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907.04 907.04 f. Trenching and Backfilling: All excavating shall be open trench work unless otherwise authorized by the Building Inspector. The foundation in the trench shall be formed in such manner as to prevent any subsequent settling of the pipes. If the foundation is good, firm earth, the earth shall be pared or molded to give full support to the lower one-third (1/3) of each pipe. Bell holes shall be dug. Care must be exercised in backfilling below the center line of the pipe in order to give it proper support. Backfilling shall be placed in layers and solidly tamped or packed up to one foot (l') above the pipe. Backfilling shall not be done until the section to be backfilled has been inspected and approved by the Building Inspector. All excavation work must be done in such a manner as to protect workmen from cave-ins. g. Use of Old House Sewers: Old house sewers or portions thereof may be approved for use by the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector may request that the old sewer be excavated for the purpose of facilitating inspection. No cesspool or septic tank shall be connected to the Municipal sanitary sewer system. h. Existing Septic Tanks to be Filled: Upon applying for a permit to connect to the Municipal sanitary sewer system, the applicant shall agree, when applicable, to pump out the contents of any cesspool or septic tank then located on applicant's property and to refill same with noncombustible and nondeteriorating fill to the lot level. The owner or an agent shall have such septic tank and/or cesspool pumped and filled within seven (7) days from the time said sewer connection is completed. i. Connections at "Y" Only: Every connecting sewer shall be connected to the Municipal sewer system at the "Y" or sewer connection stubs designated for the property served by the connection, except where otherwise expressly authorized by the Building Inspector, which authorization shall be in writing. Connections so authorized by the Building Inspector shall be made only under the Building Inspector's direct supervision and in such manner as may be directed. j. Tunneling: Tunneling is permissible in yards, courts or driveways or any building site upon receipt of written approval of the Building Inspector. k. Independent Systems: The drainage and plumbing system of each new building and new work installed in an existing building shall be separate from, and independent of, that of any other building. 1. Restoration of Rights -of -Way: No connection to the Municipal sanitary sewer system shall be finally approved until all streets, pavements, curbs and boulevards or other public improvements thereon have been restored to their former condition to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. in. Street Cuts: All street cuts are hereby regulated by Chapter 902 of this Code. (1988 Code §71.06; 1993 Code) City of Mounds View