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 (Res. {{:691.pdf|691}} § 1, 2010: Res. {{:617.pdf|617}} § 1, 2002: Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 1, 1976)
+==== 8.04.015 Extension of Sewer System ====
+All extensions of the District sewer system, including extensions installed at the expense of a property owner, shall conform to the standard specifications of the District as defined in Section 8.04.010, unless otherwise expressly agreed upon by a vote of the board of commissioners. A sewer main can be installed to serve properties by the formation of a utility local improvement or by entry of a developer extension agreement with District, all as prescribed by and in accordance with state law and District code.
+Res. {{:756.pdf|756}} § 5, 2019)
 ==== 8.04.020 Public sewers--Required connection and use. ====
 All structures located on property assessed for sewers shall be required to connect to the district's sewer system where service is available.
-(Res. 149 § 2.01, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 2.01, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.030 Connection--Time for completion. ====
 The owner shall connect all applicable plumbing outlets to the public sewer at his expense at the point designated by the district. Such installation and connection, unless otherwise authorized, shall be completed within ninety days after the date of mailing or personal service of notice to the property owner directing such owner to make such connection.
-(Res. 149 § 2.02, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 2.02, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.050 Connection of all plumbing outlets. ====
 All plumbing outlets from any building or structure hereafter constructed or made available for human occupation and/or use for any purpose shall, when required by this section, be connected to a public sewer of the district before the completion of the construction of such building or structure or before any occupancy or use thereof is allowed. In the event that a public sewer capable of serving that building or structure has not been completed by the district prior to the construction or occupancy of such building or structure, such building or structure shall be connected to the public sewer within ninety days after written notification of public sewer availability.
-(Res. 149 § 2.04, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 2.04, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.060 Side sewer repair. ====
 Any needed repair to a side sewer or connection to a public sewer shall be made within thirty days after the date of mailing or personal service of a notice to the owner of the property served notifying such owner to make such repair. In the event of an emergency, the district may establish a shorter period of time for the repair to be made or, if the owner cannot be located or does not promptly make such repairs, the district may make the repairs under the procedure of Section 8.04.090 of this chapter. If the repairs are not made within the prescribed time and there is no emergency, the district may terminate all water and sewer service to the premises.
-(Res. 404 § A, 1984: Res. 149 § 2.05, 1976)
+(Res. {{:404.pdf|404}} § A, 1984: Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 2.05, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.070 Notice of availability. ====
 The district shall mail to the owner a notice that sewer service is available and all applicable service charges shall begin the first day of the month that begins thirty days after the mailing of such notice.
-(Res. 149 § 2.06, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 2.06, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.080 Letter of availability. ====
 All persons desiring to construct or place any building, mobile home or other structure to be used for human occupancy within the boundaries of the district shall be required to obtain from the district letter of "sewer availability" or "sewer non-availability" prior to applying to the county health department for a septic tank permit and/or the county building department for a building permit. Septic tank permits and/or building permits may be issued only after presentation of said letter.
-(Res. 162,1976: Res. 149 § 2.07,1976)
+(Res. {{:162.pdf|162}},1976: Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 2.07,1976)
 ==== 8.04.090 Failure to connect or repair side or stub sewer. ====
 The district's attorney may be authorized by the board to bring suit against the owner or other responsible person, to compel such owner or responsible person to make the connection provided in Sections 8.04.020 through 8.04.050 of this chapter, to authorize the district to make the connection, or for such other relief as may be appropriate. The suit may obligate the owner to pay the district's costs, disbursements and reasonable attorneys fees. The district's attorney may be authorized by the board to bring suit against the owner, or other responsible person to make the needed repair to a side sewer, or stub sewer, if roots or any other cause has created a blockage, as provided in Section 8.04.060, to authorize the district to make the repair at the expense of the owner or other responsible person, or for such other relief as may be appropriate. The suit may obligate the owner or other responsible person to pay the district's costs, disbursements and reasonable attorneys fees.
-(Res. 149 § 3, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 3, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.100 Side sewer permits--Application and issuance. ====
 Prior to connection of any house, building or structure to the public sewer or the making of any repairs, alterations or addition to any side sewer or line connected thereto, an application for a side sewer permit, on an appropriate form provided by the district, shall be filed by the owner or his agent at the district office. The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the district. Upon approval of the application the district shall issue a side sewer permit to the applicant, which permit shall be authorization to the applicant to proceed to connect in accordance with the permit. If the applicant proceeds in any manner other than as authorized, the district may require the applicant to redo any work that is not in accordance with the permit.
