Town of Easton, MA General

No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public or private sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the Department of Public Works. Any person proposing a new discharge into the sewer system or a substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants that are being discharged into the sewer system shall notify the Department of Public Works at least 45 days prior to the proposed change or connection in order to obtain approval.

No person shall break, cut or remove any pipe of the Public/Private Sanitary Sewer or make or cause to be made any connection to said Sewer except through the connection branches provided for that purpose unless, in another manner, approved by the Department of Public Works.

Building Sewers shall only be installed and connected during normal working hours of the Town. Emergency working hours may be approved in writing by the Department of Public Works of the Town of Easton at its discretion.

No industrial wastewater shall be discharged into the Town of Easton sewer system.

Street Opening and Trenching Permits. In addition to the specific Sewer Connection Permit clauses herein, excavation work in the Town of Easton public right-of-way requires a Street Opening permit from the Town of Easton Department of Public Works. Applications must also obtain a permit prior to the creation of a trench on public and/or private property in accordance with Chapter 82A of the Massachusetts General Laws, as codified in Section 14.00 of Title 520 of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations.

Sewer Connection Permits.

Permits. There are two classes of Sewer connections permits:

Residential connection permits.

Business/commercial connection permits.

Applications.

Sewer connection permit applications. Applications shall be made on the pre-approved town of Easton Sewer Connection Permit Application form only. Completed applications shall be forwarded to the Director for approval. Applications for service to an existing building shall include a sketch showing proposed sewer including all bends, cleanouts, and other structures. Applications for service to a new building shall include design plans be prepared by a professional engineer showing the sewer service, including but not limited to existing conditions, proposed grading and drainage, proposed site layout, proposed sewer profile, other utilities, details and other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the Director. Applications for service to any building, existing or proposed, which is to be serviced by a low pressure sewer shall include design plans prepared by a professional engineer. Permit and inspection fees for connection permits shall be paid to the Town when an application is filed.

Plumbing inspection permit. The Applicant shall also apply for a Plumbing Inspection Permit for the purpose of having the Plumbing Inspector, or his designee, review the interior of the property to assure that all sanitary codes are in compliance, when connection to the municipal system is accomplished.

Permit Limits.

Lapse. For any permit, if said permit is granted, the permit shall be valid for no more than 180 calendar days from the date of issue. If the project does not substantially commence within this time period the permit shall become invalid and a new permit shall be applied for prior to construction.

Drain layers permits. The permit shall be available for inspection at the site of work. Drain layers shall install and/or connect Building Sewers only during normal working hours of the Department of Public Works. Emergency working hours may be approved on a case by case basis by the Director, or the Board.

Permit and Installation Costs.

Connection Costs. Sewer Connection Charges shall be as defined in Appendix B, Fees and Penalties.[1]

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Editor's Note: Appendix B is included as an attachment to this chapter.

Installation Cost and Indemnification. Costs incidental to the connection of the Building Sewer to the Public Sewer and inspection by the Director shall be borne by the property owner or owner of the building. In either case, the owner shall indemnify the Town from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be caused by the installation and connection of the Building Sewer.

User Fees. The Board may from time to time establish just and equitable user fees for the use of Public Sewers and the Wastewater Treatment Works. This user fee shall be paid by every Person with a connection to the Public Sewer system. In the event a user fails to pay the user fee, the Board may assess fines in accordance with the Penalties section hereunder or commit said overdue charges to a lien or terminate services to the user all in accordance with MGL. c. 83 § 16B and any Board policies adopted pursuant thereto.

Grease, Oil, Sand Interceptors. Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided and maintained by and be the sole responsibility of the Owner when, in the opinion of the Director, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts or any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients, except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be a type and capacity approved by the Director and shall be located outside the building as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Each restaurant, nursing home, school, hospital or other facility from which quantities of grease can be expected to be discharged must have an approved grease trap. Each gasoline station must have an approved gasoline trap. Each car wash must have an approved sand trap. Grease Traps shall comply with all the requirements of Title 5.

