Santa Cruz County Sanitary Sewer Lateral Program (New ......FOR PRIVATE SEWER LATERALS Requirement for flushing of private laterals every 18 months has been replaced with general requirements

Santa Cruz County Sanitary Sewer Lateral Program(New & Improved)

SANTACRUZCOUNTYSANITARYSEWERLATERALPROGRAM

WHO WEIGHED IN ON PROGRAMCHANGES?The updated program is based on feedback from:• Realtors• Plumbers• Property Owners• County Staff

WHO DOES THIS AFFECT?Property Owners located in:• The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District• The Freedom County Sanitation District• The Davenport County Sanitation District• The County’s Community Service Areas (CSAs):

• Place De Mer (CSA 2)• Sand Dollar Beach and Canon del Sol (CSA 5)• Boulder Creek (CSA 7)• Rolling Woods (CSA 10)• Trestle Beach (CSA 20)

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WHAT?1) WHAT IS A PRIVATE SEWER

LATERAL?

2) WHAT IS A PRIVATE SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM?

3) WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITES OF AN OWNER OF A PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL?

4) WHAT IS THE COUNTY’S (NEW & IMPROVED) SEWER LATERAL PROGRAM?

WHAT IS A PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL?A PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL EXTENDS FROM THE BUILDING TO THE PUBLIC SEWER MAIN.

WHAT IS A PRIVATE SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM?A PRIVATE SEWER SYSTEM SERVING FOUR OR MORE UNITS (LESS THAN FOUR UNITS IS A “SHARED SEWER LATERAL”)

WHAT IS A SHARED SEWER LATERAL?A PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL SERVING MORE THAN ONE UNIT

(UNLESS OTHERWISE DEFINED IN A WRITTEN AGREEMENT, EACH INDIVIDUAL HOMEOWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENTIRE LATERAL FROM THEIR UNIT TO THE PUBLIC SEWER MAIN)

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN OWNER OF A PRIVATE SANITARY SEWERS?

CHECK OUT OUR CODES

OVERALL CODE HIGHLIGHTSALL OWNERS OF PRIVATE SEWERS SHALL:

Maintain the private sanitary sewer collection system and private sewer lateral in a fully functioning condition and ensure the lines are free of:cracks/fractures leaks inflow infiltration of extraneous waterroot intrusionopen joints

Ensure no excessive sags exist collecting grease and sediments Inspect private sewer lines to ensure

they are in good working orderKeep records of all sewer

maintenance and repairs and provide them to the District upon requestCleanout/Backflow* device required

*backflow requirement based on building elevation

WHAT IS A CLEANOUT AND BACKFLOW DEVICE?

SEWER LATERAL CLEANOUT ALLOWS ACCESS TO LATERAL

SEWER CLEANOUT/ BACKFLOW PREVENTERS KEEP SEWAGE FROM FLOWING BACK INTO THE BUILDING

VERIFICATION OF PROPER SANITARY SEWER FUNCTION THROUGH:

VIDEO INSPECTION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER WITH COMPLETED LATERAL INSPECTION FORM

COUNTY REVIEW OF PROVIDED VIDEO AND INSPECTION FORM

REQUIRED REPAIRS BY A LICENSED PLUMBER

COUNTY APPROVAL

WHAT IS THE COUNTY’S SEWER LATERAL PROGRAM?

WHY?1)WHY DOES THE COUNTY

NEED A LATERAL SEWER PROGRAM?

2)WHY DOES THE COUNTY CARE ABOUT PRIVATE SEWER LATERALS?

OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND

COMMON LATERAL PROBLEMSIDENTIFIED BY VIDEO INSPECTION

WHY DOES THE COUNTY CARE ABOUT PRIVATE SEWER LATERALS?

INFLOW AND INFILTRATION (AKA I&I)

PREVENTING OVERLOADED SEWERS

PREVENTING SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWSAKA SSOs

WHEN?1)WHEN MUST OWNERS

COMPLY WITH THE SEWER LATERAL PROGRAM?

2)WHEN ARE VIDEOS OF LATERALS REQUIRED?

WHEN DID THE SEWER LATERAL PROGRAM ?

EFFECTIVE DATES:SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT – 2006, REV. 2019 (Ord. 141)FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT – 2011, REV. 2019 (Ord. F-25)DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT – 2011, REV. 2019 (Ord. D-91)CSAs – 2011, REV. 2019 (SCCSD Ord. 141, adopted by reference)

VIDEO INSPECTIONS AND ALL REQUIRED REPAIRS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO:

CLOSE OF ESCROW

CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING LATERAL

RECEIVING CLEARANCE FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR A REMODEL OR BUILDING ADDITION

WHEN ARE VIDEOS REQUIRED?

