§ 32-92. Unauthorized connections, etc., to public sewer prohibited; change in discharge; inspection of connection generally.

(a)

No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public sewer, major interceptor or appurtenance. Any person proposing a new discharge into the sewerage system or a substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants that are being discharged into the system shall notify the town engineer at least 60 days prior to the proposed changes or connection. Proposed new discharges from commercial or residential sources involving loadings exceeding 50 population equivalents, 5,000 gallons per day, or any increase in industrial discharge or plans for new systems, extensions or replacement sewers, whether or not designed on separate plans, must be approved by the commission and/or town engineer.

(b)

The applicant for the building sewer permit shall notify the appropriate individuals in the community when the building sewer is ready for inspection, testing and connection to the public sewer. The connection testing shall be made under the inspection of and in the presence of the community or its representative.

(c)

No building sewer shall be covered until it has been inspected and approved by a representative of the community in which the sewer is located. If any part of a building sewer is covered before being inspected and approved, it shall be uncovered for inspection at the cost and expense of the owner of the improved property to be connected to the public sewer.

(Comp. 1988, § 12-96; Ord. of 1-16-1989; Ord. of 2-12-2001, § 401)