2001 RAINIER AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

�/BL/� /�/��/PXS RE: Sewer Backflow Protection Deaz You recendy made an inquiry regazding sewer backflow protection. The Everett Municipal Code requires all basements with drains or sewers where there exists the unusual danger of "backup" from the public sewer system to lift their dischazge by artificial means or install a backwater valve at the oudet. Basement azeas susceptible to backup aze typically those spaces whose floor elcvation is below the elevation of the abutting street or alley and located within the combined sewer azea as delineated on the enclosed map. There are two generally acceptable methods to control backup. Enclosed for your review is information conceming the backwater valve and grinder pump systems. Both systems require maintenance by the homeowner with the backwater valve probably requiring more maintenance than the grinder pump system. Both installations require that a permit be obtained from the Public Works Depaztment service counter loc:ated on the second floor at 3200 Cedaz Street. lnstallation of a backwater valve requirr,s a$27 plumbing permit. A grinder pump system requires a$30 sewer alteration permit, a$27 plumbing permit, and a $35 elecvical permit. We hope this coaespondence will help clarify and provide guidance conceming this issue. The licensed plumber of your choice should be able to review your situation, answer your site specific questions and install the system of you: choice with the appropriate permits. Sincerely, Larry Crawford Eng/Pub Svs Director �c:ia:b��know CITY OF EVERE'i�T • 3200 Cedar Street • Everett, WA 98201 •(425) 257-8800 • Fax (425) 257•8856 