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CITY OF EDMONDS
250 - 5TH AVE. N. o EDMONDS, WA 98020 - (206) 771-0220 o FAX (206) 771-0221
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Public Works * Planning * Parks and Recreation o Engineering
CERTIFIED MAIL
September 17, 1992
Wayne R. Wertbaugh
322 - 9th Ave. N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
RE: PROBLEMS WITH VENTING OF YOUR PLUMBING FIXTURES
Dear Wayne R. Wertbaugh:
LAURA M. HALL
MAYOR
PETER E. HAHN
DIRECTOR
The City's sewer cleaning records show that the home at this address is
experiencing problems with the venting of some of your plumbing fixtures
when' the City crew i's conducting cleaning operations of the City sewer line
in front of this address.
The City's cleaning operation is essential for both you and your
neighbors. It cleans debris in lines to prevent plugs, prevents corrosion
and botential future collapse, and achieves a better flow characteristic in
the public sewer lines. We need to do this often -- perhaps even 3 times a
year -- in some critical areas. The City's cleaning operation typically
involves the utilization of a high pressure water jet.
The problem which occurs at the home is the result of a high pressure surge
through your internal plumbing system. A properly constructed plumbing
system is designed to easily vent this additional pressure without any
visible impact at your residence. An undersized venting pipe (or not
having enough vents) cannot handle the pressure surge, and the only release
that's available is then through your toilet (or another fixture). The
Uniform Plumbing Code typically requires a 2" vent, and further requires a
separate vent for each plumbing fixture which is connected to the sewer (a
toilet, a sink, a shower). Your home may not have an adequate venting
system (you either have a 1-1/4" vent, or not enough of them), and you
therefore may continue to experience the pressure surges or you may be
experiencing a plugged vent.
The City does not have a choice as far as discharging its responsibility in
cleaning the public sewer line. It is therefore up to you to take
corrective measures as to how to improve your own venting system.
The City has come up With two options that will remedy your problem:
Option 1: Upgrade stack vents for toilets and other 'fixtures,which*
are experiencing problems to required sizes.
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Page 2
Option 2: Install a clean -out outside of house per attached
specifications. Enclose box so it can vent properly when
excess pressure is put on house lines. This option would be
the cheapest and simplest way of correcting this problem.
At the same time, it would allow access to sanitary sewer
lines if stoppage should occur. This vent clean -out would
allow a place for backup in lines to go before entering your
house and causing costly damage.
The City would appreciate your expeditious cooperation in this matter. The
City must continue proper maintenance of its sewer lines, but we obviously
do not wish to see continued problems occurring on your property because of
poorly designed vents. A plugged vent will be your responsibility to
correct these deficiencies.
We cannot keep notifying you each time we come out to clean the line. It's
up to you to have a plumbing system that conforms to code. Option 2 is a
relatively simple one to construct.
Should you have any questions on these options, please call Everett Akau,
Scott Highland or myself at 771-3202, extension 317 or 318.
Sincerely,
(�L "_1V
Ron Holland
Water/Sewer Supervisor
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250 - 5TH AVE. N. - EDMONDS. WA 98020 - (206) 771-0220 - FAX (206) 771-0221
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Public Works * Planning * Parks and Recreation @ Engineering
September 17, 1992
Wayne R. Wertbaugh
235 - W - Southern
Mesa, AR 85210.
CERTIFIED MAIL
Ave. Space #150
RE: PROBLEMS WITH VENTING OF YOUR PLUMBING FIXTURES
Dear Wayne R. Wertbaugh:
LAURA M. HALL
MAYOR
PETER E. HAHN
DIRECTOR
The City's sewer cleaning records show that the home at this address is
experiencing problems with the venting of some of your plumbing fixtures
when the City crew is conducting cleaning operations of the City sewer line
in front of this address.
The Ci ty's cleaning operation is essential for both you and your
neighbors. It cleans debris in lines to prevent plugs, prevents corrosion
and potential future collapse, and achieves a better flow characteristic in
the public sewer lines. We need to do this often -- perhaps even 3 times a
year -- in some critical areas. The City's cleaning operation typically
involves the utilization of a high pressure water jet.
The problem which occurs at the home is the result of a high pressure surge
through your internal plumbing system. A properly constructed plumbing
system is designed to easily vent this additional pressure without any
visible impact at your residence. An undersized venting pipe (or not
having enough vents) cannot handle the pressure surge, and the only release
that's available is then through your toilet (or another fixture). The
Uniform Plumbing Code typically requires a 2" vent, and further requires a
separate vent for each plumbing fixture which is connected to the sewer (a
toilet, a sink, a shower). Your home may not have an adequate venting
system (you either have a 1-1/4" vent, or not enough of them), and you
therefore may continue to experience the pressure surges or you 'may be
experiencing a plugged vent.
