HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-20-Ordinance 2172_Sump Pumps, Footing DrainsORDINANCE NO.2172
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE SUMP PUMPS AND FOOTING DRAINS IN ALL
CONSTRUCTION WHERE THE FOUNDATION IS IN EXCESS OF 42"IN DEPTH,IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CITY
OF WAUKEE,IOWA.
Section 1.Sump Pumps and Footing Drains -Requirement.Sump
pumps and footing drains shall be required in all plats approved
after effective date of this ordinance,in all construction where
the foundation is in excess of 42"in depth.The sump pumps and
footing drains shall be installed pursuant to the standard
specifications for streets and utility improvements as adopted by
the city of Waukee.If a foundation is to be less than 42"in
depth,the construction is only required to have footing drains as
long as the footing drains gravity flow to the storm sewer line.
If the footing drains don't gravity flow to the sewer line,the
construction is required to have a sump pump.
Section 2.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 3.Severability Clause.If any section,provision
or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitu-
tional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or part thereof not
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect
upon its final passage,approval and publication as provided by
law.
Passed by the Council this 20th day of September,1993,and
approved this 20th day of September,1993.
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MAYOR
Attest:
shaw,Clerk