REDUCTION AND CONTROL OF PRIVATE INFLOW AND INFILTRATION

Kansas City Code ch. 60, art. VII

in effect

Kansas City Code § 60-349 Purpose of article.

Sec. 60-349. - Purpose of article. The purpose of this article is to reduce the amount of inflow and infiltration originating from defects in private property connected to the public sewer system. Allowing the flow of stormwater and ground water into the public sewer system increases the cost of constructing and operating the sewer system and treating wastewater, adversely impacts the effective treatment of wastewater, reduces the available capacity of the system, creates conditions that pollute the waterways, and poses a direct threat to public health and safety by causing or contributing to sewer back-ups and sewer overflows. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-350 Definitions.

Sec. 60-350. - Definitions. (a) General provisions: For purposes of this article, the terms and words used herein shall be defined as set forth below. (b) Specific definitions. (1) Cleanout shall mean a pipe fitting and associated piping that connects to a building sewer or sewer lateral connection and provides access to the line for the purposes of routine inspecting, flushing, rodding, cleaning, and other maintenance and diagnostic purposes. (2) Clear water shall mean any surface or subsurface water other than sanitary sewage including stormwater, surface water, roof run-off, intercepted groundwater or subsurface drainage, including, but not limited to, downspouts, yard drains, foundation drains, or other sources of stormwater or other run-off. (3) Combined sewer system shall mean that part of the wastewater collection and treatment system that is specifically designated as a combined sewer system by the water services department. (4) Director shall mean the director of the water services department or his or her designee. (5) Infiltration shall mean water (other than wastewater) that enters a sewer system (including water that enters a sewer system through sewer laterals and sewer lateral connections) from the ground through means including, but not limited to, defective pipes, pipe joints, connections, or manholes. (6) Inflow shall mean water other than wastewater that enters a sewer system from sources including, but not limited to, roof leaders, cellar drains, yard drains, area drains, drains from springs and swampy areas, manhole covers, cross connections between storm sewers and sanitary sewers, foundation drains, directly connected sump pumps, storm sewers, catch basins, cooling water discharges, stormwaters, surface runoff, street wash waters, or drainage. (7) Inflow and infiltration shall mean the total quantity of water from inflow and infiltration without distinguishing the source. (8) Inspection shall mean an inspection of a building sewer lateral and/or building plumbing and premises by an inspector or duly authorized representative of the director in order to visually examine the sewer lateral, building plumbing and/or premises for damage, connections, or sources of clear water, stormwater, surface water or ground water that may enter into the public sewer system. (9) Inspector shall mean a professional trained and qualified, as determined by the director, to perform the inspections required by article VII. (10) Non-sanitary sewer connections shall mean any facility that directly or indirectly conveys stormwater, surface water, roof run-off, intercepted groundwater or subsurface drainage into sanitary sewers, including, but not limited to, downspouts, yard drains, foundation drains, or other sources of stormwater or other run-off. (11) Point-of-sale shall be date of sale or transfer of any parcel of real estate connected to the public sewer system. (12) Public sewer system shall mean all portions of the combined sewer system and the separate sewer system, excluding sewer lateral connections, sewer laterals, and separate storm sewer systems. (13) Separate sewer system shall mean a system of pumping stations and pipes that is intended to carry residential and non-residential wastewater, not stormwater, to treatment plants. All portions of the public sewer system not designated as combined sewer system shall be deemed to be part of the separate sewer system. (14) Sewer lateral shall mean that part of the piping of a sewer system that connects the building plumbing to the sewer lateral connection. Sewer laterals are the private property of the building owner served by the sewer lateral and not private sewers as defined in section 60-25. (15) Sewer lateral connection shall mean the joint or interface between the sewer lateral and the public sewer system or the joint or interface between the sewer lateral and a private sewer as defined in section 60-25. (16) Sewer main shall mean a sewer that is publicly-owned and directly controlled by the city. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-351 Jurisdiction.

Sec. 60-351. - Jurisdiction. (a) This article shall be applicable to all properties with connections to the public sewer system including public, district, joint district and private sewers as defined in section 60-21. (b) The director is hereby authorized to make rules and regulations for the implementation, operation, administration and enforcement of this article. All rules and regulations issued pursuant to this section shall be in writing and made available upon request. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-352 Maintenance of sewer laterals and sewer lateral connections.

