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7124 208TH ST SW.PDFiiiiiiiiiiii 2589 7124 208TH ST SW CITY OF EDMONDS 250 - 5TH AVE. N. - EDMONDS, WA 98020 - (206) 771-3202 COMMUNITY SERVICES: Public Works • Planning • Parks and Recreation • Engineering 890_199- CERTIFIED MAIL April 4, 1991 Donald Courter 7124 - 208th St. S.W. Edmonds, WA 98026 RE: Problems with venting of your plumbing fixtures Dear Resident: 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. 0 Irl( Ci!'jK)!"C1lPii 1 ?, 1890 4 Sister Cities International — Hekinan, Japan 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. 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, Qv 4,,,-."1 Ron Holland Water/Sewer Supervisor Enclosure SEWERVEN/TXTSEWER sove stet) mA4--A--`t1 s PVC ys° 3e11 x sr!y0t Ll ?I bg C,-*P y''c-oll1A I c1-,,.- TA.. .u, of 14" c47..Ic P� 3/L 6/4 I ire. Pr c3, -AA 1, X Sly vhEJIII Y11e�er l���X ?uc p\uc, �ca P a a � occ, .TXC'S'i Air 4. CITY OF EDMONDS PUBLIC WORKS DEPAR NT FOR INSPECTION CALL , Permit N? 6676 SIDE SEWER PERMIT 775-2525 Ext. 220 Issue Date PERMIT MUST BE POSTED ON JOB SITE 1. Address of Construction 2. Property Legal Description (include all easements) 3. Single Family Residence_ Multi -Family No. of Units Commercial 4. Owner and/or Builder ��� �] 1, ' ' ,l «IR Fc 5. Contractor & License No. 6. Invasion into City Right -of -Way: No Yes (If Yes Right-of- way Construction Permit Required - Call Dial Dig (342-5344) before excavation). 7. Cross other private property: Yes No_2<,. Easement required - v attach legal description and county easement number. N w READ THE FOLLOWING AND SIGN: a. Property owners must obtain a permit to install side sewers on >4 their property. A licensed side sewer contractor must be employed to °q construct side sewers in the public right-of-way. w b. The side sewer contractor assumes full reponsibility for each Ei installation for one year. ac. Commercial establishment requires a minimum of a six inch (6") z side sewer line. o i(d. Side sewers may not be installed closer than thirty inches (30") u to any structure. e. Side sewer lines must be laid at a minimum grade of 2% (1.150) O and maximum grade of 100% (450). o H f. No turn in side sewer greater than 45 (1/8,he,-,),sbW d between cleanout. All 90 turns must be constructed Ala 4� bend) and Wye with removable cap. BEF01K yo� g. No down spouts, footing drains or floor drains c e o ted to side sewer system. 1- 800 - 562-6470 h. Pea gravel is required for bedding when installing sewer lines through other than granular soil. i. Cleanouts are required at 30"-60" from each plumbing exit line and at minimum intervals of 100' along sewer line run. j. Trenches within City right-of-way must be restored to original conditions. Contractors shall be responsible for right-of-way failure due to poor compaction of fill. k.. Side sewer must be left uncovered until inspected and approved by the City. 1. Inspection duringRnormal_.rworking hours only. Two (2) working days notice required. DATE: I dertify that I have read and shall comply with the above NPERMIT FEE:, � oo DISAPPROVED By: Date: U w By: Date: CONNECTION FEE: APPROVED By: Date: w * PERMIT MUST BE POSTED ON JOB SITE ow P4 �:) Pk 'CITY OF EDMONDS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR INSPECTION CALL Permit 4) _ Q 06 SIDE SEWER PERMIT 775-2525 Ext. 220 Issue Date PERMIT MUST BE POSTED ON JOB SITE * 1 1. Address of Construction 2. Property Legal Description (include all easements) 3. Single Family Residence Multi-Fami No q�t, 1 Commercial ��LL 4. Owner and/or Builder 5. Contractor & License No. 6. Invasion into City Right -of -Way: No Yes (If Yes Right-of- way Construction Permit Required - Call Dial Dig (342-5344) before excavation). 7. Cross other private property: Yes No , Easement required - attach legal description and county easement number. READ THE FOLLOWING AND SIGN: a. Property owners must obtain a permit to install side sewers on their property. A licensed side sewer contractor must be employed to construct side sewers in the public right-of-way. b. The side sewer contractor assumes full reponsibility for each installation for one year. C. Commercial establishment requires a minimum of a six inch (6") side sewer line. �/d. Side sewers may not be installed closer than thirty inches (30") to any structure. e. Side sewer lines must be laid at a minimum gr o 5°) and maximum grade of 100% (45°) .�0i+^� � f. No turn in side sewer greater than 45° (1/8 syp�1 between cleanout. All 90 turns must be constructed995 bend) and wye with removable cap. 1- 800 - 562-6478 g. No down spouts, footing drains or floor drains can be connected to side sewer system. h. Pea gravel is required for bedding when installing sewer lines through other than granular soil. i. Cleanouts are required at 30"-60" from each plumbing exit line and"at minimum intervals of 100' along sewer line run. j. Trenches within City right-of-way must be restored to original conditions. Contractors shall be responsible for right-of-way failure due to poor compaction of fill. k. Side sewer must be left uncovered until inspected and approved by the City. 1. Inspection during normal working hours only. Two (2) working days notice required. i DATE: di I certify that I have read and shall comply with the above PERMIT FEE:,7- o0 CONNECTION FEE:— DISAPPROVED By: Date: By: Date: APPROVED By • Date : 2 * PERMIT T BE POSTED ON JOB SITE The City of Edmonds Side Sewer Drawing EASEMENT NO. ............................................ NEW CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS ❑ LID NO. ..O-Cam..--- _ASMT. NO ................... OWNER ...---•--....---•-.....--• ................ CONTRACTOR __.�-Lc.?.YI�. Y-------•---......-•---•--............... -.�.lQ...-..-...--•-•------• - ....... PERMIT NO. r� C/ ..� _- JOB ADDRESS ...1.-l/�.�...- ....... ...5 .................. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. ...... ................................ BLOCK NO. .................................... it PWW-0001-11175 (REV.11/78) . [YVI BALl.INGER NAMEOF ADDITION.................••---•--•---.....--......................----_....j 'SifcflON................... -k- 1'I Zog3�1 s,,A-J Approved: DATE...11............. BY ••• ......... -...-................mil.. v NOTICE: No warranty of accuracy. The information shown on the attached map(s) was compiled for use by the City of Edmonds, its Employees and Consultants. The City of Edmonds does not warrant the accuracy of anything set forth on these map(s). Any person or entity requesting a copy should conduct an independent inquiry regarding the information shown on the map(s), including, but not limited to, the location of any sewer stub shown. Such sewer stubs may or may not exist and may or may not exist at the location shown. Neither the City of Edmonds nor its employees or officers shall be liable for the information given on map(s), nor for any one representation provided based upon said map(s).