3411 HOYT AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

UBL/L N/OrrXS RE: Sewer Backflow Protection Dear You recently made an inquiry regarding sewer backflow protection. The Everett Municipal Code requires all basements with drains or sewers where there exists the imusual danger of "backup" from the public sewer system to lift their ?ischarge by artificial means or install a backwater valve at the oude�. Basement areas susceptible ro backup are typically those spaces whese floor ele�ation is below the elevation of the abutting street or alley and located within the combined sewer area as delineated on the enclosed map. There are two generafly acceptable methods to control backup. Fr.�losed for your review is information concerning the backwater valve and grinder pum� systems. Both systems require maintenance by the homeowner with the backwater valve probably requiring more maintenance th:u� the grinder pump system. Both installations cequire that a permit be obtained from the Public Works Department secvice counter located on the second floor at 3200 Cedar Strect. Installation of a backwater valve requires a$27 plumbing permit. A grinder pump system requires a S30 sewer alteration permit, a�27 plumbing permit, and a S35 electrical permit. We hope this corresrondence will help clarify and p•.ovide guidance conceming this issue. ThP !icensed plumber of your choice should be. able to review your situation, answer your site specific questions and install the system of your choice with the zppropriate permits. Sincerely, Larry Crawford Eng/PuU Svs Ji�ector LC:jd:backllow CITY OF EVEREiT � 3=00 Cedar Street • EveretL WA 98201 •(425) 257-8800 • Fax (425) 257-8856