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to time by resolution of the city council. (2)
ORDINANCE NO. 319 A special fee, as set by the City Council,
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE shall be charged for installation of plastic
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 21; pipe to cover all costs of the inspection of
ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 21 ON PLUMBING REGULA- its installation if the time required exceeds
TIONS; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; REPEALING ALL the inspection time of other pipe installa-
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT tions. DIVISION 111. LICENSES/REGISTRATION
HERE WITH; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sec. 21.301. DEFINITIONS The following defi-
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City nitions of terms shall.be used in the interpre-
of Ames, Iowa: WHEREAS, by enactment of Ordi- tation of this chapter: (1) Apprentice P�lumb-
nance No. 2680 on October 25, 1983, the City of er. An apprentice is an emp oyeel of a regis-
Ames became subject to the State Building Code tered plumbing contractor who while learning
pursuant to section 103A.12 Code of Iowa; and, the trade of plumbing, is assisting in the
WHEREAS, it is now desired to withdraw from installation, alteration or repair of plumbing
application of the State Building Code and systems or'parts thereof and while engaged in
enact the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition, such work is in the presence of and under the
with modifications, along with the state handi- direct supervision of a licensed journeyman
capped access regulations, energy efficiency plumber. (2) Journeyman plumber. A Journeyman
regulations and factory built structures regu- plumber is a person who through training and
lations by reference; and, WHEREAS, notice has experience has acquired the requisite skill and
been pu lished and public hearings held as re- knowledge necessary for the proper installa- proof of Publication in The
quired y law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, tion, alteration and repair of plumbing systems
by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa: or parts thereof and who holds a valid license DAILY TRIBUNE
Section One. The Municipal Code for the City as a journeyman plumber from the city. A -----------------------
o Ames;Iowa shall be and is hereby amended by journeyman plumber shall have had at least four ------------------'--'------------------'---------
repealimg Chapter 21 and enacting a new Chapter years' experience as an apprentice plumber.
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21 as follows: "CHAPTER 21 PLUMBING DIVISION (3) Master plumber. A master plumber is a
I. ADO TION Sec. 21.101. PLUMBING RULES AND person engaged in the business of plumbing,
REGULATIONS The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 Ed. other than a journeyman plumber engaged in the
Publish d by the International Association of actual installation, alteration and repair of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, (herein plumbing, and who is skilled in the planning, STATE OF IOWA, STORY COUNTY, ss.
called UPC), Chapters 1-13, Appendices C-D supervising and practical installation of
shall be the plumbing code for the City of plumbing systems or parts thereof and is.famil-
Ames, Iowa, except for such modifications, iar with the laws, rules and regulations of the
additions or deletions as hereinafter enacted, city and the State of Iowa governing the same I, Craig Mcmull]n /,4e&rftst, on oath depose and
DIVISION II. ADMINISTRATION Sec. 21.201. and who holds a valid license as a master der of
PERMITS (1) �
(1) Permit required. It is necessary plumber issued by the city. (4) Plumbing Con- Say that I am president / e8
to obtain a plumbing permit whenever any in- tractor. An individual, firm, OF corporation
whic'F performs services doing plumbing instal- TiIE DAILY TRIBUNE, a daily newspaper, printed
lation. Sec. 21.302. REGISTRATION. Before
stallatipn, extension, connection or addition doing any plumbing business in the city, a at Flues, )Story County, Iowa; that the annexed
to the plumbing system of a building or to the plumbing contractor shall be registered with
private sanitary sewer, or private water supply the City Inspection Department. (1) Conditions printed
system is made in the city, except as hereinaf- for Registration. A plumbing contractor shall
ter provided. (2) Application for permit. An meet both of the following requirements as a
application shall be made in writing at the condition of registration: (A) Each plumbing
inspection division on the.form provided by the contractor shall have at least one licensed CITY 11F AMES
city, along with such plans as may be required master plumber employed by or working for the Ordinance d 319b
by ,the Building Official. Only registered contractor at all times. (B) Each plumbing
plumbing contractors may apply for a plumbing contractor shall have at least one licensed
permit, except that permits are not required journeyman plumber employed by or working for
for public water mains or public sewer mains. the contractor at all times. (2) Information
to be provided. An applicant for plumbing
(3) Issuance of permit. Upon approval of the
contractor registration under this section
application.by the inspector and approval of 9 was published in said newspaper forthe pla s and specifications if required, the shall provide to the Plumbing Inspector the
following information: (A) The complete name,
permit consecutive weeks, the first
hall be issued and a record thereof C0
j retained in the inspection division. (4) complete mailing address, street address and
I When a its not required. No telephone number of the firm or corporation.
p q permit will be and the Last of said publ]C'E ion was on the
required for the repair of faucets or closet (B) The name, position and private mailing
address of a manager or general agent of the
tanks, r for replacing a valve when used for firm or of each officer of a corporation and JAt of September, 199
the same purpose, or for forcing out stoppages the registered agent for service of legal
in soil and waste pipes, or for repairing leaks • a
process on the corporation. (C) The name,
in distribution piping if there is no change in • 0 '
any formfrom the existing location and the position and private mailing address of a P
pipe be ng replaced was of adequate size to person who is authorized to bind the firm in
Carr the unit fixture load. Permits are not - legal agreements. -(D) If the registration is
Y to be as an individual only, the name and
required for public water mains or public sewer mailing address, street address and telephone
mains. (5) Permits required for additional number of the individual. (E) The State Divi-
work. Ihen a plumbing permit has been issued sion of Labor registration number. (F) Every Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
for plu bing work, no additional work not in- registrant shall carry contractor's Commercial
eluded 'n the permit may be undertaken or General Liability insurance in not less than presence by Craig McMullin A-4e&"-R05t
addition 1 fixtures set, until the permit has $500,000.00 combined single limit and shall
been a nded to include the additional work. provide proof of coverage to the Building
Any additional permit fees shall be calculated Official before registration. (G) The names of
in the s me manner as though the total value of all master plumbers employed by or working for this 30th day of September, 1992.
the pery it was calculated at one time. (6) the plumbing contractor. (H) The names of all
Expirati n of permits. When a permit has been
issued ti do plumbing work, such work shall be journeyman plumbers working for the plumbing
started within one hundred eighty (180) days contractor. (1) The names of all apprentice to !
from da a of the permit, and be completed plumbers employed by or working for the plumb- t
within One year after beginning the work, ing contractor. (J) Other technical data and J A N E A.ZNH�OLAS
otherwise such permit is null and void and a information pertaining to the work to be done �+ 4 r
renewal of such permit must be obtained. (7) as may be required by the Building Official. ow ,Notary Public
Work commenced without permit. It shall be Every Registrant shall provide the required
unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to information accurately and completely. Any
make any installation, extension, connection or changes in the required information shall be
addition to the plumbing system of a building reported to the office of the Building Official in and for the State of Iowa
or to the private sanitary sewer, private storm within ten (10) days from the date the informa-
sewer or private water supply system in the tion previously supplied has become inaccurate
city without first obtaining.a permit to do so. for any reason. (2) Plumbfng Inspector Shall
This provision shall not apply to emergency Respond. After application for registration
work when it shall be proved to the satisfac- has been received by the Inspector, the Inspec-
tion of the inspector that such work was ur- for shall act promptly to issue the registra- renewal fee, if it has become due in the inter-
gently necessary and that it was not practical tion or to'determine on what basis the regis- a t� fen the suspended license shall again become
to apply for a permit before commencement of tration may not be issued. The Plumbing In- Fees, p
the work In al such cases, a permit must be Spector shall so respond not later than two valid and effective. (8) License Revocation.