-(Res. 399 § 2 (part), 1984: Res. 149 §4.01 (part), 1976)
+(Res. {{:399.pdf|399}} § 2 (part), 1984: Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} §4.01 (part), 1976)
 ==== 8.04.110 Term of permit ====
 Any permit shall be valid for thirty days unless extended or renewed by the district upon good cause shown, upon application therefor, prior to the original expiration date. A renewal permit shall be valid for not more than thirty days.
-(Res. 399 § 2 (part), 1984: Res. 149 § 4.01 (part), 1976)
+(Res. {{:399.pdf|399}} § 2 (part), 1984: Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 4.01 (part), 1976)
 ==== 8.04.120 Exhibition of permit. ====
 Any permit required in accordance with this chapter shall at all times during the performance of the work, and until completion thereof and approval by the district, be posted in some conspicuous place at or near the work and must be readily and safely accessible to the district's representative.
-(Res. 149 § 4.02, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 4.02, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.130 Installation. ====
 A property owner may install the side sewer on his own property provided he complies with the applicable provisions of this chapter. A side sewer contractor, registered in accordance with Section 8.04.200 of this chapter, shall be required for any work on public right-of-way and/or any connection to the main line sewer. Should the owner or occupant choose to employ a bonded side sewer contractor to do the work on this property, such contractor shall obtain the permit in his own name.
-(Res. 149 § 4.03,1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 4.03,1976)
 ==== 8.04.140 Community side sewer. ====
 Whenever a side sewer is to be located on property other than the property being served, the owner or owners of the side sewer shall secure a written easement on an appropriate form provided by the district, covering and granting the right to occupy such property for such purpose. The written easement shall be recorded by the owner of the residence in the office of the county auditor and a copy of same shall be furnished to the district prior to issuance of a permit.
-(Res. 149 § 4.04, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 4.04, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.150 Repair. ====
 A repair permit shall be obtained from the district office for the repair of any minor portion of an existing side sewer on an appropriate form provided by the district. If the repair is not minor, the district may require the replacement of the existing side sewer. A repair is not minor if the integrity of the side sewer is impaired.
-(Res. 149 § 4.05,1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 4.05,1976)
 ==== 8.04.160 Capping. ====
 When any property owner desires to have sewer service terminated for any property because the building or structure thereon is either removed, destroyed or condemned, whether by public health authorities or by a public entity having the power of condemnation, the side sewer shall be capped or sealed in a manner approved by the district. The owner shall apply to the district for a capping permit, on a form supplied by the district. Upon the issuance of the permit, the owner shall have permission to cap his sewer line at the point designated by the district.
-(Res. 149 § 4.06,1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 4.06,1976)
 ==== 8.04.170 Inspection. ====
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   *B. Materials and Workmanship. The district shall inspect and make such tests deemed necessary to ensure that the new construction meets all requirements of this chapter in respect to materials and workmanship.
   *C. Testing. The district shall require all four-inch and six-inch sewer construction to be tested by water exfiltration test in accordance with these regulations. Eight-inch and larger sewer lines may be tested by low-pressure air tests in accordance with the current addition of the Standard Specifications.
-(Res. 149 § 4.07,1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 4.07,1976)
 ==== 8.04.180 Nonconforming installations. ====
 Nonconforming installations shall not be permitted without the express approval of the district, and all releases requested by the district shall be obtained in writing by the person requesting such installation.
-(Res. 149 §4.08,1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} §4.08,1976)
 ==== 8.04.190 Fees. ====
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   *A. Payment Prerequisite to Permit Issuance. Prior to the issuance of any permit, all fees shall be paid to the district. The fees required are contained in Chapter 8.08 of this title.
   *B. Additional Fees. In the event it is necessary for additional agency inspections on right-of-way outside permits, the additional amount of the inspection fee will be the responsibility of the property owner.
-(Res. 149 § 4.09,1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 4.09,1976)
 ==== 8.04.200 Registration of side sewer contractors. ====
 Any side sewer contractor performing any work within and with the approval of the district must be licensed with the state of Washington pursuant to RCW Chapter 18.27, the Contractors Registration Act, and must provide the district with proof of his registration. In addition, any contractor wishing to be approved by the district shall submit an application on a form provided by the district requesting such approval.
