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§ 150.30 SUMP PUMP REQUIRED. (A)Sump pump systems required. Sump pump systems shall be installed in new residential, commercial and industrial buildings, except in situations of on-grade construction. (B)Stormwater discharge prohibited It shall be unlawful for any owner, occupant or user of any premises to direct into or allow any stormwater, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, pond overflow, well water or water from residential, industrial or commercial air conditioning systems to drain into the sanitary sewer system of the city. (C)Draintile.system. A draintile, sump basket, pump, electrical receptacle and rigid pipe connection to the outside shall be required for any new residential buildings constructed within the city. The Building Official may determine the need for this installation when slab-on-grade construction occurs. The system shall be installed as follows: (1) The building shall have a draintile placed around the inside perimeter of the foundation connected to a sump basket. The sump basket shall be located at least ten feet away from any inside floor drain; (2) A discharge pipe shall be installed to the outside wall of the building with rigid pipe (plastic, copper, galvanized or black pipe), 3/4-inch inside diameter minimum, and shall be a permanent installation. A permanent installation shall be one which provides for year round discharge capability to either the outside of the dwelling, building, or structure, or is directly connected to a city storm sewer. It shall consist of a rigid discharge line to the outside of the exterior wall of the structure, without valving or quick connections for altering the path of discharge. When not connected to a city storm sewer, the outlet shall be to the rear yard of the property, unless another location is specifically authorized by the City. Connections directly to the city storm sewer shall require a permit from the City. (3) The electrical receptacle shall be located no greater than five feet from the sump basket. (D)Alternate materials or methods. The provision of this section are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this section; provided, any alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the Building Official. The Building Official may approve any alternate, provided that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this section and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this section. The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use. The details of any action granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of the Building Official. (E)Existing installations. When a draintile system is to be installed in an existing structure that had no system of surface water drainage when first constructed,the system shall be installed the same as for new construction. 251 1 Page