obtained as soon as it is practical to do weeks following application. (3) Expiration The Plumbing Code Board of Examiner--- s 8 Appeals
so.Sec. 21.202. INSPECTION, TESTS AND EN- and Renewal of Registration. Registration shall have the authority to revoke the license
shall expire annul January 1 and may of any plumber for any of the following acts:
permit
. (e Supervision of the work. When a P Y s Y be lotion of plumbing systems. (1) -Application (A) Any fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in
ermit h s been issued for plumbing work, the reactivated so long as the registration tinued.
p P 9 for License R uired. Each applicant or a the application or examination for a plumbing
doing o such plumbing shall be under the motion remains accurate and proof of continued
9 P 9 -tense either as a Journeyman or Master Plumb- license. (B) Judgment entry of three (3)
direct supervision of a journeyman lumber at liability coverage is submitted. (4) Transfer
P Y P er shall fill out and file, an application for violations of any of the provisions of this
all times. Onlyjourneymen lumbers identified of Registration is Prohibited. No registrant
j Y P license on forms furnished, submit proof of at chapter committed within a period of twelve
on the registration of a given contractor will under this section shall allow their registra-
9 9 least 4 years of apprenticeship to a licensed (12) consecutive months. Such revocation of a
be recognized as able to supervise work done tram by name or other identification a ebe
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P Journeyman Plumber and pay the required testing license by the Board shall be full and final
for that contractor. 2 Authority of inspec- transferred or assigned to or in any manner
( ) Y P e;rect-y or ;na;re�t-y �� a by any Pero,,, r;.,a fee. Prior to testing the application shall be cancellation of such license, made effective on
tor. T e inspector or-authorized represents- or corporation other than the one to whom reviewed and approved by the Plumbing Inspec- the date of the Board's decision. Any Licensee
tive sha 1 have authority to enforce the provi- issued, for an purpose. tor. Should the accuracy of the application be so judged b the Board shall not, thereafter,
sions of this chapter relating to the installa- Y P i (5) Re istration Y PP 9 Y
P 9 Susppended. The Plumbing Code Boar o Appeals questioned, the board of appeals shall render be allowed to be registered again in the City.
tion and testing of all plumbing. The inspec- shame the authority to suspend any regis- its judgment in the matter. (2) Notice of (9) Sus nsion or Revocation Hearin In
for may evoke said permit or issue a municipal tration issued under this section for any of Examination. When an application for a p umF cons- en ng allegations un er t is section
infracti n at any time when such work is not the following acts by the Registrant: (A) I in�ce�se has been filed and the applicant regarding suspension or revocation of a li-
being dole in accordance with the provisions of Continued work after the issuance of a stop has been approved to take the licensing exami- tense, the Board of Appeals shall proceed upon
this cha ter or the approved plans and permit; order. (B) Initiating work in iolation,of the nation, the Secretary of the Board of Plumbing sworn information furnished it by an official
and if such permit is revoked, it will be Board's decision or prior to the Board's deci- Examiners and Appeals shall notify the appli- of the City, or by any person. Such informa-
unlawful for any person to proceed further with sion. (C) Causing or permitting the unautho- cant of the place and time where the examina- tion shall be in writing and shall be duly
said wok without approval of the inspector. rized or.prohibited use of a valid registra- tion will be held. (3) Authorization to Issue verified by the person familiar with the alle-
(3) Righ to inspect. The inspector or author tion, by another, such as to.allow the rights License. Upon passage of the licensing exam-- gations made. The Board shall issue an order
ized representative shall have access to any and privileges of reqistration to be applied to nation, the applicant shall pay a licensing fee setting the matter for hearing at a specified
building or upon any premises, at any reason- as set by the city council and a license shall time and place, and the Secretary of the Board,
able time, when it is necessary to make an in- be issued. (4) Licenses Not Transferable-, with the advice of the City Attorney, shall
spection to enforce the provisions of this Expiration, Renews ; Fee. Licenses are not cause a copy of the Board's order, and of the
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chapter or when the inspector has reasonable one not duly registed. (D) Judgment entry of transtera Licenses shall be issued bienni- allegations, to be served upon the licensee by
cause to believe that there exists a condition two (2) violations of any of the provisions of ally and shall expire on the thirty-first day registered mail at least fifteen (15) days
which makes such building or premises unsafe or this chapter committed within a period of of December of the second year. Licenses may before the date set for the hearing. The
insanitary. (4) Destroying posted notices. It twelve (12) consecutive months. Such suspension be renewed upon the payment of a reasonable fee licensee may appear fn person or by counsel at
shall be unlawful for any person to willfully of registration shall be for a time not to set by the City Council to cover cost of admin- the time and place named in the order and
mutilate deface, remove or destroy any certif- exceed six (6) months. After expiration of istration. Failure to renew a license before present his/her defense to the Board. The City
icate or,notice placed by the inspector in any such period of time as the Board shall have the expiration date may subject the person to a Attorney shall provide counsel for the Board.
building in regard to the plumbing work in said designated, and after payment of any outstand- new examination, except on recommendation of If the licensee fails or refuses to appear, the
building until authorized to do so by the ing penalties, costs, fees and proof of compli- the Board, for good cause shown, the examina- Board may proceed to hear and determine the
inspector. (5) Notice of final inspection. It ante and routine renewal fee, if it has become tion requirement be waived. (5) Rec nition of allegations in his/her absence. If he/she
shall be the duty of the person doing the work due in the interim, the suspended registration Licenses from Other cities. ]he b� admits the allegations, or if, upon a hearing,
authorized by the permit to notify the inspec- shall again become valid and effective. (6) plum ing examiners may without examination the Board finds anyof the allegations to be
tor, orally or in writing, that said work is Re istration Revoked. The Plumbing Code Board issue a license to any plumber holding a li- true, it may enter an order suspending or
ready forinspection. It shall be the respon- o Appea s sha have the authority to revoke tense from another city recognized by the board revoking the license. Suspension or revocation
sibility of the permittee.to ensure that access any registration issued under this section for: as having similar licensing standards. The resulting from a decision of the Board shall
is provided such that an inspection can be (A) A violation constituting the practice of board shall adopt written procedures for deter preclude the licensee from doing any plumbing
made. Pon the satisfactory completion and any fraud or deceit in securing (a) a license minim that the licensing standards are similar
final to t of the plumbing system a notice of 9 9 work in the city as long as the suspension or
final i spection, with the signature of the or (b) a permit. (B) Three (3) violations of and shall maintain records of those cities for revocation is in effect. Sec. 21.304. EXEMP-
plumbinginspector thereon, will be posted in a this chapter committed within a period of which plumbing licenses shall- be recognized. TION FOR HOMEOWNER. No such license or regis-
suitable place in the building and a record of twelve (12) consecutive months. Such revoca- (6) Licenses to be shown. Licenses shall be tration procedure shall be required for altera-
such final inspection retained in the inspec- tion of a registration by the Board shall be carr-e at all times while engaged in plumbing tion or repair work to be performed on a single
tion division. full and final cancellation of such the
work in the City of Ames. At the Inspector's family residential structure when the person
(6) Installation Inspection.