Industrial Wastewater. See § 505-8, Industrial wastewater (intentionally omitted).

Separate Building Sewers Required. A separate and independent Building Sewer shall be provided for every building, unless otherwise approved by the Director. In cases where one building stands at the rear of another on an interior lot and no private Sewer is available or can be constructed to the rear building through an adjoining alley, courtyard, or driveway, the Building Sewer from the front building may be extended to the rear building and the whole considered one Building Sewer, if approved by the Director. The Town will not assume any responsibility for damages caused by any such connection.

Connection to Building Drain.

Whenever possible, the Building Sewer shall be brought to the building at an elevation which allows for four feet of cover to the top of pipe. In buildings in which the "building drain" is too low to permit gravity flow to the Public Sewer, "wastewater" shall be lifted by an approved means and discharged to the Building Sewer. Lifting devices shall be installed and maintained by and shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner with no liability assumed by the Town.

The Building Sewer shall be insulated appropriately for protection from frost if a four foot depth is not achievable. The Building Sewer shall be laid at uniform grade and in straight alignment insofar as possible. All changes in direction shall be made with manholes or cleanouts subject to the approval of the Director. No Building Sewer shall be laid parallel to and within five feet of any bearing wall. Construction and materials shall conform to the specifications outlined in Appendix A.[2]

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Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.

All building connections shall have the building drain exit the building at approximately the same elevation and location that the current septic system pipe exits the building, unless specifically requested otherwise by the Director.

Prohibited Connections. No Person shall connect roof downspouts, exterior foundation drains, sump pumps, areaway drains, garage drains or other sources of surface runoff or groundwater to a Building Sewer which discharges to a "sanitary sewer." Upon confirming the existence of a prohibited connection the owner will be notified and given 10 days to secure a contractor and to make the necessary repairs. Should the violator fail to follow through within the given time period, a fine maybe levied for each day thereafter in accordance with the penalty provisions provided for herein.

Method of Pipe Installation and Backfilling.

General. All pipes shall be laid in accordance with Appendix A.[3]

The connection of the Building Sewer into the Public Sewer shall conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing code or other applicable rules and regulations of the Town, or the procedures set forth in current specifications of the A.S.T.M and WPCF Manual of Practice No. 9.

All pipes shall be made gas tight, watertight and laid according to Article III of these Regulations. No blocks or stones shall be used to support the pipe. In instances where groundwater may back up into the basement, a well compacted backfill seal may be placed around the building drain at the building.

When water is present in a trench a sump of crushed stone shall be constructed and water shall be pumped at all times. The trench shall be kept dry at all times during construction. At all times when pipe installation is not in progress, the open ends of the pipe shall be closed with temporary watertight plugs or by other approved means.

(d)

All joints between pipes of different materials shall be made with pre-molded gasket joints approved by the Director.

(e)

The connection of the Building Sewer into Public/Private Sewer shall be made at the "Y" or "T" branch if available at a suitable location. If no branch is available, a connection may be made by tapping the existing sanitary sewer by an approved method as approved by the Director. Cutting the connection into the pipe by hand is prohibited.

(f)

Backfill shall be installed as outlined in Article II, § 505-10.

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Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.

Method of construction.

The size, slope, alignment, materials of construction of a Building Sewer and the methods to be used in excavating, placing of the pipe, jointing, testing and backfilling the trench, shall all conform to the requirements of the Building and Plumbing Code or other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Easton. In the absence of code provisions or in amplification thereof, the materials and procedures set forth in appropriate specifications of the ASTM and WPCF Manual of Practice No. 9 shall apply, except that only the following pipe may be used:

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Ductile Iron Pipe.

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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe SDR35.

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Low pressure sewer fused HDPE.

