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ORDINANCE NO. 285.
SHINGLEHOUSE BOROUGH
POTTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SEWER LATERALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of Shinglehouse Borough as follows:
ABATEMENT OF NONCONFORMING/SUBSTANDARD SEWER
LATERALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
§102 Dpfinitions
§103 Standards for Maintenance of Private Sewer Laterals
§104 Cleanouts Required
blic Nuisance Conditions
termination of Public Nuisance by Borough — Appeal
§107 Cprrection or Abatement
§108 Inspection at Time of Sale
§109 Inspection at Time of Major Remodel
spection and Repair — Requirements
Sewer Lateral Certificates
1. The purpose of this ordinance is to codify requirements for the testing, repair,
replacement and ongoing maintenance of the privately owned sewer laterals within the
2. The requirements of this ordinance are intended to comply with requirements of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (The Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 301(a)), and the
Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law for reducing infiltration and inflow in the Shinglehouse
Borough sanitary sewer collection system. To this end, this ordinance requires that all private
terals be maintained by their owners in accordance with the standards set forth in this
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J. In an effort to solve the problem of sewer overflows within the sewer system serving
the Shinplehouse Borough and in compliance with the aforementioned Act and Law, this
ordinande has been prepared for adoption by the Shinglehouse Borough. The Borough has found
that a significant component of infiltration and inflow (1/1) is infiltration, consisting of
groundwater or runoff from rainfall that passes through the soil and on the ground’s surface into
defects ih privately owned sewer pipe and associated structures.
. In addition, Borough staff has observed there exists in the Borough numerous non-
ing storm water inflow connections into sewer laterals, such as downspouts, storm
id sump pumps, etc., on private property.
4. Infiltration and non-sanitary sewer connections (inflows) are a major source of the I/I
that occlirs during the rainy season. Evidence supporting this conclusion includes leakage test
data, internal inspection by closed circuit television, smoke test results, and direct flow
. For reasons cited above, Shinglehouse Borough shall update and enforce their sewer
es as required to implement a program of sewer lateral replacement and/or repair on
private property, including an ordinance requiring testing and repair of the privately owned
portion pf sewer laterals as a condition to the sale of property; and to require all property owners
to discohnect non-conforming storm water connections and correct defective sewers identified
SEWER LATERAL CERTIFICATE ~ a certificate issued by the Borough indicating that
1 is in “Satisfactory Condition” as defined herein.
AIN LINE, SEWER MAIN, OR MAIN SEWER — a common sanitary sewer directly
controlled by the Borough of Shinglehouse.
BOROUGH SEWER ORDINANCE - the Shinglehouse Borough sewer ordinance,
Ordinance No. 128
LATERAL, BUILDING SEWER, OR LATERAL SEWER LINE ~ that part of the
piping of a drainage system which extends from the end of the building drain to the main sewer
tap and|conveys the discharge of the building drain to the main sewer, as per section 403 of the
Borough Sewer Ordinance. (At discretion of Borough representative and meets industry
standarq)
RIVATE SEWER LATERAL ~ the portion of a building sewer from the building drain
to a sewer main usually located near the curb line. When a building sewer connects to a rear
yard sewer main, the entire building sewer or lateral, including the connection to the sewer tap,
shall bd considered a private sewer lateral.
HARED LATERAL -a shared lateral is an existing sewer lateral that currently services
two (2)}or more structures that are not located on the same deeded property.
PUBLIC SERVICE LINE — a portion of a building sewer that is located in the public
right of way or easement and extends from the Borough cleanout to the main sewer. This portion
of the Iteral will be maintained by the Borough because of its location in the public right of
way.
the latey
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OROUGH TAP- a line extending from the sewer main to either the approximate curb
line or the Borough cleanout. In the case of a back yard main approximately 5 feet from the
main toward the lateral. The owner of the lateral will be responsible for connecting to the tap
including any and all adapters required to accommodate different types or sizes of pipe.
ON-SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS ~ any facility, pipe, or other means of
conveyance that directly or indirectly conveys storm water, surface water, roof run off,
intercepted groundwater or subsurface drainage into sanitary sewers, including but not limited to,
downspduts, yard drains or other sources of storm water or other run off.
LEANOUT ~a pipe fitting and associated piping connected to a building sewer or
lateral s¢wer line that provides access to the line for purposes of routine flushing, rodding,
cleaning|and other maintenance and diagnostic procedures purposes.