The City does not have a choice as far as discharging its responsibility in
cleaning the public sewer line. It is therefore up to you to take
corrective measures as to how to improve your own venting system.
The City has come up with two options that will remedy your problem:
Option 1: Upgrade stack vents for toilets and other fixtures -which
are experiencing problems to required sizes. I .
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Page 2
Option 2: Install a clean -out outside of house per attached
specifications. Enclose box so it can vent properly when
excess pressure is put on house lines. This option would be
the cheapest and simplest way of correcting this problem.
At the same time, it would allow access to sanitary sewer
lines if stoppage should occur. This vent clean -out would
allow a place for backup in lines to go before entering your
house and causing costly damage.
The City would appreciate your expeditious cooperation in this matter. The
City must continue proper maintenance of its sewer lines, but we obviously
do not wish to see continued problems occurring on your property because of
poorly designed vents. A plugged vent will be your responsibility to
correct these deficiencies.
We cannot keep notifying you each time we come out to clean the line. It's
up to you to have a plumbing system that conforms to code. Option 2 is a
relatively simple one to construct.
Should you have any questions on these options, please call Everett Akau,
,Scott Highland or myself at 771-3202, extension 317 or 318.
Sincerely,
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Ron Holland
Water/Sewer Supervisor
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August 1, 1991
Mr. Ron Holland
Water/Sewer Supervisor
Community Services
City of Edmonds
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Re: . '322 9th Avenue North ,
Dear Mr. Holland:
RECEIVED
AUG 0 6 1991
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
I am the owner of the above -referenced residence. Please direct any future correspondence
to me. In response to your letter of May_2,_1991,_p ease note the following o ments:_
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1) My home does not have "poorly designed vents" nor an inadequate venting system.
It has 1-1/2" vents, and confon-ned to code at the time the house was constructed. I
have experienced no problems with the internal plumbing system until recently,
when the City of Edmonds was conducting cleaning operations on public sewer
lines.
2) The plumbing system in this neighborhood is designed to use gravity -fed water, not
a high-pressure water jet. The use of a pressure -fed system for cleaning sewer lines
can break loose couplings and fittings, resulting in additional damage and expense
to homeowners.
3) The City of Edmonds does have a choice in the method they choose to clean the
public sewer line, and the frequency.
4) If the public sewer lines require cleaning three times a year, it appears the City of
Edmonds has allowed an excessive number of hook-ups without upgrading the
system to accommodate such growth.
5) Your letter states I must upgrade stack vents or install a clean -out box to solve the
problem. My contractor has informed me that upgrading stack vents is
prohibitively expensive, and installing a clean -out box would cost approximately
$1,000. It is not my responsibility to endure this type of expense,to remedy
problems caused by the City of Edmonds.
6) Sewage back-up into private residences is an extreme health hazard.
Please be informed that if any damage occurs at my residence due to -cleaning of public
sewer lines, I will hold the City of Edmonds liable.
Sincerely,
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Seattle, WA 98133
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250 - 5TH AVE. N. - EDMONDS, WA 98020 * (206) 771-3202
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Public Works 9 Planning e Parks and Recreation -Engineering
CERTIFIED MAIL
May 9, 1991
Wayne R. Wersbaugh
322 - 9th Ave. N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
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Dear Mr. Wersbaugh:
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LARRY S. NAUGHTEN
MAYOR
PETER E. HAHN
DIRECTOR
The City's sewer cleaning records show that the home at this address is
experiencing problems with the venting of some of your plumbing fixtures
when the City crew is conducting cleaning operations of the City sewer line
in front of this address.
The City's cleaning operation is essential for both you and your
neighbors. It cleans debris in lines to prevent plugs, prevents corrosion
and potential future collapse, and achieves a better flow characteristic in
the public sewer lines. We need to do this often -- perhaps even 3 times a
year -- in some critical areas. The City's cleaning operation typically
involves the utilization of a high pressure water jet.