All joints shall be tight and waterproof. Pipes installed on fill or unusable ground shall be cast-iron or ductile iron pipe except that nonmetallic material may be accepted if laid on suitable concrete bed or cradle as approved by the Board or its duly authorized representative(s).

Notification and Inspection of Work.

The applicant for the Sewer Connection permit shall notify the Department of Public Works at least 24 hours prior to the start of an approved installation. The applicant must notify the Department of Public Works a second time when the Sewer Connection is ready for inspection and connection to the Public Sewer. The applicant shall connect all "sanitary sewer" discharges to the Building Sewer and that the connection to the Public Sewer shall be made under the supervision of the Director or his/her designee. All connections shall be made in the approved manner; no caps and/or plugs are to be removed without explicit orders, and under the direct supervision, of the Director, the existing septic tanks must be pumped, crushed and filled, then inspected by the Board of Health. No backfilling of any trench shall be made without the approval of the Director.

Changes of the "building drain" shall be inspected by the Plumbing Inspector or his designee, to assure compliance with all applicable plumbing code requirements.

Protection of Public and Property. Excavations for Sewer installations shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights, or a police detail may be required by the Police Chief, to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways, and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the Town. Except in the case of an emergency, when it is necessary to close off a street, the Town's Fire Department, School Department's Transportation Office and the Police Department shall be notified in writing no later than twenty-four hours in advance. A street opening permit shall be obtained from the Town at least 72 hours before opening the street except under emergency conditions as determined by the Director and approved by the Easton Police Department.

Reporting of Prohibited Substances Found in Sewer.

All representatives shall give a full written report to the Board within 24 hours in the event that prohibited substances as defined herein in § 505-4E are found in the sewer during the course of any work.

Proper Venting Required. No building shall be connected to a Public/Private Sewer system unless said building has a vent line extended to a point above the roof, properly vented according to building and plumbing codes.

Performance Standard for Agent. All agents shall agree to perform work according to all rules, regulations and conditions of the Board prior to any work done in the Town. The agents shall be fully insured and shall indemnify the Town against any and all claims, liabilities, or actions for damages incurred in, or in any way connected with, the performance of the work on the building drain or sewer, or by reason of any acts of omission in the performance of his work. The Board reserves the right to authorize and allow only approved agents to perform work on building drains and sewers.

Variations from Rules and Regulations. Any variation from these rules of the Town shall receive the approval of the Board before implementation.

License for Drain Layers. Drain layers must obtain a license from the Town before performing any work. Licenses shall be issued for one calendar year commencing January 1. An annual fee of $150 will be required with the completed license application. The applicant will supervise and be responsible for all work performed under the license. A $5,000 bond, cash deposit or certified check, Certificates of Insurance, and three letters of recommendation must also be submitted. Certificates of Insurance in the sum of $100,000 to cover General Liability, including bodily injury, property damage and $300,000 for XCU coverage for explosion, collapse, or underground damage shall remain in effect for the duration of the license term. No insurance policy may be canceled without 30 days' prior written notice by registered mail to the Board or duly authorized representative and the Fire Department. Such insurance shall indemnify the Town against all claims, liabilities, or actions for damages incurred in, or in any connected with, the performance of work by a drain layer and for, or by reason of, any acts of omission of said drain layer in the performance of his work. If the liability insurance or bond is canceled or expires, the drain layers license shall become void. Any blasting required, shall be done by a Person licensed to perform blasting in the Commonwealth, and only after receiving a blasting permit from the Easton Fire Department.

Wastewater Metering.

In the event a user is not connected to the public water supply, but is connected to the Public Sewer, said user shall install and maintain a water meter, at his expense, from which the Town may monitor the use of the Sewer. The type of meter and the method of installation shall be in conformance with the Town of Easton Water Division Standards. Fees for meter installation are defined in Appendix B.[4]

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Editor's Note: Appendix B is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 505-4 Use of public/private sewer.

Connection to Public/Private Sewer.

