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(b) A surety bond in the face amount of $5,000.00 running to the Village, approved by the Village Council, con- ditioned that the Village will be saved harmless from any loss, damage, cost or expense, by reason of any work performed under this Ordinance, or by reason of improper or inadequate performance or compliance with the terms of this Ordinance by the holder of the license or his agent or employees. (c) A certificate of insurance or copies of public liability and property damage insurance policies as provided for in the Village Plumbing Ordinance. (4) The Village Council may revoke any license at any time if the licensee shall violate the provisions of this or any other provision of the Village Ordinance. No licensee shall allow his name to be used by any other person for the purpose of doing any work within the Village, except that this provision shall not pre- vent a licensed plumber from employing the services of a licensed pipe layer or licensed sewer installer. SECTION 5. Construction Requirements. The following materials and construction methods, and none other, shall be used in making sewer connections to the municipal system. (1) Materials. All pipe shall be 4" diameter or larger, Extra Heavy Cast Iron Soil Pipe, conforming to A.S.T.M. Standard Specification A-74-42. (2) Joints and Connections. The pipes before joining shall be dry and clean. The joints shall be made by caulking in the space between the bell and spigot with jute, well driven in, and pouring molten lead to fill the remainder of the space. After lead has set it shall be caulked around the entire joint. Leave a 1/8" clearance between the back surface of the bell and spigot end for movement. The quantity of lead required for 4" pipe is at least 4 pounds; 6" pipe at least 6 pounds; 8" pipe at least 10 pounds. In place of lead, the joint may be made by use of an approved neoprene gasket, especially designed for use in connecting cast iron soil pipe. In the event it is feasible or necessary, as de- termined by Village Plumbing Inspector and Engineer, that any clay pipe is to be used or any clay pipe and cast iron pipe are to be joined, the type of joint shall be specified by such technicians for the Village. (3) Grades. Unless otherwise authorized, all house sewers shall have a grade of not less than 1/8 inch per foot. A grade of 1/4 inch per foot shall be used wherever practicable. It is the responsibility of the sewer installer to excavate the sewer stub at or near the foundation of the building to be connected. This shall be done before proceeding with any other work. The installer