Chapter 5.35
DISTRICT PERMITS, LICENSES AND BONDS

Sections:

5.35.010    Permits.

5.35.020    Licenses.

5.35.030    Bonds.

5.35.010 Permits.

All work performed in relation to and for connection to the District sewer system requires a specific permit in accordance with District rules and regulations. In the case of District contract work, the contract is considered to be the District permit for all work included in the contract under District jurisdiction.

(1) Main Sewer, Structure and Manhole Installation Permits. Engineering plans and profiles are required in accordance with Chapters 5.05 through 5.30 SD5MCC.

(2) Side Sewer, Lateral and Building Sewer Connection Permits. Location plans are required when a six-inch or larger side sewer is to be installed and at any other time when specifically required by the District. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 7-01).]

5.35.020 Licenses.

Contractors performing work requiring a permit by the District shall be licensed by the State of California. Work on public property, streets, roads and other rights-of-way shall be performed only by duly licensed contractors. Property owners may perform side sewer work on their own property. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 7-02).]

5.35.030 Bonds.

Prior to the issuance of a permit for a sewer main extension (public sewer construction), the applicant shall furnish to the District a 100 percent faithful performance bond, cash, or other improvement security acceptable to the District, in the amount of the total estimated cost of the work as determined by the District, based on the District’s Table of Current Construction Costs. Such faithful performance bond, cash deposit, or other improvement security shall be conditioned upon the performance of the work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit, and unless more stringent requirements are otherwise specified by the District Board, and 10 percent of the bond shall remain in effect to guarantee the correction of faulty workmanship and the replacement of defective materials for a period of one year from and after the date of acceptance of the work by the District Board. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 7-03).]