Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. UTILITY REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 15-11. PRIVATE LATERAL SEWER LINES. |
§ 15-11-8. OFFENSE.
(A)
A property owner commits an offense if the owner fails to repair or replace a defective private lateral in compliance with the Plumbing Code or to correct a condition interfering with the proper operation of a private lateral on or before the date specified by the Director in the Director's written notice of the defect or as required by Section 15-11-5(B) ( Repair or Replacement Required; Standards ).
(B)
A property owner commits an offense if the owner fails to stop the discharge of sewage and to remediate the site not later than 24 hours after the owner receives notice from the City of exposed sewage on their property.
(C)
Each day or part of a day during which non-compliance occurs constitutes a separate offense.
Source: Ord. 20070125-007; Ord. 20130321-066.