-(Res. 149 §5,1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} §5,1976)
 ==== 8.04.210 Work in rights-of-way--Construction. ====
 No person shall install stub sewers in any public or private thoroughfare or right-of-way unless he is registered with the district pursuant to Section 8.04.200 of this chapter, and has complied with all of the requirements of this chapter. Any work on rights-of-way shall be in conformity with the requirements of the agency having jurisdiction over such rights-of-way. It will be the contractor's responsibility to notify the appropriate authorities before beginning work on the right-of-way, and to ascertain that the schedule of operation proposed is satisfactory to the agency; provided, however, that all work must be completed with dispatch and in a reasonable time. If a person has received notice from the appropriate agency or the district that certain work must be done and that person fails to do such work, the district may complete the work and charge the cost thereof to the person responsible.
-(Res. 149 § 6.01,1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 6.01,1976)
 ==== 8.04.220 Work in rights-of-way--Protection. ====
 Any excavation made by any sewer contractor with the proper authority, in a right-of-way immediately adjacent thereto, shall be protected and guarded by fencing or covering with proper lights. The protection of the public from the danger of such excavation shall be the responsibility of the sewer contractor; and the contractor shall be liable for any damage caused by his failure to properly protect and guard such excavation as herein required. If the contractor fails to properly protect and guard such excavation as herein required, the district may properly protect and guard such excavation and charge the cost thereof to the sewer contractor, who shall, upon receiving written notice of the amount of such charge, immediately pay the same to the district.
-(Res. 149 § 6.02, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 6.02, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.230 Work in rights-of-way-- Maintenance. ====
@@ Line 220: / Line 225: @@
   *B. The contractor shall make his own arrangements with the person or property owner(s) for whom he is working as to how the work is to be conducted and scheduled. The contractor shall also reach an understanding with the property owner as to what condition the owner's property is to be left in upon completion of construction. The aforesaid arrangements shall be completed prior to the commencement of work.
   *C. The contractor shall not remove, even temporarily, any trees or shrubs which exist on private or public property, or in parking strips, without first having notified the property owner or authorities maintaining same. If it is necessary to remove trees, shrubs, etc., the contractor shall restore the same to an equal or better condition satisfactory to the property owner(s) and the district.
-(Res. 149 § 6.03, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 6.03, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.240 Construction standards-- Generally. ====
@@ Line 227: / Line 232: @@
   *B. All material and workmanship in connection with the installation of any sewers connected to the public sewer shall be as specified by this chapter and the standard specifications.
   *C. Connection will be made at the point designated by the district and all plumbing outlets shall be connected to the sanitary sewer.
-(Res. 558 § 1 (part), 1995: Res. 149 § 7 (part), 1976)
+(Res. {{:558.pdf|558}} § 1 (part), 1995: Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 7 (part), 1976)
 ==== 8.04.242 Application for a single-family sewer pump. ====
@@ Line 268: / Line 273: @@
 |4. Pump/float test.|____|____|
 |5. Pump installation and side sewer connection noted in District records.|____|____|
-(Res. 558 § 1 (part), 1995)
+(Res. {{:558.pdf|558}} § 1 (part), 1995)
 ==== 8.04.243 Minimum standards for side sewer pump installation. ====
@@ Line 302: / Line 307: @@
     *2. Audible high water level alarm with silence button mounted inside house.
 Installation shall conform to the district standards, National Electrical Code, applicable local electrical code, the Whatcom County board of health rules and regulations, and the manufacturer's recommendations.
-(Res. 558 § 1 (part), 1995)
+(Res. {{:558.pdf|558}} § 1 (part), 1995)
 ==== 8.04.250 Grade and depth. ====
@@ Line 308: / Line 313: @@
   *A. All side sewers shall be laid on not less than two-percent grade (two feet per one hundred feet) nor more than two hundred percent (two vertical; one horizontal) grade. Side sewers shall not be laid less than thirty inches from any foundation wall of any building, and if there is no foundation wall, not less than thirty inches from the outer lines of any footings, pilings, or building supports. Minimum cover shall be not less than seventy-two inches at the curb line and not less than sixty inches at the property line, and not less than eighteen inches on private property. Any side sewer laid generally parallel to the curb line shall have not less than sixty inches of cover and all cover measurements shall be based on the established grade, or on existing improvements.