The problem which occurs at the home is the result of a high pressure surge
through your internal plumbing system. A properly constructed plumbing
system is designed to easily vent this additional pressure without any
visible impact at your residence. An undersized venting pipe (or not
having enough vents) cannot handle the pressure surge, and the only release
that's available is then through your toilet (or another fixture). The
Uniform Plumbing Code typically requires a 2" vent, and further requires a
separate vent for each plumbing fixture which is connected to the sewer (a
toilet, a sink, a shower). Your home clearly does not have an adequate
venting system (you either have a 1-1/4" vent, or not enough of them), and
you therefore may continue to experience the pressure surges.
The City does not have a choice as far as discharging its responsibility in
cleaning the public sewer line. It is therefore up to you* to take
corrective measures as to how to properly vent your own plumbing system.
The City has come up with two options that will remedy your problem:
Option 1: Upgrade stack vents for toilets and other fixtures which
are experiencing problems to required sizes.
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Option 2: Install a clean -out outside of house per attached
specifications. Enclose box so it can vent properly when
excess pressure is put on house lines. This option would be
the cheapest and simplest way of correcting this problem.
At the same time, it would allow access to sanitary sewer
lines if stoppage should occur. This vent clean -out would
allow a place for backup in lines to go before entering your
house and causing costly damage.
The City would appreciate your expeditious cooperation in this matter. The
City must continue proper maintenance of its sewer lines, but we obviously
do not wish to see continued problems occurring on your property because of
poorly designed vents. It is your responsibility to correct these
deficiencies.
We cannot keep notifying you each time we come out to clean the line. It's
up to you to have a plumbing system that conforms to code. Option 2 is a
relatively simple one to construct.
Should you have any questions on these options, please call Everett Akau,
Scott Highland or myself at 771-3202, extension 317 or 318.
Sincerely,
Ron HollaLnd'
Water/Sewer Supervisor
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CERTIFIED MAIL
May 9, 1991
Wayne R. Wersbaugh
235 W. Southern Ave. Space #150
Mesa, AZ 85210
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LARRY S. NAUGHTEN
MAYOR
PETER E. HAHN
DIRECTOR
RE: Problems with venting of your plumbing fixtures at 322 - 9th Ave. N.
in Edmonds, Washington
Dear Mr. Wersbaugh:
The City's sewer cleaning records show that the home at this address is
experiencing problems with the venting of some of your plumbing fixtures
when the City crew is conducting cleaning operations of the City sewer line
in front of this address.
The Ci ty's cleaning operation is essential for both you and your
neighbors. It cleans debris in lines to prevent plugs, prevents corrosion
and potential future collapse, and achieves a better flow characteristic in
the public sewer lines. We need to do this often -- perhaps even 3 times a
year -- in some critical areas. The City's cleaning operation typically
involves the utilization of a high pressure water jet.
The problem which occurs at the home is the result of a high pressure surge
through your internal plumbing system. A properly constructed plumbing
system is designed to easily vent this additional pressure without any
visible impact at your residence. An undersized venting pipe (or not
having enough vents) cannot handle the pressure surge, and the only release
that's available is then through your toilet (or another fixture). The
Uniform Plumbing Code typically requires a 2" vent, and further requires a
separate vent for each plumbing fixture which is connected to the sewer (a
toilet, a sink, a shower). Your home clearly does not have an adequate
venting system (you either have a 1-1/4" vent, or not enough of them), and
you therefore may continue to experience the pressure surges.
The City does not have a choice as far as discharging its responsibility in
cleaning the public sewer line. It is therefore up to you to take
corrective measures as to how to properly vent your own plumbing system.
The City has come up with two options that will remedy your problem:
Option 1: Upgrade stack vents for toilets and other fixtures which
are experiencing problems to required sizes.
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Option 2: Install a clean -out outside of house per attached
specifications. Enclose box so it can vent properly when
excess pressure is put on house lines. This option would be
the cheapest and simplest way of correcting this problem.
At the same time, it would allow access to sanitary sewer
lines if stoppage should occur. This vent clean -out would
allow a place for backup in lines to go before entering your
house and causing costly damage.
The City would appreciate your expeditious cooperation in this matter. The
City must continue proper maintenance of its sewer lines, but we obviously
do not wish to see continued problems occurring on your property because of
poorly designed vents. It is . your responsibility to correct these
deficiencies.
We cannot keep notifying you each time we come out to clean the line. It' s
up to you to have a plumbing system that conforms to code. Option 2 is a
relatively simple one to construct.
Should you have any questions on these options, please call Everett Akau,
Scott Highland or myself at 771-3202, extension 317 or 318.
Sincerely,
2mv 14&,D
Ron Holland
Water/Sewer Supervisor
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