§ 8.93.050. Building sewer and lateral sewers.

(a)

The requirements for building sewers as set forth in the latest adopted version of the California Plumbing Code shall apply in the county and are incorporated herein by reference. However, where the requirements of this chapter are more restrictive than said California Plumbing Code, this chapter shall apply.

(b)

The building or lot owner will be responsible for all construction, maintenance, improvements and repairs of the building sewer, including all building connections, and appurtenances thereto, now existing or hereafter constructed. Each building sewer shall be maintained by the lot owner in a safe and sanitary condition; and all devices or safeguards which are required for its proper operation thereof shall be maintained in a good working order.

(c)

Prior to December 31, 2021 the county will be responsible for all construction, maintenance, improvements and repairs of all lateral sewers. Provided, however, that whenever such maintenance, improvements or repairs are necessary due to any of the prohibited discharges described in Paragraph 8.93.060, the owner of the building or building sewer that discharged the prohibited discharge shall be responsible for any and all such maintenance, improvement, and repairs costs.

(d)

After December 31, 2021 each owner will be responsible for all maintenance, improvements and repairs of the lateral sewer(s) that conveys wastewater from its building sewer(s) to a main sewer.

(e)

If an owner fails to properly maintain a building sewer or lateral sewer in a safe, sanitary and operable condition, the director of public works may order and require termination of sewer service to the building, or lot in question.

(Ord. No. 3335, § 1, 10-18-16)