Allentown City Zoning Code
§ 28-11.10
Water Mains, Storm Sewers, Sanitary Sewers, Septic Tanks and Cesspools.
[Added 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021]
All shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
a.
Cesspools. Cesspools or any other type of open or exposed sanitary sewage systems are prohibited.
b.
Sanitary Sewer. All new development shall be connected to the Borough sewer system where possible, and shall be adequate to handle all present and probable future usage and development.
1.
All installations of sewer mains and connections thereto shall conform as to size and grade and in detail to the Plumbing Code of the State of New Jersey and current rules and regulations of the State Department of Health or as they may be amended and supplemented after adoption of this chapter.
2.
Upon letter of advice by the Borough Engineer or other properly designated official that the sewer mains have been completed in accordance with the standards herein set forth in a satisfactory way, the Mayor and Borough Council shall acquire by dedication the improvement with all of its component parts or so much the same as it deems best for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Borough of Allentown, in the following manner and on the following basis: The owner or owners shall give a bill of sale to the Borough, transferring title absolutely to the Borough of Allentown, or transfer of ownership may be accomplished by incorporation in a deed conveying a street to the Borough.
c.
Septic Systems. Where allowed by the Planning Board for special reasons proven by the developer, the location, size and type of septic systems shall be in conformance with the laws, rules and regulations of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
d.
Water. Water mains shall be connected to the Borough water system and shall be installed in accordance with the following:
1.
Engineering requirements for all water extensions shall conform in detail to the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health as contained in its Rules and Regulations for Water Supplies.
2.
Ductile cement lined pipe, Class 52, 25 pounds per square inch minimum pressure rated, its equivalent or better, of not less than six inches in diameter meeting the specification of the American Water Works Association shall be used.
3.
All joints shall be sealed with mechanical joint or push-on or its equivalent.
4.
The depth of pipe beneath the surface shall be not less than three feet six inches measured from the top of the pipe.
5.
Valves shall be furnished and installed with all fire hydrants.
6.
Water extensions must be of the same size pipe as the main being tapped into; provided, however, that no pipe may be used that is less than six inches in diameter.
7.
Water extensions on all house service connections to the curbline shall be laid and compacted before surfacing at the street.
8.
No backfilling shall be done until the installed extension, fully exposed, is examined by the Borough official whose approval is required.