WO-WAY BOROUGH CLEANOUT OR BOROUGH CLEANOUT ~ a cleanout at or
near the |property line or street curb line or near the sewer tap when the private sewer lateral
connects to the rear yard sewer main which allows flushing, rodding, cleaning, televising,
measuring flow and other maintenance and diagnostic procedures in the lateral sewer line as
illustratdd in drawing “Attachment A” or future revisions approved by the Borough.
RIVATE CLEANOUT ~ a cleanout located near the building being serviced by the
lateral s¢wer line, as illustrated in drawing “Attachment A” or future revisions approved by the
UILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS — requirements defined in this ordinance or the
Borough Sewer Ordinance do not supersede any requirements of the “PA Unified Building
or do requirements of the “Building Code” supersede any requirements of the Borough
ordinan¢es.
ATISEACTORY CONDITION ~ a condition indicated by fulfilling either:
1. Final inspection and approval of a Borough Building Permit that specifically
calls for replacement of the private sewer later and disconnection of any area or roof water
collection system, including approved redirection of any storm water connections.
2. Approval by the Borough of a tape video record of Closed Circuit Television
(CCTV) inspection of the private sewer lateral by a contractor approved by the Borough to
accomplish such inspection or by Borough personnel.
TRUCTURE — any structure or building that is provided with public sewer service by
the Shinglehouse Borough.
OROUGH — is the Shinglehouse Borough as represented by the Borough Council or an
approved representative of the Borough as designated by a resolution enacted by the Council.
andards for Maintenance of Private Sewer Laterals
1. The standards for maintenance of private sewer laterals are as follows:
a. The private sewer lateral shall be kept free from roots, grease deposits, and
other solids, which may impede the flow or obstruct the transmission of waste;
b. All joints shall be water tight and all pipes shall be sound.
c. The private sewer lateral shall be free of any structural defects such as cracks,
breaks,| openings, rodent holes or missing portions, and the grade shall be uniform without sags
or offs¢ts;
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d. The private sewer lateral shall have cleanouts as defined by this ordinance and
illustrated in drawing “Attachment A” or future revisions approved by the Borough. All
cleanoutk shall be securely sealed with a proper cap at all times.
e. All non-sanitary connections shall be disconnected and such connections shall
be rerouted in accordance with local, state and other applicable standards.
|. All new private sewer lateral construction or replacement of existing private sewer
laterals shall comply with the requirements of this ordinance and the Borough Sewer Ordinance.
§104. Cleanouts Required
|. Each sewer lateral shall have a standard two-way cleanout located at the Borough
sewer tap. Such cleanouts shall be installed and maintained by the property owner after
obtaining all applicable permits from the Borough.
J. Each private sewer lateral shall have a privately maintained cleanout as illustrated in
drawing “Attachment A”, or as may be required by building code, whichever is more restrictive.
Such cldanouts shall be installed by the property owner consistent with details contained herein,
after obtaining all applicable permits from the Borough.
- Installation of cleanouts under this section may be undertaken at any time with
applicable permits, but shall not be required until testing and/or inspection is completed pursuant
to Section 110.
. a private sewer lateral constitutes a public nuisance when either of the following
conditidns exists:
a. The piping and fittings have a leak or breaks, or it is otherwise subject to
exfiltration or leakage of sewage; or disruption of service due to a blockage that requires
excavation of any portion of the line for repair.
b. The piping and fittings provide connections other than those permitted by this
Ordinance, the Borough Sewer ordinance and the Building Code as adopted by the Shinglehouse
Borough, or are otherwise subject to inflow and infiltration, whether accidentally, negligently, or
intentionally.
. A cleanout constitutes a public nuisance if it:
a. Is uncapped or improperly capped:
b. Has leaks or breaks or is otherwise subject to exfiltration, or leakage of
sewage or
c. Has non-sanitary sewer connections or is otherwise subject to inflow and
infiltration, whether accidentally, negligently intentionally.
1. The Borough may require the inspection and/or testing of any private sewer lateral,
and mdy determine and declare that a private sewer lateral or cleanout is a public nuisance as
defined in this chapter. Testing, inspection and repairs shall be conducted as set forth in
regulations adopted by the Borough.