The owners of all houses, buildings, or properties used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purposes, situated within the Town and abutting any street, easement, or right-of-way in which there is now located or may, in the future, be located and available may hereby be required by the Town's Board of Selectmen (acting under Title 5, 310 CMR, Sec. 15.02) at his/her expense to connect such sanitary facilities as exist with the proper public/private sewer in accordance with the provisions of the Town of Easton General Bylaw Chapter 224.

Additionally, persons with failed cesspools or septic systems with access to the public sewer system shall be required to connect to the proper Public/Private Sewer within a period of time determined by the Board of Selectmen or upon sale or transfer of the property.

All applicants, his heirs, devises and assignees agree to abide by all rules and regulations, present and proposed, as set forth in this ordinance and those of the Board.

Approval of Discharges. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any wastes, sewage, or industrial wastes in any manner or method without proper treatment subject to approval by the Board or their designees.

Disposal of Unpolluted Waters Prohibited. In addition to those discharges set forth in § 505-3I, no person shall discharge, or cause to be discharged any stormwater, groundwater, cellar or garage floor drainage, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, uncontaminated cooling water, unpolluted process waters, exhaust from steam engines, or blow-off from boilers to the sanitary sewer.

Discharge Method Specified. Stormwater and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged to such sewers as are specifically designated storm sewers, or to a natural outlet approved by the Town. Industrial cooling water or unpolluted process waters may be discharged, on approval of the Town, to a storm sewer or natural outlet.

Prohibited Wastes. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following described waters or wastes to any Public/Private Sewers:

Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, crude oil, lubricating oils, flammable or explosive liquids, solids, or gasses, or any other oils or gasses of hydrocarbon or petroleum origin.

Any waters or wastes containing toxic or poisonous solids, liquids, or gasses in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, to injure or interfere with any sewage treatment process, constitute a hazard to humans or animals, create a public nuisance, or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the sewage treatment plant.

Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 5.5 or having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures, equipment and personnel of the sewer system.

Solid or viscous substances in quantities or of such a size capable of causing obstruction of the flow in Public/Private Sewers, or other interference with the proper operation of the sewer system such as, but not limited to, ash, ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, rubber, latex, unground garbage, whole blood, paunch manure, hair and fleshings, entrails, paper dishes, cups and milk containers, abrasive materials, etc., either whole or properly shredded by garbage grinders.

(5)

Discharge of septage waste to the Easton sewer system will not be permitted.

Controlled Wastes. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged the following described substances, materials, waters, or wastes if, in the opinion of the Board or a duly authorized representative, such wastes can harm either the Public/Private Sewers, sewage treatment process, or equipment have an adverse effect on the receiving stream; or can otherwise endanger life, limb, public property, or constitute a nuisance. In forming an opinion as to the acceptability of these wastes, the Board will give consideration to such factors as the quantities of subject wastes in relation to flow and velocities in the Public/Private Sewers, nature of the sewage treatment process, capacity of the sewage treatment plant, degree of treatability of wastes in the sewage treatment plant and other pertinent factors. The controlled substances are:

Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than 150° F., 65° C.

Any water or waste containing fats, wax, grease or oils of vegetable or animal origin, whether emulsified or not, in excess of 100 mg/l or containing other substances which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 32° F., and 150° F., 0° C. and 65° C. The use of chemical or physical means (such as temperature variation, emulsifying agents, or mechanical mixers) to bypass or release fats, oils, and greases into the Public/Private Sewer system is prohibited.

Any garbage that has not been properly shredded. The installation and operation of any garbage grinder equipped with a motor of 3/4 horsepower (0.76 hp metric), or greater, shall be subject to the prior review and approval of the Board or their duly authorized representative.

Any waters or wastes containing strong acid iron pickling wastes, or concentrated plating solutions whether neutralized or not.

(5)

Any waters or wastes containing iron, chromium, copper, zinc, any similar objectionable or toxic substances, or wastes exerting an excessive chlorine requirement, to such degree that any such material received in the composite sewage at the Sewage Treatment Plant exceeds the limits established by the Board or MassDEP for such materials.

