SEWER SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Richmond Municipal Sewer District
Veolia Water operates, maintains and manages the RMSD Sewer Collection, Storm Water and Wastewater Treatment systems by contract to the City of Richmond
This document, amended in April 2017, has been assembled to present the City of Richmond’s Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP), which has been prepared pursuant to the Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (RWQCB) SSMP Development Guide (September 2015).
All components of the management plan are currently in place in well The SSMP describes the City’s and Veolia’s goals, organizational stru response plan (OERP) , Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) control program, legal authority, measures and activities, design and construction standards, capacity management, sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) monitoring, measurement and progr
Certified by: ______________________________
Ryan Smith
Water Resource Recovery Director
City of Richmond
SEWER SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Richmond Municipal Sewer District
Updated May 2017
Veolia Water operates, maintains and manages the RMSD Sewer Collection, Storm Water and Wastewater Treatment systems by contract to the City of Richmond .
This document, amended in April 2017, has been assembled to present the City of Richmond’s Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP), which has been prepared pursuant to the (updated Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (RWQCB) SSMP Development Guide (September 2015).
All components of the management plan are currently in place in well -established programs.
The SSMP describes the City’s and Veolia’s goals, organizational stru cture, emergency overflow , Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) control program, legal authority, measures and activities, design and construction standards, capacity management, sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) monitoring, measurement and progr am modifications, and audits.
Certified by: ______________________________ Certified by: ______________________________ Aaron Winer
Project Manager
Veolia Water North America
Veolia Water operates, maintains and manages the RMSD Sewer Collection, Storm Water and This document, amended in April 2017, has been assembled to present the City of Richmond’s Sewer updated ) San Francisco
Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (RWQCB) SSMP Development Guide (September 2015). established programs.
cture, emergency overflow
, Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) control program, legal authority, measures and activities, design and construction standards, capacity management, sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) Certified by: ______________________________
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Table of Contents
LIST OF ACRONYMS .......................................................................................................................... i
LIST OF TERMS ................................................................................................................................. iii ELEMENT 1 - GOALS ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements ....................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Richmond Municipal Sewer District Goals ......................................................................... 1-1 ELEMENT 2 - ORGANIZATION ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements ........................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Organization Chart and SSMP Responsibilities................................................................. 2-1 City Council. ............................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Chain of Communication for Reporting .............................................................................. 2-9
2.3.1 During Normal Business Hours .......................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 During Non-Business Hours ............................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Regulatory Reporting ......................................................................................................... 2-9 ELEMENT 3 - LEGAL AUTHORITY ................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements ........................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 RWQCB Requirement: ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 SWRCB Requirement: ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Legal Authority to Enforce SSMP Requirements ............................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Prevention of Illicit Discharges ........................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Proper Design and Construction of Sewers and Connec tions ........................................... 3-5
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3.2.3 Responsibility for Private Laterals ...................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.4 Access for Maintenance, Inspection & Repairs .................................................................. 3-6
3.2.5 Limit Discharge of Fats, Oils & Grease and Debris ............................................................ 3-7
3.2.6 Enforcement Measures ...................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3 Interagency Agreements and Satellite Systems ................................................................ 3-8 ELEMENT 4 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM ..................................................... 4-1
4.1 SSMP Requirement for Collection System Maps ............................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3 RMSD Collection System Mapping Description ................................................................. 4-1
4.2 SSMP Requirement for Resources and Budget ................................................................. 4-2
4.2.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.3 RMSD Resources and Budget for Sewer System Manageme nt ....................................... 4-2
4.3 SSMP Requirement for Prioritized Preventative Maint enance ......................................... 4-2
4.3.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.3 Prioritized Preventive Maintenance Activities .................................................................... 4-3
4.4 SSMP Requirements for Inspections, Condition Assess ment and Rehabilitation......... 4-4
4.4.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 4-4
4.4.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4.3 CCTV Inspection Program ................................................................................................. 4-4
4.5 SSMP Requirement for Training .......................................................................................... 4-5
4.5.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 4-5
4.5.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 4-5
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4.5.3 Training of City Personnel and Contractors ....................................................................... 4-5
4.6 SSMP Requirement for Contingency Equipment ............................................................... 4-6
4.6.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 4-6
4.6.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 4-6
4.7 Contingency Equipment and Replacement Inventories .................................................... 4-6
4.8 Critical Replacement Parts ................................................................................................... 4-6 ELEMENT 5 - DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE PROVISIONS ....................................................... 5-1
5.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements ........................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Design and Construction Standards for Installation, Rehabilitation and Repair ........... 5-1
5.3 Procedures and Standards for Inspection, Testing, Rehabilitation and Repair ............. 5-2 ELEMENT 6 - OVERFLOW EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN ...................................................... 6-1
6.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirement .......................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 RWQCB Requirement: ....................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2 SWRCB Requirement: ....................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 OERP Goals ........................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 SSO Categories ..................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.4 SSO Notification Procedures ............................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.1 Normal Working Hours ....................................................................................................... 6-4
6.4.2 After Normal Working Hours .............................................................................................. 6-5
6.4.3 Notification from Pump Station SCADA Alarms ................................................................. 6-5
6.5 Staff and Contractor Training .............................................................................................. 6-5
6.6 Response Program ............................................................................................................... 6-5
6.6.1 First Responder Priorities ................................................................................................... 6-7
6.6.2 Initial Response .................................................................................................................. 6-7
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6.6.3 External SSO Response .................................................................................................... 6-8
6.6.4 Internal SSO Response (Residential Sewage Backup) ..................................................... 6-9
6.6.5 Pump Station SSO Response ............................................................................................. 10
6.6.6 Recovery and Cleanup ..................................................................................................... 6-10
6.7 Impact to Waters of the United States .............................................................................. 6-12
6.7.1 Water Quality Sampling .................................................................................................... 6-12
6.7.2 Water Quality Monitoring Plan .......................................................................................... 6-12
6.7.3 SSO Technical Report ...................................................................................................... 6-13
6.8 Containment or Bypass ...................................................................................................... 6-13
6.9 SSO Notification Signage ................................................................................................... 6-14
6.10 Traffic and Crowd Control .................................................................................................. 6-14
6.11 SSO Failure Analysis .......................................................................................................... 6-15
6.12 SSO Documentation and Reporting .................................................................................. 6-15
6.12.1 Regulatory Reporting ...................................................................................................... 6-16
6.12.2 Technical Report ............................................................................................................. 6-18
6.13 Equipment .............................................................................................................................. 6-22
6.14 Contractors Working On City Sewer Facilities................................................................. 6-22
6.15 Training ................................................................................................................................ 6-22
6.15.1 Initial and Annual Refresher Training ............................................................................... 6-22
6.15.2 SSO Response Drills ........................................................................................................ 6-23
6.15.3 SSO Training Record Keeping ......................................................................................... 6-23 ELEMENT 7 - FOG CONTROL PROGRAM .................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements ........................................................................ 7-1
7.1.1 RWQCB Requirement: ....................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 SWRCB Requirement: ....................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Public Education Outreach Plan .......................................................................................... 7-2
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7.3 FOG Disposal Plan ................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.4 Legal Authority to Prohibit SSOs and Blockages Caus ed by FOG Discharge ............... 7-3
7.5 Requirements and Design Standards for Installation of Grease Removal Devices ....... 7-4
7.6 Device Maintenance Requirements ..................................................................................... 7-8
7.7 BMP Requirements, Recordkeeping and Reporting ........................................................... 79
7.8 Authority to Inspect Grease Producing Facilities an d Enforce Requirements ............. 7-10
7.9 Sewer Sections Subject to FOG Blockages ..................................................................... 7-11 ELEMENT 8 - SYSTEM EVALUATION AND CAPACITY ASSURANC E PLAN ............................ 8-1
8.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements ........................................................................ 8-1
8.1.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan ............................................................. 8-1
8.2.1 Pipeline Capacity Assessment and Capital Improvemen t Plan ......................................... 8-2
8.2.2 Pump Station Capacity Assessment and Capital Improv ement Plan ................................ 8-3
8.3 Design Criteria ....................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.4 Capacity Enhancement Measures ....................................................................................... 8-3
8.5 Capital Improvement Program Budget and Schedule ....................................................... 8-3 ELEMENT 9 - MONITORING, MEASUREMENT AND PROGRAM MOD IFICATIONS .................. 9-1
9.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements ........................................................................ 9-1
9.1.1 RWQCB Requirement ........................................................................................................ 9-1
9.1.2 SWRCB Requirement......................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Maintenance of Relevant Data ............................................................................................. 9-1
9.3 Monitoring and Assessment ................................................................................................ 9-1
9.4 Utility Metrics to Measure Progress and Prioritize Activities ........................................... 9-2
9.5 Performance Monitoring and Program and Modification s ................................................ 9-3
9.6 SSO Trends – Frequency, Location and Volume ............................................................... 9-3
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9.7 Appendix H – Element 9 Documents ................................................................................... 9-4 ELEMENT 10 - SSMP PROGRAM AUDITS .................................................................................. 10-1
10.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements ...................................................................... 10-1
10.1.1 RWQCB Requirement ...................................................................................................... 10-1
10.1.2 SWRCB Requirement10- ................................................................................................. 10-1
10.2 Audit Procedures, Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................ 10-1
10.3 SSMP Program Modification/Update Process .................................................................. 10-1 ELEMENT 11 - COMMUNICATION PLAN .................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements ...................................................................... 11-1
11.1.1 RWQCB Requirement ...................................................................................................... 11-1
11.1.2 SWRCB Requirement....................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Communication Plan ........................................................................................................... 11-1
TABLES
Table ES-1. SSMP Objectives
Table 2-1. SSMP Responsibilities
Table 6-1 Regulatory Reporting Requirements
Table 7-1. SSOs due to Fats, Oils and Grease (2011 and 2012) Table 8-1. RMSD Pump Station Capacities
Table 9-1. Success Factors and Metrics
Table 9-2. Summary of SSOs from 2001 through December 23, 2012
FIGURES
Figure ES-1. Richmond Municipal Sewer District Service Area Figure 2-1. RMSD Sewer Collection System Organization Chart Figure 2-2. Chain of Communication
Figure 6-1. SSO Notification Process (same as Figure 2-2)
APPENDICES
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Appendix A. Element 2 (Organization) Supporting Documents Appendix B. Element 3 (Legal Authority) Supporting Documents Appendix C. Element 4 (Operations and Maintenance Program) Supporting Documents Appendix D. Element 5 (Design and Construction Standard) Supporting Documents Appendix E. Element 6 (Overflow Emergency Response Plan) Supporting Documents Appendix F. Element 7 (FOG Control Program) Supporting Documents Appendix G. Element 8 (System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance) Supporting Documents Appendix H. Element 9 (Monitoring, Measurement and Program Modifications) Placeholder for Future Supporting Documents
Appendix I. Element 10 (SSMP Program Audits) Supporting Documents Appendix J. Element 11 (Communication Plan) Placeholder for Future Supporting Documents
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
BACWA Bay Area Clean Water Agencies
BMP Best Management Practice
CCCFCD Contra Costa County Flood Control District
CCTV Closed-Circuit Television
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CIP Capital Improvement Project
CIWQS California Integrated Water Quality System
CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management System
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
EHS Environmental Health Services
FHF Food Handling Facility
FOG Fats, Oils and Grease
FSE Food Service Establishment
GIS Geographical Information System
GPM Gallons per Minute
I/I or I&I Inflow & Infiltration
LRGP Lateral Replacement Grant Program
LRO Legally Responsible Official
MGD Million Gallons per Day
MRP Monitoring and Reporting Program
NASSCO National Association of Sewer System Compani es
NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination Syst em
OERP Overflow Emergency Response Plan
OES Office of Emergency Services (formerly Californ ia Emergency Management Agency)
PACP Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program
POTW Publicly-Owned Treatment Works
RMSD Richmond Municipal Sewer District (also refere nced as “City”) RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SSMP Sewer System Management Plan
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SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
WDR General Waste Discharge Requirements
WPCP Water Pollution Control Plant (also known as t he Wastewater Treatment Plant) WWTP Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Bay Area Clean Water Association (BACWA) – Association comprised of Bay Area wastewater treatment and collection system agencies. BACWA represents the interests of public wastewater agencies in regulatory matters and to support the exchange of information.
Website: http://www.bacwa.org
Blockage – An object that partially or fully hinders flow through a sewer pipeline. The blockage can be caused by debris in the sewer, grease buildup, root intrusion, or a partial or full collapse of the pipeline. Also known as a stoppage.
California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) - A non-profit, statewide association representing public agencies that provide wastewater collection, treatment, disposal, and/or water reclamation services to California agencies. Website: http://www.casaweb.org California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) – A computer system used by the State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards to track information about SSOs, among other information.
CIWQS is the tool used for online submittal of SSO details, which are then made available to the public. Website: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs/
California Water Environment Association (CWEA) – The statewide association of wastewater professionals that trains and certifies wastewater professionals, disseminates technical information and promotes policies to protect and enhance the environment.
Website: http://www.cwea.org
Enrollee – The legal public entity that owns a sanitary sewer system, as defined by the Statewide WDR. Also known as a sewer system agency or wastewater collection system agency.
FOG Control Program –Program implemented at the discretion of the agency, based on the identified causes of sewer overflows, to reduce the discharge of fats, oils and grease into the sewer system.
Geographical Information System (GIS) – A database linked with mapping that records sewer system information. The GIS database could include sewer features such as pipe location, diameter, material, condition, or last date cleaned or repaired. GIS maps also typically contain base information such as streets and parcels.
Governing Board
– Richmond City Council.
Groundwater Induced Infiltration (GWI) – Infiltration attributed to groundwater entering the sewer system.
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Infiltration – The seepage of groundwater into a sewer system, including service connections. Seepage frequently occurs through defective or cracked pipes, pipe joints, connections or manhole walls and joints.
Inflow – Water discharged into a sewer system from such sources as roof leaders, cellars, yard and area drains, foundation drains, through holes in manhole covers, cross connections from the storm system or street wash waters. Inflow differs from infiltration in that it is a direct discharge into the sewer rather than a leak through defects in the sewer.
Lateral or Private Lateral – The privately-owned sewer pipeline that conveys wastewater from the premises of a user to the City’s sewer system. The upper lateral extends from the building to property line (or easement line). The lower lateral extends from the property or easement line to the connection to the pipe.
Monitoring and Reporting Program
- The program used by the City to monitor, maintain records, report issues and complete needed public notifications.
Overflow Emergency Response Plan (OERP) – This document identifies measures that are needed to respond to sanitary sewer overflows in a way that maximizes the protection of public health and the environment.
Preventive maintenance (PM)
– Regularly scheduled servicing of machinery, infrastructure or other equipment using appropriate tools, tests, and lubricants.
R-Value – The amount of rainfall that reaches the collection system via infiltration and inflow. This value is typically expressed as a percentage of total rainfall volume that reaches the collection system.
Rainfall Dependent Infiltration and Inflow – Infiltration and Inflow that is attributed directly to rainfall R-Value.
Rehabilitation and Replacement Plan (also referred to as a Capital Improvement Plan) – Identifies and
prioritizes system deficiencies and implements short-term and long-term rehabilitation actions to address each deficiency.
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
– Also known as Region 2 or RWQCB.
This regulatory agency preserves, enhances and restores the quality of California's water resources, and ensures their proper allocation and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations.
Website: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/sanfranciscobay
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) – Any overflow, spill, release, discharge or diversion of untreated or partially treated wastewater from a sanitary sewer system, including overflows or releases that reach
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waters of the United States, overflows or releases that do not reach water of the United States, and backups into buildings and/or private property caused by conditions within the publicly owned portion of the sewer system.
Sanitary Sewer System
– Any system of pipes, pump stations, sewer lines, or other conveyances, upstream of a wastewater treatment plant head works used to collect and convey wastewater to the wastewater treatment plant.
Satellite Collection System
– The portion, if any, of a sanitary sewer system that is owned or operated by a different public agency or user.
Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) – A series of written programs that address how a collection system owner/operator conducts daily business. Each SSMP is unique for an individual discharger.
The plan includes provisions to provide proper and efficient management, operation, and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems, while taking into consideration risk management and cost benefit.
State Water Resources Control Board – Also called the State Board. This agency developed and passed the Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements for collection systems and maintains the SSO reporting web site.
System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan
– A required component of an agency’s SSMP that
provides hydraulic capacity of key sanitary sewer system elements for dry weather peak flow conditions, as well as the appropriate design storm or wet weather event.
Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements – The Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems was adopted by the SWCRB in 2006 (Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ) to provide a structure and guidance for SSMP development. It was amended in 2013 (Order No 2013-0058- EXEC).
Veolia Water
– Contract operator for the RMSD sanitary sewer and stormwater collection systems and wastewater treatment plant.
Wastewater Collection System
– See Sanitary Sewer System.
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ELEMENT 1 - GOALS
The purpose of this section is to identify the goals that the RMSD has established for sewer collection system maintenance and the SSMP. These goals are intended to define a program that promotes continuous improvement in RMSD and its contract operator Veolia Water’s existing wastewater collection system management and maintenance processes.
1.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements
Requirements for the Goals element of the SSMP are described in the RWQCB SSMP Guidelines and SWRCB Statewide WDR as follows:
1.1.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD must develop goals to manage, operate, and maintain all parts of its collection system. The goals should address the provision of adequate capacity to convey peak wastewater flows, as well as a reduction in the frequency of SSOs and the mitigation of their impacts.
1.1.2 SWRCB Requirement
The RMSD must provide a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of its wastewater collection system in order to reduce and prevent SSOs, as well as to mitigate any SSOs that occur.
1.2 Richmond Municipal Sewer District Goals
The goals of the RMSD and its contract operator, Veolia Water, are to accomplish the following:
• To properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the wastewater collection system, so as to preserve and protect the public’s investment in that system • To provide adequate capacity to convey peak flows to the WWTP • To minimize the frequency and duration of SSOs, including implementing regular, proactive maintenance of the system to remove issues that may cause sewer backups or SSOs
• To mitigate the impact of SSOs on public health and the environment • To respond quickly and respectfully to public notifications of SSOs or other collection system issues
• To collect complete and accurate information regarding SSOs for reporting to the appropriate regulatory agencies
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• To uphold the City’s standards and specifications on newly constructed public and private sewers
• To provide a safe working environment for City and Veolia employees • To provide City and Veolia employees with the tools and training needed to perform their work effectively and achieve the RMSD goals
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ELEMENT 2 - ORGANIZATION
The purpose of this section is to identify City and Veolia staff responsible for implementing this SSMP, responding to SSO events and meeting the SSO reporting requirements. This section also includes the designation of the Legally Responsible Official (LRO) or Authorized Representative to meet RWQCB and Statewide WDR requirements for completing and certifying spill reports.
2.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements
The requirements for the Organization element of the SSMP are described in the RWQCB SSMP Guidelines and SWRCB Statewide WDR as follows:
2.1.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD SSMP must identify staff, including names and phone numbers, who are responsible for implementing measures outlined in the SSMP, including management, administration, and maintenance positions. The SSMP must identify the chain of communication for reporting and responding to SSOs.
2.1.2 SWRCB Requirement
The RMSD SSMP must identify:
• The name of the legally responsible or authorized representative. • The names and telephone numbers for management, administrative, and maintenance positions responsible for implementing specific measures in the SSMP program. Include lines of authority as shown in an organization chart or similar document with a narrative explanation.
• The chain of communication for reporting SSOs, from receipt of a complaint or other information, including the person responsible for reporting SSOs to the State and Regional Water Board and other agencies if applicable (such as County Health Officer, County Environmental Health Agency, RWQCB, and/or California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)).
2.2 Organization Chart and SSMP Responsibilities
The RMSD sewer collection system is operated and maintained by contractor Veolia Water.
Veolia is responsible for all sanitary sewer, storm water, and treatment plant operations, maintenance and management, and responds to sewer emergencies including SSOs. Veolia reports each SSO to the Regional Board through CIWQS, and makes all reports to the City, SWRCB, RWQCB, County, Department of Environmental Health Services (EHS), Contra Costa
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County Flood Control District (CCCFCD), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and OES as appropriate. The City Water Resource Recovery Director is the Legally Responsible Official (LRO) for certifying SSOs. The City Senior Administrative Analyst is the “back-up” Legally Responsible Official (LRO).
Roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in managing the wastewater collection system are as follows:
City Council. The Richmond City Council consists of six (6) Council Members who are elected at large, and a separately elected Mayor. The City Council appoints the City Manager. The current City Council Members, as of January 2017, include:
• Mr. Tom Butt – Mayor
• Ms. Jovanka Beckles – Vice Mayor
• Mr. Melvin Willis – Member
• Ms. Gayle McLaughlin – Member
• Mr. Eduardo Martinez – Member
• Mr. Jael Myrick – Member
• Mr. Ben Choi – Member
The City Council Chambers are located at: 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California.
The main telephone number is: (510) 620-6581.
City Clerk . The City Clerk, Ms. Pamela Christian, supports the City Council and manages specific business functions for the City. Related to this SSMP, the City Clerk receives claims from private property owners for damage to private property that is allegedly the result of City sewer operations.
The City Clerk’s office is located at: 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California. The contact number is (510) 620-6513.
City Manager. The City Manager is responsible for implementing City Council policy, directing departments and the City’s administrative functions, and for providing day-to-day leadership in policy development and implementation.
Mr. Bill Lindsay, Richmond City Manager, has signatory and certification authority for all applications, reports, or information related to the sewer system..
The City Manager’s office is located at: 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California. The main telephone number is: (510) 620-6512.
Water Resource Recovery Director . The City’s Water Resource Recovery Director, Mr.
Ryan Smith, ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, oversees source control, provides reports on SSO events, and manages the City’s contract operator, Veolia Water.