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|. If the Borough determines and declares that a private sewer lateral or cleanout is a
public nhisance, the Borough may issue a written notice ordering the property owner to make
whatevey repairs and or complete replacement as the Borough deems necessary, within a
reasonable period of time that shall be specified in the notice, however the time period shall not
exceed gix (6) months. Reasonable extension of time may be granted by the Borough if weather
s make the repair or replacement impractical.
. Temporary repairs to accommodate use of the property will be allowed until
permannt repair or replacement can be completed as specified in the notice.
_ Determinations under this section may be appealed to Borough, in person, and
decision] of Borough shall be final. Decisions by Borough will be made within sixty (60) days of
~ Owners shall obtain all required plumbing and sewer permits and notify the Borough
prior to making such repairs, and shall allow for the inspection of any installation by a Borough
designated official.
. Upon approval of such repairs, the Borough shall issue a Sewer Lateral Certificate of
ce.
. In the event a property does not comply with a written notice and order under Section
§106 in three (3) weeks from the time said landowner and/or possessor are notified, the
Borough shall proceed with the repair or new construction of the sewer lateral and assess said
landowner and/or possessor with the cost thereof plus ten percent (10%) additional and shall
invoke ither of the two (2) remedies set forth hereinafter.
a. The Borough may file a municipal lien against the owner or owners or anyone
interest in the property;
b. Any owner or owners or other persons having a legal interest in the property in
question or possessor as notified above shall be personally liable for the assessment above
mentioned.
. The Borough may recover any costs incurred in abating a public nuisance under §107.
. The Borough retains the right under this ordinance to discontinue water service to a
that is in violation of this ordinance until such time the private sewer lateral is brought
having
1. Prior to the sale of property that contains any structure with a building sewer line, the
owner $hall have the sewer lateral inspected and determined to be in satisfactory condition as per
the reqhirements of this ordinance. Upon satisfactory determination under the ordinance the
Borough will issue a “Sewer Lateral Certificate Of Compliance”, which hereafter will become a
ent for transfer of title of real property that includes a private sewer lateral which
s to this ordinance.
2. All required repair or replacement work shall be completed prior to transfer of title.
Alternatively, funds may be retained in escrow sufficient to complete the work within six (6)
month§ thereafter, if permitted by, and subject to, any conditions required by the Borough.
On
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Except ds otherwise provided in this chapter or by the Borough, the owner of the property is
responsible for compliance with this section.
. The seller of any real property shall be responsible for disclosing to prospective
purchas¢rs the requirements of this section and the compliance status of the real property in
. Any property under contract by a licensed realtor or listed as “For Sale by Owner”
prior to the date of approval by the Borough of this ordinance shall be exempt from its
requirements until said contract expires.
§109. Inspection at Time of Major Remodel, Sewer Service Disruption, or Remodeling that
includes adding additional plumbing fixtures.
. The following conditions will require that the private sewer lateral be inspected as per
the requirements of this ordinance.
a. Whenever a person applies for a building and/or plumbing permit for a
constru¢tion valuation that exceeds $30,000 in 2018 dollars, adjusted every year for inflation
according to Engineering News Record Quarterly Construction Cost Index.
b. Whenever a person applies for a building and/or plumbing permit that requires
the moying and or disruption of an existing sewer lateral.
c. Whenever a person applies for a building and/or plumbing permit that results
reased quantity of plumbing fixtures within the structure, including but not limited to
‘inks, tubs, showers, etc.
d. Whenever there is a disruption in sewer service that is caused by a deficiency
in the private sewer lateral and results in a repair call to restore service. This would include but
not limited to blockages caused by tree roots, stones, and other debris, broken pipes, bad pipe
joints of any other repairs that would require line cleaning or digging up any portion of the line
to mak¢ repairs.
. Inorder to ensure compliance with this section, the property owner shall obtain a
Sewer Lateral Certificate prior to approval of a building permit application for any of the above
work.
3. The Shinglehouse Borough Building Code Inspector is hereby authorized to
implenjent this section.
110 Inspection and Repair — Requirements.
1. All testing and inspection procedures shall be in accordance with standard procedures
or reviewed and approved by the Borough.
2. CCTV inspections shall be performed by a qualified contractor or utility evaluation
servicd approved by the Borough or by Borough personnel.