(6)

Any waters or wastes containing phenols or other taste or odor producing substances, in such concentrations exceeding limits which may be established by the Board or the Authority, as necessary, after treatment of the composite sewage to meet the requirements of the state, federal or other public agencies or jurisdiction for such discharge to the receiving waters.

(7)

Any radioactive wastes or isotopes of such half-life or concentration as may exceed limits which may be established by the Board in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

(8)

Any waters or wastes having a pH in excess of 9.5.

(9)

Materials which exert or cause:

Unusual concentrations of inert suspended solids (such as, but not limited to, fullers earth, lime slurries, and lime residues) or of dissolved solids (such as, but not limited to, sodium chloride and sodium sulfate).

Excessive discoloration (such as, but not limited to, dye wastes and vegetable tanning solutions).

Unusual BOD, chemical oxygen demand, or chlorine requirements in such quantities as to constitute a significant load on the sewage treatment plant.

(d)

Unusual volume of flow or concentration of wastes constituting slugs, as defined in Article I, § 505-2.

(10)

Waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to treatment or reduction by the sewage treatment process employed, or are amenable to treatment only to such degree that the sewage treatment plant effluent cannot meet the requirements of other agencies having jurisdiction over discharge of the treatment plant.

Decisions of the Board.

If any waters or wastes are discharged or are proposed to be discharged to the Public/Private Sewers, which contain the substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in Subsection F above entitled "Controlled Wastes" and which, in the judgment of the Board may have deterious effect upon the sewer system, processes, equipment or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a public nuisance, the authority may:

Reject the wastes.

Require pretreatment of an acceptable condition for discharge to the Public/Private Sewers.

Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge, and/or treatment of said fluids.

(d)

Require payment to cover the added cost of handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing taxes or sewer charges.

If the Board permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flow, the design and installation of the plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the Board and subject to the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local codes, ordinances and by-laws.

Maintenance of Pretreatment Facilities. When preliminary treatment of flow-equalizing facilities is provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at the owners expense.

Control Manholes. When required by the Board, the Owner of any property services by a Building Sewer carrying industrial wastes shall install a suitable control manhole, together with such necessary meters and other appurtenances, in the Building Sewer to facilitate observation, sampling, and measurement of the wastes. Such manhole, when required, shall be accessible and safely located, and shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by the Board or duly authorized representative(s). The manhole shall be installed by the Owner at his expense, and shall be maintained by him so as to be safe and accessible at all times. The Town shall have access to the control manhole at all times.

Wastewater Sampling. All measurements, tests, and analysis of the characteristics of water and wastewater which reference is made in these Regulations shall be determined in accordance with the latest edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," published by the American Public Health Association, and shall be determined at the control manhole provided, or upon suitable samples taken at said control manhole. In the event that no special manhole shall be considered to be the nearest downstream manhole in the Public/Private Sewer to the point at which the Building Sewer is connected, sampling shall be carried out by customarily accepted methods to reflect the effect of the constituents upon the Sewer system and to determine the existence of hazards to life, limb and property.

Monitoring of Discharge Required. All industries discharging into a Public/Private Sewer shall perform such monitoring of their discharges as the Board and/or other duly authorized representative may reasonably require, including installation and use of the maintenance monitoring equipment, keeping records and reporting the results of such monitoring to the Board. Such records shall be made available upon request by the Board and/or to other agencies having jurisdiction over discharges to the receiving waters.

Notice of Accidental Discharge Required.

Any person responsible for, or becoming aware of the discharge to Public/Private Sewer, accidental or otherwise, of any prohibited substance or of any sludge as defined herein, shall report same immediately by telephone to the Director or his/her duly authorized representative so that necessary precautions can be taken to minimize any harmful impact to the system. The event shall be followed, within 15 days of the date of occurrence, by a detailed written statement to the Director describing the causes for the accidental discharge and the measures being taken to prevent future occurrence. Such notification will not relieve users of liability for any expenses, loss or damage to the Town's sewerage system or for any fines imposed by the Town.

