§ 31-07 Inspections.
RCNY § 31-07
(a)General Requirements.
(1)All sewer connections, including new connections, relays/repairs, plugs, catch basin and catch basin connections, and seepage basins shall be inspected and approved by a Department Inspector unless the Department accepts photographic or video verification that the work meets Department standards.
(2)For connection work in the vicinity of the sewer, all work must be done in such a way that connections to the sewer will not result in any protrusions beyond the internal wall of the sewer. The Department must be able to confirm by inspection during installation or by a permittee-provided photographic or televised inspection of the sewer, as required and specified by the department, that there are no protrusions into the sewer wall beyond the internal wall of the sewer.
(3)DOB will inspect the building drain(s) and DEP will inspect the building sewer(s).
(4)A permittee shall be granted an inspection one business day following the request for such inspection.
(5)Prior to commencing excavation for sewer connections, the permittee shall verify that the sewer or drain is not surcharged, obstructed, or damaged. If the sewer is surcharged, obstructed, or damaged, the permittee shall not perform any work and shall immediately notify the DEP.
(6)No sewer connection or related work shall be inspected or approved by an Inspector unless the trench is open for any length of previously un-inspected work and all pipes, joints, and related work are visible. A suitable ladder affording safe access for such inspection shall be provided by the permittee. Trenches must conform to all applicable Rules, Regulations and laws regarding safety.
(7)An Inspector is required to be present during any drill-in to a sewer or drain.
(8)Any trench backfilled without completed inspection shall be re-excavated to the degree necessary as determined by the Inspector.
(9)Inspections will be conducted Monday through Friday (except on holidays) between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Exceptions to this requirement may be granted upon traffic and work stipulations set forth by the DOT or other entity having jurisdiction or for other unforeseen circumstances, at the discretion of the department.
(10)No inspection shall be performed unless all permits and appropriate documentation required by the DEP are displayed at the work site. Such documentation shall include: (i) the certified house connection proposal or certified site connection proposal, with all pertinent supporting documents where required; (ii) the approved permit application and sewer connection permit; (iii) the street opening permit from the DOT or other entity having jurisdiction, and when a Builder's Pavement Plan has been required, an approved copy thereof; (iv) all approved shop drawings; (v) all Mayor's Traffic Construction Coordination Committee traffic stipulations, where weekend and/or night work is scheduled; and (vi) all applicable notarized affidavits regarding the reuse of existing connections.
(b)Certificate of Inspection.
