, water quality management, and any other permits deemed necessary.

Starting Installation

No work shall commence before the payment of the tapping fee(s), issuance of theconnection permit, and receipt of all other necessary permits.

1 Rev. 3/19/13

Number of Connections

Unless written permission is obtained from the Authority, separate connections will berequired for each individually occupied building whether constructed as a detached unitor as one of a pair or row, but a single connection may be permitted to serve a permanent,multiple unit structure whose individual apartments or units may not be subject toseparate ownership.

Notification

Connection to sanitary sewers shall be completed within 60 calendar days of receipt ofproper notification to make connections.

Connections to Sanitary Sewer System

All water carrying wastes from residences, cottages, commercial establishments, etc.,shall be discharged to the sanitary sewer system. No roof drains, cellar seepage, sumppumps, storm drains, foundation drains, spring water, surface water, oils, tar,grease, gasoline, combustible gases or liquids, garbage or insoluble solids or anysubstance which would impair or interfere with the sanitary sewer system shall bedischarged to the sanitary sewer system. Basement floor drains shall not be connectedto the sanitary sewer unless prior written permission is obtained from the Authority. Noprivy, vault, cesspool, septic tank, mine hole, or similar receptacle shall be connected tothe sanitary sewer system.

Inspections

The designated inspector of the Authority shall be given at least 24 hours notice of thetime when such connection shall be made in order that said inspector can be present toinspect and approve the work of connection. The inspector shall signify his approval onthe connection by endorsing his name and the date of approval on the aforementionedconnection permit in the possession of the permittee. Work will be inspected betweenhours of 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday. No inspection work will beschedule on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays. At the time of inspection ofthe connection,the owner of the property shall permit the inspector full and complete access to allsanitary and drainage arrangements and facilities in each building and in and about allparts of the property. No part of any building sewer line shall be covered over, or inany manner concealed, until it is inspected and approved by said inspector.

Additional Inspections

It is the intention of these rules and regulations that the entire connection be inspected atone time. If the property owner feels that special conditions warrant more than oneinspection, he may request same. Additional inspections may be subject to additionalfees as established by the Authority.

2 Rev. 3/19/13

Industrial Waste Discharges

The discharge of industrial wastes into the sanitary sewer system without the priorwritten consent of the Authority is prohibited.

Sanitary Sewer Pipe

All service sewer pipe shall be at least 4 inches in internal diameter; 6 inch diameter pipemay be used at the property owner's option. Pipe shall be P'VC SDR 35 pipe,manufactured in accordance with ASTM D3034. All pipe shall have elastomericgasketedjoints. Each section of pipe shall be stamped with the manufacturer'scertifications that is has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with thecurrent ASTM specifications.

Installation

All sewer pipe shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer'srecommendations. A 6 inch gravel cradle shall be provided under the pipe the full widthof the ditch and continue to a point one foot above the top ofthe pipe. Sanitary servicesewers shall be installed in accordance with Drawings VTSA-l, VTSA-2, VTSA-3 andVTSA-4. ,attached to these rules and regulations. All pipe shall be installed with aminimum slope of 114 inch per foot (2.0 percent). Pipe shall be installed with aminimum cover of 4 feet over the top of the pipe if possible, unless otherwise approvedin writing by the Authority. Pipe installation shall start at a maximum of 5 feet from thebuilding.

Lateral Inspection Port

All new service line connections to the Authority's system and each replacement of anyservice line, shall be installed with a Lateral Inspection Port to inspect, test, or sample theservice line and the effluent flowing therein, and for other purposes.

Sewer Trap Installation (OPTIONAL)

All sewered buildings must be properly vented in accordance with acceptable plumbingcodes and standards. If a building is not properly vented, a trap and air intake shall beinstalled in strict accordance with the details on Drawings VTSA-l and VTSA-2, and thedirections of the sewer inspector. The installation of the trap and air intake is at theoption of the property owner if the sewered building is properly vented, and the propertyowner in such cases assumes all responsibility for that decision. In the interest ofpersonal safety, it is highly recommend by the Authority that a trap and air intake beinstalled. The air intake shall be installed so as not to allow the discharge of any surfacewater to the sanitary sewer system. Maintenance and repair of all building sewers shallbe the responsibility of the property owner.

3 Rev. 3/19/13

Backflow Prevention Devices

Backflow prevention devices may be installed on the building sewer at the propertyowner's option. Selection, installation, operation and maintenance of such devices are theresponsibility and risk of the property owner.

Grease Interceptors and Separators

All new, remodeled, upgraded or expanded Food Establishments shall be required toinstall and maintain, at its own cost and expense, an interceptor or separator of a typesufficiently sized to handle the Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG) or according to plans approvedby the Authority Engineer.

All sources of discharge to the POTW from a Food Establishment except such dischargesfrom drinking water fountains and toilets, shall be connected to an interceptor orseparator including sinks, utility sinks and slop sinks. Any such interceptors or separatorsshall be of a design and capacity and shall be installed in the manner provided in the thencurrent version of the International Building Code, as amended from time to time, andwhich is adopted herein by reference.

All food establishments shall inspect and clean each interceptor or separator no less oftenthan every six (6) months, and more often if necessary to prevent the discharge into thepublic sanitary sewer system of FOG.

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