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Mr. Smith is also the General Manager of the Richmond Municipal Sewer district and a Legally Responsible Official. The Director’s office is located at: 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California. The main telephone number is: (510) 620-5486.
City Source Control Superintendent . The City Source Control Superintendent, Ms. Joanne Le, works directly with the Water Resource Recovery Director. This position is responsible for enforcement of the City’s FOG Control Program and the environmental compliance component of the SSO WDR. Ms. Le is also a data submitter for reporting SSOs into the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS).
The Source Control Superintendent’s office is located at: 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California. The main telephone number is: (510) 620-6540.
Senior Administrative Analyst . The City Senior Administrative Analyst, Ms. Mary Phelps, is responsible for ensuring all data entered into CIWQS is accurate. Ms. Phelps is the primary LRO for certifying all SSOs entered into the California Integrated Water Quality System.
The Senior Administrative Analyst’s office is located at: 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA. The main telephone number is (510) 621-1269.
Project Coordinator. The City’s Project Coordinator, Ms. Gina DeLaTorre, is responsible for the Lateral Inspection Program. Ms. DeLaTorre is also responsible for the public outreach to Plumbers and Contractors to ensure compliance with the Sewer System Management Plan.
The Project Coordinator’s office is located at 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA. The main number is (510) 620-6594.
City Risk Manager . The City’s Risk Manager, Ms. Kimberly Greer, is responsible for managing all aspects of risk for the City, including addressing claims related to SSOs.
The City Risk Manager’s office is located at: 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California.
The Risk Management Division’s telephone number is: (510) 620-6810.
Veolia Project Manager . Veolia Water’s Project Manager, Mr. Aaron Winer, is responsible for managing operations and maintenance of the WWTP and sanitary sewer and stormwater collection systems. Mr. Winer is registered as a data submitter for reporting SSO into CIWQS if necessary. He also serves as the primary contact between Veolia Water and the City’s Water Resource Recovery Director.
The Project Manager is located at the WWTP at 601 Canal Blvd., Richmond, CA. The WWTP main telephone number is (510) 412-2001.
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Veolia Underground Asset Management Group . Veolia Water’s Underground Asset Management Group provides overall management of the collection system.
The Underground Asset Management Group is located at Veolia Headquarters at 2300 Contra Costa Blvd, Suite 350, Pleasant Hill, CA. The main office telephone number is (925) 681-2304.
Veolia Capital Program Manager . Veolia Water’s Capital Program Manager, Mr. Fadi Alabbas, manages the implementation of all phases of capital improvement plans for the collection system and wastewater treatment plant.
The Capital Program Manager is located at Veolia Headquarters at 2300 Contra Costa Blvd, Suite 350, Pleasant Hill, CA. The main office telephone number is (925) 681-2304.
Veolia Collection System Manager. Veolia Water’s Collection System Manager, Mr. Tim O’Connor, oversees field operations and maintenance activities, provides relevant information to Veolia Water’s management team, prepares and implements contingency plans, leads emergency responses, investigates , and trains field crews. The Collection System Manager makes all reports to the City, SWRCB, RWQCB, County Department of Environmental Health Services (EHS), Contra Costa County Flood Control District (CCCFCD), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and OES as appropriate.
Mr. O’Connor is a data submitter and is the secondary person responsible for entering SSOs into CIWQS.
The Collection System Manager is located at the WWTP at 601 Canal Blvd., Richmond, CA.
The WWTP main telephone number is (510) 412-2001.
Veolia Collection System Supervisor . Veolia Water’s Collection System Supervisor, Mr.
Wayne Madison, supervises field operations and maintenance activities, provides relevant information to Veolia Water’s management team, prepares and implements contingency plans, leads emergency responses, investigates and reports SSOs to the City, and trains field crews. Mr. Madison is registered as a data submitter and is capable of reporting SSOs in CIWQS.
The Collection System Supervisor is located at the WWTP at 601 Canal Blvd., Richmond, CA. The WWTP main telephone number is (510) 412-2001.
Veolia Collection System Planner/Scheduler. Veolia Water’s Collection System Planner/Scheduler, Ms. Marie Hernandez, works directly with the Underground Asset
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Management Group and Field Supervisor to plan, estimate, and prioritize operation and maintenance tasks and project work based on the established performance measurements and benchmarks. She also coordinates emergency response work with the Field Supervisor. Ms.
Hernandez is registered as a data submitter and is the main person responsible for reporting SSOs in CIWQS.
The Collection System Planner/Scheduler is located at the WWTP at 601 Canal Blvd., Richmond, CA. The WWTP main telephone number is (510) 412-2001.
Veolia Collection System Field Crew. Veolia Water’s Field Crew performs preventive maintenance activities, and mobilizes and responds to blockages and SSOs. The Field Crew operates the inspection and sewer cleaning equipment, bypass pumping equipment, portable generators, and other equipment used to maintain the collection system.
The structure of the City and Veolia Water team for RMSD is shown in Figure 2-1. This organization chart also identifies the reporting lines between Veolia and the City of Richmond, and between Veolia, the City, and regulatory agencies.
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Figure 2-1. RMSD Sewer Collection System Organization Chart
Table 2-1 on the following page presents individual responsibilities for each section of the SSMP.
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Table 2 -1. SSMP Responsibilities
SSMP Element Responsible Position
1. Goals • The City Manager leads staff in the implementation of the City’s goals.
2. Organization • The Water Resource Recovery Director updates the o rganizational structure, manages SSMP implementation assignments, and amends SSO response and reporting chains of communication, as needed.
3. Legal Authority • The City Manager upholds the City Ordinance and dr afts new ordinances as needed.
4. Operations &
Maintenance
• The Water Resource Recovery Director manages the C ity’s resources and budget.
• The Project Coordinator manages outreach to plumbe rs and building contractors.
• The Veolia Project Manager manages Veolia’s resour ces and budget, preventive maintenance, contingency equipment and r eplacement inventories, training, collection system map, project inspections, and condition assessments.
5. Design and
Performance
Provisions
• The Water Resource Recovery Directors reviews desi gn and construction documents to ensure that all construction projects meet the City’s standards. The Director also updates standards for installation, rehabilitation and repair, as needed.
6. Overflow
Emergency
Response Plan
• The Veolia Collection System Manager implements th e Overflow Emergency Response Plan, makes revisions to the pla n, and conducts regular training for maintenance crew members.
7. FOG Control
Program
• The Veolia Collection System Supervisor and the Co llection System Planner/Scheduler identify grease hot spots and mai ntain an effective cleaning program for grease problem sewers. The Cit y Source Control Superintendent inspects grease interceptors/traps that have been installed at non-residential locations and enforces discharge regulations, as needed.
8. System Evaluation
and Capacity
Assurance
• The Water Resource Recovery Director establishes a nd assesses capacity requirements for the RMSD collection system and manages implementation of the System Evaluation and Capacit y Assurance Plan that was completed by Veolia. The Water Resource Re covery Director also endorses the City’s long-term Capital Improvem ent Plan as developed by Veolia, including updating City CIP budgets and schedules.
9. Monitoring,
Measurement and
Program
Modifications
• The Water Resource Recovery Directory and Veolia P roject Manager monitor implementation and assess success of the SS MP program elements, including identifying trends in SSOs, and reporting progress to the City Manager.
10. SSMP Audits • The Water Resource Recovery Director oversees annu al SSMP audits.
11. Communication Plan • The Water Resource Recovery Director, City Manager and Veolia Project Manager communicate with the public and nearby agencies regarding the RMSD SSMP.
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2.3 Chain of Communication for Reporting
The following chain of communication is also shown in the diagram on Figure 2-2.
2.3.1 During Normal Business Hours
• During normal business hours, telephone calls reporting SSOs are received at Veolia Water’s office, either directly or via the City or 9-1-1. Calls are dispatched by the Collection System Planner/Scheduler to the Field Crew.
• The Field Crew responds to the SSO site within a target range of 30 minutes to one hour and evaluates the severity of the SSO.
• The Field Crew relays the information to the Collection System Manager and/or the Collection System Supervisor, who in turn immediately determines if OES should be notified.
• The Collection System Manager or Collection System Supervisor communicates SSO details to the Collection Planner/ Scheduler as soon as possible after arrival on site and regularly during the SSO response. Information is recorded electronically on the Veolia handheld field devices, and conveyed to the City via a combination of telephone and email communication.
2.3.2 During Non-Business Hours
• After normal business hours, the Field Crew receives SSO calls from the Veolia Water office answering service and responds to the SSO site within one hour. • The Field Crew designee relays the information to the Collection System Manager or the Collection System Supervisor, who immediately determines if OES should be notified.
• The Collection System Manager or the Collection System Supervisor communicates SSO details to the Collection System Planner/Scheduler as described in 2.3.1, above.
2.3.3 Regulatory Reporting
The Collection System Planner/Scheduler is the primary data submitter responsible for SSO reporting.
• Within two hours of becoming aware of any Category 1 SSO greater than or equal to 1,000 gallons discharged to surface water or spilled in a location where it probably will be discharged to surface water, the Veolia Collection System Manager, Collection System Supervisor or the Collections System Planner/Scheduler will notify the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and obtain a
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notification control number.
• Category 1 SSO: Veolia Collection System Planner/Scheduler submits draft report in CIWQS within three days of becoming aware of the SSO and Richmond’s LRO will certify within 15 calendar days of SSO end date.
• Category 2 SSO: Veolia Collection System Planner/Scheduler submits draft report within 3 business days of becoming aware of the SSO and Richmond’s LRO will certify within 15 calendar days of the SSO end date.
• Category 3 SSO: Veolia Collection System Planner/Scheduler submits report within 15 calendar days of the end of month in which SSO the occurred. Richmond LRO will certify within 30 calendar days of the end of the month in which the SSO occurred.
• SSO Technical Report: Richmond’s LRO submits certified report within 45 calendar days after the end date of any Category 1 SSO in which 50,000 gallons or greater are spilled to surface waters.
• “No Spill” Certification: Richmond’s LRO will certify that no SSOs occurred within 30 calendar days of the end of the month or, if reporting quarterly, the quarter in which no SSOs occurred.
• Collection System Questionnaire: Richmond’s LRO will update and certify every 12 months.
Figure 2-2 shows the Veolia and RMSD Chain of Communication for responding to and reporting overflows.
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Figure 2-2. Chain of Communication
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Appendix A – Element 2 Documents
Appendix A includes the following documents related to this section. The information in these documents will change from time to time, and the documents in Appendix A may have been superseded. Please contact the City Water Resource Recovery Director for the most recent updates to the Appendix A documents.
• City Staff First Responder and Contract Responder Names and Contact Numbers • Emergency Contact List
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ELEMENT 3 - LEGAL AUTHORITY
This element of the SSMP discusses the City’s Legal Authority provided through the Richmond Municipal Code (RMC). This section fulfills the Legal Authority requirement for the RWQCB (Element 5) and the SWRCB (Element 3).
3.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements
3.1.1 RWQCB Requirement:
The RMSD must demonstrate that it has the legal authority (through ordinances, service agreements, and other binding procedures) to control infiltration and inflow (I&I) from satellite collection systems and private service laterals; require proper design, construction, installation, testing, and inspection of new and rehabilitated sewers and laterals; and enforce violation of ordinances.
The SSMP should describe specific applicable legal mechanisms, with citations of names and code numbers of ordinances. If legal authority does not currently exist for a required element, the SSMP should indicate a schedule of activities to obtain the proper legal authority.
3.1.2 SWRCB Requirement:
The RMSD must demonstrate, through collection system use ordinances, service agreements, or other legally binding procedures, that it possesses the necessary legal authority to:
• Prevent illicit discharges into its wastewater collection system (examples may include infiltration and inflow (I&I), storm water, chemical dumping, unauthorized debris and cut roots, etc.)
• Require that sewers and connections be properly designed and constructed • Limit the discharge of fats, oils, grease, and other debris that may cause blockages • Enforce any violation of its sewer ordinances
3.2 Legal Authority to Enforce SSMP Requirements
The RMSD is regulated by several agencies of the United States Government and the State of California, pursuant to the provisions of Federal and State Law. Federal and State Laws including, but not limited to the following, grant to the City the authority to regulate and/or prohibit, by the adoption of an ordinance and by issuance of control mechanisms, the discharge of any waste, directly or indirectly, to the Richmond Municipal Sewer District sewerage facilities.
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1) Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly kn own as the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq.);
2) California Porter Cologne Water Quality Act (Cal ifornia Water Code Section 13000 et seq.);
3) California Health & Safety Code Sections 25100 t o 25250; 4) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ( 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq.); and
5) California Government Code, Sections 54739-54740 .
Through the RMC, the City possesses the necessary legal authority. The relevant RMC Chapters are included in Appendix B. The City’s legal authority is further described below.
3.2.1 Prevention of Illicit Discharges
The City’s Sewer Use Ordinance comprises RMC Article XII, Chapter 12.18, “Discharges to the Wastewater Treatment System” and RMC Article XII, Chapter 12.17, “Sanitary Sewer Connections.” RMC Chapter 12.18 establishes the City’s authority related to the prevention of illicit discharges to the sewer system. Also, Article XII, Chapter 12.22, “Stormwater Management and Discharge Control” addresses stormwater discharges to the sewer system as noted below.
RMC Section 12.18.020.1 “Prohibited Discharge Standards” A. General Prohibitions. No user shall introduce o r cause to be introduced into the WPCP any pollutant or wastewater which causes pass through or interference. These general prohibitions apply to all users of the WPCP whether or not they are subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards or any other Federal, State, or local Pretreatment Standards or Requirements.
B. Specific Prohibitions. No user shall introduce or cause to be introduced into the WPCP the following pollutants, substances, or wastewater:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosive haz ard in the WPCP, including, but not limited to, waste streams with a closed-cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) using the test methods specified in 40 CFR Part 261.21. Closed-cup flashpoint values may be found in the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards;
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(2) Wastewater having a pH less than 6.0 or more th an 10.0, or otherwise causing corrosive structural damage to the POTW or equipment;
(3) Solid or viscous substances, such as, but not l imited to, grease, garbage with particles greater than one-half (0.5) inch in any dimension, animal guts or tissues, paunch manure, bones, hair, hides or fleshing, entrails, whole blood, feathers, ashes, cinders, sands, spent lime, stone or marble dust, metal, glass, straw, shavings, grass clippings, rags spent grains, spent hops, waste paper, wood, plastics, gas, tar, asphalt residues, residues from refining or processing of fuel or lubricating oil, mud, glass grindings, or polishing wastes, in amounts which will cause obstruction of the flow in the WPCP resulting in interference;
(4) Pollutants, including oxygen-demanding pollutan ts (BOD, etc.), released in a discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which, either singly or by interaction with other pollutants, will cause interference with the WPCP; (5) Wastewater having a temperature greater than 14 0 degrees F (60 degrees C), or which will inhibit biological activity in the treatment plant resulting in interference, but in no case wastewater which causes the temperature at the introduction into the treatment plant to exceed 104 degrees F (40 degrees C); (6) Petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, o r products of mineral origin, in amounts that will cause interference or pass through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxi c gases, vapors, or fumes within the WPCP in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; (8) Trucked or hauled pollutants, except at dischar ge points designated by the City Manager in accordance with Section 12.18.030.5 of this ordinance; (9) Noxious or malodorous liquids, gases, solids, o r other wastewater which, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, are sufficient to create a public nuisance or a hazard to life, or to prevent entry into the sewers for maintenance or repair; (10) Pollutants that impart color, which cannot be removed by the treatment process, such as, but not limited to, dye wastes and vegetable tanning solutions. (11) Wastewater containing any radioactive wastes o r isotopes except in compliance with applicable State or Federal regulations;
(12) Storm water, surface water, groundwater, artes ian well water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, condensate, deionized water, non-contact cooling
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water, and unpolluted wastewater, unless specifically authorized by the City Manager;
(13) Sludges, screenings, or other residue from the pretreatment of industrial wastes; (14) Medical wastes, except as specifically authori zed by the City Manager in a wastewater discharge permit;
(15) Wastewater causing, alone or in conjunction wi th other sources, the treatment plant’s effluent to fail toxicity test;
(16) Detergents, surface-active agents, or other su bstances that might cause excessive foaming in the WPCP;
(17) Wastewater causing two readings on an explosio n hazard meter at the point of discharge into the sanitary sewer system, or at any point in the WPCP, of more than five percent (5%) as hexane or any single reading over ten percent (10%) of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) of the meter. LEL values may be found in the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, peroxides, chlorates, perchlorates, bromates, carbides, hydrides, and sulfides.
Pollutants, substances, or wastewater prohibited by this Section shall not be processed or stored in such a manner that they could be discharged to the WPCP.
RMC 12.22.060 “Prohibited Discharges”.
A. The release of non-stormwater discharges to the City stormwater system is prohibited.
B. The discharge of stormwater from premises or an activity that causes or contributes to a violation of receiving water limitations in the City's NPDES permit is prohibited.
C. The following discharges are exempt from the pro hibition set forth in subsection (a) above:
(1) Any discharge in compliance with a NPDES permit issued to the discharger; (2) Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dive rted stream flows, springs, rising groundwater and uncontaminated groundwater infiltration.
D. The following discharges are exempt from the pro hibitions set forth in subsection (a) above if the Regional Water Quality Control Board approves the exempted category under Section C. 11. of the City's NPDES permit: uncontaminated pumped groundwater, foundation drains, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, air
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conditioning condensate, irrigation water, landscape irrigation, lawn or garden watering, planned and unplanned discharges from potable water sources, water line and hydrant flushing, individual residential car washing, discharges or flows from emergency fire-fighting activities, and dechlorinated swimming pool discharges.
3.2.2 Proper Design and Construction of Sewers and Connections The following Sections of the RMC establish the requirement that sewers and connections must be properly designed and constructed.
RMC 12.16.010 “Sewer and Water Pipe Connections Required” All property owners owning or controlling property facing upon any of the streets or avenues of the City of Richmond shall lay or cause to be laid all necessary sewer and water pipe connections with the mains before said streets or avenues are bituminized, macadamized, or otherwise permanently improved.
RMC 12.16.020 “Connections Required Every Separate Lot” Every separate lot of twenty-five feet or more or any two lots adjoining shall be connected with the mains as provided in Section 12.16.010.
RMC 12.17.020 “Sewer Connections Required”
Property owners shall provide connections to the sanitary sewer system in accordance with Richmond Municipal Code Sections 12.16.010 and 12.16.020, as those Sections may be amended from time to time.
In addition, the City has developed standard design standards and specifications for sewer pipelines, appurtenances, connections, trenches, and other details. These standards are available on the City’s website and are discussed further in Element 5 of this SSMP.
3.2.3 Responsibility for Private Laterals
RMC Chapter 12.17 establishes the property owner’s responsibility for the sewer lateral, which is privately-owned up to and including the connection to the City’s sewer system.
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RMC 12.17.040 “Standards for Sewer Laterals and Appurtenant Facilities” A. Every property owner shall perform all required maintenance and keep the lateral(s) and private sewer main(s), if any, connecting the premises on his or her property to the City's sanitary sewer system in good condition.
B. Every lateral shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) It shall be kept free from roots, grease deposi ts, and other solids which may impede the flow or obstruct the transmission of waste.
(2) All joints shall be tight and all pipes shall b e sound and free from structural defects, cracks, breaks, openings, and missing portions to prevent ex-filtration by waste or infiltration by groundwater or stormwater.
(3) The grade of every lateral shall be uniform wit hout sags or offsets. (4) It shall have a two-way cleanout located at or near the property line or at or near the sewer main easement. All cleanouts shall be securely capped at all times. (5) It shall be equipped with a backflow valve or o verflow device. (6) In conjunction with a lateral serving a structu re in which there are plumbing fixtures at an elevation too low to permit drainage by gravity from the fixtures to the sewer main, the property owner shall install and maintain a pump or other appropriate device or devices to lift the contents of the sewer lateral to the City's sanitary sewer system. Such devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the Uniform Building and Plumbing Codes and all applicable provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code, and shall be subject to testing, repair and replacement under the provisions of this Section governing sewer laterals.
3.2.4 Access for Maintenance, Inspection & Repairs
The Sewer Use Ordinance establishes the City’s authority to enter buildings and property for the purpose of protecting the public sewer system and enforcing provisions of the Municipal Code:
RMC 12.17.120 “Right of entry”
The City Manager, or his or her designee, may enter, inspect, collect wastewater samples, and test any buildings, structures, or premises to secure compliance or prevent a violation of any portion of this Section. Unless there is an emergency threatening the public health, safety or welfare, the City Manager shall provide at least ten (10) business days notice to the property
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owner of intent to enter upon property. The City Manager may also request that a property owner provide all written records of lateral inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement at the time of inspection or within ten (10) or more business days after receipt of the request.
3.2.5 Limit Discharge of Fats, Oils & Grease and Deb ris The City’s authority to limit Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) disposal to the sewer collection system is established in the Sections described above, and more specifically addressed in RMC Section
12.18.030.2, “Fats, Oils, and Grease.” This Section establishes the City’s FOG Program, which comprises the following:
• Requirements for fats, oils, and grease interceptors
• FOG Management Program permit which enables City staff right of entry to inspect the facility
• Parameters warranting inspection
• Responsibility for overflow
The City’s FOG management program is discussed further in Section 7.
3.2.6 Enforcement Measures
The Sewer Use Ordinance describes the various enforcement measures available to the City to enforce the terms of the RMC.
