§ 38-3. Water and sewer connection permits.

(a)

Required. No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connection with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public water main, sewer or appurtenance without first obtaining a written permit from the approving authority.

(b)

Building sewer permits. There shall be two classes of building sewer permits:

(1)

For residential and commercial service; and

(2)

For service to establishments producing industrial wastes.

In either case, the property owner or his agent shall make application on a special form furnished by the city. The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the director of public works.

(c)

Connections to be made by city. Each holder of a permit required by this section shall notify the approving authority when a water service pipe or building sewer is ready for inspection and connection to the city water main or sanitary sewer, and the connection shall be made by the city.

(d)

Disclaimer of liability. Neither the city nor any official or employee thereof shall be deemed to have assumed any liability or responsibility for the location of existing sewer mains, lines, manholes, water lines, and other underground utilities and installations; nor shall the city or any official or employee thereof be deemed to have assumed any liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the plans, specifications or other information so submitted by reason of the issuance of any permit or the approval of any excavation work.

(Code 1985, § 50.003)

State law reference

Permit required to install, extend or repair plumbing system, G.S. 160A-417.