tion, made effective on the date of the Board's request licenses must be shown. (7) License performing the alteration or repair work is the
Under no circumstances shall plumbing installa- decision. .Any Registrant so judged by the Suspension. The PlumbingCode Board of Exam-n-
tions be backfilled prior to inspection. Work owner of the structure, and has his/her auto
backfill d prior to inspection shall be uncov-
ered by the plumber doing the work. Rigid pipe registered again in the City. (7) Suspension suspend the license of any plumber for any of matically termed a Licensee/Registrant for the
installations shall be such that all pipe or Revocation Hearing. In considering aTlega- the following acts: (A) Judgment entry of two purposes of such a project. Notwithstanding
joints are visible with backfill placed only to tons under this section regarding suspension (2) violations of any of the provisions of this such relief from licensing/registration, all
stabiliz the pipe position prior to inspec- or revocation of a registration, the Board of chapter committed within a period of twelve requirements for permits for the work shall
tion. Flexible pipe shall have no more back- Appeals shall proceed upon sworn information (12) consecutive months. Such suspension of remain in force. DIVISION IV. PLUMBING BOARD
fill pl.a ed than to the middle of the pipe furnished it by an official of the'City, or by license shall be for a time not to exceed six Sec. 21.401. PLUMBING BOARD CREATED; MEMBER-
prior to inspection. Following inspection and any person. Such information shall be in (6) months. After expiration of such period of SHIP, APPOINTMENT; QUORUM; AUTHORITY There is
approval the rigid pipe installation may be writing and shall be duly verified by the time as the Board shall have designated, and hereby created a Board of Plumbing Examiners
backfill d with approved materials. Following person familiar with the allegations made. The after payment of any outstanding penalties, and Appeals, of three (3) members, at least one
review o I the flexible pipe installation, the Board shall issue an order setting the matter costs, fees and proof of compliance and routine of whom shall be a Master Plumber and one shall
ins ecto, shall observe the placement of select for hearing at a specified time and place, and be a Journeyman Plumber and one shall be either
p p the Secretary of the Board, with the advice of (LEGALS continued on next a y y
rock bat fill to a point 6" over the pipe. page.) a Master or Journeyman Plumber, appointed
Followin approval of the initial backfill, the the City Attorney, shall cause a copy of the the mayor and approved by the city: council.
remainin backfilling operation may continue Board's order, and of the allegations, to be Two (2) of the board members shall constitute a
using ap roved materials. Sec. 21.203. FEES served upon the Registrant by registered mail quorum for the transaction of business. The
(1) Fees pertaining to this chapter shall be in at least fifteen (15) days before the date set plumbing inspector employed by the city shall
such amo nts as shall be established from time for the hearing. The Registrant may appear in be a member ex officio of the board without
person or by counsel at the time and place voting power. The board has the responsibility
named in the order and present his/her defense and authority to: (1) Approve areas to be
to.the Board. The City Attorney shall provide administered. (2) Act as a board of appeals to
counsel for the Board. If the Registrant fails hear appeals from decisions of a plumbing
or refuses to appear, the Board may proceed to inspector when it is claimed that the true
hear and determine the allegations in his/her intent of the plumbing code has been incorrect-
absence. If he/she admits the allegations, or ly interpreted, the provisions of the code do
if, upon a hearing, the Board finds any of the not apply, or an equally good or better form of
allegations to be !true, it may enter an order construction can be allowed. (3) The board
suspending or revoking the registration. shall review proposed changes to this chapter
Suspension or revocation resulting from a and make recommendation to the city council.
decision of the Board shall preclude the Regis- (4) The board shall adopt, from time to time
trant from securing a permit for work con- such rules and regulations as it may deem
trolled by that registration in the city, or necessary to carry into effect the board's
from becoming so registered under alternated duties as set out in this chapter. The board
identification, as long as the suspension or shall have no power to waive any provision of
revocation is in effect. Sec. 21.303. PLUMBING this code. The board shall have no authority
LICENSES It is the purpose of this section to over activity within city right-of-ways or
provide for the examination and licensing of easements. This authority is reserved to the
journeyman and master plumbers in order to Director of Public Works. The board shall have
protect the public from hazard to life and no authority over the sizing of water meters,
property that might arise from improper instal- this authority is reserved to the Director of
Water and Pollution Control. Sec. 21.402.
DATES OF BOARD MEETINGS The Board shall meet to maintain dry working conditions. Under no
upon notice of the chairperson of the board conditions shall the contractor discharge
within ten (10) days of the filing of an appeal 9 smaller than the lower fixture drain. he .
surface or groundwater to the sanitary sewer Where bathrooms or water closets or other shall be run to the individual customer unil
or for other necessary business. Sec. of the
system or install water or sanitary sewer fixtures are located on opposite sides of a COMPENSATION OF BOARD. The members of the service lines in standing water unless on-site PP location
In the event a curb box is set in ,
board of plumbing examiners shall serve without wall or partition or are adjacent to each other location where a concrete or asphalt surface
authorization is given by the inspector. The within the compensation. Sec. 21.404. TERM OF OFFICE OF prescribed distance, the fixtures to be placed, a sleeve shall be placed ara
generally accepted understanding of a 'dr
BOARD. The term of office of the members of 9 y P 9 � y may have a common soil or waste pipe and common the cap to allow for expansion and contractir
the board of lumbin examiners shall be three ditch" is a work area without standing water vent. Water closets having a common soil and
P 9 h (G) In a new subdivision the new water sere
and without flowing mud. Failure to ave or vent(3) years and they shall serve until their pipe shall drain into the stack at the line shall be installed at the center of
provide adequate dewatering equipment shall not same level.successors are appointed. The terms begin on (E) Basement water closets or property unless otherwise approved by i
April first of the year of appointment. No be accepted as justification for waiver of the floor drains in one and two family dwellings administrative authority. (H) Only one sery
dry ditch' requirement. (10) Amend Section y y is allowed per structure or development.
member shall serve more than two consecutive 318(8) UPC by adding subsections (a), (b) and floor
be vented b atory.inch drain from a first
terms. Sec. 21.405. OFFICERS OF BOARD. The floor sink or lavatory. (20) Amend Table 7-1 extra service line taps into the structure
(c) as follows: 318(8)(a) No buildin and
UPC pertaining to Trap Arms to read as follows:board shall annually select one of its members P 9 �� development from the service line are permit
to act as chairperson, and one to act as vice Into the city shall be connected to the city Trap Arm Distance Trap to Vent unless the main service line is a 4 inch mi
chairperson. Records of the board shall be sewer or water system until the plumbing in inches Feet Inches mum size or is of sufficient size to meet
maintained in the office of the plumbing in- such building has been inspected by the plumb- 1-1/4 5 0 water demands and is approved by the Board
spector. The inspector shall assist the board ing inspector and found in compliance with this 1-112 6 0 Appeals, except as stated in (E) above'. Ad
chapter. (b) When a building is moved from
in preparing and conducting examinations. 9 2 8 0 tional services may be approved by the Board
one location to another within the city, no
Sec. 21.406. APPEALS FROM INSPECTOR'S DECISION y� 3 12 0 Appeals. (I) if the proprietors of buildi
additional plumbing work or connection to the 4 and(1) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the larger 12 0 desire to lay pipes with hydrants and h
plumbing ins ector affecting interpretation may sanitary sewer or water utility will be done (21) Amend Section 909 UPC pertaining to Shower
P 9 P 9 P Y 1 P 9 couplings er be used only in case h fire, t
request and shall be granted a hearing on the until the plumbing in said building has been Stalls as follows: (a) By adding this sentence will be permitted to connect with the str
reconstructed to comply with this chapter and to t-e end of the first paragraph subsection mains, at their own expense, upon applicat
tested. (c) When an area is annexed to the 909(2) UPC: Shower subpans or linings con- to the City and will be allowed to use
city, buildings in the.annexed area will not be strutted of asphalt impregnated roofing felt water for fire purposes only, free of char
connected to the city water and sewer service (J) Sprinkler systems used for fire protect
eive ..... -_ __,_ -.-_. until the plumbing of the building is inspected
date the person received notice of the deci- and brought into compliance with the require- may be permitted to be attached to the wa
sion, an application is filed with the Inspec- ments of this chapter. (11) Amend Section 320 mains by registered plumbing contractors
tion Division, setting forth a brief statement UPC by adding a new paragraph as follows: direct connection without meters under
of the grounds for appeal. Upon receipt of the Service Line Abandonment. Whenever an individ- shall not be permitted. (b) By deleting the direction and supervision of the City. No o
request, the inspector shall give the petition- ua service the is permanently abandoned, the third paragraph of subsection (e)(2) UPC. (22) connection can be incorporated in the syst