   *B. If required for connection to the sewer main, the district may approve a variance to a minimum grade of one percent on four-foot and six-foot side sewers upon receiving a signed grade release form from the owner. Whenever a side sewer is laid at more than one hundred percent grade, the district shall require cast-iron or plastic pipe which conforms with this chapter.
-(Res. 149 §7.01, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} §7.01, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.260 Alignment. ====
 The side sewer shall be laid at uniform grade and in straight alignment so far as is possible. Changes in direction shall be made only with curved pipe with no greater than forty-five-degree bends. The connection to the building drain and combination bends of ninety degrees shall include a cleanout. All pipe shall be laid on a firm earth bedding containing no material larger than one inch. If the trench bottom contains mud or water the pipe shall be laid on a four-inch granular base of three-quarters inch minus rock, pea gravel, sand or combination thereof. Backfill around the pipe and to a point four inches above shall be selected trenchside material, hand-placed and hand-tamped, with no material larger than one inch.
-(Res. 149 §7.02, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} §7.02, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.270 Design standards. ====
@@ Line 324: / Line 329: @@
 |Asbestos Cement((Bedding, laying and joining to be done in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations.)) (rubber gasket, oil resistant type)|C428 C644|
 |Plastic((Bedding, laying and joining to be done in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations.))|D3034, SDR 35 (PVC) D1785 (PVC schedule 40, 80, 120) D3033, SDR 41 (PVC)|
-(Res. 149 §7.03, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} §7.03, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.280 Sewer pipe size. ====
 A four-inch side sewer shall be required for any single-family dwelling. Two or more single-family dwellings to a maximum of four, two or more cluster living units to a maximum of fourteen, and multiple dwellings to a maximum of thirty family units may be served by a six-inch line. Eight-inch lines shall be required for any additional units thereafter. A six-inch side sewer shall be required for any building or structure not listed above.
-(Res. 149 § 7.04, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 7.04, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.290 Manholes. ====
 As the district deems necessary, it may prescribe standard manholes in side sewers of a greater length than one hundred feet. The district may prescribe a thirty-six-inch extra shallow manhole in cases where the side sewer depth is forty-two inches or less.
-(Res. 149 § 7.05, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 7.05, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.300 Trailer and mobile living unit connections. ====
 Sewer connections for trailers and other mobile living units shall be of a type approved by the district but in all cases shall be above grade and shall have the ability to be made airtight and watertight when not in use.
-(Res. 149 § 7.06, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 7.06, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.310 Cleanouts. ====
 A cleanout is required whenever more than a one-eighth (forty-five-degree) bend is used. Also, it shall be located immediately outside the house or structure where the district deems necessary.
-(Res. 149 § 7.07, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 7.07, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.320 Water line location. ====
 No water line shall be laid in any form or manner in the same ditch line as the sewer line. The side sewer must be installed so as not to interfere with or be constructed within three feet of any water line used for human consumption.
-(Res. 149 § 7.08, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 7.08, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.330 Plumbing contractors. ====
 No plumbing contractor shall make connections of side sewers to public sewers of the district without first being registered with the state of Washington pursuant to RCW Chapter 18.27.
-(Res. 149 § 7.09, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 7.09, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.340 Grafts to public sewers. ====
@@ Line 361: / Line 366: @@
   *B. Saddles. Unless otherwise specified by the district, prefabricated saddles will be used for any graft to the public sewer. No graft will take place unless the district representative is present.
   *C. Payment for Grafts. The district shall allow a payment as set forth in Chapter [[title_13:13.01_fee_schedule|13.01]] of this code, for any graft required where a wye or tee is not found in accordance with this section.
-(Res. 149 § 8, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 8, 1976)
-(Res. No. 683, § 1(M), 6-11-2009)
+(Res. {{:683.pdf|683}}, § 1(M), 6-11-2009)
 ==== 8.04.350 Discharge to sewer--Prohibited substances. ====
@@ Line 380: / Line 385: @@
     *10. Greases. Any greases, (animal or vegetable) oils, or matter containing animal or vegetable grease or oil of any nature in excess of three hundred milligrams per liter;
     *11. B.O.D. Any matter containing a five-day biochemical oxygen demand in excess of three hundred milligrams per liter.
-(Res. {{:691.pdf|691}} § 2, 2010: Res. 149 §§9.01, 9.02, 1976)
+(Res. {{:691.pdf|691}} § 2, 2010: Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} §§9.01, 9.02, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.360 Grease, oil and sand interceptors. ====
 Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided, when, in the opinion of the district, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amount or any flammable wastes, sand, and other harmful ingredients, except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the district and shall be located so as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection, and shall be maintained by the owner, at his expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times.
