TOWNSHIP OF MALAHIDE

AMENDED SEWER CONNECTION SPECIFICATION

1.         Any Contractors wishing to connect to Township of Malahide (Springfield) Sewer System shall adhere to the following as a minimum requirement:

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL PDC’S:

A)        PDC’s shall be at right angles to the property line;

B)        If a better sewer layout can be obtained, a private drain connection may have a bend in it at the property line.  This must be approved by the municipality prior to the installation.

C)        The maximum bend in any PDC connection shall be 45 degrees and the use of a long radius bend is recommended. 

D)            Sanitary private drain connections within the road allowance shall be gasketed PVC pipe with SDR 28 rating and shall be 125 mm (5 inch) diameter within the road allowances.

E)         Private building sewers shall be gasketed PVC pipe with SDR 28 rating and shall not be less than 100 mm (4 inch) diameter.

PIPE BEDDING:

A)        All bedding shall be 3/4" stone material.

B)        Shape bedding (6" stone) true to line and grade, free from sags and high points;

C)        Place bedding materials simultaneously on each side to spring line of pipe;

D)            Compact full width of bed to 95% maximum dry density in accordance with Standard Proctor Density.

E)         Keep pipe joints clear of bedding materials to permit jointing.  After jointing is completed, place bedding materials as specified;

INSTALLATION OF PIPES:

A)            Commence laying at outlet and proceed in upstream direction with socket ends of pipe facing upgrade.

B)        Lay pipes on prepared bed, true to line and grade as per Section 7 of Building Code          4 inch dia 1/8 inch per foot minimum slope.

C)        Ensure that barrel of each pipe is in contact with bed throughout its full length.

D)        Ensure that ends of pipe abut against each other to prevent unevenness along the inside.

E)         Do not expose pipes to localized high temperature.

F)         Handle pipe with special care during freezing temperatures.

G)        Keep pipe clean as work progresses.  Do not allow water to flow through pipe during construction.

H)        Keep trench dry and do not lay pipe in water. 

I)            Whenever work is suspended, install a removable watertight bulkhead at open end of last pipe laid.

J)         Do not lay pipe until preceding pipe joint has been completed and pipe is carefully embedded and secured in place.

K)        All sources of clear water not to be connected to the sanitary sewer.  Examples - sump pump and eaves troughs.

CLEAN OUTS:

A)        A cleanout must be installed inside of every dwelling serviced by the sewer.  Clean out to be min. 100 mm (4") installed at the point of exit from building.  An external cleanout next to foundation will be permitted.

INSPECTIONS:

Township of Malahide Inspection requirements are as follows:

A)        For work within the Road Allowance, contact Roads Department prior to initiating work.  Road Department will inspect and approve work within the road allowance.  Any damage to Road Allowance will be the responsibility of the property owner. 

B)        For work within private property, contact Municipal Building Department.  The Building Department will inspect and approve work within private property, prior to backfilling.

C)        All work must conform to the requirements of The Ontario Building Code.

PERMITS:

All work shall be done under the authority of a permit obtained through the Building Department and no work either in the street or on private lands shall be carried out until a permit has been applied for and issued.

DECOMMISSIONING OF EXISTING SEPTIC SYSTEMS:

1. Septic tanks are to be pumped by an approved hauler and contents disposed of at an approved site.

2. Septic tanks are to be filled with sand or native material or removed.

3. All lines to and from the septic tank are to be disconnected.

4. Township of Malahide inspector will inspect all decommissioning prior to backfill.