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10. The construction of the building sewer and its connection into the public sewer shall conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing code, the sewer specifications included herein or other applicable rules and regulations and the procedures set forth in appropriate specifications of the Water Pollution Control Federation (WPCF) Manual of Practice No.9, and the America Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) all such construction shall be made gas tight and watertight. Any deviation from the prescribed procedures and materials must be approved by the City before installations. .11. Employees of the City shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the City when the work is ready for final inspection and no underground portions shall be covered before the final inspection is completed. The connection shall be made under the supervision of the City or its representative. 12. All excavations for building sewer installations shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazards. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the City.' SECTION 6: MAIN AND LATERAL SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1. No person unless authorized shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the City. 2. No sanitary or storm sewers shall be constructed in the City (except house or building service sewers) except by the City or by others in accordance with plans and specifications approved by a professional engineer. No such sewers shall be considered to be a part of the public sewer system unless accepted by the City. -14-