RMC 12.18.100 “Administrative Enforcement Remedies” et. seq RMC Section 12.18.100 describes the administrative enforcement remedies for non-compliance with the RMC, beginning with Section 12.18.100.1Notification of Violation, which states:
When the City Manager finds that a user has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this Section, a wastewater discharge permit, or order issued hereunder, or any other Pretreatment Standard or Requirement, the City Manager may serve upon that user a written Notice of Violation. Within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of such notice, an explanation of the violation and a plan for the satisfactory correction and prevention thereof, to include specific required actions, shall be submitted by the user to the City Manager. Submission of such a plan in no way relieves the user of liability for any violations occurring before or after receipt of the Notice of Violation. Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the City Manager to take any action, including emergency actions or any other enforcement actions, without first issuing a Notice of Violation.
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RMC Section 12.18.110 describes judicial enforcement remedies and RMC Section 12.18.120 describes supplemental enforcement actions such as fines and penalties.
RMC Section 12.18.030.2 “Fats, Oils & Grease, ” establishes the City’s authority to enforce the FOG program.
RMC 12.18.030.2 “Fats, Oils & Grease ”, Section H
Pursuant of this Section and/or lawful direction from the City, any user who fails to maintain a grease interceptor or grease trap shall be subject to enforcement procedures set forth in Sections
12.18.100, 12.18.110, and/or 12.18.120 of this Section. Enforcement actions may be initiated if the user fails to maintain, pump, and/or institute a proper grease or flammable substance reduction program and/or providing appropriate employee training.
This Section also provides the City with the power to disconnect the individual user from the RMSD system, and to require the user to deposit the cost of disconnection and reconnection with the City before the service is reconnected.
3.3 Interagency Agreements and Satellite Systems
The RMSD does not collect wastewater from satellite systems, and therefore does not have any agreements with satellite sewer collection agencies.
Appendix B – Element 3 Documents
Appendix B includes the following documents related to this section. The information in these documents will change from time to time, and the documents in Appendix B may have been superseded. Please contact the Water Resource Recovery Director for the most recent updates to the Appendix B documents.
• Richmond Municipal Code Applicable Sections from Article VI, Building Regulations and Article XII, Public Works
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ELEMENT 4 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
This section of the SSMP discusses the RMSD mapping, operations, preventive maintenance, inspection, training and outreach activities. This section fulfills the Operation and Maintenance Program SSMP requirement for the SWRCB (Element 4) and the Measures and Activities SSMP requirement for the RWQCB (Element 6).
The requirements and RMSD’s plan for the Operations and Maintenance element of the SSMP are summarized in each category below. Since requirements for this SSMP element contain multiple categories, this summary is organized by category, with SWRCB and RWQCB requirements described for each category as applicable.
The categories that are addressed in Element 4 include:
• Collection System Mapping
• Resources and Budget
• Prioritized Preventive Maintenance
• Scheduled Inspections, Condition Assessments and Replacement Planning • Critical Equipment and Spare Parts
• Training
4.1 SSMP Requirement for Collection System Maps
4.1.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD must maintain current maps of its collection system facilities.
4.1.2 SWRCB Requirement
The RMSD must maintain an up-to-date map of the sanitary sewer system, showing all gravity line segments, manholes, pumping facilities, pressure pipes, valves and applicable stormwater conveyance facilities.
4.1.3 RMSD Collection System Mapping Description
Veolia and the RMSD currently use Geographic Information System (GIS) software to create and maintain maps of the sewer collection system facilities. The GIS geodatabase includes pipe,
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manhole, and pump station asset information, and records pipe length, direction of flow, manhole numbers, most pipe diameters, rim and invert elevations, and some materials.
The RMSD sewer map grid system, which accompanies the RMSD sewer map book, is included in Appendix C. The map books contain individual map sheets printed at 1”=300’ scale. Maps are updated regularly within GIS by Veolia, and updates are transferred approximately monthly to the City’s GIS department.
The City and Veolia are completing a project to document stormwater facilities in GIS. The known facilities are included as a separate layer in the RMSD maps described above.
4.2 SSMP Requirement for Resources and Budget
4.2.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD must demonstrate that adequate resources are allocated for the operation, maintenance and repair of the RMSD collection system.
4.2.2 SWRCB Requirement
The Statewide WDR includes no requirement for resources and budget.
4.2.3 RMSD Resources and Budget for Sewer System Ma nagement The City prepares an annual budget and CIP. The current fiscal year adopted budget for the Wastewater Enterprise is included in Appendix C. Veolia Water is required by contract to fulfill all contractual requirements for operations and maintenance, including but not limited to SSO compliance related to sewer system maintenance, using this budget.
The capital improvement budget is earmarked for sewer collection system improvements to reduce inflow and infiltration and address capacity needs. Capital improvement needs for the sewer collection system were identified and prioritized through an updated sewer collection system master plan that is discussed in Element 8.
4.3 SSMP Requirement for Prioritized Preventative Mainte nance
4.3.1 RWQCB Requirement
The SSMP must demonstrate that prioritized maintenance activities are performed by the RMSD.
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4.3.2 SWRCB Requirement
The SSMP must describe routine preventive operation and maintenance activities by staff and contractors, including a system for scheduling regular maintenance and cleaning of the sanitary sewer system with more frequent cleaning and maintenance targeted at known problem areas.
The Preventive Maintenance (PM) program should have a system to document scheduled and conducted activities, such as work orders.
4.3.3 Prioritized Preventive Maintenance Activities
The City’s contract with Veolia requires cleaning all parts of the sewer collection system on a four-year cycle. Veolia must also develop and maintain a Hot Spots list for areas requiring more frequent maintenance. Pipeline maintenance is planned according this schedule, and prioritized through field experience. The City’s contract with Veolia requires the development of a System Cleaning Plan. This plan must be updated every three years in order to incorporate new information. Veolia maintains internal documentation on maintenance activities and prioritization plans, and is developing a formal summary document for presentation to the City in 2014.
Veolia uses hydro-cleaning and other methods to clean the sanitary sewer system, and herbicide chemical treatment application (via contract) and cutting to manage root intrusions. Pipes with known SSOs are placed on a one-year hot spot list. If recurring SSOs occur, this segment is elevated to a more frequent cleaning schedule (1-, 3-, 6- or 9-month schedule). Appendix C includes a map showing Veolia’s cleaning schedule and a second map showing the segments on the current Hot Spot list.
Veolia conducts emergency repairs to the sewer system when failure appears imminent, in situations that may involve public and employee health and/or safety issues, and in situations that may involve property or liability damages. These repairs are discussed with the City in advance of completing the work. All other repairs must be prioritized by Veolia and pre-authorized by the City. Veolia is also required to inspect manholes and include the inspection results as an integral part of the system documentation.
Veolia currently inspects manholes as part of the CCTV inspection process. Photo and video documentation are taken from the street level into the manhole, and from the pipeline up and out of the manhole. Structural defects are noted during the visual inspection. Veolia documents manhole inspections using an electronic form on their field tablet. This form is included in Appendix C.
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electronic monitoring of lift stations through the use of the plant SCADA. Weekly lift station checks are conducted to determine the physical condition of equipment. If authorized, Veolia also provides temporary repairs to landscaping, driveways, and final roads including grading, seeding, and sod replacement after pipe repairs.
Gravity pipeline maintenance assets and activities are included in Veolia’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), which uses Innovyze® InfoNet™ CMMS software.
Pump station data is maintained in a separate CMMS system named Oracle Work and Asset Management (OWAM). InfoNet™ and OWAM generate work orders for sewer system and pump station preventive maintenance, respectively, and store the resulting findings and recommendations.
4.4 SSMP Requirements for Inspections, Condition Assessment a nd Rehabilitation
4.4.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD must identify and prioritize structural deficiencies and implement a program of prioritized short-term and long-term actions to address them.
4.4.2 SWRCB Requirement
The RMSD must develop a rehabilitation and replacement plan to identify and prioritize system deficiencies and implement short-term and long-term rehabilitation actions to address each deficiency. The program should include regular visual and TV inspections of manholes and sewer pipes, and a system for ranking the condition of sewer pipes and scheduling rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation and replacement should focus on sewer pipes that are at risk of collapse or prone to more frequent blockages due to pipe defects. Finally, the rehabilitation and replacement plan should include a capital improvement plan (CIP) that addresses proper management and protection of the infrastructure assets. The plan shall include a time schedule for implementing the short and long-term plans plus a schedule for developing the funds needed for the capital improvement plan.
4.4.3 CCTV Inspection Program
Veolia conducts all CCTV inspections for the RMSD system. CCTV data is collected in digital format with fully equipped CCTV vehicles, using pan-and-tilt cameras. Veolia’s inspection program uses the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP)) defect rating systems. In addition to evaluating each defect, the program assigns a PACP “Quick Rating” for each pipe segment. The quick rating indicates the number of occurrences for the two highest severity grades for each pipe segment for either maintenance or structural defects.
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The contract with Veolia requires the completion of CCTV inspection every ten years, and the development of a plan to identify areas requiring CCTV inspection on a more frequent basis. The inspection results must be fully documented so that they support the development of a prioritized CIP. Veolia must then work with the City to prepare annual budgets for repairing the Collection System.
CCTV inspection activities are prioritized through field experience and recorded in InfoNet.
Veolia is currently developing a formal summary document for presentation to the City in 2014.
Appendix C includes a map showing Veolia’s 10-year CCTV inspection schedule. This map also delineates segments to have been inspected in 2013.
4.5 SSMP Requirement for Training
4.5.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD must provide training on a regular basis for its collection system operations, maintenance, and monitoring staff.
4.5.2 SWRCB Requirement
The RMSD must provide training on a regular basis for staff in sanitary sewer system operations, maintenance, and require contractors to be appropriately trained.
4.5.3 Training of City Personnel and Contractors
Veolia provides sewer maintenance and customer service training to its employees, through either classroom or on-the-job exercises. Veolia also provides monthly safety training based on an established schedule.
The City and Veolia has recently (2017) expanded this training to include the contents of the SSMP and the Overflow Emergency Response Plan. Recipients also include City employees that are responsible for implementing the various elements of this SSMP.
Records are kept of all training that is provided by Veolia in support of the SSMP. The records include the date, time, place, content, name of trainer(s) and names of attendees.
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4.6 SSMP Requirement for Contingency Equipment
4.6.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD must demonstrate that contingency equipment is provided to handle emergencies, and that spare parts are available to minimize equipment/facility downtime during emergencies.
4.6.2 SWRCB Requirement
The RMSD must provide equipment and replacement part inventories, including identification of critical replacement parts.
4.7 Contingency Equipment and Replacement Inventories
The current collection systems equipment inventory, as maintained by Veolia, is listed below. • Three (3) Vacuum and Jetter Trucks; two of these trucks are provided by the City as part of the contract between the City and Veolia.
• One (1) Rodder Truck
• Three (3) Video Trucks
• Two (2) Traffic Utility Trucks
• One (1) Small Gas Generator
• One (1) 6” Portable Bypass Pump
• One (1) 3” Honda Portable Pump
4.8 Critical Replacement Parts
The inventory of critical replacement parts is stored in a CMMS named Oracle Work and Asset Management (OWAM) and is published as a component of Appendix C.
Appendix C – Element 4 Documents
Appendix C includes the following documents related to this section. The information in these documents will change from time to time, and the documents in Appendix C may have been superseded. Please contact the Water Resource Recovery Director for the most recent updates to the Appendix C documents.
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• Richmond Municipal Sewer District Sewer Map Grid
• Current Fiscal Year Sewer Related Budget
• Maps Showing Cleaning Schedule, Hot Spot Preventive Maintenance Program, and CCTV Inspection Plan
• Manhole Inspection Form
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ELEMENT 5 - DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE PROVISIONS
This section of the SSMP discusses the City’s design and construction standards.
5.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements
5.1.1 RWQCB Requirement
RMSD shall demonstrate that minimum design and construction standards and specifications are in place for the installation of new sewer systems and for the rehabilitation and repair of existing sewer systems.
5.1.2 SWRCB Requirement
RMSD must have design and construction standards and specifications for the installation of new sewer systems, pump stations and other appurtenances; and for the rehabilitation and repair of existing sewer systems.
RMSD must have procedures and standards for inspecting and testing the installation of new sewers, pumps, and other appurtenances and for rehabilitation and repair projects.
5.2 Design and Construction Standards for Installation, Rehabilit ation and Repair The City of Richmond standards for the design and construction for the installation of sewer system components and for rehabilitation and repair of existing are specified in part in the Richmond Municipal Code, Article VI Building Regulations Chapters 6.02, 6.04, 6.20 and 6.28 reference the appropriate electrical, mechanical, building and other adopted codes and standards that apply to City construction. RMC Chapters 12.24, 12.28, 12.30, 12.32, 12.36, 12.44 and
12.48 describe standards for public works construction including roads, sidewalks, utilities, pipes, earthwork and other related construction. Legal authority for enforcing the design and construction standards is provided by City Chapter 1.04 Adoption of Code – Construction of Provisions – Enforcement.
In addition to the RMC requirements, the City Engineering Services Division is developing standalone design and construction standards for pipeline projects. The design criteria includes pipe materials, minimum sizes, minimum cover, strength, minimum slope, trench and backfill requirements, structure standards and other factors
The Municipal Code Sections are included as part of Element 3, in Appendix B. The City’s design and construction standards are included in Appendix D.
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5.3 Procedures and Standards for Inspection, Testing, Rehabilitati on and Repair City of Richmond design standards will establish the standards that the City follows when inspecting and testing new or rehabilitated sewers, pump stations, and other appurtenances. For small maintenance projects, inspections are provided by Veolia staff. For larger projects, inspection services may be provided through a joint effort from the City’s engineering consultant and Veolia or by other persons(s) appointed by the City. Testing is normally conducted by the contractor, with the inspector observing to verify that all requirements are met.
Appendix D – Element 5 Documents
Appendix D includes the City of Richmond Design and Construction Standards. The information in this document will change from time to time, and the document in Appendix D may have been superseded. If the information in this section has been updated, it will be noted in the beginning pages of the SSMP under “Changes to SSMP”.
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ELEMENT 6 - OVERFLOW EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
This section of the SSMP provides a summary of the Overflow Emergency Response Plan that was developed and is maintained by Veolia, and fulfills the Overflow Emergency Response Plan requirements for both the RWQCB and the SWRCB. The OERP that is included in Appendix E is also maintained by Veolia as a stand-alone document as required by the RWQCB. This document will be updated as necessary.
6.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirement
The summarized requirements for the Overflow Emergency Response Plan element of the SSMP are as follows:
6.1.1 RWQCB Requirement:
The RMSD must develop an overflow emergency response plan that provides procedures for SSO notification, response, reporting, and impact mitigation. The response plan should be developed as a stand-alone document and summarized in the SSMP.
6.1.2 SWRCB Requirement:
The RMSD shall develop and implement an overflow emergency response plan that identifies measures to protect public health and the environment. At a minimum, this plan must include the following:
• Proper notification procedures so that the primary responders and regulatory agencies are informed of all SSOs in a timely manner
• A program to ensure appropriate response to all overflows • Procedures to ensure prompt notification to appropriate regulatory agencies and other potentially affected entities (e.g. health agencies, regional water boards, water suppliers, etc.) of all SSOs that potentially affect public health or reach the waters of the State in accordance with the Statewide Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP). All SSOs shall be reported in accordance with this MRP, the California Water Code, other State Law, and other applicable Regional Water Board WDR or NPDES permit requirements.
The SSMP should identify the officials who will receive immediate notification • Procedures to ensure that appropriate staff and contractor personnel are aware of and follow the emergency response plan and are appropriately trained • Procedures to address emergency operations, such as traffic and crowd control and other necessary response activities
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• A program to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to contain and prevent discharge of untreated and partially treated wastewater to waters of the United States and minimize or correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from the SSOs, including such accelerated or additional monitoring as may be necessary to determine the nature and impact of the discharge.
6.2 OERP Goals
The purpose of the Overflow Emergency Response Plan (OERP) is to support an orderly and effective response to Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs). The OERP provides guidelines for City staff to follow in responding to, cleaning up, and reporting SSOs that may occur within the City’s service area.
The City’s goals with respect to responding to SSOs are:
• Respond quickly to minimize the volume of the SSO
• Eliminate the cause of the SSO
• Contain the spilled wastewater to the extent feasible • Minimize public contact with the spilled wastewater
• Mitigate the impact of the SSO
• Meet regulatory reporting requirements
6.3 SSO Categories
The responsibilities of the SSO Response Team depend on the volume and location of an incident. Three categories of SSOs are defined by the SWRCB:
• Category 1 SSO: Discharges of untreated or partiall y treated wastewater of any volume resulting from the RMSD’s sanitary sewer system failure or flow condition that:
− Reach surface water and/or reach a drainage channel tributary to a surface water; or − Reach a municipal separate storm sewer system and a re not fully captured and returned to the sanitary sewer system or not otherw ise captured and disposed of properly. Any volume of wastewater not recovered from the municipal separate storm sewer system is considered to have reached surface water unless the storm drain system discharges to a dedicated storm water or gro und water infiltration basin (e.g., infiltration pit, percolation pond).
• Category 2 SSO: Discharges of untreated or partiall y treated wastewater of 1,000 gallons or greater resulting from the RMSD’s sanitary sewer system failure or flow condition that do not reach surface water, a drainage channel, or a municipal separate storm sewer system unless the entire SSO discharged to the stor m drain system is fully recovered and disposed of properly.
• Category 3 SSO: All other discharges of untreated o r partially treated wastewater resulting from the RMSD’s sanitary sewer system failure or flow condition.
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6.4 SSO Notification Procedures
The City is most often notified of an SSO by Veolia staff. However, on occasion, SSOs are called into a particular City department in which case Veolia staff is contacted to execute a response. Veolia learns of the SSO through its crews, contractors, or a member of the public.
When a member of the public notices an overflow or blockage, they report this occurrence to the Veolia SSO hotline. The hotline is answered by Veolia staff at the WWTP (601 Canal Boulevard, Richmond, CA). The Veolia number for reporting SSOs is (510) 412-2001.
The Veolia hotline is included in the telephone book and on the City’s website, which can be accessed through the url: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us under the “Wastewater” tab.
Figure 6-1 on the following page provides a notification and response flow chart procedure for an SSO occurrence. This is the same chart that is provided in Section 2, Organization.
The Veolia Field Crew, which includes the First Responder, arrives at the spill site within 30 minutes to one hour to perform an initial evaluation of the impact of the overflow. The First Responder selects an approach that will result in the least environmental damage – deciding between clearing the blockage first or initiating spill containment measures. The First Responder reports the severity of the overflow to both the Veolia Collection System Manager, Field Supervisor and Veolia Underground Asset Management Group.
The Field Crew takes and sends pictures to the Manager, Field Supervisor and Underground Asset Management Group. The Field Crew is responsible for calling for back-up support if a large volume of spill has the potential to reach the storm drain system and/or the San Francisco Bay.
The Veolia Manager or Field Supervisor records the overflow start time, and provides update as soon as flow is restored and the clean-up procedure begins. Immediate notification is a priority if the spill appears to be over 1,000 gallons, in a sensitive area, may imminently and substantially endanger human health, results in fish kills, if there is doubt regarding the extent, impact, or how to proceed, or if additional help is needed for line cleaning or repair, containment, recovery, lab analysis, and/or site cleanup.
Veolia staff makes all reports to the regulatory agencies.
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Figure 6-1. SSO Notification Process
6.4.1 Normal Working Hours
Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Service calls received during normal business hours are taken immediately by the Veolia Collection System Planner/Scheduler who fills out the service call report form and then dispatches the call to the Veolia Field Crew who will respond within 30 minutes to one hour of an SSO event.
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Upon arrival, the crew makes assessment, mitigates exposure and notifies the field supervisor of all facts related to the SSO. The Field Crew remains in close communication with the Veolia Collection System Manager and/or Field Supervisor
6.4.2 After Normal Working Hours
After normal business hours, service calls are taken by the Veolia Water Answering Service Center which relays the information to the Veolia Field Crew on-call representative, who responds within a one hour time frame. The Veolia operator completes a standardized form available through the Infonet® mobile tablet that records start time of the incident and other information related to the SSO.
All other communications procedures are similar to that of an SSO during normal working hours.
6.4.3 Notification from Pump Station SCADA Alarms
Any overflows associated with a lift station are detected and reported through the SCADA remove monitoring and Mission alarm system to the Veolia Field on call staff. Pump or equipment failure and high wet well levels produce alarms which may require a response depending on the circumstances. The on-call person would initiate a support response by the field crew as necessary. A lift station overflow may also be relayed by the public to Veolia and addressed as described above.
In a non-emergency response situation, a Work Order to address the issue is provided through the plant CMMS program.
6.5 Staff and Contractor Training
All Veolia personnel and contractor employees who may have a role in responding to, reporting and/or mitigating a sewer system overflow receive training on the contents of the OERP. All new employees receive training before they are placed in a position where they may have to respond.
Current employees receive annual refresher training on this plan and the procedures to be followed.
Records are kept of all training that is provided in support of this plan. The records for all scheduled training courses and for each overflow emergency response training event include date, time, place, content, name of trainer(s) and names of attendees.
