IDENTIFICATION OF SEWER SERVICE LATERAL

Reno Administrative Code tit. 12, ch. 12.18

in effect

Reno Administrative Code § 12.18.010 Enabling clause.

Sec. 12.18.010. - Enabling clause. Chapter 278, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at pages 1167 to 1172, was enacted by the Nevada Legislature by passage of Assembly Bill No. 80, portions of which are effective October 1, 2009, which relates to duties and rights associated with identification of sewer service lateral connections connected to a sewer main, methods of identification, costs associated therewith, and other matters relating thereto. (Ord. No. 6125, § 1, 9-23-09)

Reno Administrative Code § 12.18.020 Definitions.

Sec. 12.18.020. - Definitions. The words and terms used herein, unless otherwise stated, have the meanings ascribed to them in Chapter 278, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at pages 1167 to 1172. (Ord. No. 6125, § 1, 9-23-09)

Reno Administrative Code § 12.18.030 Methods of identification of sewer laterals.

Sec. 12.18.030. - Methods of identification of sewer laterals. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who connects a new sewer service lateral to the city's sewer main or replaces an existing sewer service lateral shall identify the exact location of the sewer service lateral per the following requirements: (a) Permanently marking the sewer service lateral at the point where it exits the public right-of-way or easement through the installation of a cleanout, per the City Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, that is visible from above the surface of the ground; and (b) Providing the city with coordinate points identifying the sewer service lateral connection to the city sewer main and the top of the service lateral cleanout where it exits the public right-of-way or easement by: (i) A global positioning device (hereafter may be referred to as "GPS") with an accuracy of no more than one-foot in the horizontal direction. The two coordinate points shall be collected based on North American Datum of 1983. (2) A person who owns and occupies a single-family dwelling, as defined in RMC 12.16.010, that replaces an existing sewer service lateral shall identify the exact location of the sewer service lateral per the following requirements: (a) Permanently marking the sewer service lateral at the point where it exits the public right-of-way or easement through the installation of a cleanout, per the City Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, that is visible from above the surface of the ground; and (b) Providing the city with coordinate points identifying the sewer service lateral connection to the city sewer main and the top of the service lateral cleanout where it exits the public right-of-way or easement by: (i) A GPS with an accuracy of no more than one-foot in the horizontal direction. The two coordinate points shall be collected based on North American Datum of 1983; or (ii) Request that the city collect the GPS coordinate points upon installation of a new sewer service lateral connection to the city main and cleanout where it exits the public right-of-way or easement. It shall be the responsibility of the person requesting the assistance of the city under this section to coordinate and schedule this activity with the city during a time that the lateral connection is adequately exposed for identification. (Ord. No. 6125, § 1, 9-23-09)

Reno Administrative Code § 12.18.040 Administrative costs.

Sec. 12.18.040. - Administrative costs. (1) The city will charge from the person responsible for excavation or demolition in the public right-of-way, the actual cost incurred by the city in using any of the methods for identification of an existing sewer service lateral as provided in Section (4) of Chapter 278, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at pages 1167 to 1168. (a) For identification of the location of the connection of the sewer service lateral to the sewer main or for placement of a triangular green marking indicating the location of the sewer service lateral is unknown, in accordance with the set list of fees under excavation permits approved by the city council and kept in the office for the director of public works/city engineer. (b) For providing copies of documents relating to the location of the sewer service lateral, in accordance with Section (4) of Chapter 278, Statutes of Nevada 2009, at pages 1167 to 1168. (2) This section expires on December 31, 2010. (Ord. No. 6125, § 1, 9-23-09)

Reno Administrative Code § 12.18.050 Disclaimer.

Sec. 12.18.050. - Disclaimer. The city does not assume any duty, liability or responsibility with regard to sewer service laterals by the enactment of this chapter. (Ord. No. 6125, § 1, 9-23-09)

Reno Administrative Code § 12.18.060 Conflict provisions.

Sec. 12.18.060. - Conflict provisions. If conflicts exist between Title 12.18 and Chapter IV of the Public Works Design Manual, City Standard Details or the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, provisions of Title 12.18 shall apply. (Ord. No. 6125, § 1, 9-23-09)

Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT12PUWOUT_CH12.18IDSESELAFetched: 11/1/2026