§ 1139.04. Grades and joints of service laterals.  


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  • The grade of each drain or sewer intended for a service lateral shall not be less than one-fourth inch per foot, and shall be laid as nearly straight as possible, using curved pipe to connect with the wye branch. The interior of each length of pipe shall be made perfectly clean and free of the jointing material before the next length is laid down. The lateral at its junction with the main sewer shall be well and solidly supported, so that the weight of the backfilling will not settle the pipe, causing the pipe and/or fittings to break and destroy the tightness of the joints. Service laterals shall be made above and near the springline, never in the top of the pipe or into any manhole or catch basin without special permission from the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.

(Ord. 1341-2006 § 1 (part).)