6.6 Response Program
Names and contact information for the Veolia SSO responders are as listed below, or as otherwise updated in the OERP:
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• Veolia Hotline: (510) 412-2001
• Veolia Project Manager - Aaron Winer Cell: (510) 385-6482 • Veolia Underground Asset Management Group - (925) 681-2304 • Veolia Collection System Manager – Tim O’Connor Cell: (510) 426-0008 • Veolia Sewer Crew Supervisor - Wayne Madison Cell: (510) 542-3247 • Veolia Field Crew Cell Numbers:
o Armstrong, Ronnie (510) 812-2776
o Roos, Jason (510) 812-1173
o Wallis, David (510) 447-0220
o Lewis, Kenny (510) 932-1242
o Madison, Wayne (510)542-3247
o Hill, Arlee (510) 829-2108
o Hendricks, Mitchell (510) 660-7942
o Mendoza, Rafael (510) 334-4924
• In Case of Emergency: 911
• City Police Dispatch: (510) 233-1214
• Office of Emergency Services: (800) 852-7550
• City Manager: (510) 620-6512
• City Water Resource Recovery Director Cell: (510) 932-5014 • City Source Control Superintendent Cell: (510) 290-9149 • City Senior Administrative Analyst Cell: (510) 685-0820 • Contractors:
o BayHawk, Inc.: (510) 776-5886
o Ghilloti Brothers: (415) 454-7011
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o W.R. Forde : (510) 215-9338
o TMB, LLC: (707) 252-5480
o Sierra Pacific Loss Management (Bruce Burnett – Interior Cleaning): (707) 479-1375 o Rain for Rent (bypass pumping): (925) 679-2803
o DW Pumps: (510) 633-2040
• Regulatory Agencies:
o California Regional Water Quality Control Board: (510) 622-2369 o California Department of Fish and Games - Bay Delta Region : (707) 944-5500 o East Bay Regional Park District: (510) 633-0460
o Contra Costa County Health Services: (925) 692-2500
o California Office of Emergency Services : (916) 845-8506 / (800) 852-7550 • U.S. Coast Guard : (510) 437-3073
6.6.1 First Responder Priorities
The First Responder’s priorities are as follows:
• To follow safe work practices, including those related to traffic control, confined space, and employee and public safety.
• To respond promptly with the appropriate equipment.
• To evaluate the cause of spill and determine responsibility. • To restore the flow as soon as possible.
• To contain the spill whenever feasible.
• To minimize public access to and/or contact with the spilled sewage.
6.6.2 Initial Response
The First Responder must report to the SSO location within 30 minutes to one hour of the initial SSO report during business hours, and within one hour during non-business hours. The objective of the response is to minimize and/or eliminate the overflow. The appropriate response measure
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will vary based on the circumstances and nature of the SSO and the information provided by the caller. Actions related to external and internal SSOs are summarized below.
Veolia uses a computerized form to document the contact and response for each SSO that occurs.
Separate forms are used for SSO response and customer issues. These forms are included in Appendix E.
Veolia has a variety of equipment available for clearing blockages and impact mitigation and cleanup activities, including the following:
• Three (3) Combination Sewer Cleaning Trucks (vacuum and jetter/hydroflush); two of these trucks are provided by the City as part of the contract between the City and Veolia. • One (1) Rodder Truck
• Two (2) CCTV Trucks
• Two (2) Traffic Utility Trucks
• One (1) 3” Honda Portable Pump
• One (1) 6” Portable by-pass pump, trailer mounted
6.6.3 External SSO Response
Upon arrival at the site, the First Responder should complete the following:
• Note notification time, crew arrival time, SSO start time and SSO end time and cleaning completion time; Crew completes the report through the use of Infonet® mobile tablet. • Verify the existence of the SSO
• Field verify the address and nearest cross street, and confirm that the SSO is part of the RMSD sewer/conveyance system
• Conduct visual monitoring to determine immediate actions, starting with documentation of SSO volume using the methods included in the OERP
• Identify and clearly assess the affected area and extent of spill, including possible impacts on surface water. Where it is safe and practical, visually inspect surface water in the vicinity of the SSO and record observations on the Infonet mobile tablet. Signs of receiving water impacts include clear signs of sewage (solids, grease, and paper), abnormal color, fish kills, etc.
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• Estimate spill volume using SSO reporting guidelines in Appendix E. • Contain, mitigate, and minimize impacts from the SSO. If the SSO is the result of a blockage, and the blockage cannot be cleared expeditiously via hydro-cleaning from the downstream manhole, then clearing and vacuuming the blockage from the pipe, containment and/or bypass pumping must be initiated.
• If several efforts to clear blockage have failed, the Manager or Field Supervisor must be immediately informed, who will in turn call up other employees and local contractors to initiate emergency repair to restore flow and also provide assistance to initiate spill containment or bypass pumping.
• In the event the SSO should exceed 50,000, text and e-mail the City Source Control Superintendent, so the City can activate their Water Quality Monitoring Plan.Comply with all safety precautions (traffic, confined space, etc.). • Contact caller. Identify SSO cause, including conducting CCTV inspection as appropriate.
• Document all activities through photos and written documentation.
6.6.4 Internal SSO Response (Residential Sewage Bac kup) Upon arrival at the location of a spill into a house or a building, the First Responder should evaluate and determine if the spill was caused by a blockage in the lateral or in the RMSD- owned sewer main. If a blockage is found in a property owner’s lateral, it should be clearly communicated to the homeowner that response and repair of private laterals is not the City’s responsibility. Additionally, Veolia’s Collection System Manager, Collection System Supervisor and the Veolia Richmond Project Manager are notified immediately if a sewage back up impacts a home or business owner within the dwelling. The homeowner is responsible for clearing any blockage or addressing a failure in the home's plumbing system or private lateral and for any resulting flood damage to the structure.
As a courtesy, Veolia crews will assist the homeowner in coordinating for the repair. However, Veolia and/or the City are not authorized to repair the private lateral at the City’s cost.
If a backup in the main line is found to have caused the SSO in a house or building, the First Responder should take steps to address the issue as described above. An independent contractor hired by the City follows the steps below:
• Keep all family members and pets away from the affected area.
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• Place towels, rags, blankets, etc. between areas that have been affected and areas that have not been affected, and move any uncontaminated property away from the overflow area.
• Move any uncontaminated property away from the overflow area. Do not remove any contaminated items.
• Turn off the HVAC system.
The First Responder should follow the following steps to assist the homeowner:
• Gather information and fill out the electronic form on the Infonet® mobile tablets. A hard copy is included in the OERP
• Call a restoration company as described below (contact numbers are included in the emergency response list), and wait for the restoration firm to arrive • Forward incident reports and related documents to Collection System Supervisor
6.6.5 Pump Station SSO Response
The First Responder to a potential pump station or force main failure should determine whether flow can be restored within a reasonable time. If it appears that flow cannot be restored within a reasonable time or if the conveyance system facility requires construction and/or repairs, then the First Responder should employ a plan covering containment, bypass pumping and contractor assistance. Veolia uses DW Pumps for bypass pumping services. The pump stations in the service area will be evaluated in 2017. A formalized emergency contingency plan for each pump station will be developed. The individual plans will become an integral part of the OERP and incorporated into a master pump station emergency contingency plan by July 2018.
In addition, response activities discussed above should be implemented where applicable.
6.6.6 Recovery and Cleanup
The recovery and clean up phase must begin when the flow has been restored and the spilled sewage has been contained to the extent possible. Spilled sewage shall be vacuumed or pumped and discharged to the extent possible back into the sanitary sewer system.
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Estimate and Recover the Volume of Spilled Sewage
Use the methods outlined in the OERP in Appendix E to estimate the volume of the spilled sewage. Wherever possible, document the estimate using photos of the SSO site before and during the recovery operation.
Spilled sewage shall be vacuumed or pumped and discharged to the extent possible back into the sanitary sewer system.
Clean Up and Disinfection
Clean up and disinfection procedures must be implemented to reduce the potential for human health issues and adverse environmental impacts that are associated with an SSO event. The procedures described are for dry weather conditions and should be modified as required for wet weather conditions. Clean up should proceed quickly in order to minimize negative impact. Any water that is used in the cleanup process should be de-chlorinated prior to use.
Where cleanup is beyond the capabilities of Veolia staff, Veolia contacts a cleanup contractor to complete the work. Phone numbers are provided in the emergency response list.
Spills inside houses or buildings should be cleaned by a professional cleaning company as discussed above. Contact information for professional cleaning companies can be found in the “Water Damage Restoration” section of the Yellow Pages and is also provided in the OERP.
Claims by homeowners should be forwarded to the City Risk Manager.
In the event of an SSO occurrence during night time hours, the incident must be re-inspected as soon as possible the following day. The site shall be inspected for any signs of sewer related debris/material that may warrant additional cleanup activities.
Guidelines for Cleanup
On hard surface areas , collect all signs of sewage solids and sewage-related material either by hand or with the use of rakes and brooms. Take reasonable steps to contain and vacuum up the wastewater.. Repeat the process if additional cleaning is required.
On landscaped or unpaved areas , collect all signs of sewage solids and sewage-related material either by hand or with the use of rakes and brooms. Allow the area to dry. Repeat the process if additional cleaning is required.
If the SSO has reached the storm drain system , the combination sewer cleaning truck should be used to vacuum/pump out the catch basin and any other portion of the storm drain that may contain sewage. In the event that an overflow occurs at night, the location should be re-inspected
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as soon as possible the following day. The operator should look for any signs of sewage solids and sewage-related material that may warrant additional cleanup activities.
6.7 Impact to Waters of the United States
If an SSO is confirmed to have entered waters of the United States 1, the Sewer System Coordinator is immediately notified. The response team then proceeds with the following additional activities:
• Determine the extent of the SSO by investigating do wnstream until there is no evidence of sewage or debris along the creek or water body
• If the SSO is 50,000 gallons or greater, e-mail and text the Source Control Superintendent so the City may activate their Water Quality Monitoring Plan (see Appendix D). • Immediately post contaminated water sign(s) and pro tect the waterbody from public access on all sides.
• Photograph sign placement and evidence of the overf low in and around the waterbody to the farthest point reached by the sewage
• If feasible, block the waterbody downstream of the affected area in a location that is safe to enter and is accessible to set up a pump or utilize other sewer cleaning equipment • To the extent feasible, recover and return contaminated water to the collection system
6.7.1 Water Quality Sampling
Water quality sampling and testing is required only when the spilled sewage enters a water body is greater than or equal to 50,000 gallons. The purpose of testing is to determine the extent and impact of the SSO. The City Source Control Superintendent will activate their Water Quality Monitoring Plan for any spills that are greater than or equal to 50,000 gallons (see Appendix D).
6.7.2 Water Quality Monitoring Plan
A Water Quality Monitoring Plan must be implemented immediately upon discovery of any Category 1 SSO of 50,000 gallons or more in order to assess impacts from SSOs to surface waters. Water quality testing must be completed within 48 hours of the City becoming aware of the SSO.
The City’s SSO Water Quality Monitoring Program is included in Appendix D, and includes the following:
1 40 CFR 230.3(s) defines the term “waters of the United States.” This term includes all lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, or natural ponds, or waters that could be used for recreational or other purposes.
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• Protocols for water quality monitoring
• Account for spill travel time in the surface water and scenarios where monitoring may not be possible (e.g. safety, access restrictions, etc.)
• Requirement for water quality analyses for ammonia and bacterial indicators to be performed by an accredited or certified laboratory
• Requirement for monitoring instruments and devices used to implement the SSO Water Quality Monitoring Program to be properly maintaine d and calibrated, including any records to document maintenance and calibration, as necessary, to ensure their continued accuracy
6.7.3 SSO Technical Report
If 50,000 gallons or greater from an SSO reaches su rface waters, an SSO Technical Report must be prepared and submitted to the CIWQS online SSO d atabase and certified within 45 calendar days of the SSO end date. The SSO Technical Report must include, at a minimum, the following:
1. Causes and Circumstances of the SSOs
2. Complete and detailed explanation of how and when the SSO was discovered
3. Diagram showing the SSO failure point, appearance point(s), and final destination(s)
4. Detailed description of the causes(s) of the SSO
5. Copies of the original field crew records used to document the SSO
6. Historical maintenance records for the failure location
7. Response to SSO:
8. Chronological narrative description of all actions taken to terminate the SSO
9. Explanation of how the OERP was implemented to respond to and mitigate the SSO
10. Final corrective action(s) completed and/or planned to be completed, including a schedule or actions not yet completed
11. Water Quality Monitoring:
12. Description of all water quality sampling activitie s conducted including analytical results and evaluation of the results
13. Detailed location map illustrating all water quality sampling points The Water Resource Recovery Director, in conjunctio n with Veolia, are responsible for the development and certification of the SSO Technical Report.
6.8 Containment or Bypass
The first responder should attempt to contain as much of the spilled sewage as possible using the following steps:
• Determine the immediate destination of the overflowing sewage. • Plug storm drain manholes, catch basins, inlets and culverts using available equipment and materials, including sandbags, air plugs and plastic mats to contain the spill, where
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feasible. If spilled sewage has made contact with the storm drainage system, attempt to contain the spilled sewage by plugging downstream storm drainage facilities. • Contain/direct the spilled sewage using dike/dam or sandbags. • Pump around the blockage or pipe failure, or vacuum up flow from upstream of the blockage and dispose of downstream of the blockage to prevent further overflow. • If an SSO reaches a water body, follow the requirements below for posting and SSO notification signage. Also conduct water quality sampling if the spill is greater than or equal to 50,000 gallons.
6.9 SSO Notification Signage
Veolia supplies notification signage, which is posted by Veolia staff and the Source Control Superintendent and/or other City staff. Barriers are installed where required to prevent the public from having contact with the sewage. Signs are posted along with barricades with yellow flashing lights to keep vehicles and pedestrians away from contact with spilled sewage. “Closed” signs should be posted at the outfall of streams and a minimum of 100 feet upstream and 100 feet downstream of the discharge. If there is a large volume of sewage, more signs must be posted downstream.
Signs must remain in place until the risk of contamination has subsided to acceptable levels.
Warning signs should be checked every day in order to ensure that they are still in place.
A sample warning sign is included in the OERP.
6.10 Traffic and Crowd Control
Traffic and crowd control measures vary based on the size and potential impact of the overflow event. When appropriate, local police, fire department, and City contacts must be notified to aide in addressing traffic and crowd control issues.
General steps in implementing traffic and crowd control include the following:
• Contact impacted agencies, local law enforcement and fire/sheriff as needed • Set up barriers and delineation directing human and vehicular traffic around spill area, including closing any entrances or exits from adjacent facilities • Establish signage including signs protecting public health and safety • Use staff personnel to control traffic and pedestrians
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6.11 SSO Failure Analysis
For each SSO event greater than 250 gallons, all participants involved in the response – from the person who received the call to the last person to leave the site – should meet, as soon as feasible, after the event to review and evaluate the incident and the City response procedures.
The objective of the Post-SSO Debrief is to determine actions necessary, if any, to reduce the recurrence and better mitigate the effects of SSOs.
It is the responsibility of the Veolia Collection System Manager to investigate an SSO and to ensure that the procedures in the OERP are followed or modified as a result of the incident failure analysis. The failure analysis is intended to determine if additional maintenance, repair/replacement or other follow-up actions or re sponse procedures changes are needed to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of future SSOs. The procedures for investigating an SSO are as follows:
• Reviewing and completing the Sewer Overflow Report
• Reviewing the incident timeline and other documentation regarding the incident • Review actions by all persons involved in the respo nse, including the initial recipient of the complaint
• Reviewing communications with the all reporting parties, and witnesses • Review volume estimate, volume recovered estimate, volume estimation assumptions and • associated drawings
• Reviewing available photographs
• Interviewing staff that responded to the spill
• Reviewing past maintenance records of all affected manholes and pipe segments • Reviewing past CCTV records
• Conducting a CCTV inspection to determine the condition of the line segment immediately following the SSO and reviewing the video and logs • Reviewing any FOG related information or results
• Identify any changes or additions needed to the OERP and SSMP following the event The product of the failure analysis investigation should be the determination of the root cause and identification of the corrective actions. The Collection System Failure Analysis Form in Appendix E should be used to document the investigation.
6.12 SSO Documentation and Reporting
In accordance with the WDR, the City maintains records for each sanitary sewer overflow.
Records include:
• Documentation of response steps and/or remedial actions • Photographic evidence to document the extent of the SSO, field crew response operations • Site conditions after field crew SSO response operations have been completed • The date, time, location, and direction of photographs taken will be documented
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• Documentation of how any estimations of the volume of discharged and/or recovered overflow were calculated
The records are maintained at the Wastewater Treatment Plant office and are also entered into Veolia’s CMMS system.
Veolia also maintains records of complaints received, even if the complaint does not relate to a City SSO.
6.12.1 Regulatory Reporting
Table 6-1 summarizes the regulatory reporting requirements that are also described in the paragraphs following the table.
Multiple Appearance Points – Single SSO
For reporting purposes, if one SSO event of whateve r category results in multiple appearance points in a sewer system, a single SSO report is re quired in CIWQS which includes the GPS coordinates for the location of the SSO appearance point closest to the failure point, blockage or location of the flow condition that caused the SSO, and descriptions of the locations of all other discharge points associated with the single SSO event.
2-Hour Notification to Regulatory Agencies of SSOs
Cal OES is only to be notified of a Category 1 SSO greater than or equal to 1,000 gallons discharged to surface water or spilled in a locatio n where it probably will be discharged to surface water. The First Responder is responsible for reviewing field data for reporting to regulatory agencies. If it is determined that the c riteria for OES notification was met, than the First Responder must notify OES of the event no later than two (2) hours after:
1. Veolia has knowledge of the SSO;
2. Notification is possible; and
3. Notification can be provided without substantia lly impeding cleanup or other emergency measures.
The OES phone number is (800) 852-7550. The First Responder is responsible for obtaining an OES Control number, call time, and the name of the OES operator taking the call. Following the initial notification to OES and until the SSO report is certified in the SWRCB online SSO Database, the LRO will provide updates (or provide direction for updates to be provided) to OES regarding substantial changes to estimated volume of untreated or partially treated sewage discharged and any substantial changes to known impact(s).
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Detailed Reporting Requirements
Table 6-1 provides detail on the City’s regulatory reporting process, which is also described below.
SSO Reporting for Category 1 SSOs
Cal OES shall receive notification of Category 1 SS Os greater than or equal to 1,000 gallons, as stated earlier in this Section.
The Data Submitter must then submit the initial dra ft report to the SWRCB’s CIWQS Online SSO database @
http://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs within 3 business days of becoming aware of the SSO.
An e-vite is sent to the City’s LRO’s calendar invi ting them to certify the Category 1 SSO thirteen (13) days after the date of the SSO. This is to prevent any Category 1 SSO from being delayed in certifying within the fifteen (15) day requirement.
Within 15 calendar days of the SSO end date, the LRO must review and certify the report in the CWIQS Online SSO database @
http://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs
SSO Reporting for Category 2 SSOs
Within 3 business days of becoming aware if the SSO , the Collection System Planner/Scheduler shall submit the initial report to the SWRCB’s CWIQ S Online SSO database @ http://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs.
An e-vite is sent to the City’s LRO’s calendar invi ting them to certify the Category 2 SSO thirteen (13) days after the date of the SSO. This is to prevent any Category 2 SSO from being delayed in certifying within the fifteen (15) day requirement.
Within 15 calendar days of the SSO end date, the LR O must review and certify the report in the CWIQS Online SSO database @ http://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs.
SSO Reporting for Category 3 SSOs
Within 30 calendar days of the end of the calendar month in which the SSO occurred, the LRO must submit and certify a report to the SWRCB's CWI QS Online SSO database @ http://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs.
Every LRO has an “event” on their calendar on the 2 8 th and 30 th day of each month to check the CIWQS system for any Category 3 SSO events that nee d to be certified. This will help prevent any Category 3 SSO from being certified past the due date.
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No Spill Certification (Monthly)
Within 30 calendar days of the end of a calendar mo nth that there are no SSO’s, the LRO must submit and certify a “No Spill” certification to the CIWQS online SSO database.
Every LRO has an “event” on their calendar on the 1 st and 3rd day of each month to check the CIWQS system for any SSOs that occurred the previou s month. If there are no SSOs, they are to submit a “No Spill” certification to the CIWQS online SSO database at that time.
CIWQS Not Available
In the event that the CIWQS online SSO database is not available, the LRO will fax or all required information to the RWQCB office at (510) 6 22-2460 in accordance with the time schedules identified above. In such an event, the C ity will submit the appropriate reports using the CIWQS online SSO database when the database becomes available. A copy of all documents that certify the submittal in fulfillment of this section shall be retained in the SSO document file.
Amending SSO Reports
The LRO is responsible for amending SSO reports. Certified SSO reports may be updated by amending the report or adding an attachment to the SSO report within 120 calendar days after the SSO end date. After 120 days, the City must contact the State SSO Program Manager to request to amend an SSO report along with a justification for why the additional information was not available prior to the end of the 120 days. The SWRCB SSO Program Manager contact information is as follows:
Russell Norman, P.E.
State Water Resources Control Board
Division of Water Quality
1001 I Street 15 th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (916) 323-5598
6.12.2 Technical Report
If 50,000 gallons or greater from an SSO reaches su rface waters, an SSO Technical Report must be prepared and submitted to the CIWQS online SSO d atabase within 45 calendar days of the SSO end date. The LRO is response for submitting th e Technical Report, which is described in further detail earlier in this Section.
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Table 6.1. Regulatory Reporting Requirements
Element Requirement Method
NOTIFICATION Within two hours of becoming aware of any Category 1 SSO greater than or equal to 1,000 gallons discharged to surface water or spilled in a location where it probably will be discharged to surface water, the City will notify the California Office of Emergency Services
(CalOES) and obtain a notification control number.
Call Cal OES at: (800) 852-7550
REPORTING • Category 1 SSO: Veolia will submit draft report within three business days of becoming aware of the SSO and the City certify within 15 calendar days of SSO end date. • Category 2 SSO: Veolia will submit draft report within 3 business days of becoming aware of the SSO and the City certify within 15 calendar days of the SSO end date. • Category 3 SSO: Veolia will submit the report and th e City will certify the report within 30 calendar days of the end of month in which SSO the occurred.
