§ 6-129. Frost line requirements.

(a)

Footings shall have a minimum depth of forty-eight (48) inches below the finished earth grade.

(b)

Sanitary lines shall have a minimum depth of twelve (12) inches below the finished earth grade. Difference in elevation at entrance and at tap shall be excavated to permit uniform fall in sanitary line.

Sanitary lines under alleys, streets and parking lots shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) inches below the finished grade.

(c)

Waterlines shall have a minimum depth of forty-eight (48) inches below the finished earth grade. When the main is less than forty-eight (48) inches below the finished earth grade, the line shall be directed from top.

(d)

Water and sewer service shall be separated by a minimum of ten (10) feet. In areas where lines cross, the inspection department shall supervise proper method of deviation.

(Code 1974, § 5-18; Ord. No. 11891, 9-21-2009; Ord. No. 11894, § 1, 10-19-2009, eff. 11-1-2009; Ord. No. 12190, § 1(1), 1-4-2016)