NUMB:
991065
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ORIGINAL
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XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
An ordinance relating to the building code requirements for abandoned sewer and water plumbing connections.
SECS:
225-9-1 am
225-9-2 am
225-9-5 am
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- Analysis -
This ordinance brings building code into conformance with state requirements for abandoned sewer and water plumbing connections.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 225-9-1 and 2 of the code is amended to read:
225-9. Abandonment of Sewer and Water Connections. 1. Any person, firm or corporation demolishing or moving a building or structure that is served by a [[sewer or water or both]] >>storm, sanitary, combination sewer or water service<< shall engage a licensed master plumber under a permit to properly abandon [[the building sewer or water service or both]] >>such service or services<< immediately inside the front lot line on private property. The plumbing permit shall be obtained from the department of city development before the commissioner of city development may issue a permit to demolish or move a building or structure.
2. The building sewer shall be disconnected at the front lot line and a pie or bulkhead installed. On a vitrified clay or concrete sewer, a pie shall be cemented into the bell or hub. If the pipe, bell or hub is broken, then a swab and 6 inches of concrete shall be inserted in the sewer as a permanent bulkhead. On a cast iron sewer, a cast iron >>cap or<< plug [[with a lead caulked joint]] shall be installed.
Part 2. Section 225-9-5 of the code is amended to read:
5. The water shall be disconnected at the front lot line and a plug or cap installed. [[On copper pipe, a plugged flared adapter shall be installed. On cast iron pipe, a cast iron plug or cap with a lead caulked joint shall be installed. On lead pipe, a solder joint shall be made.]] >>The copper, cast iron or lead service piping shall be sealed with ap...
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