3. All repair or replacement work identified by the testing procedure as necessary to
infiltration and inflow must be completed and then inspected and approved by the
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|. If non-sewer connections to the private sewer lateral line are found, the property
ill be required to disconnect them and contain, disperse on site, or redirect, storm water
ithin six months, as required by the Borough.
. If during an inspection a shared lateral is discovered and is determined to be in
violation of this ordinance it shall be replaced with individual laterals unless the Borough
determines that this is not physically possible because of the location of the sewer main or other
limitatidns. Each property owner will be individually responsible under the requirements of this
ordinan¢e for the installation and associated cost. Under this circumstance the Borough will
y necessary Borough taps at no cost to the property owners.
. The property owner shall submit a copy of the Sewer Lateral Inspection Form, signed
and appyoved by a Borough inspector as proof of compliance.
. Failure to comply with an order issued under this section shall be deemed a violation
of this drdinance and the condition of the private sewer lateral line in such cases shall be deemed
and is hereby, declared a public nuisance.
owner
run-off
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. All properties governed by this chapter are required to obtain Sewer Lateral
Certifichtes. Sewer Lateral Certificates shall be issued by the Borough upon sufficient proof that
a propefty owner has complied with this section, and upon payment of any required fee.
_ Sewer Lateral certificates shall be effective for the following periods of time:
A. A period of ten (10) years after:
1. Inspection and approval by the Borough of completed alterations,
partial, repairs, or connections to a lateral.
2. Inspection and approval by the Borough of completed repairs to a
lateral or cleanout ordered by the Borough.
1. Fees for compliance with this Ordinance shall be established by resolution of
Shingl¢house Borough and may be changed without prior notification to public.
1. This Ordinance is intended to, and will be, enforced in accordance with 53 P.S.
$4830] et seq. as same may be from time to time amended, supplemented or replaced and in
accordance with the following provisions of this Ordinance.
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21 Any person that violates any provision of this Ordinance will upon conviction thereof
be sentenked to pay a fine of not less than $300.00 nor more than $1,000.00 per violation or to
imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both.
3] A separate offense will arise for each section of this Ordinance which is found to have
been violpted, and each day or portion thereof that a violation continues will constitute a separate
offense af to each section of this Ordinance which is found to have been violated.
4] The Borough may also enforce this Ordinance through an action in equity brought in
of Common Pleas of Potter County, Pennsylvania, as an alternative to, or in addition
1| Ifany article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinande for any reason shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the decision shall not
affect the remaining portions of this chapter. The Council of Shinglehouse Borough hereby
at it would have passed this Ordinance and each article, section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase which is a part thereof, irrespective of the face that anyone
icles, sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases are declared to
iff or unconstitutional.
actment
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This Ordinance shall be effective on the _! st day of Januar 2038 and
ih force until modified, amended or rescinded by the Shinglehouse Bbrough, Potter
ennsylvania.
D AND ADOPTED BY THE Borough Council this q’ day of © ot. , 2018.
SHINGLEHOUSE BOROUGH COUNCIL
rh,
by Bernas Du”
‘council President
o Jy lool
Mayor
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SHINGLEHOUSE BOROUGH
P.O. Box 156
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
Borough Office: (814)697-6711
Borough Shop: (814) 697-6912
Fax No.: (814)697-6712
Email: shingleboffice@gmail.com
Website: www.shinglehouseborough.org
Subject: |Sewer Lateral
Dear:
The Borough is implementing a comprehensive program to reduce extraneous water (referred to
as infiltration and inflow or I & I) from its sewage collection system. As part of the program, the
Borough has recently completed internal televising of a substantial portion of the public sewer
system and a large number of private sewer line laterals.
The teleyising of the sewer lateral serving the building you own at the above address has been
determined to be a public nuisance as defined under Ordinance No. 285 of 2018. The Ordinance
requires|you to repair or replace the private sewer line lateral within six months of the date of the
“Notice to Repair or Replace Private Sewer Lateral”.
Also attached is an application form which must be completed by you and returned to the
Borougll office. If you need assistance in completing the application, you may contact the
Borough} office and a representative will assist you. When the application form is approved in
writing by a Borough representative, the work may be initiated. Once the work is completed,
you are Fequired to contact the Borough and arrange for an inspection to be completed. After the
repair of replacement is inspected and approved by the Borough, you will be issued a Certificate
of Compliance by the Borough. You should maintain the Certificate as a permanent recorded
that you are in compliance with Ordinance No. 285 of 2018. A copy of the Ordinance No. 285
of 2018|may be reviewed at the Borough office.