Users shall inform their employees of the existence of these regulations and at least one copy shall be permanently posted on the user's bulletin board. Each user shall permanently post a notice advising employees who in their organization has been designated as the responsible individual for compliance with these regulations and who should be notified of any accidental discharges in violation of these regulations.

Regulation of Waste Received from Other Jurisdictions.

If another municipality contributes wastewater to the POTW, the Board shall enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the contributing municipality to ensure that discharges from other entities outside of its jurisdictional boundaries are regulated to the same extent as those within. Prior to entering into such an agreement, the Director shall request the following information:

A description of the quality and volume of wastewater discharged to the POTW by the contributing municipality;

An inventory of all Users located within the contributing municipality that are discharging to the POTW, specifying Commercial and Industrial; and

Such other information as the Director may deem necessary.

Discharge of septage waste to the Easton sewer system will not be permitted.

Intermunicipal Agreement. An intermunicipal agreement, as required by Subsection O(1) above, shall contain the following standard conditions:

A requirement for the contributing municipality to submit an updated and current user inventory on at least an annual basis;

Limits on the nature, quality, and volume of the contributing municipality's wastewater at the point where it discharges to the POTW;

Requirements for monitoring the contributing municipality's discharge;

A provision specifying remedies available for breach of the terms of the intermunicipal agreement.

Commercial and Industrial Users Located Within a Contributing Municipality.

A requirement for the contributing municipality to adopt a sewer use bylaw and accompanying regulations which is at least as stringent as the Town of Easton bylaw and these Regulations;

Commercial and Industrial wastewater from a User located in a contributing municipality shall meet the requirements of these regulations and the Easton Industrial Pretreatment Program;

If a User located in a contributing municipality meets the criteria for a significant or categorical Industrial User, that municipality shall develop an Industrial Pretreatment Program in accordance with Federal Regulations. If such a program is developed, Easton shall have the right to inspect Industrial Users, and to review and approve Industrial Pretreatment Limits for those Users to the same extent as permitted hereunder;

A provision specifying which pretreatment implementation activities, including individual wastewater discharge permit issuance, inspection and sampling, and enforcement, will be conducted by the contributing municipality; which of these activities will be conducted by the Director; and which of these activities will be conducted jointly by the contributing municipality and the Director;

(5)

A requirement for the contributing municipality to provide the Director with access to all information that the contributing municipality obtains as part of its pretreatment activities;

(6)

A provision ensuring the Director access to the facilities of users located within the contributing municipality's jurisdictional boundaries for the purpose of inspection, sampling, and any other duties deemed necessary by the Director; and

(7)

A provision to allow Easton the right to take action to enforce the terms of the contributing municipality's Bylaws and Regulations or to impose and enforce Pretreatment Standards and Requirements directly against dischargers in the event the contributing jurisdiction is unable or unwilling to take such action.

§ 505-5 Additional rules.

Building Sewers must be a minimum of six inches in diameter and sized based on the anticipated flows. Building Sewers must have a tee-wye clean-out located 10 feet from the building's exterior wall.

Six-inch pipe must be used to within 10 feet of the building, at which point the plumbing regulations will be adhered to. If a four-inch pipe extends from the building, a four to six inch Fernco Flexible Coupling (or approved equal) will be used in joining the six-inch to the four-inch pipe. A licensed plumber must perform all work within 10 feet of the building.

All changes in direction are to be made with either 22 1/2 or 45° bends with at least three feet of horizontal pipe between fittings. At a minimum, where two bends are used to form a 90° turn, a tee-wye clean-out shall be provided. A clean-out shall be provided every 100 feet. Where conditions warrant, as determined by the Director, a sewer manhole shall be provided in lieu of a clean-out.