Sec. 60-352. - Maintenance of sewer laterals and sewer lateral connections. (a) Sewer laterals and sewer lateral connections shall be maintained as follows: (1) Shall be kept free from roots, grease deposits, solids, and any prohibited deposit(s) outlined in article I of this chapter which may impede the flow or obstruct the transmission of sewage in the sewer main. (2) All pipe joints shall be water tight and all pipes shall be structurally sound in order to prevent groundwater infiltration. (3) Shall be free of any structural defects such as cracks, openings, rodent holes or missing portions, and the grade shall be uniform without sags or offsets. (4) All cleanouts shall be securely sealed with a proper cap at all times. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-353 Prohibited private property inflow and infiltration sources.

Sec. 60-353. - Prohibited private property inflow and infiltration sources. (a) Prohibited connection. All private property connections which permit inflow and infiltration to the public sewer system are prohibited, including but not limited to: (1) Roof drains, (2) Sump pumps, (3) Interior foundation drain pits, (4) Interior and exterior foundation drains, (5) Area way drains including but not limited to, outside stairwell drains, driveway drains, patio drains, and yard drains, (6) Other sources of surface runoff or ground water connected to the public sewer system or to a building sewer or building drain which is connected to the public sewer system. (b) Notice of prohibited connection. If the director determines that a prohibited connection exists upon a property, the owner shall be notified in writing of the defect. The notice shall be sent by U.S. mail, first class, to the last known address of the owner. The notice shall list the known deficiencies and request that corrective action be taken. The owner shall disconnect any prohibited connection within 180 days of written notification. Failure of the director to provide notice of the prohibited connection to the property owner does not relieve the property owner from the obligation to disconnect any prohibited connection or otherwise comply with this article. (c) To the extent that this section is in conflict with the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by the city, the terms of this section will govern. (d) At the discretion of the director, properties with existing or proposed connections to the combined sewer system may be granted a variance from the requirements of this section 60-353. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-354 Inspections.

Sec. 60-354. - Inspections. The director may inspect building plumbing to confirm that a property subject to the provisions of this article does not have a prohibited connection. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-355 Corrective action.

Sec. 60-355. - Corrective action. (a) Property owners shall take corrective action to disconnect any prohibited connection as defined in section 60-353. (b) Disconnection and any related corrective action shall comply with the Code of Ordinances and any other applicable building code or requirement. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-356 Service lateral and service lateral connection repair on public right-of-way or easements.

Sec. 60-356. - Service lateral and service lateral connection repair on public right-of-way or easements. As provided in Sec. 60-348, the director is authorized to repair, rehabilitate, or replace any sewer lateral connection or sewer lateral connected to the public sewer system within public rights-of-way or public utility easements. Repair and maintenance of service laterals shall remain the responsibility of the property owner. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15; Ord. No. 220198, § 1, 3-24-22)

Kansas City Code § 60-357 Inflow and infiltration fee.

Sec. 60-357. - Inflow and infiltration fee. For any property with a prohibited connection which contributes inflow and infiltration to the public sewer system, the accountholder may be charged a fee each month to pay for the cost of service, but not before 180 days after written notification of the prohibited connection to the owner, sent by U.S. mail, first class. The inflow and infiltration fee will be removed after proof of disconnection of the prohibited private property inflow and infiltration source. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-358 Appeals of inspection results or administrative actions.

Sec. 60-358. - Appeals of inspection results or administrative actions. Upon the written request of any owner whose property is subject to the private property inflow and infiltration surcharge, the director, or a person designated by the director, shall review the applicability or amount of the private property inflow and infiltration surcharge. Matters which shall be reviewed may include: (1) Whether a property is connected to the public sewer system. (2) Whether the prohibited private property inflow and infiltration source exists. The determination of applicability or amount of the inflow and infiltration surcharge made by the director shall be final. The director or the owner may appeal the final decision pursuant to chapter 536 RSMo. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-359 Private inflow and infiltration reduction program.

Sec. 60-359. - Private inflow and infiltration reduction program. The director is authorized to develop a private inflow and infiltration reduction program consistent with Committee Substitute for Resolution No. 150106, including that participation in the program will be voluntary and cost effective work will be funded by the city. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-360 Point-of-sale inspection program.

Sec. 60-360. - Point-of-sale inspection program. The director is authorized to develop a point of sale inspection program to identify prohibited connections. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-361 Severability.

Sec. 60-361. - Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares that any section, subsection, or provision of this article is invalid, that ruling shall not affect the validity of any other part of this article or the article as a whole, which shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Kansas City Code § 60-362 Liability disclaimer.

Sec. 60-362. - Liability disclaimer. This article shall not create a liability on the part of the city, any officer, employee, or delegate thereof, for any damages that may result from reliance on this article or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. (Ord. No. 150452, § 1, 6-25-15)

Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORKAMIVOII_CH60SESEDI_ARTVIIRECOPRININFetched: 10/28/2026