er written notice thereof at least three days service line shall be physically disconnected Amend Section 1004 UPC pertaining to Water and there shall be no valves except a p
before the date set. (2) All hearings shall be as described below. The service shall be Distribution Materials as follows: (a) Water indicator valve at the entrance to the build
public, in accordance with the laws of the considered to be abandoned when a permit is pipe and fittings sha 1 be of brass, copper, which must be sealed open. One and Two fam
State of Iowa relating to government agency issued for a new or replacement service for cast iron, PVC conforming to AWWA C-900, or residential sprinkler lines shall be mete
meetings. The hearing shall be held in actor- that property. Service shall also be consid- other approved materials. CPVC water pipe and through the single meter. The property ow
dance with rules adopted by the board and city ered to be abandoned when a service has been tubing may be used for hot and cold water or tenant shall promptly report to the City
council. At the hearing the appellant and/or inactive or unused for six months, unless an distribution systems within a building. All seal which has been broken for the closing
agent shall be given an opportunity to be extension is granted in writing by the City. materials used in the water supply system, the system. A detailed drawing of the spr
heard. The inspector shall have an opportunity The service line shall be physically discon- except valves and "similar devices shall be of a kler system shall be filed with the City
to show why his/her decision should be af- netted within 30 days after abandonment. The like material, except where otherwise approved free access to the building shall be gran
firmed. All interested persons shall be given water service shall be disconnected at the by the Administrative Authority. (b) Piping the City for inspection purposes. No char
an opportunity to be heard. Sec. 21.407. corporation cock on the main. Sanitary sewer and tubing which has previously been used for will be made for water used for fire purpo:
DECISION After a hearing, the board shall and foundation drain service lines shall be any purpose other than for potable water sys- through a sprinkler system. (K) There shy
affirm, modify or overrule the decision of the disconnected at the curb on paved streets with tems shall not be used. (c) Approved plastic be a curb cock in every service connection
inspector. Every action of the board shall be a manufactured plug. All service abandonments materials may be used in water service piping, the main, lateral or extension service sup)
reduced to writing, stating its findings and shall be inspected by the Engineering Division provided that where metal water service piping in streets. It shall be located on the prop+
reasoning, and signed by the chairperson. The of Public Works. (12) Delete Section 401 UPC is used for electrical grounding purposes, ty line or as close as possible thereto and
decision shall be promptly filed and sent to and insert in lieu thereof the following: (a) replacement piping therefor shall be of like alleys within one foot of the alley l.ir
the appellant. Sec. 21.408. ENFORCEMENT OF Drainage piping shall be cast iron, copper, materials. Exception: Where a grounding except two (2) inch and larger, which sh:
DECISION The city inspector shall take immedi- brass, ABS, PVC, extra strength vitrified clay system, acceptable to the Administrative Au- have a street valve box over the valve at i
ate action to enforce the decision of the pipe, or other approved materials' having a thority is installed, inspected and approved, water main. The curb cock to be used i
board. Sec. 21.409. CODE AMENDMENTS. (1) smooth and uniform bore, except that: (1) ABS metallic pipe may be replaced with non-metallic services from three-fourths (3/4) inch to 1
Authority - the Plumbing Code Board of Appeals and PVC DWV piping installations shall be pipe. (d) Solder shall conform to the require- (2) inches shall be the style known as Muell
shall review and make recommendation on any and limited to those structures where combustible ments of Section 802(d). (e) This section does Mark 11 Oriseal or Ford Ball Valve with S
all proposed changes to this code. Recommenda- construction is allowed. (2) No vitrified not apply to yard sprinkler systems. (23) curb cock, or equal, provided with T handle 2
tions shall be forwarded to the City Council clay pipe or fittings shall be used above Amend Section 1007 UPC pertaining to Water extension rod keyed and locked to curb cock z
for final action. (2) Philosophy - It shall be ground or where pressurized by a pump or ejec- Pressure as follows: (a) The first sentence of shall be the same diameter as the pipe serve
the philosophy of the City that the local code tor. They shall be kept at least twelve (12) Section 1007(b) shall read: Where local water The curb cock shall be kept in an operati
should follow as closely as possible the na- inches (.3m) below ground. (b) Drainage fit- pressure is in excess of 110 pounds per square condition at all'times. (L) The curb cock sha
inch 551.2k a), an approved type pressure be covered by a curb box of the Western patte
tional standards as established by the Uniform tings shall be of cast iron, brass, copper, regulator preceded by an adequate strainer No. 100, or equal, extending to the curb grad
Plumbing Code. (3) Procedure for Amendment ABS, PVC, vitrified clay, or other approved shall be installed and the pressure reduced to In cases where the surface of the ground
(a) Any proposed change to this chapter shall materials having a smooth interior waterway of 110 pounds per square inch 551.2kPa or less. higher than the curb grade to the extent th
initially be brought to the board of appeal for the same diameter as the piping served and all p P q ( ) the curb box will not extend sufficient) to
public hearing and recommendation to the City such fittings shall conform to the type of pipe (b) The first sentence of Section 1007(e) shall y
used. 1 Fittings pipe read: Relief valves located inside a building in plain view, then the curb box shall
Council for final action. (b) Written notifi- ( ) gs on screwed i e shall be of extended to the ground surface. Whenever
cation of proposed changes shall be given to the recessed drainage type. Burred ends shall shall be provided with a drain, not smaller water service is renewed the curb box shall
individuals registered with the City prior to be reamed to the full bore of the pipe. 2 than the relief valve outlet of galvanized
g y p ( ) brought to the curb grade or present natur
The threads of drainage fittings shall be steel or hand drawn copper piping and fittings
the public hearing before the board. DIVISIOjV 9 9 ground level and moved to the property lip
V. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS Sec. tapped so as to allow one-fourth (1/4) inch per and shall not extend from the valve to the In placing the curb cock in position, care mu
foot (20.9 mm/m) grade. 13 Amend Section 406 outside of the building. (24) Amend Section
of Am. The provisions of the UPC for the City ( ) be exercised to provide against settlement
of Ames are modified as follows: (1) Add to UPC by adding anew subsection (1) as follows: 1008 UPC pertaining to Water Service Installs- the curb box, by providing a base of brit
Section 103 UPC this definition for 'buildingCleanouts shall not be more than 40 feet apart tion by adding to the end of subsection (a) the
to orizontal draina a tines of 2 inches in following: All water service yard piping stone or concrete block set on solid earth f
storm drain': a building (house) storm rain is 9
a uTiT-d ng drain used for conveying rain water, diameter or less, more than 90 feet of devel- shall, whenever feasible, be no less than five support. A support shall be placed across t
oped length apart in lines of 3 inches or feet below the surface of the ground. (25) ditch and wired to the curb box near the top
surface water, ground water, or other similar keep it in a vertical position while filli
larger. There shall be an entrance cleanout. Delete Section 1009(a) UPC and insert in lieu
discharge exclusive of sewage and industrial the ditch. (M) A corporation cock of either
A cleanout shall be provided in each vertical thereof the following: (a) the size of each
waste to a building storm sewer. (2) Add to P Mueller or Glauber make, or its inch
orlle
waste or soil stack at a pint at least 42" potable water supply pipe from the meter or
Section 103 UPC this definition for 'building P shall be inserted in every tap one inch or le
above the base of the stack. 14 Amend Sec- other source of supply to the fixture supply
storm sewer': a building (house) storm sewer is ( ) in diameter made in the water main. The co
a ui ing sewer which conveys the discharge of then 409 UPC by adding new subsections (m) and branches, risers, fixtures, connections, out-
a building storm drain to a public storm sewer, (n) as follows: 409(m) A backwater valve lets or other uses shall be based on the total nectioo to the main shall be made by a regal
shall be installed in the buil in rain. It demand and shall be determined according to the then corporation cock and copper service with
or other point of disposal. 'subsoil
Add to Section shall be located immediate) following the methods and procedures outlined in this sec- flared joint. All connections to the wat
120 UPC this definition for subsoil drain': a y. g.• tion. Water meters shall be sized by the Water main shall be adequately looped to preve
subsoil drain is a drain whit receives only -�••` breakage from ditch settlement. All joints
subsurface or seepage water and conveys it to a Meter Division of the City. Water meter loco- 9
then shall be as provided for in Chapter 28 of service pipes shall be tested in the 1presen
place of disposal. (4) Add to Section 120 UPC befo
being covered. (N) Leaking water seedanrvi
the definition of 'sump service line': A sump placed Detween the cleanout ana the DacKwater the Ames Municipal Code. and approved by the building official
drain line from the sump pit to the city storm valve. (n) In buildings, a 3" floor drain �,:„wts,siti.s be
sewer main. (5) Amend Section 203(a) and (b) shall be installed on the lowest f 00r. (15 m..i.....D.ror connections shall be resolved in accordan
tixtur.,.it.n
UPC to read as follows: (a) Copper tube for Amend Section 502 UPC by revising subsection wt.,.i.rd no. s.,.,+Wer.ci.v wis,list.