In mostlinstances, sewers are cracked or broken or contain large root masses and are therefore
susceptible to 1&1. You may also contact the Borough regarding why your lateral must be
repaired or replaced.
Respectfully,
Shinglehouse Borough
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“ATTACHMENT A”
INSTALL CLEANOUT
STREET RIGHT @
ALLEY & BACKYARD CLEANOUT
SWEEPING CLEANOUT
CAP SET ON GRADE
(EXISTING STRUCTURE)
EXISTING GROUND |
yee AS REQUIRED
4” OBSERVATION
PORT
4” MINIMUM
SERVICE LINE
EXISTING SEWER
ONNECTING LATERAL 4” ASSHTO 57 CRUSHED
AGGREGATE UNDER AND
OVER LATERAL LINE
*ANY EXGEPTIONS FROM THIS DETAIL MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE BOROUGH
ts | 35 P.V.C. OR SCH. 40 SEWER PIPE, 4” MINIMUM DIAMETER
2. PIPE SLOPE 1/4” PER FOOT RECOMMENDED MINIMUM.
3. BURY PIPE TO A DEPTH OF 4’—0” WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
4. OWNER MAY INSTALL SEWER TRAPS IN SERVICE LINE IF DESIRED. DO NOT USE 90° BENDS IN
SERVICE LING.
5. ADDITIONAL CLEANOUT MAYBE INSTALLED BY OWNER AND IS SUGGESTED IF LINE EXCEEDS 100
FEET IN LENGTH
6. TRAP NEEDED FOR SEWER GAS MAY BE LOCATED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURE.
BOROUGH OF SHINGLEHOUSE
YPICAL SEWER LINE LATERAL PROFILE
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SHINGLEHOUSE BOROUGH
NOTICE TO REPAIR PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL
Date:
Owner of] Property:
Address of Property:
Owner’s Address if Different than Property Address:
Owner T¢lephone Home: Cell: Work:
You are hereby notified the private sewer later serving the above property requires:
epair o Replacement O on or before
Contact the Borough Barn at 814-697-6912 or the Borough office at 814-697-6711 prior to
covering any portion of:
epair o Replacement O work. An inspection will be made and when
the laterpl is in compliance with Ordinance # 385 _ of 2018, known as the Shinglehouse
Borough Sewer Lateral Inspection and Compliance Ordinance, the Borough will issue a
Certificate of Compliance to you.
Borough of Shinglehouse
By:
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SHINGLEHOUSE BOROUGH
APPLICATION FORM
PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL REPAIR/REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Owner of Property:
Address off Property:
Owner’s Address if Different than Property Address:
Owner Telephone Home: Cell: Work:
Reason far Inspection
Sale ia Anticipated Closing Date:
Realtor, if applicable Name:
Business Phone:
or Plumber: Name:
Address:
Business Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
Processing Fee $20.00 Received by:
Property Owner’s Signature: Date:
Approved by Borough - By: Date:
work may begin
Date Inspection Scheduled by Borough - By: Date:
Testing @bserved by Borough Pass o Fal 5
iy: Date:
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SHINGLEHOUSE BOROUGH
PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL INSPECTION FORM
Address:
External Inspection
Two-way Clean-out at Sewer Main (backyard)
Two-way Clean-out at ROW (front yard)
Sump Purpp Connected to Sanitary Lateral or
Tributary
Clean-out|Cap Tight and In Place
Clean-outjat Building or Other
Roof or ofher Sources of Non-Sanitary Waste
Connectians
Action Rqquired:
a
a
a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
If Yes, Location from Physical
Identifiable Object
Certification of Compliance Issues: 0
Inspected by Shinglehouse Borough
By:
Yes
Date:
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SHINGLEHOUSE BOROUGH
PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Owner of Property:
Address off Property:
Owner’s Address if Different than Property Address:
Owner Telephone Home: Cell: Work:
The sewet lateral serving the above property was inspected by me and found to be in compliance with
Borough $f Shinglehouse Ordinance No._285 of 2018, which Ordinance is known as the Shinglehouse
Borough Sewer Lateral Inspection and Compliance Ordinance.
Borough of Shinglehouse
By:
Print Name
Signature
Date
