13.25.050 Inspection of private service laterals.
(1) Inspection and Investigation Methods. The city may at any time inspect and investigate the condition of sanitary private service laterals using:
(a) Flow monitoring;
(b) Television inspection;
(c) Smoke testing;
(d) Dye testing;
(e) Air or water pressure tests;
(f) Exfiltration tests;
(g) Direct visual observation of material or function;
(h) Indirect measurement;
(i) Other appropriate methods.
Investigation and inspection may additionally include public mainlines and manholes. Investigation and inspection methods shall not be harmful to the operation of the system and may be used to identify, verify, and quantify locations and amounts of infiltration and inflow into the sanitary sewer system. The city shall determine the scope and methods to be used for the portion of the system to be inspected.
(2) Inspection and Investigation Notice.
(a) Notice to Property Owners. Where inspection or investigation methods such as lateral television inspection or location require physical entry onto private property by city staff and equipment, the city shall obtain written permission to perform the inspection from the owner.
(b) If the property owner refuses to allow the city to enter the property, the city may obtain an administrative search warrant. Notice shall also be given to any occupants as provided in subsection (2)(c) of this section.
(c) Notice to Occupants. Where investigation methods such as smoke testing are used that may impact structures or their occupants, the city shall attempt to notify occupants prior to performing the investigation and inform them of any precautions they may wish to take to reduce potential inconvenience to themselves or the property. The city shall not be required to notify property owners of inspections or investigations which do not require staff or equipment to enter the property. In addition, notice shall be given by door hangers or personal contact, and may be given by general press release. (Ord. 380 § 1, 2004).