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Sec. 10-3. - Drainlaying certificate.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Central Falls, RI.

Local law · Updated December 8, 2025 · 1,477 sections

The text

There is hereby established within the city a drainlaying certificate to be executed and certified by the division of code enforcement. (1)

The division of code enforcement, in conjunction with the department of public works and state agencies, shall establish rules, regulations and conditions in conformance with the state's general law and city ordinance in the issuance of said certificate. Failure to comply with these regulations will subject the holder of said certificate to a fine no greater than $500.00 as provided for by section 1-12.

(2)

The applicant of said certificate shall be required to file with the division of code enforcement a bond in the amount of $5,000.00 to lay drains and appurtenances and to connect the same with public sewers.

(3)

The certificate holder must receive an in-ground inspection from the plumbing inspector prior to backfilling and is responsible for obtaining all necessary N.B.C., D.O.T. and/or D.E.M. permits (wetlands) where applicable.

(4)

The fee for the said certificate shall be $50.00 and shall expire one year from the date of issuance and may be revoked at any time, for cause, at the discretion of the director of code enforcement.

(Code 1994, § 10-3; Ord. of 9-16-2002)