DIVISION 3. - CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
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Sec. 17-131. - Authorized persons generally.#
To ensure compliance with the provisions of this article and to facilitate the supervision of the construction, operation and repair of sewers and drains and the keeping of records thereof, no person other than those described in this article shall construct, repair, alter or remove any sewer, building sewer or drain connected to, or discharging directly or indirectly to, or in any public sewer or drain of the city or intended to discharge such at some future time, regardless of whether the work is located in a public street or in public or private land.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-131)
Sec. 17-132. - Enumeration of authorized persons.#
The following may, as indicated, construct, repair, alter or remove sewers and drains, subject to supervision and approval by the director of public works: (1)
Regular forces of the city or a contractor employed by the city operating under orders of the director and in the performance of work for the city;
(2)
Regular forces of the sewer division operating under the director, while engaged in the regular work and operations of the city;
(3)
Regular forces of any public utility corporation authorized by state law to construct, maintain and operate pipes or ducts within public highways within the city, while engaged in work incidental to the regular structures of the utility company, shall notify the director for his approval concerning any changes or repairs to be made;
(4)
Any person who shall have been duly licensed by the department of public works of the city to perform work of the type in question during the period provided in such license and when operating under and subject to the conditions of a permit for the particular job and issued therefor by the director;
(5)
Regular forces of the public works department of the city operating under orders of the director and in performance of work for the city.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-132)
Sec. 17-133. - Applicability of building and plumbing codes.#
The limitations as to persons who may construct, alter or repair sewers, drains and building sewers shall not restrict the usual work of plumbers or others when operating in accordance with the plumbing and building codes of the city. However, no plumber or other person shall make any connection to a public sewer or drain of the city without a permit therefor, even if the sewer or drain is located under or immediately adjacent to any building or similar structure, provided that all drains and fixtures within the building or structure and all use made of them shall conform to the requirements of this article as to what may and may not be permitted to be discharged into public sewers and drains.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-133)
Sec. 17-134. - Responsibility of contractor.#
Each contractor shall be responsible for the faithful performance of all work performed under the license or permits issued to him and for the conduct of all work and all materials furnished on work by his employees or agents. No work shall be sublet by a contractor under any permit issued under the license in any manner to divest the contractor of full control and responsibility for all parts of the work. Only competent workers shall be employed on work performed under such license and only suitable material conforming to the standards established by the director of public works shall be furnished or used on such work.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-134)
Sec. 17-135. - Permits required.#
No person, other than those working for and under the direction of the department of public works, shall make any excavation for or construct, install, lay, repair, alter or remove any sewer, drain, sewer connection, or appurtenance thereof, within the city, which sewer, drain, etc., is in any way connected to or discharges directly or indirectly to or into any public sewer or drain of the city, or is intended at some future time to be so connected or to so discharge, until such person shall have applied for and secured from the director of public works a permit for doing such work. Such permits may be issued only to those qualified to perform such work.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-135)
Sec. 17-136. - Application for permit.#
(a)
Every application for a permit shall be made in writing on forms to be provided by the director of public works for that purpose and shall be signed by the licensed contractor or other qualified person or party, or an authorized agent thereof.
(b)
The application shall state the location and ownership of the property to be served by the sewer or drain in question, the post office address of the property owner, a brief description of the work to be done, and it shall contain an agreement that the permittee will do the work in accordance with the local laws, ordinances, regulations and permits of the city as those local laws, etc., may apply to the particular location or work, and will save the city and others harmless from damages, loss, damage claims, etc., all in such form and detail as may be directed by the director in the form provided.
(c)
The director, in his discretion, may require as a prerequisite to the issuance of any permit that he be furnished evidence that:
(1)
Any and all necessary permits, etc., to open public streets, public or private grounds or property have been or will be issued;
(2)
The agent of the applicant is properly authorized to sign the application in question;
(3)
Devices or provisions exist to prevent the entry into public sewers or drains of any substances forbidden entry by this chapter; and
(4)
Any other information or proof pertinent to the particular job in question was submitted.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-136)
Sec. 17-137. - Issuance; nontransferability of permits.#
(a)
Each permit to construct, alter or repair any sewer, building sewer or drain under this article shall be issued only after an application, as provided in this division, has been made. The applicant may be required by the director of public works to state the limit of time within which the work will be performed and at the expiration of which the privileges for construction under the permit shall terminate.
(b)
Permits shall not be transferable or assignable by the permittee.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-137)
Sec. 17-138. - Records to be kept.#
All completed applications for permits and a record of work performed under every permit issued thereupon shall be kept as permanent records of the department of public works.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-138)
Sec. 17-139. - Suspension or revocation of licenses or permits.#
Should the director of public works find that any contractor has failed to conform to the requirements of this division and to the conditions of any permit issued thereunder, or that such contractor has not been faithful in the performance of work or furnishing of materials under his license, the director may suspend, cancel or revoke such license or permit, or he may extend the suspension of such license or permit for such period, or limit the activities of such contractor in such manner as may appear to be in the public interest. Suspension, cancellation or termination of a permit shall not entitle the permittee to any compensation or reimbursement from the city or its agents for any alleged loss or expense incurred thereby, and licenses and permits shall be issued only on this condition.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-139)