underground drainage and vent piping shall have (a) and adding a new subsection (c), as fol- we r..t...L t. 1.1.11 . rresmi mr.+a..t+ll t
9 9 P 9 9 si..svvm.u... +.y n... c.yp.r.+a t+...+..,
a weight of not less than that of copper drain- lows: 502(a) No vents will be required on a ..amt.'s "T.i..i.(mPt .+tnri�i."�
age tube type "L". (b) Copper tube for above- downspout or rain leader trap, a backwater with Chapter 28 of the City Code. (28) Amend
ence as
ground drainage and vent piping shall have a valve, a subsoil catch basin trap, a three-inch zv in-zm disc tips xa/+• follows:Section 11More)than o UPC neasanitaryisewer tconnec-
weight of not less than that of copper drainage basement floor drain, or a water closet rovid- a+.rt
P sz vz-no ,n•ai.o iimr
tubing Type M. EXCEPTION: Type DWV PVC may be ed its drain branches into the house drain on its 1rz-so Vdiscrtype tion to a public sewer may be allowed. (29
used in one-and two-family dwellings. (6) the sewer side at a distance of five feet or K.trrs+tt.gr.r.tm"p.c+.+tr.wl+x.ti...'s.cn+. Amend Section 1102 UPC by adding subsection (f)
Amend Section 203(d) UPC to read as follows: more from the base of the stack and the branch ti..n.er:.r.-Nss).rt.ry.r sets,.t:...n+i n.a.tr,.i"wny as follows: All openings into the sanitary
Copper tube for water piping shall have a line to the floor drain or water closet is not tn.v.terKrtrrDiv+sm". sewer piping within a building must be securely
ured
weight of not less than Type M. EXCEPTION: more than twelve feet in length. (c) In sin- 26) Amend Section 1009(h) UPC b adding: An sealed at all times by means of gas be a made
Underground water_piping shall have a weight gle- and two-family dwellings, no vent will be assumed pressure range of 30-45y psi wll be plug or seal until the building has been made
not less than Type K copper tubing. (7) Amend required on a two-inch basement P trap provided used for table10-2.g 21 Add a new Section completely tight against the elements of weath-
Section 303 a UPC b adding the following: that it drains into a properly vented house ( ) be and all backfilling around foundations has
( ) y 9 9� P P Y 1010 to read as follows: Hater Service. (A) been brought to proper rode to insure the
More than one connection to a public sewer may drain or branch which is three inches or larger The water service line shalla type K copper 9
be allowed by the Administrative Authority. in diameter (except for a water closet branch) tubing, cast iron, brass or PVC meeting AWWA drainage of surface water away from the build-
(8) Delete Section 317(a) UPC and insert in on the sewer side at a distance of five feet or ing. s: Amend Section 1103(a) UPC to read as
C-900, 200 psi HOPE C.T.S. meeting ASTM D2737, follows: a The building sewer, be
lieu thereof the following provisions on Plumb- more from the base of the stack and the branch or other approved materials. Lead or galva- ( ) 9 ginning
ing Excavations and Trenching: (a) Res onsi-' to the P trap is not more than eight feet in nized service lines and lead solder shall not from two (2) feet (.6m) from any building or
bi it for rotectin the ublic. The p um ing length. In buildings of one interval, where be allowed. Pipe couplings in water service structure, shall be of cast iron, extra
contractor sha wit out further or other only a lavatory sink or a urinal empties into lines' shall be by swedge type mechanical strength vitrified clay pipe, or SDR 23.5
order, provide, erect and maintain at all times the stack, the five-foot distance from the base joints. Pipe couplings shall not be allowed polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC). PVC pipe shall
during the progress and sus of the work of the stack does not apply. . (16) Amend under concrete or asphalt surfaces, such as conform to ASTM D-3034. PVC resin shall meet
and until final completion thereof and removal Section 505 UPC by adding a new subsection (g) streets, driveways, psidewalks, alleys, or cell class 12454B per ASTM D 1784.' VCP and
of all obstruction occasioned by the work to read As follows: (g) No horizontal branch floors, except a flare coupling may be allowed cast iron shall be installed according to
metho
within the street limits, suitable and requi- shall exceed 30 feetin length. No vertical provided there is a minimum two-inch cover shall besinstalled accordCng2 to ASTMecified in ASTM-1 . SDR 2D 2321C
site barriers, signs or other adequate protec- stack shall exceed 50 feet in height. Instal- between the pipe and the concrete/asphalt
tion and shall maintain such warning lights, lation exceeding these limits shall be as material. All fittings shall be long-shoulder Embedment material shall meet ASTM C-33
barricades or watchmen as may be necessary, to follows: A The bottom portion of a vertical (crushed) gradation 67. 31 Amend Section 1105
y y, ( ) p flare fittings., (B) All water service lines ( )
insure the safety of the public. Signs used stack over 50 feet shall be cast iron or cop- shall be installed at least five feet below UPC Size of Buildin Sewers to read as fol-
shall conform to the most recent edition of the per. (B) In horizontal branches exceeding 30 finish grade. If the water main and tap cannot lows: T e size o any ui ing sewer shall be
Iowa Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. feet, the beginning portion shall be cast iron be buried below frost depth at any point, the determined on the basis of the total,number of
(9) Amend Section 317 UPC by adding new sub- or copper. (C) Vertical stacks of ABS or PVC trench shall be lined with 1j" thick "Blue fixture units drained by the sewer in accor-
sections (e), (f), ( ) and (h) as follows: plastic shall not have branches of cast iron or Board" insulation or equivalent as approved by dance with Table 4-3. The minimum diameter for
g a building sewer shall be four inches. (32
317(c) Excavations within street limits. It copper except in repair and remodel work. (17) the administrative authority. Sand backfill )
shall be unlawfulor any person, irm or Amend Section 507 UPC by adding a new subset- material shall then be placed to a depth of one Amend Section : 11 by adding a new subsection
corporation doingplumbingwork to begin an tion c) to read as follows: (c) Soil and foot above the top of pipe, then 11" "Blue (d) as follows: 1106(d) Building sewer depth.
excavation or veent ct or to lace any waste stacks in buildings having more than five Board" or equivalent will be installed so that Whenever possible the bless th sewer ¢hall et
p p laid at a depth of not less than nine
obstructions within the limits of any street, branch intervals shall be provided with a the entire trench width and length in the area P (9) feet
avenue, alley or public place withinthe corpo- relief vent at each fifth interval installed, needing protection againstfreezing is insulat- below street grade from the main to the proper-
ty line. Renewals may be replaced at existing
rate limits of the City of Ames, Iowa without beginning with the top floor. The size of the ed and then backfilled. (C) Water service
first having made application to the city and relief vent shall be equal to the size of the lines of any installation shall be at least 3/4 depth, or lower if desired. (33) Amend Sec.