• SSO Technical Report: The City will submit within 45 calendar days after the end date of any Category 1 SSO in which 50,000 gallons or greater are spilled to surface waters. • “No Spill” Certification: The City will certify tha t no SSOs occurred within 30 calendar days of the end of the month or, if reporting quarterly, the quarter in which no SSOs occurred. • Collection System Questionnaire: The City will update and certify every 12 months • Enter data into the CIWQS Online SSO Database ( http://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.g ov/), certified by the Legally Responsible Official(s).
• All information required by CIWQS will be captured in the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Report. • Certified SSO reports may be updated by amending the report or adding an attachment to the SSO report within 120 calendar days after the SSO end date. After 120 days, the State SSO Program Manager must be contacted to request to amend an SSO report along with a justification for why the additional information was not available prior to the end of the 120 days.
WATER
QUALITY
MON ITOR ING
• The City will conduct water quality sampling within 48 hours after initial SSO notification for Category 1 SSOs in which 50,000 gallons or greater are spilled to surface waters.
Water quality results will be uploaded into CIWQS for Category 1 SSOs in which 50,000 gallons or greater are spilled to surface waters.
RECORD
KEEPING
Veolia will maintain the following records on behalf of the City:
• SSO event records.
• Records documenting Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP) implementation and changes/updates to the SSMP.
• Records to document Water Quality Monitoring for SSOs of 50,000 gallons or greater spilled to surface waters.
• Collection system telemetry records if relied upon to document and/or estimate SSO Volume.
Self-maintained records shall be available during inspections or upon request.
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6.13 Equipment
This section provides a list of specialized equipment that is required to support this Overflow Emergency Response Plan.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspection Unit – A CCTV Inspection Unit is required to determine the root cause for all SSOs from gravity sewers.
Camera – A digital or disposable camera is required to record the conditions upon arrival, during clean up, and upon departure.
Emergency Response Trucks -- A utility body pickup truck, or open bed is required to store and transport the equipment needed to effectively respond to sewer emergencies. The equipment and tools should include containment and clean up materials.
Portable Generators, Portable Pumps, Piping, and Hoses – Equipment used to bypass pump, divert, or power equipment to mitigate an SSO.
Combination Sewer Cleaning Trucks -- Combination high velocity sewer cleaning trucks with vacuum tanks are required to clear blockages in gravity sewers, vacuum spilled sewage, and wash down the impacted area following the SSO event.
6.14 Contractors Working On City Sewer Facilities
All contractors working on City sewer facilities will be trained in the City’s OERP and will be required to follow the OERP in the event that they cause or observe an SSO.
6.15 Training
This section provides information on the training that is required to support this Overflow Emergency Response Plan.
6.15.1 Initial and Annual Refresher Training
All City personnel who may have a role in responding to, reporting, and/or mitigating a sewer system overflow should receive training on the contents of this OERP. All new employees should receive training before they are placed in a position where they may have to respond.
Current employees should receive annual refresher training on this plan and the procedures to be followed. Affected employees will receive annual training on the following topics, at a minimum, by knowledgeable trainers:
• The City’s Overflow Emergency Response Plan
• SSO Volume Estimation Techniques
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• Impacted Surface Waters: Response Procedures
The City will verify that annual safety training requirements are current for each employee, and that employees are competent in the performance of all core competencies. The City will address, through additional training/instruction, any identified gaps in required core competencies.
6.15.2 SSO Response Drills
Periodic training drills should be held to ensure that employees are up to date on these procedures, equipment is in working order, and the required materials are readily available. The training drills will cover scenarios typically observed during sewer related emergencies (e.g. mainline blockage, mainline failure, force main failure, pump station failure, and lateral blockage). The results and the observations during the drills will be recorded and action items should be tracked to ensure completion.
6.15.3 SSO Training Record Keeping
Records should be kept of all training that is provided in support of this plan. The records for all scheduled training courses and for each overflow emergency response training event and will include date, time, place, content, name of trainer(s), and names of attendees.
Appendix E – Overflow Emergency Response Plan Documents Appendix E includes a full copy of the Veolia Emergency Overflow Response Plan. The information in this document will change from time to time, and the OERP may have been superseded. Please contact the Water Resource Recovery Director for the most recent updates to the OERP.
• Veolia Emergency Overflow Response Plan
• Hard Copies of Veolia Field Forms
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ELEMENT 7 - FOG CONTROL PROGRAM
The purpose of this section is to evaluate the extent and nature of SSOs related to Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG), to determine the need for a FOG Control Program, and to outline the elements of the RMSD FOG Control Program.
The City of Richmond’s FOG Control Plan was initiated in 2003. A field survey identified all food service facilities with and without grease control devices. Periodic inspection of food service facilities began in 2004.
In 2006, the City of Richmond Municipal Code was revised to require that new Food Handling Facilities (FHFs) install grease pretreatment devices that conform to the current version of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). Additionally, one component of the 2006 settlement agreement between the City and San Francisco Baykeeper required the City to increase the inspection frequency of FHFs, and improve the public education and outreach program.
The RMC provides legal authority to prevent the introduction of FOG into the Sanitary Sewer System. In addition, the City’s FOG Control Plan has developed tools for tracking, inspecting, and grading FOG dischargers, as well as developed documents for education and outreach on FOG disposal.
7.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements
7.1.1 RWQCB Requirement:
The RMSD must evaluate its service area to determine whether a FOG control program is needed. If needed, a FOG control program shall be developed as part of the SSMP. If the RMSD determines that a FOG program is unnecessary, proper justification must be provided.
7.1.2 SWRCB Requirement:
The RMSD shall evaluate its service area to determine whether a FOG control program is needed. If the RMSD determines that a FOG program is not needed, justification must be provided for why it is not needed. If FOG is found to be a problem, the RMSD must prepare and implement a FOG source control program to reduce the amount of these substances discharged to the sanitary sewer system. The FOG source control program shall include the following as appropriate:
• An implementation plan and schedule for a public education outreach program that promotes proper disposal of FOG.
• A plan and schedule for the disposal of FOG generated within the sanitary sewer system service area. This may include a list of acceptable disposal facilities and/or additional
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facilities needed to adequately dispose of FOG generated within a sanitary sewer system service area.
• The legal authority to prohibit discharges to the system and identify measures to prevent SSOs and blockages caused by FOG.
• Requirements to install grease removal devices (such as traps or interceptors), design standards for the grease removal devices, maintenance requirements, BMP requirements, record keeping and reporting requirements
• Authority to inspect grease producing facilities, enforce requirements, and determine whether the RMSD has sufficient staff to inspect and enforce the FOG ordinance. • An identification of sewer system sections subject to FOG blockages and the establishment of a cleaning maintenance schedule for each section. • Development and implementation of source control measures, for all sources of FOG discharged to the sewer system, for each sewer system section identified as subject to blockages.
7.2 Public Education Outreach Plan
The City has developed a public outreach program to inform residents about the impacts of FOG waste on the sewer system. The program begins with information provided on the City website, which discusses the sources of FOG and the impact of FOG on the sewer system, and provides links to fact sheets for grease traps, grease interceptors, and mechanical grease removal devices.
These fact sheets are also included in Appendix F.
When a residential FOG-related SSO occurs, the City’s source control staff distribute brochures, door hangers, and educational pot scrapers to the residents upstream of the SSO location to inform these residents of proper FOG control. This program may be updated/modified annually by the Source Control Superintendent based on departmental staffing. A copy of this program and example handout materials are included in Appendix F.
The City has approximately 115 food service establishments (FSE). The outreach program includes a component designed to educate the City’s FSE owners and employees about minimizing FOG disposal into the sewer system, including information about best management practices for minimizing FOG. The City’s program was based on materials developed by the Tri- TAC CalFOG workgroup. Program information is included in Appendix F.
7.3 FOG Disposal Plan
The requirement for proper FOG disposal is provided in RMC Section 12.18.030.2.
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RMC 12.18.030.2 “Fats, Oils & Grease”
D. Best Management Practices.
(1) Drain Screen. After March 1, 2006, drain screen s shall be installed on all drainage pipes for all new food services establishments deemed by the City Manager to generate FOG.
(2) Waste FOG:
(a) All waste FOG shall be collected and stored pro perly in recycling barrels, drums, or bins.
(b) Such recycling barrels, drums, or bins shall be maintained appropriately to ensure they do not leak or enter the City's stormwater collection system by direct discharge or by commingling with stormwater.
(c) A licensed collection service must be used to d ispose of waste FOG.
Currently, grease haulers dispose of grease pumped from interceptors at a grease collection facility outside of the RMSD service area. At this time, there does not appear to be a need for additional grease disposal facilities to collect grease from the City’s service area. However, the City may choose to evaluate this need further, should the need for additional grease disposal facilities become an issue in the future.
7.4 Legal Authority to Prohibit SSOs and Blockages Caused by FOG Dis charge Section 3, Legal Authority, discusses the City’s authority to enforce sewer-related issues.
Specifically, Richmond Municipal Code Section 12.18.020.1. B prohibits the discharge of fats, oils and grease. Only the specific subsections relevant to this requirement are listed.
RMC Section 12.18.020.1 “Prohibited Discharge Standards” B. Specific Prohibitions. No User shall introduce or cause to be introduced into the WPCP the following pollutants, substances, or wastewater:
(3) Solid or viscous substances, such as, but not l imited to, grease, garbage with particles greater than one-half (0.5) inch in any dimension, animal guts or tissues, paunch manure, bones, hair, hides or fleshing, entrails, whole blood, feathers, ashes, cinders, sands, spent lime, stone or marble dust, metal, glass, straw, shavings, grass clippings, rags spent grains, spent hops, waste paper, wood, plastics, gas, tar, asphalt residues, residues from refining or processing of fuel or lubricating oil, mud, glass grindings, or
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polishing wastes, in amounts which will cause obstruction of the flow in the WPCP resulting in interference.
(6) Petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, o r products of mineral origin, in amounts that will cause interference or pass through.
7.5 Requirements and Design Standards for Installation of Grease Removal Devices RMC Section 12.18.030.02 includes requirements for the installation of grease removal devices, including design standards and approvals. Specific subsections are called out below.
RMC 12.18.030.2 “Fats, Oils & Grease”
A. Fats, Oils, and Grease Program.
(1) Fats, oils, and grease interceptors:
(a) FOG separators and grease interceptors shall be provided, at the user's expense, where, in the opinion of the City Manager, they are necessary for proper handling of wastes containing these substances in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes or harmful ingredients. All grease interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the City Manager, and shall be located so it is readily and easily accessible for inspection and cleaning. (5) A grease collection service shall be required f or all facilities that generate FOG.
B. Administration of FOG Program. The City shall ad minister a FOG program, which is intended to prevent fats, oils, and grease, and other substances that are likely to block or create a hazard within the sewer system from entering the system through use of grease interceptors or grease traps. The City may require any non-domestic user to install a grease interceptor or grease trap according to the guidelines set for in the City's Standard Specifications or other program prior to or at any time after connection to the WPCP if the City discovers or determines subsequent to the connection of the facility, the user produces a waste with characteristics that would require installation of a grease interceptor or grease trap pursuant of this chapter.
The installation of a proper grease interceptor or grease trap device shall be the responsibility of the user that applies for the connection or wastewater discharge permit.
The City shall determine whether a grease interceptor, grease trap, or other interceptor is required on a case-by-case basis based on an evaluation of the following criteria including, but not limited to:
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(1) The type of facility (restaurant, bakery, chees e factory, yogurt shop, gas station, lube facility, etc.);
(2) The volume of the user's business or operation (number of meals served, number of seats, hours of operation, etc.);
(3) Size and nature of facilities (including kitche n facilities) based on size, type, number of fixtures, and types of processing and/or cooking equipment used; (4) The type of service provided or operation under taken (such as dine-in meal service versus carry-out meal service);
(5) The type of foods and other materials used in t he cooking, processing, or manufacturing operations carried on within the user's facility; (6) The overall potential for grease-laden, flammab le, or sand-laden discharges; and (7) The existence of devices, procedures, or proces ses which are designed to minimize the amount of grease, sand, oil, or other flammable liquids from entering the sewer system.
The design, location, and procedures for operation of a required grease interceptor or grease trap shall be approved by the City. Such approval shall be obtained prior to the user's connection of the facility to the WPCP, in the event of new construction or remodeling. In instances where a user has already connected and the City determines that a grease interceptor or grease trap must be installed, the user shall promptly provide for the installation of the device, including providing such design and operational plans as may be required. The installation of a grease interceptor or grease trap as required by this chapter on an existing user facility shall occur within a reasonable time not to exceed one hundred (100) days after the user has been provided notice that a grease interceptor or grease trap must be installed. This time limit may only be extended by the City in a written agreement.
E. Grease Separators (Traps) for Treating FOG Waste s.
(1) Facilities that have FOG, but are not required to have a grease interceptor, must have an adequate-sized grease trap as determined by the City Manager. (2) Required connections to grease traps: all three compartment sinks, scullery (preparation) sinks, and pre-wash sinks at dishwashing stations. (3) Prohibited connections or additives to grease t raps:
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(a) Final rinse discharge from automatic dishwasher s/sanitizers shall not be connected to the grease trap.
(b) Chemical additives, such as chlorinated solvent s, or any other additives that causes the emulsification of grease, are strictly prohibited from use in any grease trap.
F. Grease Interceptors for Treating FOG Wastes.
(1) Grease interceptors shall be required for new food handling facilities constructed after March 1, 2006.
(2) Grease interceptors are required for food hand ling facilities that generate FOG when there is remodeling, additions, alterations, or repairs valued at or greater than what is specified in the City's fee schedule.
(3) Effective March 1, 2006, those food handling f acilities operating without a grease interceptor shall, within six (6) months of written notification by the City Manager, be required to install a grease interceptor if the City Manager determines that the food service establishment is not adhering to the BMPS set forth in Section 12.18.030.2(D) of this chapter, or that the food service establishment has caused or contributed to a sewer system blockage resulting in maintenance requirements and/or sewage spills. (4) All new grease interceptors shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with the current City of Richmond Building and Plumbing Codes, and shall be subject to approval by the Building Regulations Department. (5) All submitted drawings shall be prepared by a l icensed and registered professional engineer. Any false information or misleading calculations submitted shall be the responsibility of the user.
(6) All grease interceptors shall be located such t hat they are readily and easily accessible for cleaning, inspection, and removal of intercepted waste. (7) A common grease interceptor shared by multiple businesses can be utilized if specifically authorized by the City Manager upon evidence of legal operating and maintenance agreements between the involved users.
(8) All grease interceptors shall include an efflue nt sample box and a sanitary tee located on the discharge side of the sample box of a type and size approved by the City.
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(9) Inspection by the City of installed grease inte rceptors and piping prior to backfilling is required. Piping shall meet the requirements of the City of Richmond Building and Plumbing Code.
(10) Grease interceptors shall have a clean-out ins talled after the sample box on the private lateral as required by the City of Richmond Building and Plumbing Code. (11) Required connections to grease interceptors: a ll three compartment sinks, scullery (preparation) sinks, floor drains and mop sinks along the cook line, pre-wash sinks at dishwashing stations, and all other fixtures that contribute grease into the sewer system.
(12) No food service establishment or other identif ied user shall construct, remodel, or convert a grease interceptor without approval by the City. (13) Prohibited connections or additives to grease interceptors:
(a) Final rinse discharge from automatic dishwasher s/sanitizers shall not be connected to the grease interceptor.
(b) The use of any additive such as surfactants or chemicals shall not be connected to any type of grease interceptor. Chemical additives, such as chlorinated solvents, or another other additives that cause the emulsification of grease, are strictly prohibited from use in any type of grease interceptor.
G. Waivers for Treating FOG Wastes.
(3) A grease interceptor or grease trap may not be required for business types listed below:
(a) Facilities only serving beverages;
(b) Facilities serving beverages and/or ready-to-ea t, packaged, or unpackaged items;
(c) Ice cream parlors without any baking or other f ood preparation; (d) Snack bars with no food preparation other than food warming; (e) Bakeries with no food preparation other than fo od warming; or (f) Other facilities serving only ready-to-eat food s with or without food warming.
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7.6 Device Maintenance Requirements
RMC Section 12.18.030.02 includes requirements for the maintenance of grease removal devices. Only the specific subsections relevant to this requirement are listed.
RMC 12.18.030.2 “Fats, Oils & Grease”
A. Fats, Oils, and Grease Program.
(1) Fats, oils, and grease interceptors:
(c) Where installed, all FOG separators or grease interceptors shall be maintained and in continuous efficient operation at all times.
(6) If significant grease accumulation (e.g., a par tial blockage) is found downstream or if significant grease wicking is found upstream of the process of concern, an Authorized Inspector and/or the City Manager may inspect the facility. The inspection will include a review of the grease management program, treatment system, waste storage area, and drains not flowing to the treatment system. BMPs not in place, hauler receipts for the prior three (3) years not available, and/or training documents not current may result in future inspections with an assessed fee as published in the City's fee schedule (see Section 12.18.140).
(7) If a business is shown to be the cause of a gre ase-related sewer overflow, the user will be responsible for the cost of clean-up as set forth in Section 12.18.140 C. Grease Interceptor Maintenance Procedures and Pr ogram. Any user, required by the City and/or this chapter to install and/or operate a grease interceptor or grease trap, shall adequately maintain the device so that the device is in proper working order at all times.
Grease and oil interceptors shall be cleaned by a licensed and permitted waste hauler on a periodic basis to assure that the grease interceptor will operated as designed at all times.
Any user, required to install or have in operation a grease interceptor or grease trap pursuant of this chapter, shall have a plan of operation or program for their facility that is intended to ensure that the grease interceptor or grease trap operates as designed to prevent grease, oil, sand, or other harmful constituents from entering the sewer system. These procedures may be include adoption of kitchen practices to minimize grease-laden garbage, which may ultimately enter the facility's drains and floor traps and/or other such procedures as may be required for proper operation of the grease interceptors. (1) Grease interceptors shall be cleaned out comple tely by a FOG collection service as necessary to assure that the grease interceptor will operate as designed at all times or as otherwise specified by the City.
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(2) Decanting or discharging of removed waste back into the grease interceptor, for the purpose of reducing the volume to be hauled, is prohibited. (3) The use of additives, directly or indirectly to the plumbing or sewer system, to emulsify grease and/or oil, is specifically prohibited. (4) The use of biological additives as a supplement to grease interceptor maintenance, including the addition of microorganisms, may be authorized by the City Manager.
Approval shall be obtained (in writing) prior to use of such additives. (5) Maintenance records indicating date of service, volume pumped, name of waste hauler, and waste disposal location for each pumping of the grease interceptor must be kept for a minimum of three (3) years. The records must be provided to the City Manager when requested during normal business hours.
(6) All waste removed from a grease interceptor mus t be disposed of at a facility permitted by Contra Costa County or other applicable regulatory agencies to receive such waste. Pumped out FOG shall not be returned to the sewer system, nor any private wastewater system, nor storm drains.
(7) Any fixture connected to a grease interceptor s hall have a non-removable, secured food strainer of such integrity so as to withstand daily operational usage.
E. Grease Separators (Traps) for Treating FOG Waste s.
(6) A maintenance log for the grease trap must be k ept for a minimum of three (3) years and must be provided at the request of the City.
F. Grease Interceptors for Treating FOG Wastes.
(6) All grease interceptors shall be located such t hat they are readily and easily accessible for cleaning, inspection, and removal of intercepted waste.
7.7 BMP Requirements, Recordkeeping and Reporting
BMP requirements are included in the following section of the RMC:
RMC 12.18.030.2 D “Best Management Practices”
(1) Drain Screen. After March 1, 2006, drain screen s shall be installed on all drainage pipes for all new food services establishments deemed by the City Manager to generate FOG. (2) Waste FOG:
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(a) All waste FOG shall be collected and stored pro perly in recycling barrels, drums, or bins.
(b) Such recycling barrels, drums, or bins shall be maintained appropriately to ensure they do not leak or enter the City's stormwater collection system by direct discharge or by commingling with stormwater.
(c) A licensed collection service must be used to d ispose of waste FOG. (3) Food Waste. All food waste shall be disposed of directly into the trash or garbage and not in sinks.
(4) Employee Training:
(a) Employees of food service establishments shall be trained within three (3) months after the effective date of this chapter, and two (2) times each calendar year thereafter, on the following subjects:
(i) How to "dry wipe" pots, pans, dishware, and wor k areas before washing to remove FOG.
(ii) How to properly dispose of food waste and soli ds in enclosed plastic bags prior to disposal in trash bins or containers to prevent leaking and odors. (iii) The location and use of absorption products t o clean under fryers and other locations where grease may be spilled or dripped.
(b) Training shall be documented and employee signa tures retained, indicating each employee's attendance and understanding of the practices. (c) Training records shall be available for review at any reasonable time by an Authorized Inspector and/or the City Manager.
(5) Kitchen exhaust filters shall be cleaned as fre quently as necessary in order to maintain good operating condition.
(6) All BMPs shall be posted conspicuously in the f ood preparation and dishwashing areas and process areas at all times.
7.8 Authority to Inspect Grease Producing Facilities and Enforce Re quirements The following sections of the RMC provide authority to inspect facilities and enforce requirements. Only the specific subsections relevant to this requirement are listed.
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RMC 12.18.030.2 “Fats, Oils & Grease”
A. Fats, Oils, and Grease Program.
(2) These facilities must have a FOG Management Pro gram Permit. An Authorized Inspector and/or the City Manager shall have right of entry as described in Section
12.18.070.1 of this chapter.
(3) Fees, charges, and penalties are pursuant of Se ction 12.18.140 of this chapter. (6) If significant grease accumulation (e.g., a par tial blockage) is found downstream, or if significant grease wicking is found upstream of the process of concern, an Authorized Inspector and/or the City Manager may inspect the facility. The inspection will include a review of the grease management program, treatment system, waste storage area, and drains not flowing to the treatment system. BMPs not in place, hauler receipts for the prior three (3) years not available, and/or training documents not current may result in future inspections with an assessed fee as published in the City's fee schedule (see Section 12.18.140).