All clean-outs must be the same diameter as the horizontal Building Sewer into which the clean-out is connected; minimum of six inches.

All clean-outs must be extended to finished grade and be provided with a screw on cap. A steel strap or piece of rebar shall be placed on or against the vertical section of pipe to aid in future recovery with a metal detector.

If a cleanout is installed under a paved or traveled area, an appropriate size frame and cover shall be provided and brought to grade with courses of barrel block, brick, and mortar. The frame and cover shall be installed as to prevent any load from being transferred onto the PVC riser or screw plug.

All commercial, industrial, and residential apartment and condominium buildings with four or more units shall use a sewer manhole, in place of a clean-out, outside of the building foundation and for changes in direction at the discretion of the Director.

Crushed stone shall be placed a minimum of six inches above and below and all around the Sewer pipe at full width of the trench and around any cleanouts.

Building Sewers must be installed at a minimum slope of 2.00% (1/4 inch per foot) and a maximum slope of 7.00%. The Town, depending on site conditions, may modify the slope requirements.

Sewers must not connect directly into any manhole without the prior written approval of the Director. Inside drop connections for services to manholes are not permitted, unless prior approval of the Director is granted.

All cleanouts or manholes must meet the Town's specifications included in this Ordinance. When a cleanout frame and covers is installed, a LeBaron LA0910 cover or approved equal will be used. The cover, will be brought to finished grade, will have appropriate lettering and be installed according to specifications. Waterproof covers shall be installed on manholes in low areas or areas subject to flooding.

Garages and other establishments where gasoline is used shall not have floor drains connected to the common sewer. Grease, gasoline, oil or any other substance shall be disposed of in a safe manner and not into the sanitary system or drainage system.

All necessary easements for sewer connections shall be obtained by the property owner and recorded in the Registry of Deeds or Land Court.

The cost of cleaning, maintaining, repairing or replacing any particular sewer connection shall be paid by the property owners connected to said sewer system, up to the property line in a public way. The Town assumes the liability when located in the public way,

Whoever violates any of the provisions of these rules and regulations shall be punished according to existing Town By-Laws § 224-15, state and/or federal laws for each offense.

These rules may be rescinded or modified or added to by the Board at any time when, in their opinion, such action is for the best interest of the Town of Easton.

§ 505-6 Quality control.

Inspection Powers of the Board of Sewer Commissioners.

The Board and any duly authorized representative(s) bearing proper identification shall be permitted to enter, at reasonable times, all properties connected with the Public/Private Sewers for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing, all in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. They may inquire into any processes, including metallurgical, chemical, oil refining, ceramic, paper, plating, or other industrial activity, that contribute waters or wastes to the Public/Private Sewers but shall not order or demand information concerning any patented process or trade secret beyond that necessary to determine the kind, source and amount of sewage discharge from an industrial or commercial plant to the Public/Private Sewer.

The Board may require the internal and external inspection of building plumbing to ensure compliance with these regulations and to ensure that no unpolluted waters such as stormwater, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, and/or subsurface drainage is being discharged to the sanitary sewer. These inspections may also be conducted in conjunction with other Town related work or inspections including building permit inspections, fire alarm inspections, water meter reading, etc. The intent of these inspections is to prevent the discharge of unpolluted waters to the sanitary sewer which can adversely impact the operation and capacity of the sewer collection system and publically owned treatment works.

Inspectors shall be authorized by the Board to inspect all construction conducted and materials furnished. Such inspection may extend to all or any part of the work, and to the preparation or manufacture of the materials to be used. In case of any dispute arising between the Contractor and the Inspector as to materials furnished or the manner of performing the work, the Inspector shall have the authority to reject material or suspend the work until the question at issue can be referred to and decided by the Director. The Inspector shall not be authorized to revoke, alter, enlarge, relax or release any requirements of these specifications nor to approve or accept any portion of the work, nor to issue instructions, contrary to the Plans and Specifications.