receiving a permit therefore. All matters vent stack to which it connects. The lower end inch in diameter. Water service lines for any 1107 UPC by adding a new subsection (g.) as
pertaining to the cutting of pavement or exca- of each relief vent shall connect to the soil commercial property shall be at least one inch follows Cleanouts shall not be more than 40
vation and filling of trenches and ditches or waste stack through a Y below the horizontal in diameter. Any water service line 100 feet feet apart in—horizontal drainage lines of 2
within the limits of streets and alleys shall branch serving the floor and the upper end or more in length shall be at least one inch in inches in diameter or less, more than 90 feet
be in accordance with the provisions of the shall connect to the vent stack through a Y not diameter. For service lengths of 200 feet or of developed length apart in.lines of 3 inches
city ordinances relating thereto. 317(f) less than three (3) feet above the floor lev- 300 feet, the minimum diameter shall be 11 or larger. There shall be an entrance
Backfillin buildin service ditches. The city leis. (18) Amend Section 608(d) UPC to read as inches and 1} inches, respectively. It is cleanout. A cleanout shall be provided in each
or the p um ing contractor, at the City's follows: (d) No domestic dishwashing machine important to note that these are minimum diame- vertical waste or soil stack at a,point at
option, will backfill all service ditches and shall be directly connected to a drainage ters for service lines. Larger t� ameters may least 42" above the base of the stack. (34)
excavations within the limits of all streets, system or food waste disposer without the use be required to provide adequate service based Add a new section 1120 to read as follow:
alleys and public places within the corporate of an approved dishwasher air gap fitting on on number of fixture units. See Table 10-2. sanitar Sewer Service—New Subdivision Con-
struct on.
limits of the city. The plumbing contractor the discharge side of the dishwashing machine, (0) All taps on the main shall be at least 24 A) This section deg s with con-
shall notify the city when such ditches or or by looping the discharge line of the dish- inches apart and shall be at least 3/4 inch in structton and inspection procedures for in-
excavations are ready for backfilling and the washer as high as possible near the flood level size. If more than one tap is made for a stalling sanitary sewer service lines where a
city will fill the same as promptly as possible of the kitchen sink where the waste disposer is service line, the taps will be staggered on the factory wye or factory wye and riser are al
thereafter, or will permit the contractor to connected. Listed air gap fittings shall be pipe,. Maximum tap size for a 4-inch main is ready in place. in this situation, the plumb-
backfill. The plumbing contractor, if allowed installed with the flood level (FL) marking at 3/4 inch. Maximum tap size for ing contractor shall start the stub-in at the
or above the flood level of the sink or existing connection. No additional cut or tap
raibove whichever is higher. (19) Amend into the sewer main will be permitted. (8) All
Section 613 UPC by adding a new subsection (d) work will be done in a 'dry ditch'. The goner
to backfill, will maintain a two mainte- as follows: (d) The following wet venting ally accepted understanding of a 'dry ditch' is
a work area without standing water and without
nonce bond on the backfill, payable to the conditions are given as examples of common taps snail De made Tor a service coruiei:ieu i�
city. The responsibility of the plumbing conditions in residential construction which 4-inch or larger main. All taps will be m. flowing mud. If necessary, the plumber shall
contractor for the maintenance of warning are allowed under this code, provided the in the top half of the water main but not mr over-excavate, furnish and place 1" or smaller
lights, barricades or other protection shall piping sizes are maintained as required by than 45° above the horizontal plane. No m, concrete stone and provide necessary pumping
cease when the city begins the work of back- other sections of this code and the wet vented shall be tapped nearer than eighteen ( equipment to maintain dry working,conditions.
filling the ditch or not later than the end of section is vertical. (A) Single bathroom inches to a joint. Minimum size for any st Under no condition shall the plumber discharge
the next working day, excluding Saturday, groups. A group of fixtures located on the vice valve will be 4 inch. No 4 inch by 2 ii surface or groundwater to the sanitary sewer
Sunday or holidays, from the time of the re- same floor level may be group vented as limited tapping valves will be permitted. A 4 inch system or do any work in standing water unless
ceipt of written notification by the city that below: I. Two fixtures with a combined total 4 inch tapping valve and sleeve is the small( on-site authorization is given by the inspec-
the ditch is ready for backfilling. The city of four or less fixture units may be drained which may be used. The following table li! tor. (C) The sewer service line shall be pipe
will charge the plumbing contractor for such into the vent of a three-inch water closet appropriate number of taps for different s( five
4 inch minimum diameter installed at least
backfilling work in accordance with such sched- drain. 2. One fixture of two or less units may vice sites. five feet below finish grade. If the service
ule of fees and rates as shall from time to drain into the vent of a one and one-half inch line cannot be buried below frost depth at any
time be promulgated
ated by resolution of the citybathtub drain. 3. Two fixtures of two or less Service Size Taps point, the service line shall be protected in
council.P All other ditches outside public units each may drain into the vent of a two- V47 inc 1 3/4 inch the same manner as specified for water service
areas shall be backfilled by the plumber as inch drain serving two or less bathtubs provid- I inch 2 3/4 inch or 1 1 inch lines in Sec. 21.501(29)(B), Ames Municipal
specified in 317(d). 317(g)' Manufactured Plus ing that they drain into the vent at the same 1-1/4 inch 3 3/4 inch or 2 1 inch Code. The property owner also has the option
Rye aired. All water, sanitary sewer, and location. (B) A single bathroom group of 1-1/2 inch 2 1 inch of plumbing to the sewer main. The property
ouf ndation drain service lines shall be plugged fixtures on the top floor may be installed with (Two or more taps shall have 24" minimum spy owner shall retain full responsibility for
with a water-tight manufactured plug when left the drain from a back-vented lavatory serving ing and be staggered) All services having i operation and protection of any delivery system
unattended during installation. In this in- as a wet vent for a bathtub or shower stall and (2) taps or more shall be combined through to the sewer main. (D) Any service line that
stance, unattended shall mean for any time for the water closet, provided that: 1. Not brass wye pipe connection. The maximum lent is constructed with a greater than 20 percent
period greater than one hour. No cast iron more than one fixture unit is drained into a of service from the main to the wye shall grade shall be stepped down to the main and
blind plugs shall be used. The following are one and one-half inch wet vent and not more four (4) feet. (E) Where a single water s( anchored as approved by the administrative
approved caps: Dearborn No. 3412, Ecno plug, than four fixture units drain into a two-inch vice line provides service to a new duplex authority to the undisturbed trench bottom. (E)
IPS Corporation, S402 Water Tite; Cherne, Part wet vent. 2. The horizontal branch shall be a is split for any other reason, the service 1, Cleanouts on service lines shall be provided
No. 270-245-Bell; Cherne, Part No. 270-296-4" minimum of two inches in diameter. The hori- shall be at least one inch in diameter. Wh( every 90 feet of developed length and "just
J.D. 317(h) Dr Ditch The contra zontal branch may connect to the water closet an existing structure is to be converted to upstream" a every change in alignment or grade
for will install the water, sanitary sewer, or drain. (C) A common vent may be used for two duplex a 1 equivalent service may be provi( greater than 45°. (F) All joints in the ser-
foundation drain service lines in a 'dry fixtures set on the same floor level but con- by a separate tap. The new service lines sh+ vice line, including the first joint at the
pectin at different levels in the stack pro- be divided by a wye at the property lii connection to the main, shall be rootproof and
ditch'. If necessary, the contractor shall 9 p p Existing 1" services may be split inside I waterproof. Joints shall be fabricated using a
over-excavate, furnish and place I concrete viding that the vertical drain is one i e size
stone and provide necessary pumping equipment larger than the upper fixture drain, but not building so long as shut offs are available preformed compression Joint or an equal alter-
a common area. Separate curb boxes shall
installed, and separate 3/4 inch service.lii
native mgthod approved by the inspector. (G
The service line shall cross the property line
at a loco�tion such that it will be within three
feet horizontally of the curb box after the
water se vice line is laid or as approved by
the admi istrative authority. Stub-ins may repair or replacement. (37) Section 1305 per-
then diverge as necessary after entering pri- taming to Water Heaters is revised by adding _ r...�i,.,. �e =' :< ,ee;rsnn I one r vate property. The termination point of the these sentences to t e end of subsection (c): tattoos as established Eby the Public Works if any. Section Three. This ordinance shall
service line shall be marked at the surface The over-temperature safety protection device Department. a. RCP, VCP and cast iron shall be be in full_T0_r_c_e__an_d__eTfect April 1, 1993, from
with a urable marker. There shall be an shall be a combination pressure and temperature installed according to methods specified in and after its passage and publication as re-
elevation marker on the lot line so curb boxes relief valve. The valve shall drain indirectly i ASTM C-12. b. SOR 35 PVC shall be installed quired by law.'
can be p aced at proper height for locating. into a floor drain or service sink. (38 according to ASTM 0-2321. Embedment material Passed this 24th day of September, 1992.