E. Grease Separators (Traps) for Treating FOG Waste s.
(6) A maintenance log for the grease trap must be k ept for a minimum of three (3) years and must be provided at the request of the City.
F. Grease Interceptors for Treating FOG Wastes.
(4) All new grease interceptors shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with the current City of Richmond Building and Plumbing Codes, and shall be subject to approval by the Building Regulations Department. (9) Inspection by the City of installed grease inte rceptors and piping prior to backfilling is required. Piping shall meet the requirements of the City of Richmond Building and Plumbing Code.
(12) No food service establishment or other identif ied user shall construct, remodel, or convert a grease interceptor without approval by the City.
7.9 Sewer Sections Subject to FOG Blockages
SSOs due to FOG are reported in CIWQS. Appendix F contains a table with locations of FOG- related SSOs from 2014 to present.
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The City’s Source Control Superintendent manages response, outreach activities, and maintains records of the response activities for FOG-related SSOs. This information is updated annually.
Appendix F – Element 7 Documents
Appendix F includes the following documents related to this section. The information in these documents will change from time to time, and the documents in Appendix F may have been superseded. Please contact the Water Resource Recovery Director for the most recent updates to the Appendix F documents.
• Fats, Oils and Grease Policy (RMC §12.18.020.2)
• FOG Control Program Including City Handouts and Public Outreach Materials • FOG Related SSOs reported in CIWQS and Source Contr ol Activities tables 2014 – Present.
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ELEMENT 8 - SYSTEM EVALUATION AND CAPACITY ASSURANCE PLA N This section of the SSMP discusses the RMSD’s activities related to capacity management. This section fulfills the Capacity Management requirements for the RWQCB and the SWRCB elements.
8.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements
8.1.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD must prepare a CIP to provide hydraulic capacity of key collection system elements under peak flow conditions.
8.1.2 SWRCB Requirement
The RMSD must prepare and implement a capital improvement plan (CIP) that will provide hydraulic capacity of key sanitary sewer system elements from dry weather peak flow conditions, as well as the appropriate design storm or wet weather event. At a minimum, the plan must include:
• Evaluation : Actions needed to evaluate those portions of the sanitary sewer system that are experiencing or contributing to an SSO discharge caused my hydraulic deficiency.
The evaluation must provide estimates of peak flows (including flows from SSOs that escape from the system) associated with conditions similar to those causing overflow events, estimates of the capacity of key system components, hydraulic deficiencies (including components of the system with limiting capacity) and the major sources that contribute to the peak flows associates with overflow events; • Design Criteria: Where design criteria do not exist or are deficient , undertake the evaluation identified in (a) above to establish appropriate design criteria; and • Capacity Enhancement Measures: The steps needed to establish a short- and long-ter m CIP to address identified hydraulic deficiencies, i ncluding prioritization, alternatives analysis, and schedules. The CIP may include increa ses in pipe size, I/I reduction programs, increases and redundancy in pumping capac ity, and storage facilities. The CIP shall include an implementation schedule and shall identify sources of funding. • Schedule: The Enrollee shall develop a schedule of completion dates for all portions of the capital improvement program developed in (a)-(c) above. This schedule shall be reviewed and updated consistent with the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) review and update requirements as described in Section D. 14.
8.2 System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan
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8.2.1 Pipeline Capacity Assessment and Capital Impr ovement Plan The contract between the City and Veolia required Veolia to complete a capacity assurance plan and establish a prioritized CIP to address capacity needs in the sewer collection system. In 2010, Veolia Water completed an updated Sewer Collection System Master Plan (Master Plan) that addressed pipeline capacity issues. The Master Plan was adopted by City Council in 2011, and used a calibrated fully dynamic hydraulic model developed in Innovyze® Infoworks ™ CS. The hydraulic model can be used to evaluate future pipeline capacity issues, and to further evaluate collection system pump station performance.
The hydraulic model was used to predict sewer system pipelines that would have capacity constraints leading to SSOs during a 10-year, 24-hour design storm. The model also predicts peak hourly system flow that would be conveyed by the system during the design storm, provided the predicted SSOs are addressed.
The predicted SSO locations are in areas of the system that have known SSOs. However, because recorded SSO data is related to storm events that are not identical to the theoretical design storm event in magnitude, intensity, and rainfall distribution, there is some difference between predicted and actual system behavior.
The Master Plan includes a description of the RMSD 2009/10 flow monitoring program and two subsequent flow monitoring projects that were conducted by Veolia for the City. The results from these projects were collectively used to estimate the proportion of inflow and infiltration (I&I) that enters the sewer system during a wet weather event. The flow monitoring program identified various sources of I&I, including groundwater, tidal influence, and permitted dry weather industrial stormwater discharges (this program is being discontinued by the City). The Master Plan also establishes design criteria for use in evaluating system capacity, and for sizing new pipelines.
The Master Plan includes a short- (one to five year) and long-term (10 year) capital improvement plan (CIP) to address predicted pipeline hydraulic deficiencies under the design storm event.
The CIP evaluates, assigns costs, and prioritizes recommended projects. The CIP implementation schedule is focused on maximizing the success in achieving the capacity-related SSO reduction requirements of the settlement agreement between the City and San Francisco Baykeeper.
The CIP includes recommended capacity increases, pipeline rehabilitation and replacement to reduce system-wide I&I, and wet weather relief and storage. The CIP is used to help provide justification for, and subsequently receive funding from the City’s bond funds and sewer service charges.
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Figure 8-1 is found at the end of this section. This figure reproduces the CIP presented in Table 9-1 of the Master Plan. The CIP is in the process of being updated as part of the City’s annual budgeting process.
8.2.2 Pump Station Capacity Assessment and Capital Improvement Plan Flows generated by the system hydraulic model were compared to firm pump station capacity (i.e., with the largest pump out of service) as listed in the City’s 2006 master plan report and confirmed by Veolia. Based on this information, all of the modeled pump stations have sufficient capacity to convey flows from the 10-year, 24-hour design storm, as shown in Table 8-1.
Table 8 -1. RMSD Pump St ation Capacities
Pump Station Firm Capacity from 2006 Master Plan
(gpm)
Design Storm Flow (gpm)
Keller Beach 780 174
Ferry Point 450 331
ICI 440 245
Marina Bay Cove 440 46
Marina Bay Parkway 4200 2646
8.3 Design Criteria
The City uses a 10-year, 24-hour design storm, using National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) precipitation data and a SCS-1A rainfall distribution curve. Pipes were considered under-capacity if the hydraulic model predicted an SSO under this design storm.
Pump stations were considered under-capacity if they were unable to convey peak flows from this storm with the largest pump out of service.
8.4 Capacity Enhancement Measures
The recommended capacity improvement projects are included in the previously described CIP.
These improvements include specific projects to upsize pipelines and the addition of wet weather storage.
8.5 Capital Improvement Program Budget and Schedule
The City’s fiscal year 2017/18 budget and schedule are included in the City’s annual budget, the relevant pages of which are provided in Appendix G.
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Appendix G – Element 8 Documents
Appendix G includes the following documents related to this section. The information in these documents will change from time to time, and the documents in Appendix G may have been superseded. Please contact the Water Resource Recovery Director for the most recent updates to the Appendix G documents.
• Master Plan Executive Summary
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Figure 8-1. Capital Improvement Program
(From Sewer Collection System Master Plan Table 9-1)
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ELEMENT 9 - MONITORING, MEASUREMENT AND PROGRAM MODIFICA TIONS This section of the SSMP discusses the RMSD Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications. This section fulfills the Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications requirements for the RWQCB and the SWRCB elements.
9.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements
The requirements for the Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications element of the SSMP are summarized below.
9.1.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD must monitor the effectiveness of each SSMP element and update and modify SSMP elements to keep them current, accurate, and available for audit as appropriate.
9.1.2 SWRCB Requirement
The RMSD shall:
• Maintain relevant information that can be used to establish and prioritize appropriate SSMP activities.
• Monitor the implementation and, where appropriate, measure the effectiveness of each element of the SSMP.
• Assess the success of the preventative maintenance program. • Update program elements, as appropriate, based on monitoring or performance evaluations.
• Identify and illustrate SSO trends, including SSO frequency, location, and volume.
9.2 Maintenance of Relevant Data
The RMSD maintains complaint and blockage records in electronic format, maintains electronic logs of cleaning, repairs, other preventive maintenance activities, and records problems (e.g., excessive debris, observed manhole defects) identified through regular sewer maintenance activities on special report forms within the CMMS. This information is used to establish and prioritize appropriate SSMP activities.
9.3 Monitoring and Assessment
The RMSD tracks the following parameters with which to measure the effectiveness of the SSMP and its effectiveness in reducing SSOs:
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• Number of SSOs per year
• Volume of SSOs per year
• Number of SSOs per year by cause
• Number of dry weather SSOs per year
• Response time to SSOs and other service calls (time from call received to time First Responder arrived on site)
• Length of gravity sewers cleaned annually (at least one time and in total) • Length of gravity sewers CCTV inspected annually (at least one time and in total) • Record of pump station maintenance work orders completed annually • Footage of sewer mainlines rehabilitation
The SSMP will be audited as described in Element 10 SSMP Audits, based on this performance data.
9.4 Utility Metrics to Measure Progress and Prioritize A ctivities The RMSD has established the preventive maintenance sewer metrics that are shown in Table 9- 1 for the City and Veolia’s use in monitoring, measuring and adjusting sewer maintenance activities. The City’s responsibilities pertain to source control and claims, and Veolia is responsible for monitoring and measuring progress in sewer system performance.
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Table 9 -1. Success Factors and Metrics
Sewer Maintenance
Success Factor
Metric
• System Pipes • Miles
• Sewer Maintenance Field
Staff
• Full Time Equivalents (FTE)
• Pipes Initially Cleaned • Miles/Year
• Pipes Re-cleaned • Miles/Year
• Pipe Inspected (CCTV) • Miles/Year
• Manholes Inspected • Miles/Year
• Hot Spots Cleaned • Number by Underlying Cause (Roots, Debris, FOG, St ructural) • SSOs • Number by Underlying Cause per 100 Miles
• Repeat SSOs • Number by Address
• Response Time • Minutes per SSO after Notification
• Pump Station Overflows • Number by Cause
• Odor Complaints • Number
• FSE Inspections • #/Year
• Laterals Replaced (LRGP) • #/Year
• Pipe Replaced • Miles/Year
• Claims • #/Year and $/Year/Incident
9.5 Performance Monitoring and Program and Modifications The City will evaluate the performance of its SSMP on a biennial basis using the performance indicators noted in Section 9.3. Any operational changes that are made to improve specific performance indicators will be documented in the SSMP Audit and reflected in the revised language of the SSMP. Element 10 discusses the SSMP Audit process in detail.
9.6 SSO Trends – Frequency, Location and Volume
Table 9-2 summarizes the nature of reported SSOs from 2011 – 2016. Between 2011 and 2012, SSOs decreased in number and volume. Most of the volume reported was discharged through the City’s two engineered overflow structures. The City completed construction of a five (5) million gallon wet weather storage facility in October 2015. This was to in order to cease the use of the overflow structures (weirs) during wet weather events with a magnitude less than the design
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storm. The wet weather facility went on line early 2016. The overflow weirs were not used in 2016.
Table 9 -2. Summary of SSOs from 2011 through 2017
Year Roots FOG Debris Structural &
Other
Capacity Total (#) Recovered Vol
(gal)
Lost Volume
(gal)
Total Volume
(gal)
2011 3 7 7 5 27 49 1911 14,644,544 14,657,455
2012 8 6 7 5 20 46 4,844 7,425,826 7,430,670
2013 4 7 9 9 0 29 28,975 68,755 97,730
2014 5 10 9 2 8 34 16,095 2,827,137 2,843,359
2015 6 8 3 4 0 21 5,684 3,405 9,142
2016 6 6 5 3 26 46 2,382 644,632 647,654
Appendix H – Element 9 Documents
There are no Appendix documents to accompany Section IX. However, this Appendix H is included as a placeholder for future documents.
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ELEMENT 10 - SSMP PROGRAM AUDITS
This section of the SSMP discusses plans for required self-audits of the SSMP. This section fulfills the SSMP Audit requirement for the RWQCB and the SWRCB elements.
10.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements
The requirements for the SSMP Audits element of the SSMP are summarized below:
10.1.1 RWQCB Requirement
The RMSD must conduct a biannual audit of the SSMP that includes any deficiencies and steps to correct them that are appropriate to the size of the RMSD system and the number of overflows. The RMSD must submit a report of its biannual audit, as described in the updated SSMP audit requirements issued in October 2012.
10.1.2 SWRCB Requirement
The RMSD shall conduct periodic internal audits, appropriate to the size of the system and the number of SSOs. At a minimum, these audits must occur every two years and a report must be prepared and kept on file. This audit shall focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the SSMP and the RMSD’s compliance with the SSMP requirements, including identification of any deficiencies in the SSMP and steps to correct them.
10.2 Audit Procedures, Roles and Responsibilities
The RMSD will prepare a biannual SSMP audit to keep on file. The proposed audit format is included in Appendix I.
10.3 SSMP Program Modification/Update Process
If the biannual audit identifies significant changes to be made to the SSMP, then the SSMP will be updated by September 30 th . However, it is anticipated that the main SSMP document will remain generally unchanged, and that any changes will be recorded in the SSMP Change Log, which is included in Appendix I.
Appendix I – SSMP Program Audit Documents
Appendix I include the following documents related to this section. The information in these documents will change from time to time, and the documents in Appendix I may have been superseded. Please contact the Water Resource Recovery Director for the most recent updates to the Appendix I documents.
• Audit Form
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• SSMP Change Log
• Completed audits
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ELEMENT 11 - COMMUNICATION PLAN
This section of the SSMP discusses the City’s Communication plan. This section fulfills the Communication Plan requirements for the SWRCB element. There is no requirement in the RWQCB guidelines.
11.1 RWQCB and SWRCB SSMP Requirements
The requirements for the Communication Plan element of the SSMP are summarized below:
11.1.1 RWQCB Requirement
No requirement.
11.1.2 SWRCB Requirement
The City shall communicate on a regular basis with the public on the development, implementation, and performance of its SSMP. The communication system shall provide the public the opportunity to provide input to the City as the program is developed and implemented.
The City shall also create a plan of communication with systems that are tributary and/or satellite to the sanitary sewer system.
11.2 Communication Plan
The City does not currently have a formal communication plan in place for the communication of SSMP elements, performance, or updates. However, the City has a comprehensive library of documents that are available to the public through the “Wastewater” page of the City website.
The SSMP will be added to this library for access by the public, and a clear link to the document will be provided on the website to facilitate access to the document. The public has the opportunity to comment on the SSMP at Council meetings, which are open to the public and held at least twice per month.
Appendix J – Communication Plan Documents
There are no Appendix documents to accompany Section IX. However, this Appendix J is included as a placeholder for future documents.
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Names and contact information for the Veolia SSO responders (First Responder) and responsible City employees are as listed below:
• Veolia Hotline: 510-412-2001
• Veolia Project Manager - Aaron Winer Cell: 510-385-6482 • Veolia Sewer Collection Manager - 7LP2
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• Veolia Sewer Field Supervisor - Wayne Madison Cell: 510-542-3247 • Veolia Field Crew Cell Numbers:
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o Roos, Jason 510-812-1173
o Wallis, David 510-447-0220
o Lewis, Kenny 510-932-1242
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• In Case of Emergency: 911
• City Police Dispatch: 510-233-1214
• OES: 800-852-7550
• City Manager: 510-620-6512
• City Interim Engineering Services Director Cell: 510-435-4340 • City 6RXUFH&RQWURO6XSHULQWHQGHQW&HOO
• Contractors
o BayHawk, Inc.: 510-776-5886
o Roto-Rooter: 804-794-7474 TMB, LLC: 707-252-5480
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o Sierra Pacific Loss Management (Bruce Burnett – Interior Cleaning): 707-479- 1375
o DW Pumps- 916-559-2054
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board: 510-622-2369 • California Department of Fish and Games - Bay Delta Region : 707-944-5500 • East Bay Regional Park District: 510-633-0460
• Contra Costa County Health Services: 925-692-2500
• California Office of Emergency Services : • U.S. Coast Guard : 510-437-3073
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Richmond, California, Code of Ordinances >> Article VI - BUILDING REGULATIONS >> Chapter 6.02 - BUILDING REGULATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE >>
Chapter 6.02 - BUILDING REGULATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Sections:
6.02.010 - Title.
6.02.020 - Definitions.
6.02.030 - Purpose.
6.02.040 - Scope.
6.02.050 - Existing buildings, structures and equipment.
6.02.060 - Conflicting provisions.
6.02.070 - Alternate materials and methods of construction.
6.02.080 - Modifications.
6.02.090 - Tests.
6.02.100 - Authority.
6.02.110 - Powers and duties of Building Official.
6.02.120 - Unsafe buildings, structures or equipment.
6.02.130 - Board of Appeals.
6.02.140 - Violations—Penalties.
6.02.150 - Permits.
6.02.160 - Application for permit.
6.02.170 - Permits issuance.
6.02.180 - Fees.
6.02.190 - Inspections.
6.02.210 - Special inspections.
6.02.220 - Engineering or architect requirements.
6.02.230 - Connection to utilities.
6.02.240 - Certificate of Occupancy.
6.02.250 - Adoption of technical codes.
6.02.010 - Title.
These regulations shall be known as the "Building Regulations Administrative Code," may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this chapter."
6.02.020 - Definitions.
General. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section.
Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, Copyright 1961, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings.
Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine.
"Accepted for construction," means as to materials, types of construction, equipment and systems, refers to the acceptance by the Building Official as the result of investigation and/or tests conducted by him, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, technical or scientific organizations.
"Addition" means an extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure. "Alter" or "alteration" means any change or modification in construction or building service equipment. "Approved agency" means an established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when such agency has been approved by the Building Official. "Building" means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering and use or occupancy. "Building Code" or "Building Standards Code" means the California Building Standards Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission and promulgated in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (including any interim amendments thereto), and adopted in this Code herein by reference.
"Building Official" means the person charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the Building Code, or the duly authorized representative of the Building Official. All references to Building Official in Article VI of this Code shall include the Building Official's designee, if any.
"Building service equipment" means it refers to the plumbing, mechanical, electrical and elevator equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures and other accessories which provide sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, firefighting and transportation facilities essential for the habitable occupancy of the building or structure for its designated use and occupancy.
Building, Existing. "Existing building" means a building erected prior to the adoption of this chapter, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued.
1/9/2013http://library.municode.com/HTML/16579/level2/ARTVIBURE_CH6.02BUREADCO.html CABO One and Two-Family Dwelling Code. This jointly sponsored code is intended to eliminate conflicts and duplications among the model codes to achieve national uniformity.
CABO Model Energy Code. This Code sets forth minimum requirements for the effective use of energy in the design of new buildings and structures and additions to existing buildings and is adopted by reference in the Uniform Building Code. "Chief Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Inspector, Plans Examiner" means the person providing expertise for the Building Official in the designated technical code.
"Concrete Inspection Manual" means a publication on concrete to be used for reference or as a text on concrete inspection. "Dangerous Building Code" means the Uniform Building Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the City of Richmond in Chapter 6.10. "Electrical Code" means the National Electrical Code promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by the City of Richmond in Chapter 6.16. "Engineer of Record" means an engineer licensed by the State of California to practice as such and who is responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications, engineering calculations and other data submitted to the City of Richmond for the purpose of obtaining a permit under the provisions of this chapter. "Fire Code" means the California Fire Code and Fire Code Standards as published in the Building Standards Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and adopted in this Code herein by reference. "Jurisdiction," as used in this chapter and technical codes, means the City of Richmond, California. "Listed" and "Listing" mean terms referring to equipment and materials which are shown in a list published by an approved testing agency, qualified and equipped for experimental testing and maintaining an adequate periodic inspection of current productions and whose listing states that the equipment complies with recognized safety standards. "Mechanical Code" means the California Mechanical Code as published in the Building Standards Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and adopted in this Code herein by reference. "Occupancy" means the purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used. The term "occupancy" as used in this chapter shall include the building or part thereof housing such use. "Occupant" means the person, agent, firm or corporation occupying a building or part thereof. "Owner" means any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property interest. "Permit" means an official document or certificate issued by the Building Official authorizing performance of a specific activity. "Person" means a natural person, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or corporation, its or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid. "Plumbing Code" means the California Plumbing Code as published in the Building Standards Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and adopted in this Code herein by reference. "Process equipment" means equipment used in the production or development of manufactured products. Process equipment includes the following production or research equipment: pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, boilers and furnaces. Process equipment shall be designed and fabricated in conformance with nationally established and recognized industry codes and standards and is to be certified as such. Process equipment also includes its installation but does not include foundations or structures around this equipment or the connection to utility sources.
"Repair" means the reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building, structure or building service equipment for the purpose of its maintenance.
"Shall," as used in this chapter, means mandatory.
"Stamped plans" and/or "specifications" mean the plans and/or specifications which have been "accepted for construction" as the official plans and/or specifications to be followed on the job site. Such plans and/or specifications are to be stamped by the Building Official with the official stamp of the City of Richmond's Building Regulations Division and signed by the Building Official authorizing the issuance of a permit(s) for work to proceed.
"Structure" means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
"Technical Codes" means it refer to those codes adopted by the City of Richmond containing the provisions for design, construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures and building service equipment as herein defined.