-(Res. 149 §9.03, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} §9.03, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.370 Violation of discharge prohibitions. ====
@@ Line 394: / Line 399: @@
   *C. Notice and Public Hearing. Upon completion of an Excess I & I Report in which action by the owner of the Premises is recommended, or for other cause, a public hearing shall be scheduled before the Board of Commissioners for purposes of reviewing the Excess I & I Report, reviewing any additional relevant evidence on the matter, and entering a Board determination and direction thereon. At least ten (I0) days prior written notice of the public hearing shall be provided to the owner of the Premises suspected of discharging Excess I & I. Notice shall be deemed complete upon depositing same in the U.S. mail with first class postage affixed, addressed to the ratepayer of the Premises according to District records and, if different, to the record owner of the Premises according to the records of the Whatcom County Assessor. Best efforts shall also be made to provide prior written notice to other known parties of interest.
   *D. Determination and Directive of Board. The Board of Commissioners shall review the Excess I & I Report and following the public hearing shall make a determination and enter written findings as to the existence of Excess I & I. If the Board of Commissioners determines that said Premises is discharging Excess I & I, the Board of Commissioners may send written notice to the owner of the Premises directing that the owner execute specified improvements to abate the Excess I & I.
-(Res. {{:691.pdf|691}} § 3, 2010: Res. 149 §9.04, 1976)
+(Res. {{:691.pdf|691}} § 3, 2010: Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} §9.04, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.380 Examination of water and sewage. ====
 All measurements, tests and analysis of the characteristics of waters and wastes to which reference is made in this chapter shall be determined in accordance with "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage" and shall be determined at the control manhole. In the event that no special manhole has been required, the control manhole shall be considered to be the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewer to the point at which the side or stub sewer is connected.
-(Res. 149 § 10, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 10, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.390 Prohibited acts. ====
@@ Line 408: / Line 413: @@
   *D. Structures, Appurtenances and Equipment. No person shall break, damage, destroy, deface, alter or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipment which is a part of the district sewer system.
   *E. Unauthorized Construction of Sewers. No person shall commence any sewer construction without the issuance of a permit or otherwise meeting the provisions of this chapter.
-(Res. 149 § 11, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 11, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.400 Failure to connect--Charges. ====
 Any property owner within the district located within an area served by the district's sewer system shall be subject to the charges mentioned in this section for their failure to connect their existing private drain and sewer systems with the district system within thirty days of the issuance of a notice by the district to so connect. For every month during which the property owner has not connected pursuant to the notice, the property owner shall pay a charge as set forth in Chapter [[title_13:13.01_fee_schedule|13.01]] of this code.
-(Res. 343, 1979)
+(Res. {{:343.pdf|343}}, 1979)
-(Res. No. 683, § 1(N), 6-11-2009)
+(Res. {{:683.pdf|683}}, § 1(N), 6-11-2009)
 ==== 8.04.410 Denial of permit. ====
 The district shall have the right to refuse to issue a permit to any person, or registered side sewer contractor, where reasonable doubt exists that such person, or registered side sewer contractor, may refuse to, or be unable to comply with the provisions of this chapter. If, in the judgment of the district, the reputation or past performance of any person or registered side sewer contractor indicates a lack of ability to install a side sewer, stub sewer or any other sewer, public or private, in accordance with the accepted standards of the trade and the provisions of this chapter, a permit shall be denied that person or registered side sewer contractor.
-(Res. 149 § 12, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 12, 1976)
 ==== 8.04.420 Industrial cost recovery. ====
 Any industrial users of a sewer facility constructed with Environmental Protection Agency grant funds awarded after March 1, 1973, shall repay that portion of the grant amount allocatable to the treatment of its wastes. The method of repayment and procedures for handling the repayment shall be in accordance with Sections 35.905-6, 35.905-7, 35.905-8, 35.925-12, 35-928 and 35.935-13 of the Environmental Protection Agency Rules and Regulations for Water Pollution Control Construction Grants for waste treatment works as published in Volume 39 Number 29 of the Federal Register dated February 11, 1974.
-(Res. 149 § 13, 1976)
+(Res. {{:149.pdf|149}} § 13, 1976)

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