(H) The a tire service line trench from wye or Section 1306 pertaining to Oil Burning_Neat�ers shall meet ASTM C-33 (Crushed) Gradation 67. Jill Ripperger, Acting City Clerk
riser to its termination shall remain open and is revised by adding these sentences to the end 15.3 Storm sewer service lines may be connected Larry R. Curtis, Mayor
uncovered until inspected and approved for of subsection (b): The over-temperature safety to the city storm sewer system at intakes or PubMedIn The Daily Tribune September 30,
backfill. if the work has been backfilled or protection device shall be a combination pres- manholes or directly into the city storm sewer
covered f r any reason including natural causes sure and temperature relief valve. The valve pipe. Tapping storm sewer service lines into 1992.
prior to inspection, the plumber shall be shall drain indirectly into a plumbing fixture, city storm sewers will be by using approved
required o uncover it for inspection. (I) floor drain, sump pit, or other approved point methods. The connection from the storm sewer --
After in pection, the entire service line of discharge. (39) Add a new Chapter 14 to read service line to the city storm sewer will be
trench sh 11 be backfilled by the plumber in as follows: Cha ter 14. Foundation Drain made by a clamping saddle or a fitting with a
stages as escribed below. The bedding and the Service. (A) isc arge Line. The discharge sealant that will be waterproof and rootproof.
first two feet of protective cover shall be inT shall be a pipe with a minimum inside The entire connection shall remain uncovered
comprised of sand, pea gravel, or other ap- diameter of 11 inches. The discharge line may for inspection and approval before backfill. A
proved material, as directed by the plumbing be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyethylene collar will be installed at the main so that
inspector of the Public Works Department, with (PE) pipe. PVC pipe shall be a minimum of the service line will not protrude into the
such hand work and c action as re wired b Schedule 40 PVC meeting ASTM D-2665 with sol- P
r., --�-- - q y main. if a storm sewer service line is over
-- �_••�• of *he vent weld Schedule 80 deep socket fittings. PE
pipe shall be a minimum of PE-3408 meeting half the size of the city storm sewer it will
ASTM D-2239 with joints made with ribbed insert require a manhole at the junction. The manhole
fittings secured by stainless steel clamps. shall meet City of Ames Standard Specifications
I- - -- All discharge line piping where fittings are for storm sewer construction. Taps will be
sewer service line. After the protective cover not visible or where there is doubt on the part installed on the top half of the city storm
is placed rid approved, the rest of the back- of the inspector of proper installation, shall sewer. Clean outs shall be installed on storm
fill within the public right-of-way shall be be tested for leakage by'applying a 30 psi air sewer service lines at intervals not to exceed
placed by tie plumber under the on-site inspec- pressure test for a period of not less than one 8D feet of developed length and at locations
tion of tha Public Works Department. That minute. Any loss of Pressure during the test where the line changes direction more than 45
backfill stall be mechanically tamped so that will be cause for rejecting the installed pipe degrees. If a storm sewer service line is
all areas in the upper three feet and within and requiring repair or replacement of defec- installed with more than 25 percent grade, it
five feet f the proposed curb line are com- tive parts. (B) Depth of Burial. The dis- will be stepped down with the use of fittings.
patted to 5 percent of the standard Proctor charge line shall a urb h ied to a depth of at 15.4 Private storm sewer mains can be connected
density and all other areas of the excavation least 5 feet below the final surface grade. to the City storm sewer system at intakes or
within the right-of-way are compacted. to 90 Where that depth of cover cannot be maintained, manholes. Connecting into the city storm sewer
percent of standard Proctor density. The cold weather protection in the same manner as line with a private storm sewer main requires
remaining hackfill outside the public right- specified for water service lines in Sec. installation of a manhole or intake at the
of-way shall also be placed by the plumber. 21.501(29)(B), Ames Municipal Code, or by junction. The manhole or intake shall meet
(J) Final inspection of the connection and the another approved method, shall be required. City of Ames Standard Specifications for storm
main may bi made by TV camera filming of the (C) Check Valve. A check valve shall be pro- sewer construction. Manholes or intakes on the
full-length interior of the sewer main at city vide tnd tree 3ischarge line, whether the dis- private storm sewer line will be installed at
expense. ( 5) Add a new section 1121 to read charge line flows by gravity or is pumped. The intervals not to exceed 300 feet and at all
as follows: Sanitar Sewer Service-Ta into check valve may be installed in either a verti- alignment and size changes. The Municipal
Existing Main. A) T is section dea s wit cal or This check valve shall be in addition to Engineer shall review and approve all private
constructio and inspection procedures for any check valve built into the sump pump. . (D) storm sewer systems designs prior to the issu-
installing anitary.sewer service lines where a Electrical Service. For a sump pump to be ante of a permit to connect the private storm
factory wye or factory wye and riser do not operational the sump pump shall have a 20-amp sewer system to the city storm sewer.
exist. In this situation, the stub-in will circuit and 15-amp outlet. The wire shall be 15.5 Permits and applicable fees are required
begin with a tap into the sewer main as de- 12-2 w.g. The sump pump shall have a separate for any storm sewer service lines or private
scribed bel w. The tap may be made only in the circuit. Where the fuse box lacks sufficient storm sewer systems installed on private prop-
public righ-of-way or in a public easement. capacity or where other electrical deficiencies erty. 15.6 Inspection fees for installations
(B) Under n condition shall the plumber dis- will not permit routine hookup of electrical utilizing VCP, RCP or cast iron will be as
charge surface or groundwater to the sanitary service to the sump pulnp, the homeowner will be currently established by City ordinance.
sewer system or do any work in standing water so informed.. In such cases, additional costs Inspection fees for installations using SDR-35
unless on-site authorization is given by the could be incurred by the homeowner to correct PVC will be as from time to time adopted by
inspector. Failure to have or provide adequate the deficiencies. (E) Connection. The dis- city council for full time inspection while the
dewatering iNuipment shall not be accepted as charge line shall be connected to a public Pipe and embedment materials are being placed.
justification for waiver of the 'dry ditch' storm sewer, collector line, or storm sewer Inspection fees for the embedment operation may
requirement (C) The tap into the sewer main intake if such exists adjacent to the property. be waived provided a registered Engineer li-
shall be i the form of a smooth, round hole The connection to the storm sewer or collector tensed to do business in Iowa will certify that
with a tole ante not to exceed } inch diameter line shall be made by machine tapping and a the pipe embedment has been completed in accor-
larger than the O.D. of the saddle spigot end. manufactured fitting, or by an alternate method dance with the ASTM D-2321 Standards. DIVI-
No hand cutting or tapping methods will be of an approved tap and saddle on a concrete SION VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Sec. 21.601.