"Uniform Building Code" means it covers the fire, life and structural safety aspects of all building and related structures. "Uniform Building Code Standards" means it presents in a compact and concise manner national test, material and special design standards referred to as the Uniform Building Code. U.B.C. STANDARDS is the Uniform Building Code Standards promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the City of Richmond in Chapter 6.04 "Uniform Building Security Code" means it establishes minimum standards to make dwelling units resistance to unlawful entry. It regulates swinging doors, sliding doors, windows and hardware in connection with dwelling units of apartment houses or one- and two-family dwellings. The code gives consideration to the concerns of police, fire and Building Officials in establishing requirements for resistance to burglary which are compatible with fire and life safety.
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"Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" means it sets forth orderly procedures for remedying dangerous buildings. This Code covers all structures and may be used to supplement the Building Code and State Housing Code. "Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code Standards" means it sets out provisions necessary for fire prevention while achieving uniformity in terms and requirements with other codes published by the conference. The Code is sponsored jointly by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the City of Richmond in Chapter 8.16 of this Code. "Uniform Housing Code" means it provides for the conservation and rehabilitation of housing compatible with the Uniform Building Code; meets Federal Workable Program requirements and is sponsored by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the City of Richmond in Chapter 6.24. "Uniform Mechanical Code" means it contains requirements for the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems. This publication is sponsored jointly by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
"Uniform Plumbing Code," means published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, the Uniform Plumbing Code covers all aspects of plumbing, including requirements for plumbing materials, and IAPMO installation standards. It is endorsed by the ICBO. "Uniform Sign Code" means dedicated to the development of better sign regulation. Its requirements pertain to all signs and sign construction attached to buildings and is sponsored by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the City of Richmond in Chapter 4.04 of this Code.
"Valuation" or "value of buildings," means as applied to a building and its building service equipment, shall be the established cost to replace the building and its building service equipment in kind, based on current replacement costs. "Valuation" or "value of structures," means as applied to a structure and its process and/or service equipment, shall be the estimated cost to replace the structure and its process and service equipment in kind, based on current replacement costs. (Amended by Ordinance Nos. 11-94 N.S., 4-06 N.S. and 18-06 N.S.)
6.02.030 - Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the technical codes adopted by the City of Richmond and to provide for and promote the health, safety and welfare of the general public, and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefitted by the terms of this chapter of the technical codes.
6.02.040 - Scope.
The provisions of this chapter shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes which regulate the site preparation, construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and building service equipment within the City of Richmond.
6.02.050 - Existing buildings, structures and equipment.
General. Buildings, structures and their building service equipment to which additions, alterations or repairs are made shall comply with all the requirements of the technical codes for new facilities, except as specifically provided in this section.
Additions, Alterations or Repairs.
Additions, alterations or repairs may be made to any building or structure without requiring the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of this chapter, provided the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new building or structure, and the capability of the existing building or structure to resist all lateral forces to which it may be subjected has been demonstrated.
Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure which will cause the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or structure to become unsafe. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration will cause the existing building or structure to become structurally unsafe or overloaded; will not provide adequate egress in compliance with the provisions of this chapter or will obstruct existing exits; will create a fire hazard; will reduce required fire resistance or will otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life.
Any altered building which involves a change in use or occupancy, shall not exceed the height, number of stories and the area permitted for new buildings.
Any new building plus additions shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area specified for new buildings.
Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure when such existing building or structure is not in full compliance with the provisions of this chapter except when such addition or alteration will result in the existing building or structure being no more hazardous based on safety and sanitation, than before such additions or alterations are undertaken.
Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure which are nonstructural and do not adversely affect any structural member or any part of the building or structure having required fire resistance may be made with the same materials of which the building or structure is constructed. The installation or replacement of glass shall be as required for new installations.
Minor additions, alterations and repairs to existing building service equipment installations may be made in accordance with the technical code in effect at the time the original installation was made, subject to the approval of the Building Official, and provided such additions, alterations and repairs will not cause the existing building service equipment to become unsafe, unsanitary or overloaded.
Structural alterations intended to improve the resistance to lateral forces due to earthquakes in existing building may be made without full compliance with the provisions for earthquake-resistant design as specified in the technical codes.
Existing Installations. Building service equipment lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of the technical codes may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and no hazard to life, health or property has been created by such building service equipment.
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Existing Occupancy. Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of the Building Code may have their existing use or occupancy continued if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of the Building Code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life, health and safety. Any change of use, occupant or occupancy of any existing building or structure shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.02.240 of this chapter and the Building Code.
Maintenance. All buildings, structures and building service equipment, existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by the technical codes shall be maintained in conformance with the technical code under which installed. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and their building service equipment. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Building Official may cause any structure to be reinspected.
Moved Buildings and Temporary Buildings. Buildings, structures and their building service equipment moved into or within the City of Richmond shall comply with the provisions of the technical codes for buildings or structures and their building service equipment.
Temporary structures such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds, canopies or fences used for the protection of the public around and in conjunction with construction work may be erected by special permit from the Building Official for a limited period of time. Such buildings or structures need not comply with the type of construction or fire-resistive time periods required by the Building Code. Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.
Historic Buildings. Repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use of a building structure, or its building service equipment may be made without conformance to all the requirements of the technical codes when authorized by the Building Official, provided:
The building or structure has been designated by official action of the City Council as having special historical or architectural significance.
Any unsafe conditions as described in this chapter are corrected.
The restored building or structure and its building service equipment will be no more hazardous based on safety and sanitation than the existing building.
6.02.060 - Conflicting provisions.
Wherever conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this chapter and the technical codes; or between the technical codes; or between any other municipal code section, the following shall apply:
This Administrative Code shall prevail in the administration of all codes relating to construction within the City of Richmond.
The various technical codes shall prevail in their technical field (i.e., the California Building Code shall prevail over other codes in the area of occupancies, types of construction, quality and design of the materials and methods of construction of buildings and structures, and permit requirements. The National Electric Code shall prevail over other codes as relating to electrical work, etc.).
Where conflicts occur within a technical code, those provisions providing the greater safety shall govern. In other conflicts where safety or sanitation are not involved, the most restrictive provisions shall govern.
Where in any specific case, different sections within any of the technical codes specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
Changes, additions and deletions to any technical code can only occur within that particular code which governs the technical field which is being changed, added to or deleted from.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 18-06 N.S.)
6.02.070 - Alternate materials and methods of construction.
The provisions of the technical codes are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by the technical codes, provided any alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the Building Official.
The Building Official may approve any alternate, provided he finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of the technical codes and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the technical codes in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation.
The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use. The details of any action granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency.
6.02.080 - Modifications.
Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of the technical codes, the Building Official may grant modifications for individual cases, provided he shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of the technical code impractical and the modification is in conformity with the intent and purpose of the technical code, and that such modification does not lessen safety or health requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The details of actions granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency.
6.02.090 - Tests.
Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with any of the provisions of the technical codes or evidence that materials or construction do not conform to the requirements of the technical codes, the Building Official may require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the City of Richmond.
Test methods shall be as specified by the technical codes or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods for the proposed alternate, the Building Official shall determine test procedures.
All tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the Building Official for the period required for the retention of public records.
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6.02.100 - Authority.
Creation of Enforcement Agency. There is established in the City of Richmond a code enforcement agency which shall be under the administration and operational control of the Building Official.
General. Whenever the term or title "administrative authority," "responsible official," "Building Official," "Chief Inspector," "Code Enforcement Officer," "Superintendent of Inspection Services," or other similar designation is used herein or in any of the technical codes or in any other law, ordinance or regulation, it shall be construed to mean the Building Official as designated by the Director of Public Works of the City of Richmond.
6.02.110 - Powers and duties of Building Official.
General. The Building Official is authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter and the referenced technical codes.
The Building Official shall have the power to render interpretations of this chapter and the referenced technical codes, and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this chapter as he may deem necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter and the technical codes.
Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the Building Official may appoint such number of technical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. He may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforcement agency.
Right-of-Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, or whenever the Building Official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition or code violation which makes such building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official or his authorized representative may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Building Official by such codes, provided that if such building or premises be occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. Should entry be refused, the Building Official or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
Stop Orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes, the Building Official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Building Official to proceed with the work.
Occupancy Violations. Whenever any building or structure or building service equipment therein regulated by this chapter and the technical codes are being used contrary to the provisions of such codes, the Building Official may order such use discontinued and utility service disconnected by written notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the Building Official after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of such codes. Utility disconnection authorized by this section shall be pursuant to the provisions of subsection (f) of this section.
Authority to Disconnect Utilities. The Building Official or his authorized representative shall have the authority to order the disconnection and/or to disconnect any utility service or energy supplied to the building, structure or building service equipment therein regulated by this chapter or the technical codes in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The Building Official shall notify the City Attorney and the utility company prior to disconnection and whenever possible notify the owner or occupant of the building, structure or building service equipment, in writing, of such disconnection prior to disconnect.
Authority to Condemn Building Service Equipment. Whenever the Building Official ascertains that any building service equipment regulated in the technical codes has become hazardous to life, health, property or becomes unsanitary, he shall order in writing that such equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, whichever is appropriate.
The written notice itself shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. No person shall use or maintain defective building service equipment after receiving such notice.
When such equipment or installation is to be disconnected, a written notice of such disconnection and causes therefore shall be given within 24 hours to the serving utility, the owner and occupant of such building, structure or premises. Utility disconnection authorized by this section shall be pursuant to the provisions of subsection (f) of this section.
When any building service equipment is maintained in violation of the technical codes and in violation of any notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the Building Official shall institute any appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate such violation.
Connection After Order to Disconnect. No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any building service equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Building Official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the Building Official until the Building Official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.
Liability. The Building Official, or his authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this chapter and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against the Building Official or employee because of such act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of such codes shall be defended by the City of Richmond until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by the City of Richmond.
This chapter, the technical codes and other laws shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building, structure or building service equipment therein for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the Public Works Department or its parent jurisdiction, the City of Richmond be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by such laws or approvals issued under such laws.
Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The Building Official may request, and shall receive so far as is required in the discharge of his duties, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the City of Richmond. (Amended by Ordinance No. 18-06 N.S.)
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6.02.120 - Unsafe buildings, structures or equipment.
All buildings or structures regulated by this chapter and the technical codes which are structurally inadequate or have inadequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe.
Building service equipment regulated by such codes, which constitutes a fire, electrical or health hazard, or insanitary condition, or is otherwise dangerous to human life is, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Any use of buildings, structures or building service equipment constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe use.
Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members which are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and which are in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in the Building Code are hereby designated as unsafe building appendages.
All unsafe buildings, structures or appendages and building service equipment are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Dangerous Buildings Code or such alternative procedure as may be adopted by the City of Richmond. As an alternative, the Building Official or other employee or official of the City of Richmond as designated by the City Council, may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
6.02.130 - Board of Appeals.
General. There is created a Board of Appeals to hear appeals of decisions, orders or determinations of the Building Official, or his or her designee, regarding the application and interpretations of the technical codes, as well as the soundness or habitability of all new or existing buildings, dwellings and structures, including all alterations, additions, repair, demolition, and moving thereof. The Board shall also hear appeals of all notices and orders issued by the Building Official, or his or her designee.
Board Members. The Board shall consist of five members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction in conformance with the California Building Standards Code and applicable local ordinances, including the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Board members shall not be City employees and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. A quorum for the conduct of business shall be three.
Appeals. Except as otherwise provided by law, any person, firm, or corporation adversely affected by a decision, order, or determination by the Building Official, or his or her designee, relating to the application of building standards published in the California Building Standards Code, the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, or any lawfully enacted City ordinance, may appeal the issue for resolution to the Board of Appeals.
Form of Appeal. Appeals of notice, orders and determinations of the Building Official, or his or her designee, shall follow the requirements set forth in Chapter 5 (Appeal) of the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. All appeals shall be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of the service of such order or action of the Building Official; provided, however, that if the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or adjacent property and is ordered vacated, such appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of service of the notice, order or determination of the Building Official, or his or her designee.
Decisions of the Board may be challenged only through the courts. Failure to comply with the appeal deadline acts as a waiver of all appeal rights and constitutes a failure to exhaust administrative remedies.
Hearing on Appeal. The Board of Appeals shall conduct a hearing within sixty (60) days from the date the appeal is filed. The Board shall render a written decision within fifteen (15) business days from the date the hearing is closed. (Amended by Ordinance No. 9-06 N.S.; Ord. No. 14-10 N.S., § 1, 4-6-2010)
6.02.140 - Violations—Penalties.
It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, structure or building service equipment, or to cause, suffer or permit the same to be done, in violation of any provision of state or local law, including the California Building Standards Code, the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings or the Richmond Municipal Code.
Cumulative Remedies. The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 11-94 N.S.; Ord. No. 14-10 N.S., § 1, 4-6-2010)
6.02.150 - Permits.
Permits Required. Except as specified in subsection (b) of this section, no building, structure or service equipment regulated by this chapter and the technical codes shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate, appropriate permit for each building, structure or service equipment has first been obtained from the Building Official.
Exempted Work:
Building Permits. A building permit shall not be required for the following:
One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed 120 square feet;
Fences not over 6 feet high;
Oil derricks;
Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet high; Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids; Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one;
Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below;
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Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery; Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group M occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches;
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons; The replacement of any window with another window of the same shape and size.
Plumbing Permits. A plumbing permit shall not be required for the following:
The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any concealed trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this chapter; The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, nor for the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures; Equipment and/or appliances not connected directly or indirectly to utility service.
Electrical Permits. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following:
Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted by the Electrical Code; Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location;
Temporary decorative lighting;
Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, contractor or control device; Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets therefor; Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity in the same location; Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems; Taping joints;
Removal of electrical wiring;
Temporary wiring for experimental purposes is suitable experimental laboratories; The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture of television stage sets; Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy;
Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Classes II and III as defined in the Electrical Code; The installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment or the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence by a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility;
Equipment and/or appliances not connected directly or indirectly to utility service.
Mechanical Permits. A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following:
Any portable heating appliance;
Any portable ventilating equipment;
Any portable cooling unit;
Any portable evaporative cooler;
Any closed system of steam, hot or cold water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code;
Replacement of any component part of assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of the technical codes;
Any refrigerating equipment which is part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of the technical codes;
Any unit refrigerating system as defined in the Mechanical Code; Equipment and/or appliances not connected directly or indirectly to utility service. (Amended by Ordinance Nos. 11-94 N.S. and 4-06 N.S.)
6.02.160 - Application for permit.
Application. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the Public Works Department for that purpose. Every such application shall:
Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street ad-dress or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
Be accompanied by plans and diagrams, computations and specifications and other data as required in subsection (B) of this section.
State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building.
Be signed by permittee, or his authorized agent.
Give such other data and information as may be required by the Building Official.
Be accompanied by a plat of the survey of the land as required in subsection (D) of this section.
Plans and Specifications. Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in three or more sets with each application for a permit. The Building Official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such.
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Exception: The Building Official may waive the submission of plans, calculations, etc., if he finds that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this chapter or the work is being done under Section 6.02.200 "Certified Inspection Program" and Section 6.02.220 "Engineer or Architect Requirements." Information on Plans and Specifications. Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scape upon substantial paper and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of the technical codes and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Plans for buildings more than two stories in height of other than Groups R, Division 3 and M Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where a penetration will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similar systems.
Plat of a Property Survey. With each application for a building permit, three copies of a plat of a survey of the property shall be submitted. The survey upon which the plat is based shall have been made by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer of the State of California and shall be signed by him and endorsed with his license or certificate number. Elevations shown thereon shall be to the Mean Sea Level Datum of 1929 established by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey unless the nearest City of Richmond bench mark is more than five hundred feet (500ƍ) from the property or to such other datum as is approved by the City Engineer.
The plat shall show the following information:
The exterior lines of said property to be improved defined by appropriate stakes or marks.
The elevations of such stakes or marks.
The location of said exterior lines by map or deed distance to the nearest intersecting street.
Ties to existing permanent monuments.
Contours of not more than two-foot (2ƍ) intervals except that five-foot (5ƍ) intervals may be used when the slope of lot exceeds one foot (1ƍ) in five (5) in any direction. Such contours shall extend to the center of the street when said street is unimproved.
The location of every existing building or structure on the property.
The location of reserves and the location and elevation of existing curbs, sidewalks, center line of pavement, main sewers, waterways, drains and culverts, affecting the property.
Exceptions: When authorized by the Building Official, plats of surveys need not be submitted for the following:
Minor additions and alterations to existing structures or minor detached accessory buildings.
Areas located more than sixty feet (60ƍ) beyond the proposed work for land zones M-2 or M-3 and under one ownership.
Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than twice. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
6.02.170 - Permits issuance.
Issuance. The application, plans and specifications, and other data, filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official.
Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this chapter and the technical codes and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in the City's adopted fee schedule have been paid, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant.
When the Building Official issues the permit where plans are required, he shall endorse in writing and stamp the plans and specifications "ACCEPTED, City of Richmond, by ____________." Such stamped plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the stamped plans.
The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building, structure or building service equipment before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building, structure or building service equipment have been submitted or approved, provided, adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of the technical codes. The holder of such permit shall proceed at his own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted.
Retention of Plans. One set of stamped plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. One set of stamped plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building Official for at least ninety (90) days after final approval and inspection of the work. After the retention period the Building Official shall cause to be delivered to the address of the permitted work or to the owner of such plans, specifications and records which are not required by law to be kept as official records.
Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the technical codes, or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction.
No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of these laws shall be valid.
The issuance of a permit based upon plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and other data, or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of these Codes or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void; if the work is not completed within 365 days; or if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit; or if the building or work authorized by such permit has not had a satisfactory inspection after the work has commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee for such new
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permit shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he may commence or complete work under that permit when he is unable to commence or complete work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than twice once. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
Utility Service. Until all work and inspections are completed and during the course of construction all utility service to the property shall be temporary construction utility service and/or temporary occupancy utility service. Temporary utility service is at the discretion of the Building Official.
Suspension or Revocation. The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance, regulation or any of the provisions of law.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 9-06 N.S.)
6.02.180 - Fees.
General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City of Richmond.
Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in City's adopted fee schedule.
For fee based on valuation the determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of these Codes shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment.
Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by subsection (B) of Section 6.02.160 a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee for buildings or structures shall be as adopted in the City's fee schedule.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate adopted in the City's fee schedule.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate from any permit fees specified in subsection (B) and are in addition to the permit fees.
Work Without a Permit:
Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this chapter has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this chapter. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in the City's adopted fee schedule. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of either this chapter or the technical codes nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Fee Refunds. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this chapter.
The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan checking is done.
Transfer of Permit. The Building Official may authorize the transferring of a permit upon written request of the owner and the permit applicant.
Permit transfers shall be charged a filing fee plus a fee of ten percent (10%) of the original permit fee including plan check fees.
6.02.190 - Inspections.
General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and all such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building Official. In addition, certain types of construction shall have special inspection by special inspectors as specified in Section 6.02.210 It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the Building Official nor his jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
A survey of the lot may be required by the Building Official to verify that the structure is located in accordance with stamped plans.
Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or his agent shall have posted or otherwise made available the inspection record card such as to allow the Building Official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been issued by the Building Official.
Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Building Official that such work is ready for inspection. The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the Building Official.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required either by this chapter or the technical codes to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.
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Approval Required. No work shall be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his agent wherein the same fails to comply with this chapter or the technical codes. Any portions which do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.
There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings and building service equipment when completed and ready for occupancy or use.
Required Building Inspections. Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official.
The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the following inspections:
Foundation Inspection: To be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with U.B.C. Standard No. 26-13, the concrete need not be on the job. Where the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the Building Official.
Concrete Slab or Under-Floor Inspection: To be made after all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories, insulation and other ancillary equipment items are in place but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
Frame Inspection: To be made after the roof, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, and heating wires, pipes, and ducts are approved.
Lath and/or Wallboard Inspection: To be made after all lathing and wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place but before any plastering is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
Final Inspection: To be made after finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
Required Building Service Equipment Inspections:
General. All building service equipment for which a permit is required by this chapter shall be inspected by the Building Official. No portion of any building service equipment intended to be concealed by any permanent portion of the building shall be concealed until inspected and approved. When the installation of any building service equipment is complete, an additional and final inspection shall be made. Building service equipment regulated by the technical codes shall not be connected to the water, fuel or power supply or sewer system until authorized by the Building Official.
Operation of Building Service Equipment. The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of any building service equipment installed to replace existing building service equipment serving an occupied portion of the building in the event a request for inspection of such building service equipment has been filed with the Building Official not more than 48 hours after such replacement work is completed, and before any portion of such building service equipment is concealed by any permanent portion of the building.
Other Inspections. In addition to the required inspections specified above, the Building Official may make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this chapter or technical codes and other laws which are enforced by the code enforcement agency.
Reinspections:
A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of the technical codes, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly posted on the work site; when the stamped plans are not readily available to the inspector for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested; or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose, and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the City of Richmond.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
6.02.210 - Special inspections.
General. In addition to the inspections required by Section 6.02.190 the owner shall employ one or more special inspectors who shall provide continuous inspection during construction on the following types of work:
Concrete: During the taking of test specimens and placing of all reinforced concrete and pneumatically placed concrete.
Exceptions:
Concrete for foundations conforming to the minimum requirements of Table No. 29-A of the Building Code or for Group R, Division 3 or Group M, Division 1 Occupancies, provided the Building Official finds that a special hazard does not exist.
For foundation concrete when the structural design is based on f'c no greater than 2500 psi.
Nonstructural slabs on grade, including prestressed slabs on grade when effective prestress in concrete is less than 150 pounds per square inch.
Site work concrete fully supported on earth and concrete where no special hazard exists.