WHAT’S NEW?1) CODE AMENDMENTS AFFECT

RESPONSIBILITIES OF SEWER LATERAL OWNERS

2) THE SELLER AND THE BUYER MAY AGREE TO REQUEST TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS

3) STREAMLINED COUNTY PROCESS SPEEDS UP APPROVALS AND ENABLES DOCUMENT SHARING

4) NEW FORMS AVAILABLE FOR ESCROW PROCESS

2019 CODE AMENDMENTSFOR PRIVATE SEWER LATERALS

Requirement for flushing of private laterals every 18 months has been replaced with general requirements to for owners to maintain the lateralOwners shall have their laterals video

inspected by a licensed plumber every 10 years and maintain recordsTwo sewer overflows in a 6-month

(previously 12-month) period trigger repair/replacement of the lateral and certification by a licensed plumber

Connection to an existing sewer lateral requires video inspection, plumber review, and County approval of the lateralTrigger for video inspection for

remodels is defined as a remodel that increases square footage, and/or increases number of fixture units Intentional violation of the escrow

requirements of the code could lead to a misdemeanor charge

2019 CODE AMENDMENTSTRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY FROM SELLER TO BUYER IS NOW ALLOWED FOR LATERAL REPAIRS!!!

1) Requirements of lateral ordinance are disclosed by the seller to the buyer

2) Seller is responsible for obtaining video and completed County inspection form from licensed plumber

3) County will review submitted video and form and determined required repairs

4) Buyer should make themselves aware of the cost to make required repairs

5) Buyer and seller sign the Transfer of Responsibility to Repair Form

6) County must accept the Transfer Form prior to the close of escrow

7) Buyer has 90 days from County acceptance of Transfer Form to complete repairs

BOX DRIVE – STREAMLINED PROCESSLATERAL PROGRAM VIDEO REVIEW PROCESS

1) For escrows, requirements of lateral ordinance are disclosed by the seller to the buyer

2) Seller hires licensed plumber to video entire sewer lateral and fill out County Lateral Inspection Report Form

3) Plumber uploads video and Report Form to BOX Drive and shares files with client and County

4) County reviews uploaded video and Report Form within 10-days (assuming all is completed per County standards)

5) County uploads County Comments

6) Seller completes repairs required by County prior to close of escrow, or transfers responsibility to buyer by obtaining County approval of Transfer Form

LATERAL INSPECTION REPORT FORMClick for Inspection Form

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COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER INSPECTION REPORT REVIEW

IF NO WORK REQUIRED, COUNTY STAMPS THIS

REVIEW FORM AND UPLOADS TO BOX DRIVE TO BE INCLUDED WITH ESCROW DOCUMENTS

IF WORK IS REQUIRED, OBTAIN A PERMIT

SANITATION COUNTER AT 701 OCEAN STREET, RM. 410

GOOD TO CALL OR EMAIL AHEAD

DELIVERY TO THE SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION BY

THE COUNTY INSPECTORNOTIFY THE COUNTY BEFORE

PERFORMING WORK TOSCHEDULE INSPECTION

WHERE DO YOU GET A PERMIT TO DO SEWER LATERAL REPAIRS?

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PERMIT

ONCE WORK IS INSPECTED AND APPROVED, COUNTY STAMPS THIS PERMIT AND

UPLOADS TO BOX DRIVE TO BE INCLUDED WITH ESCROW DOCUMENTS

WHAT’S NEXT?HOAs WILL BE NOTIFIED OF CODE AMENDMENTS AFFECTING RESPONSIBILITIES OF SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM OWNERS

2019 CODE AMENDMENTSFOR PRIVATE SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM OWNERS

Submitted maintenance program shall contain a schedule to complete all repairs required by the County

Video/inspection cycle shall repeat every 20 years

Maintenance program shall be updated every 20 years

Two sewer overflows in a 6-month (previously 12-month) period trigger repair/replacement of the lateral and certification by a licensed plumber

Owners shall clean entire private sewer collection system once annually and maintain records (notify District prior to cleaning lines)

Pump stations shall be inspected annually Owners shall obtain videos and Inspection

reports from a licensed plumber for the entire system by January 1, 2022 (upload to BOX for County review)

Owners shall prepare a maintenance program to be submitted to the District by July 1, 2023

WHERE?1) WHERE CAN YOU GET INFORMATION

ON THE LATERAL PROGRAM?

