CONSTRUCTION, CONNECTION AND REPAIR PERMITS

Salt Lake City Code tit. 17, div. II, ch. 17.44

in effect

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.010 SEWER WORK; PERMIT REQUIRED

17.44.010: SEWER WORK; PERMIT REQUIRED: No person shall commence or carry on the work of installing, repairing, altering or connecting any building sewer, directly or indirectly, to the POTW sewer, without first having received applicable excavation and/or sewer connection permits. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-1)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.020 PERMIT; APPLICATION FOR SEWER CONNECTIONS

17.44.020: PERMIT; APPLICATION FOR SEWER CONNECTIONS: Application for permits for sewer connections must be made in writing by a licensed and bonded contractor or plumber, on an application blank furnished by the POTW. Any permit issued shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the POTW. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-2)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.030 ADDITIONAL SURVEYS OR INSPECTIONS; FEE

17.44.030: ADDITIONAL SURVEYS OR INSPECTIONS; FEE: In the event that the director finds the sewer connection at the building is not exposed when the inspector or surveyor visits the site to determine the materials used and/or elevation, or if the permittee has not given sufficient information when making application for a permit so that the survey can be completed, or if the permittee requests a change in the survey, an additional fee, as shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule, shall be charged by the POTW. (Ord. 46-16, 2016)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.040 PERMIT; APPLICATION FOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS; FEE

17.44.040: PERMIT; APPLICATION FOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS; FEE: Application for permits for sewer repair or replacement of any sewer line must be made in writing by a licensed and bonded sewer contractor or plumber on an application furnished by the director. Repair or replacement of any sewer line shall be tested and inspected in accordance with standards set by the POTW. The fee shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule shall be collected by the POTW for each such inspection. (Ord. 46-16, 2016)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.050 TRIAL SEWER SURVEY FEE

17.44.050: TRIAL SEWER SURVEY FEE: In order to determine the feasibility of connecting a building to the POTW sewer, the property owner, or licensed and bonded plumber or sewer contractor may make an application for a trial sewer survey. The POTW shall propose a trial survey sewer fee to the city council, and the city council may consider including such proposed fee on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. Any payment made hereunder does not constitute payment for a permit to connect to the sewer. Such survey shall not be made until the fee is paid in full. (Ord. 46-16, 2016)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.060 PERMIT; ISSUANCE CONDITIONS; SEWER ASSESSMENT PAYMENT

17.44.060: PERMIT; ISSUANCE CONDITIONS; SEWER ASSESSMENT PAYMENT: A. No permit for a sewer connection shall be issued until the POTW has been paid any required assessment or surcharge in addition to the connection fee. B. The director shall maintain a record of the payment of the assessments and fees, together with survey plats indicating the real property within POTW for which the sewer connection assessments and fees have been paid, and these records shall be open to public inspection during regular hours of the POTW. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-15)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.070 ASSESSMENTS IN ADDITION TO FEES

17.44.070: ASSESSMENTS IN ADDITION TO FEES: The payment of any of the assessments or surcharges required by the POTW shall not relieve the owner of the payment of other fees required herein. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-16)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.080 PERMIT; NOT TRANSFERABLE

17.44.080: PERMIT; NOT TRANSFERABLE: No contractor or plumber shall use or allow his/her license to be used in any way for the purpose of procuring a permit for any person other than himself, herself, or such person's duly authorized representative. The duly licensed and bonded sewer contractor or plumber shall be responsible for any and all work done pursuant to the issuance of any permit specified hereunder, regardless of whether the work is actually done by the contractor or the contractor's duly authorized representative. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-8)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.090 TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORK

17.44.090: TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORK: The work authorized by a permit hereunder shall be done with all possible speed and in accordance with POTW rules and regulations. If the work is not completed within sixty (60) days (unless a special extension is granted in writing by the POTW) the permit shall be void, no refund made for such permit, and a new permit must be obtained to finish the work. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-9)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.100 INSPECTION OF SEWER LINES; CORRECTIONS

17.44.100: INSPECTION OF SEWER LINES; CORRECTIONS: The inspection of sewer lines between the POTW sewer main and within three feet (3') of the building foundation shall be under the direction of the director. The POTW shall be notified on a regular working day at least twenty four (24) hours in advance of the time the permittee requests inspection. The entire length of the building sewer, including the junction at the POTW sewer shall be fully exposed. Any portion of the work not done in accordance with these requirements and the instruction of the POTW, or its inspectors, shall be corrected promptly. There shall be no backfilling until the inspection is made and the work accepted. No certificate of inspection shall be issued until the work is satisfactorily performed and accepted. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-11)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.110 REINSPECTION; ADDITIONAL FEE

17.44.110: REINSPECTION; ADDITIONAL FEE: In the event that the inspector finds the connection not in conformity with POTW standards, or if any changes are necessary requiring another inspection, a charge shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule shall be collected for each such additional inspection. The POTW shall propose a reinspection fee to the city council, and the city council may consider including such proposed fee on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. (Ord. 46-16, 2016)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.120 FAILURE TO REMEDY DEFECTIVE WORK

