[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
As used in this Part 4, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
The extension from the sewage drainage system of any structure
to the lateral of a sewer.
Any liquid, gaseous or water-borne waste from industrial
processes or commercial establishments, as distinct from sanitary
sewage.
The water entering any sewer by way of a building sewer from
the ground, through such means as, but not limited to, defective pipes,
pipe joints, connections or manhole walls. Infiltration does not include,
and is distinguished from, inflow.
The water entering any sewer by way of a building sewer from
such sources as, but not limited to, roof leaders, basement, yard
and area drains, foundation drains, cooling water discharges, drains
from springs and swampy areas, manhole covers and catch basins. Inflow
does not include, and is distinguished from, infiltration.
That part of the Township sewer system extending from a sewage
collection line to the curbline or, if there shall be no curbline,
extending 15 feet from the center line of the street.
Any structure erected and intended for continuous or periodic
habitation, occupancy or use by human beings or animals and from which
structure sanitary sewage and industrial wastes, or either thereof,
is or may be discharged.
A partnership, association or corporation.
The normal household and toilet wastes carried by water from
residences, business buildings, institutions, industries and commercial
establishments.
The sanitary sewer collection system and appurtenances, including
interceptors and pumping stations, heretofore constructed by the Township
or its predecessor, the West Norriton Township Sewer Authority, and
any improvements, additions or extensions that hereafter may be made
thereto by the Township.
West Norriton Township.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
Where properties abutting upon the sewer system are not subject
to assessment, the owners of said properties may voluntarily bring
themselves within the relevant provisions of this Part 4 and all other
ordinances of the Township applicable to said sewer system by agreeing
with the Township to pay to it a proportionate share of the cost of
the sewer system, in an amount as established from time to time by
resolution, per front-foot, in the same manner and to the same extent
as the owners of assessable abutting properties are required to do
so, and by agreeing to abide by the provisions of this Part and of
said other applicable ordinances.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
1.
Where properties abutting upon the sewer system are assessable for
a proportionate share of the cost thereof, all persons owning any
occupied building now erected upon premises abutting on the sewer
system shall, at their own expense, make the connection within two
months after notice to do so from the Township.
2.
All persons owning any premises abutting on the sewer system upon
which an occupied building is hereafter erected shall, at the time
of the erection of such building and at their own expense, make the
connection with the sewer system.
3.
All persons owning any occupied building upon premises which hereafter
shall abut on the sewer system shall, at their own expense, make the
connection with the sewer system within two months after notice to
do so from the Township.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
It shall be unlawful for any person owning any occupied building
on premises abutting on the sewer system to erect, construct or use
or maintain, or cause to be erected, constructed, used or maintained,
any privy, sinkhole, septic tank or other receptacle on such premises
for receiving sewage.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
Any person who erects, constructs or maintains a privy; sinkhole
or septic tank or other receptacle for receiving sewage on any property
abutting on the sewer system in violation of this Part 4 shall be
deemed and shall be declared to be erecting, constructing and maintaining
a nuisance, which nuisance the Township is hereby authorized and directed
to abate in the manner provided by law.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
No connection shall be made to the sewer system except in compliance
with appropriate ordinances, rules and regulations of the Township.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted by the
Township:
A.
Application for Service Line.
(1)
Any person owning an occupied building upon premises abutting
on the sewer system desiring the introduction of a service line from
the sewer system to his premises must first make written application
on the form furnished by the Township. The application must be signed
by such person or his duly authorized representative.
(2)
No person owning any premises connected with the sewer system
or tenant of such premises connected with the sewer system shall permit
another person or premises to use or connect with his service line,
except upon written permit from the Township.
B.
Permits for Connection. Before making any connection to the sewer
system, a permit must be obtained from the Township. A permit authorizing
such connection may be granted after proper application therefor has
been made to the Township and upon payment of the connection charge.
C.
Service Connections. No sewer connection or disconnection shall be
made, or any lateral or house sewer line installed, except in the
manner and of a type approved by the Township or its duly authorized
representative, which shall have supervision and control over the
same. The lateral and house sewer line shall be constructed at the
applicant's expense. After all pipe is laid and before the ditch is
closed, all work must be inspected and approved by the representative
of the Township.
D.
Sewage Discharge.