2) WHERE CAN YOU GET A LIST OF APPROVED CONTRACTORS COVERED BY THE BLANKET ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO DO WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY?

3) WHERE CAN YOU GET A LIST OF CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE SIGNED THE LATERAL PROGRAM COMMITMENT LETTER?

WHERE CAN YOU GET INFORMATION ON THE LATERAL PROGRAMhttp://www.dpw.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Home/SewerWater/SewerLateralResourcesandSepticAbandonment.aspx

LATERAL FLOWCHARTClick for Flowchart

APPROVED CONTRACTOR’S LISTClick for List

FOR WORK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY:YOU CAN HIRE ANY LICENSED CONTRACTOR

FOR WORK IN THE COUNTY PUBLIC RIGHT‐OF‐WAY (DOES NOT COVER WORK IN CITY OF CAPITOLA OR CITY OF WATSONVILLE RIGHT‐OF‐WAY): USE  A PRE‐APPROVED 

CONTRACTOR FROM THE LISTOR

CHOOSE A LICENSED CONTRACTOR NOT ON THE LIST AND HAVE THEM GET COUNTY APPROVAL TO WORK IN THE RIGHT‐OF‐WAY

COMMITTED CONTRACTOR’S LISTClick for List

PLUMBERS ON THIS LIST:

ATTENDED COUNTY TRAINING

HAVE SIGNED A LETTERCOMMITTING TO PROVIDE VIDEOSAND INSPECTION REPORTSCONFORMING TO COUNTYREQUIREMENTS

HOW?1)HOW DO OWNERS

COMPLY?

2)HOW DO PLUMBERS COMPLY?

3)HOW DO REALTORS COMPLY?

HOW?4) HOW DOES THE

COUNTY’S AND CITY’S PROGRAM DIFFER?

5)HOW CAN YOU HELP?

6)HOW CAN YOU GET MORE INFORMATION?

HOW DO OWNERS COMPLY?

MAINTAIN YOUR PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL

INSTALL A CLEANOUT/BACKFLOW DEVICE

OBTAIN VIDEO INSPECTIONS AS REQUIRED

START THE PROCESS EARLY

HOW DO PLUMBERS COMPLY?PROVIDE VIDEOS THAT: DEFINE STARTING POINT SHOW DISTANCES FILM THE ENTIRE LATERAL TO THE PUBLIC MAIN FILM AT 20 FT/MIN MAX ARE IN COLOR AND WELL-LIT WITH A CLEAN LENS PAUSE AT DEFECTS AND JOINTS FOR 5 SECONDS KEEP THE CAMERA LEVEL HAVE NO FLOW UPLOAD COMPLETED VIDEOS AND REPORTS TO BOX DRIVE

FILL OUT THE LATERAL INSPECTION FORM

HOW DO REALTORS COMPLY?

KNOW THE COUNTY’S REQUIREMENTS

NOTIFY SELLERS AND BUYERS EARLY

DELAY ESCROW CLOSING IF REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET

STAY INFORMED

START THE PROCESS EARLY

HOW DOES THE COUNTY’S AND CITY’S PROGRAM DIFFER?

COUNTY Licensed plumbers video laterals and

complete County inspection reports NASSCO-certified county staff reviews

videos and make final call on required repairs For escrows, County stamps permit after

repairs are inspected and approved and uploads permit to BOX When responsibility is transferred buyer

has 90 days from date Transfer Form is approved by County to make repairs No incentive program; no-cost permit

CITY City “Certified Sewer Inspectors” video

laterals and provide scores City reviews inspection form/scores

For escrows, City provides Sanitary Sewer Certificate after repairs

When responsibility is transferred buyer has 90 days from date of sale to make repairs Incentive program; permits cost $

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

SPREAD THE WORD

PROVIDE FEEDBACK/SUGGESTIONS

SHOW PATIENCE

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

HOW CAN YOU GET MORE INFORMATION?

WEBSITE: http://www.dpw.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Home/SewerWater.aspx

FAQs

THEN IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS:

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE:

(831) 454-2160 FOR THE SANITATION COUNTER – ASK FOR LATERAL PROGRAM STAFF

(831) 454-2895 FOR THE SANITATION INSPECTOR HOTLINE – LEAVE A MESSAGE