allowed. Orly machine drilling will be permit- storm sewer pipe. A tap shall be used on all 6 PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT OF PROHIBITED SEWER
CONNECTIONS AND DRAINAGE ARRANGEMENTS. 1 In
ted with a uipment able to retain the coupon inch collector lines. A sewer tapping machine ( )
cut from the sewer main. This coupon shall be shall be used for all tile lines. 1-The cor- that surface water runoff, subsoil and footing
marked with the lot number and given to the rect saddle to use to connect to a 6"-15" the drainage water is being allowed to enter the
inspector al the time of inspection. (D) If the line is a Gemco sewer saddle (B.F.O.). 2-The sanitary sewer system contrary to Ordinance No.
sewer main is cracked or otherwise damaged. correct saddle for a collector line of 6" i 1011 enacted December 19, 1961 and other ordi-
during dril ing, the plumber shall replace the plastic is a PVC saddle tee secured with stain- nances of the city to the public detriment from i
pipe sectio Where a pipe section must be less steel clamps. 3-To connect a storm line to resulting sewer back ups and overloading of the i
sewage treatment plant, any connection
replaced, joints must be completed with stain- a concrete pipe, use a saddle made with a cast eor
, j
less steel ater main type repair clamps with iron hub. The pipe will extend from the hub to arrangement found r exist whereby surface,
ductile lugs, at least 71 inches in length. the face of the pipe. Cement mortar and oakum subsoil or footing drainage water a discharged
For 8 inch main, the repair clamp shall be de- will be used for a water and root-proof connec- de diverted into the sanitary sewer system is
signed to it 9.27 to 9.67 inches O.D. pipe. tion to the storm sewer. F No Connection deemed t. be, and hereby declared an a public
( ) nuisance. (2) Whenever such connection or
for 4 inch service line, the repair clamp shall Available. if a storm sewer or collectorline arrangement is found to exist in violation of
be designed to fit 4.45 to 4.73 inches O.D. oea s not exist in the roadway fronting the the ordinances of this city, wherebysurface
pipe. No ype of flexible coupling will be property, the discharge line shall be terminat- water runoff, subsoil or fting drainage is
allowed. The repair of the main shall be ed at the back of curb. In the event the storm discharged or diverted into the sanitary sewer
inspected li Public Works prior to backfill. sewer/collector line is on the opposite side of
(E) The se vice line connection shall be made the pavement, the discharge line shall be system, the city council may, after notice to
with a cas iron saddle tee such as Genoco extended across the street. Back-of-curb the owner of person p possession and control
Sealtite Mo el dDSBF sewer saddle or approved discharges shall be directed downward to the of the premises and opportunity for a hearing,
equal speci ically designed for this purpose. pavement by use of an elbow or other approved cause such to be abated by ordering a connec-
The spigot nd shall fit smoothly into the wall arrangement. The City of Ames shall be respon- tion to a public drainage system, storm sewer
of the sew r main and shall not protrude more sible for the connection to the storm sew- system, natural watercourse or such other
than } inch past the inside pipe surface. The er/collector line for those services properly :arrangement as the council shall find neces-
saddle flan a or collar shall be sealed to the terminated at back-of-curb. (G) Sump Pump. sary, adequate cu appropriate, given the par-
main with a rubber 0-ring.. The connection Delivery of the foundation water to an approved titulars and circumstances of each case. (3) If
shall be se ured in place by a stainless steel point of disposal shall be made using an ap- the person or persons so ordered fail'to comply
strap of a least 28 gauge and at least 21 proved pump system. The sump pump shall be with the council's order within the time pre-
inches widt . The saddle for PVC pipe shall be able to deliver 17 gpm against 17 feet.of head. scribed when the order is made, the council may
as manufact red for the type of PVC pipe being (H) Gravity Discharge. In some instances, cause the ordered work to be done, an account-
used. (F) B ildin sewer connection. When the foundation water maybe discharged to an open ing of the cost of such work made and reported,
building se er is insta a to the connection waterway or other natural drainageway by gravi- and by resolution of the council certify to the
fitting a r ot-proof, waterproof joint shall be ty when approved by the administrative authori- county auditor for collection in the same
fabricated y the use of a preformed compres- ty. Under no circumstances will a gravity line manner as property taxes. (4) In addition to,
sion joint or poured joint acceptable to the be approved without backwater control. (I) or as an alternative to the foregoing, such
inspector. The entire connection fitting and Alternative Uses. With prior approvalf the prescribed connections may be charged as a
building s wer joint assembly shall remain property owner may install such piping and municipal infraction and relief sought as
uncovered or inspection and approval before valves necessary to allow the foundation water appropriate under that procedure as by law
backfill. ( ) Factory saddle wyes will not be to be used for lawn or garden watering or other provided. ARTICLE son,VII. PENALTY Sec. oche.
accepted f r making new connections to an such use. However, said diversion facilities PENALTY. Any person, corporation or other
existing sewer or for repair work. (H) Final shall be in addition to the permanent connec- legal entity who violates or resists theen-
ins ection f the connection and the main may tion to the storm sewer/collector line. (40) forcement of any of the provisions of this
p ordinance commits a municipal infraction pun-
be made by V camera filming of the full-length Add a new chapter 15 to read as follows:
interior o the sewer main at city expense. Chapter 15. Storm Sewer Service 15.1 The fishable a civil penalty of thirty dollars
(I) All sanitary sewer taps shall be made in storm sewer service line or designed private doll) forr the initial offense, one hundred
the to half of the main but no more than 45' storm sewer shall be made of cast iron, rein- dollars dollar for the second offense, and two
P hundred dollars a municipal
for each repeat offense.
above the horizontal plane. All taps shall be forced concrete pipe (RCP), vitrified,clay pipe
made at least 18 inches apart, at least 24 (VCP), SDR 35 polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC), Each day that a municipal infraction occurs
constitutes a separate offense. Any person,
inches awa from any joint. (J) All service PVC truss pipe, or PVC meeting ASTM F949. PVC
lines shallbe tapped into the main and not pipe shall conform to ASTM D-3034. PVC resin corporation or other legal entity who violates
PP
into a moon this ordinance after having previously le except as provided in Subsection shall meet cell class 124548 per ASTM D 1784. Y been
(K) below. (K) Any sewer line 6 inch or great- 15.2 Installation requirements. Installation found guilty of violating the same ordinance
er requires a manhole at the public main. The shall be completed in accordance with the provision at the same location or at a differ-
property ow er shall retain full responsibility standard specifications governing pipe instal- ent location shall be considered to have com-
for operation and protection of any delivery mitted a repeat offense. Seeking a civil
system to he sewer main. Any private sewer 8 penalty as authorized in this section does not
inches or arger requires a manhole every 300 preclude the city from seeking alternative
relief, including an order for abatement or
feet. injunctive relief. Section Two. All ordinances
A roved Ma erials fur Sanitar Services or parts of ordinancesin con7lict herewith are
Service Siz Materia
Inc Cast Iron, SDR 23.5 PVC, hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict,
copper -- - ------ - - - -
6 inch Extra strength vitrified
clay, cast iron, SDR 23.5
.PVC, copper
8 inch or larger Truss Pipe Extra strength
vitrified clay pipe, cast
iron, SDR 35 PVC, copper
PVC meeting ASTM F949
(M) That p rt of the service line trench out-
side the public right-ofuway shall be complete-
ly backfil ed by the plumber in stages. The
bedding an the first two feet of protective
cover shal be comprised of approved material,
as directed by the Public Works Department.
(36) Delete section 1213(a) UPC and insert in -
lieu there f the following: All joints and
fittings ir a concealed gas piping system shall
be welded. Only fittings approved for a welded
system shall be used. Screw type fittings
shall not a welded. Screw type fittings may
be used in concealed spaces only if accessibil-
ity is provided at each fitting location.
Access opening
shall be of a size that will
permit a w rkable access to fittings requiring