17.44.120: FAILURE TO REMEDY DEFECTIVE WORK: No further permit shall be issued to any licensed and bonded contractor or plumber who has failed to remedy defective work to the satisfaction of the director, after such contractor or plumber has been notified in writing. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-7)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.130 PERMIT; REVOCATION CONDITIONS

17.44.130: PERMIT; REVOCATION CONDITIONS: The director may, at any time, revoke a permit because of defective work which has not been corrected after written notice and within the time specified therein by the director. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-10)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.140 STARTING WORK WITHOUT PERMIT; STOP WORK ORDER

17.44.140: STARTING WORK WITHOUT PERMIT; STOP WORK ORDER: If any work requiring a permit is commenced without the necessary permits first having been obtained therefor, the POTW may immediately issue a stop work order until the proper permits are obtained, and such an offender may, in addition to any other penalties, be charged double the regular permit fee. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-5)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.150 SURVEY STAKES; REMOVAL OR COVERING PROHIBITED

17.44.150: SURVEY STAKES; REMOVAL OR COVERING PROHIBITED: Survey stakes set by the POTW for the sewer connection must not be disturbed, removed or covered. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-13)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.160 SURVEY STAKES; RESETTING FEE

17.44.160: SURVEY STAKES; RESETTING FEE: In the event that such survey stakes are not available for the inspector to check the pipeline when inspection is required, the inspector may refuse to make an inspection of the work until stakes have been reset by the POTW and the fee shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule has been paid by the permittee for the resetting. The POTW shall propose a resetting fee to the city council, and the city council may consider including such proposed fee on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. (Ord. 46-16, 2016)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.170 EXTENSIONS; APPLICATION AND ADVANCING OF EXPENSES

17.44.170: EXTENSIONS; APPLICATION AND ADVANCING OF EXPENSES: Any person desiring to have the sewer mains within the city extended must advance the whole expense of such extension and the additional expenses necessary for sewer service or related facilities. Such person may make application to the city by petition containing a description of such proposed extension, accompanied by a map showing the location thereof, which petition shall also contain an offer to advance the whole expense of making the same, as said expense shall be certified to by the director, by either entering into a contract for installation by and all related costs to be borne by petitioner, or a contract to pay for such expense with the work to be done by or contracted for by the city. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-17)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.180 EXTENSIONS; STATEMENT OF COSTS

17.44.180: EXTENSIONS; STATEMENT OF COSTS: Upon the receipt of such petition and map, and before the petition is granted, the mayor shall obtain from the director of public utilities a certified statement showing the whole cost and expense of making such extension. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-18)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.190 EXTENSIONS; CONSTRUCTION WORK

17.44.190: EXTENSIONS; CONSTRUCTION WORK: If the mayor shall grant such petition, the petitioner shall either: a) enter into a contract with the city whereby the petitioner shall install the extension entirely at petitioner's expense, but pursuant only to plans and specifications prior approved by the director, or b) within thirty (30) days, or such other time as the director shall indicate after the granting thereof, deposit the amount of the cost and expense of making such extension, as certified by the director, with the city treasurer. Such work shall either be done by or contracted for by the city. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: prior code § 37-4-19)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.200 EXTENSIONS; REFUND OF EXPENSES; CONDITIONS

17.44.200: EXTENSIONS; REFUND OF EXPENSES; CONDITIONS: The certified cost of the petitioner's installation of the extension, or money deposited pursuant to section 17.44.170 or 17.44.190 of this chapter, or successor sections, may be partially or completely refunded, without interest thereon, only under the following conditions: A. During a period of fifteen (15) years from the date on which such an extension is completed and approved in writing by the city, the city will add a charge to be refunded to the petitioner, as set forth below, for each connection made to such extension pursuant to a written request for a service lateral connection thereto from a property owner. B. Said charge shall be a front footage charge prorated against the property to be served, based upon the cost of installation of such extension prorated over the total front footage of the petitioner's property fronting on the extension. C. In no event shall reimbursement for any extension hereunder exceed the amount of the deposit required therefor under section 17.44.190 of this chapter, or its successor, less the prorated front footage charge against petitioner's property to be served. D. Title to all facilities installed in connection with the extension, except service lines, shall vest in the city, and any easements and rights of way, if any, deemed necessary for such extension by the director of the department of public utilities, shall be conveyed without cost to the city prior to the commencement of any construction. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: Ord. 83-90 § 6, 1990: Ord. 59-87 § 5, 1987: prior code § 37-4-20)

Salt Lake City Code § 17.44.210 RETURN OF CITY'S EXPENSES

17.44.210: RETURN OF CITY'S EXPENSES: A. During a period of fifteen (15) years from the date on which an extension is completed where the city has advanced all or part of the funds for such extension and has decided to obtain a refund of expense thereof from connections thereto, the city shall make an additional proportional charge based upon the following formula for any connection to such extension pursuant to a written request for service lateral connection thereto from a property owner. B. Such charge shall be a front footage charge prorated against the property to be served, based upon the said cost of installation of the extension prorated over the total front footage of the petitioner's property fronting on the extension. (Ord. 36-93 § 5, 1993: Ord. 83-90 § 7, 1990: Ord. 59-87 § 2, 1987: prior code § 37-4-21)

Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-58832Fetched: 11/1/2026