(1)
No roof, storm, cellar seepage, surface or ground waters, oil,
tar, grease, gasoline, combustible gases or liquids, garbage or insoluble
solids or any substance which would impair or interfere with the sewer
system, or any part thereof, in any manner or with the function of
the process of sewage treatment shall be discharged into the sewer
system; provided, however, that where the Borough of Norristown has
approved specific devices for the treatment and/or preparation of
any material for discharge into its sanitary sewer system and permits
such discharge, said approved specific devices may be used in West
Norriton Township for the treatment and/or preparation of identical
material for discharge, and the same may be discharged into the sanitary
sewer system of the Township.
(2)
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the
sewer system any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, hay, shavings,
metal, glass, scraps, rags, feathers, plastics, wood, or any other
solid or viscous substance capable of causing obstruction to the flow
in the sewer system or other interference with the proper operation
of the sewer system or the processes of sewage treatment.
(3)
All hotels; restaurants; taverns; boardinghouses; establishments
which have, as a significant purpose, the process, manufacture and/or
handling of food; catering services; wholesale and retail food businesses;
institutions, including but not limited to schools, churches, and
hospitals, which have kitchens used for the purpose of providing meals
for the public; and public eating places, before draining into the
sewer system, shall install grease traps on its drains, of such character
as may be approved by the Township or its representatives.
E.
Inspections. The Township or its representatives shall have the right
of access at all reasonable times to all parts of any premises connected
with the sewer system to examine and inspect the connections thereto
and the plumbing fixtures or any improper connection, installation,
maintenance or use. The Township may make reasonable charges for such
inspections to users of the sewer system.
F.
Release of Liability.
(1)
The Township shall not be liable for any damage or expense resulting
from leaks, stoppages or defective plumbing, or from any other cause,
occurring to any premises or within any house or building; and it
is hereby expressly stipulated by all persons making connection with
the sewer system that no claims shall be made against the Township
on account of the breaking or stoppage of, or any damage to, any lateral
or house sewer line or connection when the cause thereof is found
to be in such lateral or house sewer line or connection.
(2)
The Township shall not be liable for a deficiency or failure
when occasioned by an emergency or required repairs or failure for
any cause beyond control.
G.
Vacated Premises. When premises are vacated, the owner or tenant
shall give notice thereof to the Township, and the owner or tenant
will be responsible for the sewage charges until such notice is given.
H.
Changing Rules and Regulations. The Township reserves the right to
change or amend, from time to time, these rules and regulations in
accordance with law and subject to the approval of the Township through
its Board of Township Commissioners.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any stormwater,
surface water, springwater, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage,
building foundation drainage, basement drainage, drainage from roof
leader connections or drainage from swimming pools into any Township
sewer line.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
No person shall connect or cause to be connected or permit the
continuance of a connection of a roof leader, basement, yard or area
drain, foundation drain, or sump pump, or a Township sewer line or
building sewer, for the purpose of pumping water from roofs, yards,
basements or foundations into such Township sewer line or building
sewer. Owners of dwellings and other buildings and structures which
require, because of infiltration of water into basements, crawl spaces
and the like, a sump pump discharge system shall install a permanent
discharge line, which shall not at any time discharge water into a
sewer or building sewer. A permanent discharge line shall be one which
provides for year-round discharge capability. Within the dwelling
or other building or structure, the sump pump discharge line shall
consist of a rigid pipe without valves or quick connections that would
alter the path of discharge.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
Every building sewer on any improved property shall be maintained
in a sanitary, safe and watertight operating condition by the owner
of such improved property. Specifically, said building sewer shall
be maintained such that no infiltration or inflow enters said building
sewer.
[Ord. 08-626, 3/11/2008]
The provisions of this Part 4 and the rules and regulations set forth in § 18-407 hereof are declared to be for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township, and any person who shall violate any of such provisions, rules or regulations shall forfeit and pay a fine of not more than $1,000 to West Norriton Township, the same to be collected by a proceeding before any District Justice in said Township or recovered as debts of like amount are now by law recoverable, and in default of payment of such fine and costs, shall be liable to imprisonment of not more than 30 days in Montgomery County Prison; and whenever such person shall have been notified by West Norriton Township through its duly constituted representatives, or by service of summons or prosecution, or in any other way that such violation has been committed, each day that such person shall continue in such violation shall constitute a separate offense, punishable by a like fine or penalty.