Bolts Installed in Concrete: During installation of bolts and placing of concrete around such bolts when stress increases permitted by Table No. 26-G are utilized.
Ductile Moment-Resisting Concrete Frame: As required by Section 2626(h) of the Building Code.
Reinforcing Steel and Prestressing Steel:
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During all stressing and grouting of prestressed concrete.
During placing of reinforcing steel, placing of tendons and prestressing steel for all concrete required to have special inspection by Item No. 1.
Exception: The special inspector need not be present during entire reinforcing steel and prestressing steel placing operations, provided he has inspected for conformance with the stamped plans, prior to the closing of forms or the delivery of concrete to the jobsite.
Welding:
Ductile moment-resisting steel frames. As required by Section 2272(f) of the Building Code.
All structural welding, including welding of reinforcing steel.
Exceptions:
When welding is done in an approved fabricator's shop.
When approved by the Building Official, single pass fillet welds when stressed to less than 50 percent of the allowable stresses and floor and roof deck welding and welded studs when used for structural diaphragm or composite systems may have periodic inspections in accordance with Section 6.02.210(E) of this chapter. For periodic inspection, the inspector shall check qualifications of welders at the start of work and then make final inspection of all welds for compliance prior to completion of welding.
High-Strength Bolting: During all bolt installations and tightening operations.
Exceptions:
The special inspector need not be present during the entire installation and tightening operation, provided he has:
Inspected the surfaces and bolt type for conformance to plans and specifications prior to start of bolting:
And will, upon completion of all bolting, verify the minimum specified bolt tension for 10 percent of the bolts for each connection with a minimum of two bolts per connection.
In bearing-type connections when threads are not required by design to be excluded from the shear plane, inspection prior to or during installation will not be required.
Structural Masonry: During preparation of masonry wall prisms, sampling and placing of all masonry units, placement of reinforcement, inspection of grout space, immediately prior to closing of cleanouts, and during all grouting operations. Where the f'm is less than 2600 psi and special inspection stresses are used, test specimens may consist of either one prism test for each 5000 square feet of wall area or a series of tests based on both grout and mortar for the first three consecutive days and each third day thereafter.
Exceptions:
Special inspection will not be required for structures designed in accordance with the values in appropriate tables for noncontinuous inspection.
The special inspector need not provide continuous inspection during the placement of masonry units or reinforcement, provided the special inspector has inspected for conformance with the stamped plans prior to any grouting.
Reinforced Gypsum Concrete: When cast-in-place Class B gypsum concrete is mixed and placed.
Insulating Concrete Fill: During the application of insulating concrete fill when used as part of a structural system.
Exception: The special inspections may be limited to an initial inspection to check the deck surface and placement of reinforcing. The special inspector shall supervise the preparation of compression test specimens during this initial inspection.
Sprayed-On Fireproofing: As required by U.B.C. Standard No. 43-9.
Piling, Drilled Piers and Caissons: During driving and resting of piles and construction of cast-in-place drilled piles or caissons. See Items Nos. 1 and 3 for concrete and reinforcing steel inspection.
Special Grading, Excavation and Filling: During earthwork excavations, grading and filling operations inspection to satisfy requirements of Chapter 29 and Chapter 70 (Appendix) of the Building Code.
Special Cases: Work which, in the opinion of the Building Official, involves unusual hazards or conditions.
Number of Special Inspectors. There shall be a sufficient number of special inspectors present for each particular type of construction or operation to adequately perform the inspection.
Special Inspectors:
Special inspectors shall be individuals who are qualified for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection.
Special inspectors shall be approved by and shall be responsible to the engineer or architect of record.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector:
Special inspectors shall observe the work assigned for conformance with the stamped plans and specifications.
The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the Building Official, the engineer or architect of record, and other designated persons. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the builder for correction, then, if uncorrected, to the proper design authority and to the Building Official.
Special inspectors shall submit a final signed report stating that whether the work required special inspection was, to the best of their knowledge, in substantial conformance with the stamped plans and specifications.
PERIODIC SPECIAL INSPECTION. Some inspections may be made on a periodic basis and satisfy the requirements of continuous inspection, provided this periodic scheduled inspection is performed as outlined in the project plans and specifications and approved by the Building Official.
APPROVED FABRICATORS. Special inspections required by this section and elsewhere in this Code or in the technical codes shall not be required where the work is done on the premises of a fabricator registered and approved by the Building Official to perform such work without special inspection. The certificate of registration shall be subject to revocation by the Building Official if it is found that any work done pursuant to the approval is in violation of the technical codes. The approved fabricator shall submit a Certificate of Compliance that the work was
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5. performed in accordance with the stamped plans and specifications to the Building Official and to the engineer or architect of record. The approved fabricator's qualifications shall be contingent on compliance with the following:
The fabricator has developed and submitted a detailed fabrication procedural manual reflecting key quality control procedures which will provide a basis for inspection control of workmanship at the fabricator plant.
Verification of the fabricator's quality control capabilities, plant and personnel as outlined in the fabrication procedural manual shall be by an approved agency.
Periodic plant inspections shall be conducted by an approved inspection or quality control agency to monitor the effectiveness of the quality control program.
It shall be the responsibility of the inspection or quality control agency to notify the approving authority in writing of any change to the procedural manual. Any fabricator approval may be revoked for just cause. Reapproval of the fabricator shall be contingent on compliance with quality control procedures during the past year.
WAIVER of SPECIAL INSPECTION. The Building Official may waive the requirement that special inspectors be employed if he finds that the construction is of a minor nature.
6.02.220 - Engineering or architect requirements.
GENERAL. In addition to the inspections required in Section 6.02.190 on work designed by a professional engineer or architect the following shall also apply:
Worksite Visits. During the construction or installation of work designed by a professional engineer or architect, the Building Official may require the engineer or architect of record responsible for the design, or such approved authorized representative of the engineer or architect, to make visits at the worksite to observe general compliance with the stamped plans, specifications and approved change orders. The engineer or architect of record shall submit a statement in writing to the Building Official stating that such engineer or architect knows from personal knowledge that the site visits have been made and that any discrepancies have been reported to the Building Official and the builder.
Required Worksite Visits. Worksite visits by the engineer or architect of record or such approved authorized representative shall be required for projects in which a special inspector and/or registered deputy inspector is required during construction as stated in this Code or the technical codes.
Such observation and statement shall not be relied upon by others as acceptance of the work, nor shall it be construed to relieve the builder in any way of its obligations and responsibilities.
SUPERVISION of SPECIAL INSPECTORS. When any work requires special inspection, the engineer or architect of record shall be responsible for supervising the work of the special inspectors.
CERTIFICATION BY ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the engineer or architect of record shall state in writing to the Building Official that to the best of his knowledge, information and belief while exercising reasonable professional judgment, those portions of the work which required special inspection were construed in substantial conformity with the stamped plans and specifications.
6.02.230 - Connection to utilities.
ENERGY CONNECTIONS. No person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by the technical codes and for which a permit is required by this Code, until approved by the Building Official.
TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS. If the Building Official finds no substantial hazard will result he may authorize the temporary connection of the building service equipment to the source of energy, fuel or power for the purpose of testing building service equipment, or for use under a temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION UTILITY SERVICE. The Building Official may authorize the temporary connection of temporary construction service equipment to the source of energy, fuel or power for various approved construction activities.
COMPLIANCE WITH ENERGY STANDARDS. The servicing utility company providing energy, fuel or power shall determine that the buildings and structures meet local, state or federal energy resource allocation standards prior to the installation of new permanent utility service. The servicing utility company shall develop a pan to be approved by the City Council of the City of Richmond for dealing with buildings and structures which do not comply with the standards. This Section 6.02.230(D) shall not take effect until December 1, 1986.
REVOCATION. The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke utility connection clearance issued under the provisions of this Code whenever an unsafe condition exists as a result of the clearance, the clearance is being used illegally to occupy the premises or when the energized system is being used for purposes other than those stated on the Certificate of Occupancy. Any utility disconnection or any revocation or suspension of utility connection clearance authorized by this section shall be performed pursuant to the provisions of Section
6.02.110(F).
6.02.240 - Certificate of Occupancy.
USE and OCCUPANCY:
No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy therefor as provided herein.
A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until the Building Official has accepted all required inspection certifications.
CHANGE IN USE. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in the Building Code.
CERTIFICATE ISSUED. After final inspection when it is found that the building or structure complies with the provisions of this Code and the technical codes, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy which shall contain the following:
The building permit number.
The address of the building.
The name and address of the owner.
A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate was issued.
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The name of the Building Official.
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE. If the Building Official finds that no substantial hazard will result from occupancy of any building or portion thereof before the same is completed, he may issue a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the use on a portion or portions of a building or structure prior to the completion of the entire building or structure.
POSTING. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the Building Official.
EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3, and M Occupancies Certificate need not be posted in a conspicuous place, however, it must be posted in an accessible location.
REVOCATION:
The Building Official may, in writing, revoke or suspend a Certificate of Occupancy issued under the provisions of this chapter, whenever the certificate is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or when the Building Official has determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this chapter.
The Building Official shall issue the written notice suspending or revoking the certificate and direct a copy to the record owner of the property by certified mail, return receipt requested at the address shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the county and direct a copy to the occupant(s) of the building or structure by certified mail, return receipt requested at the address of the building or structure. The notice shall contain the street address and sufficient legal description of the property on which the structure is located, a statement of whether the certificate is being suspended or revoked, the basis for the revocation or suspension, and the time within which the use and occupancy of the building or structure be discontinued and the building or structure vacated.
Any party aggrieved by the determination of the Building Official to suspend or revoke the certificate may appeal said determination to the Board of appeals by filing a written request for appeal with the Building Official within the time period in which the Building Official has ordered the use to be discontinued. Failure of any person to file an appeal shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and adjudication of the notice suspending or revoking the certificate or any portion thereof. (Amended by Ordinance No. 11-94 N.S.)
6.02.250 - Adoption of technical codes.
Where any of the technical codes of the City of Richmond are adopted by reference, the effective dates of such codes shall be as follows:
Any new edition of the Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, and the National Electric Code shall become effective 90 days after publication of said codes in the State Building Standards Code.
Any new edition of any other technical code shall become effective 90 days after the publication date of the new edition. (Amended by Ordinance No. 11-94 N.S. Source: Ordinance No. 20-86 N.S.)
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Richmond, California, Code of Ordinances >> Article VI - BUILDING REGULATIONS >> Chapter 6.04 - BUILDING CODE* >> Chapter 6.04 - BUILDING CODE*
Sections:
6.04.010 - Administration.
6.04.020 - Adoption by reference.
6.04.030 - Copies on file.
6.04.040 - Amendments, additions and deletions.
6.04.010 - Administration.
These regulations shall be known as the "Building Code," and may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this chapter." This Code is one of the technical codes of Building Regulations and is administered under Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code of the City of Richmond as such.
6.04.020 - Adoption by reference.
The most recent edition of the Uniform Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, including all appendix chapters thereto, except as specifically deleted by Section 6.04.040 of this chapter, is adopted by this reference and incorporated herein the same as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions specified in Section 6.04.040 of this chapter. Any new edition of the Uniform Building Code shall be adopted and shall become effective 90 days after publication of said code in the State Building Standards Code.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 12-94 N.S.)
6.04.030 - Copies on file.
Three copies of the Uniform Building Code and Appendix as adopted by Section 6.04.020, and all amendments thereto, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for inspection by the public.
6.04.040 - Amendments, additions and deletions.
The following amendments, additions and deletions are made to the Uniform Building Code as adopted by Section 6.04.020 of this chapter:
Addition — Chapter 1, Sec. 103 — Revise the Scope to add the following as an additional paragraph to Sec. 103:
"Sec. 103. . . .The Administrative part of this chapter is in addition to the City of Richmond's Building Regulations Administrative Code, Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code. Where conflicts occur between this chapter and Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code the provisions of Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code shall govern." Amendment — Section 204 — Revise Section 204(a) of the Uniform Building Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 204.(a) General. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code shall be heard and decided by the Board of Appeals, the body created by Richmond Municipal Code Section 6.02.130."
Amendment — Section 409 — HABITABLE SPACE (ROOM). Revise the definition of HABITABLE SPACE (ROOM) to read as follows:
"Sec. 409. HABITABLE SPACE (ROOM) is space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage or utility space, greenhouses, and similar areas are not considered habitable space." Addition — Section 420 — Swimming pool. The following definition is added to the Uniform Building Code Section 420, to read as follows:
"Swimming Pool: Any outside body of water created by artificial means, which is designed or used for swimming or immersion purposes, any portion of which exceeds eighteen inches (18Ǝ) in depth except portable swimming pools." Amendment — Section 1101 — Fences. Division 2 of the Uniform Building Code Section 1101 is amended to read as follows:
"Division 2: Fences over six feet (6ƍ) high, tanks, towers, and swimming pools." Addition — Section 1107 — Swimming pools. Section 1107 is added to the Uniform Building Code to read as follows:
"(1) To be enclosed. Every swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a wall, fence or other substantial structure not less than four feet (4ƍ) in height measured on the outside of the enclosure. No openings other than doors and gates with any dimension greater than four inches (4Ǝ) shall be permitted therein except that a picket fence may be erected or maintained having horizontal spacing between pickets not more than four inches (4Ǝ). All gates or door openings through such enclosures shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices designed to keep and are capable of keeping such door or gate securely closed at all times when not in actual use; provided, however, that the door of any dwelling occupied by human beings and forming any part of the enclosure hereinabove required need not be so equipped. Any self-latching device accessible from the outside of the pool enclosure shall be located at least four feet (4ƍ) above the ground or otherwise equally inaccessible to small children." "(2) Existing Pools. Existing swimming pools as well as those hereafter constructed shall be enclosed in accordance with the requirements of this section."
Deletion — Appendix Chapter 12. Delete Appendix Chapter 12, "REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP R, DIVISION 3 OCCUPANCIES."
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Amendment — Appendix Chapter 51, Sec. 5110 (b) — Revise the EXCEPTION: to read as follows:
"EXCEPTION: Certificates of inspection shall not be required of conveyances if inspected and certified by the State of California."
Deletion — Appendix Chapter 53. Delete Appendix Chapter 53 "ENERGY CONSERVATION IN NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION." Addition — Appendix Chapter 70, Sec. 7002 — Revise the scope to add the following as a second paragraph to Sec. 7002:
"Sec. 7002. . . .This chapter is in addition to the City of Richmond's Excavation and Grading Ordinance. Where conflicts occur between this chapter and the city's ordinance the most restrictive shall govern." (Amended by Ordinance No. 12-94 N.S.; Source: Ordinance No. 20-86 N.S.)
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Richmond, California, Code of Ordinances >> Article VI - BUILDING REGULATIONS >> Chapter 6.20 - MECHANICAL CODE* >> Chapter 6.20 - MECHANICAL CODE*
Sections:
6.20.010 - Administration.
6.20.020 - Adoption by reference.
6.20.030 - Copies on file.
6.20.040 - Amendments, additions and deletions.
6.20.010 - Administration.
These regulations shall be known as the "Mechanical Code," may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this chapter." This code is one of the technical codes of Building Regulations and is administered under Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code of the City of Richmond as such.
6.20.020 - Adoption by reference.
The most recent edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, jointly sponsored by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Conference of Building Officials, including all appendix chapters thereto, except as specifically deleted by Section
6.20.040 of this chapter, is adopted by this reference and incorporated herein the same as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions specified in Section 6.04.040 of this chapter. Any new edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code shall be adopted and shall become effective 90 days after publication of said code in the State Building Standards Code. (Amended by Ordinance No. 15-94 N.S.)
6.20.030 - Copies on file.
Three copies of the Uniform Mechanical Code and Appendix as adopted by Section 6.20.020, and all amendments thereto, shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk for inspection by the public.
6.20.040 - Amendments, additions and deletions.
The following amendments, additions and deletions are made to the Uniform Mechanical Code as adopted by Section 6.20.020 of this chapter:
Addition — Chapter 1, Sec. 103 — Revise the Scope to add the following as an additional paragraph to Sec. 103:
"Sec. 103. . . The Administrative part of this chapter is in addition to the City of Richmond's Building Regulations Administrative Code, Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code. Where conflicts occur between this chapter and Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code, the provisions of Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code shall govern." Amendment — Section 203 — Revise Section 203(a) of the Uniform Mechanical Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 203.(a) General. Appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code shall be heard and decided by the Board of Appeals, the body created by Richmond Municipal Code Section 6.02.130."
(Amended by Ordinance No. 15-94 N.S. Source: Ordinance No. 20-86 N.S.)
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Richmond, California, Code of Ordinances >> Article VI - BUILDING REGULATIONS >> Chapter 6.28 - PLUMBING CODE* >> Chapter 6.28 - PLUMBING CODE*
Sections:
6.28.010 - Administration.
6.28.020 - Adoption by reference.
6.28.030 - Copies on file.
6.28.040 - Amendments, additions and deletions.
6.28.010 - Administration.
These regulations shall be known as the "Plumbing Code," may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this chapter." This code is one of the technical codes of Building Regulations and is administered under Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code of the City of Richmond as such.
6.28.020 - Adoption by reference.
The most recent edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including all appendix chapters thereto and the "IAPMO Installation Standards" appended thereto, except as specifically deleted by Section 6.20.040 of this chapter, is adopted by this reference and incorporated herein the same as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions specified in Section 6.28.040 of this chapter. Any new edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code shall be adopted and shall become effective 90 days after publication of said code in the State Building Standards Code. (Amended by Ordinance No. 17-94 N.S.)
6.28.030 - Copies on file.
Three copies of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Standards as adopted by Section 6.28.020, and all amendments thereto, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for inspection by the public.
6.28.040 - Amendments, additions and deletions.
Addition — Chapter 1, Paragraph 10.3 — Revise the Scope to add the following as an additional paragraph to Paragraph 10.3:
"10.3 . . . The Administrative part of this chapter is in addition to the City of Richmond's Building Regulations Administrative Code Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code. Where conflicts occur between this chapter and Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code the provisions of Chapter 6.02 of the Municipal Code shall govern."
(Source: Ordinance No. 20-86 N.S.)
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Sections:
12.17.010 - Definitions.
12.17.020 - Sewer connections required.
12.17.030 - Connections to be made without damage to streets.
12.17.040 - Standards for sewer laterals and appurtenant facilities.
12.17.050 - Lateral testing requirements.
12.17.060 - Failure of test.
12.17.070 - Lateral certification.
12.17.080 - Notices to correct violations.
12.17.090 - Persons authorized to perform work.
12.17.100 - Other regulatory considerations.
12.17.110 - Nuisance conditions.
12.17.120 - Right of entry.
12.17.130 - Citation penalties.
12.17.010 - Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this chapter. Terms not defined in this section shall have their ordinary and common meaning or, if applicable, the meaning set forth in the Uniform Plumbing Code:
"Backflow valve" means a valve that is opened by the flow of sewage exiting a structure but closes when the flow reverses, preventing sewage from backing into the structure. All backflow valves shall conform to the specifications set forth in the Uniform Plumbing Code and all guidelines and policies established by the City Engineer to implement this chapter. "Building sewer" shall have the same meaning as "lateral," defined below. "Certificate of lateral compliance" means the certificate issued by the City Engineer certifying that a lateral complies with the standards set forth in this chapter. A fee for a certificate of compliance shall be charged in accordance with the City's rate and fee schedule. A certificate of compliance is valid only for the lateral at the address specified in the certificate and for a period of fifteen (15) years. "City authorized representative" means the City Engineer or his or her designee. "City of Richmond" or "City" means the City of Richmond and shall include Richmond Municipal Sewer District Number 1. "City's fee and rate schedule" means a list of all City of Richmond service, penalty, interest, and permit fees, and hourly personnel and equipment rates, as amended from time to time.
"Cleanout" means a segment of pipe connected to a sewer lateral and rising to the surface, providing access to the lateral for purposes of inspection and removal of obstructions. (See also "two-way cleanout," defined below.) "Commercial building" means any building designed for use as or used for commercial purposes. "Lateral," "building sewer," or "service lateral" means the sewer pipeline conveying wastewater from the premises of a user to the City's sewer system.
"Main" or "sewer main" means any sewer pipe within a public or private street or right-of-way receiving or intended to receive the discharges of one or more sewer lateral(s). No sewer main constructed after the effective date of this chapter shall be less than eight inches (8") in diameter nor be laid or constructed in any City street, easement or right-of-way under the control of the City, except to the lines, grades, and specifications approved by the City Engineer.
"Maintenance" means routine flushing or rodding of a sewer to maintain a free flowing condition. "Overflow device" means a device designed to relieve the pressure created when a gravity sewer is flowing full. All overflow devices require the approval of the City Engineer for proper application before their installation. "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, governmental entity or any other legal entity, or their legal representative, agents or assigns. The masculine gender shall include the feminine, the singular shall include the plural where indicated by context.
"Plumbing fixtures" means sinks, baths, showers, toilets, bidets, and all fixtures and appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines, from which water or wastewater are discharged.
"Private sewer main" means a main on private property that connects to the City's sanitary sewer system. A private sewer main shall meet the same standards as a lateral and is subject to all lateral testing, certification and enforcement provisions of this chapter. "Repair" means physical exposure of a section of pipe and/or appurtenances for the purpose of resuming proper operating condition. "Replacement" means removal and replacement of existing pipe and/or appurtenances. "Sanitary sewer system" shall have the same meaning as "publicly owned treatment works" as that term is defined at Richmond Municipal Code Section 12.18.020.
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"Service lateral" shall have the same meaning as "lateral," defined above. "Sewage" means water carrying wastes from residences, business buildings, institutions and industrial establishments, together with such other waters as may be present, or any combination of such wastes and water. "Sewer facilities" means and includes the sanitary and storm sewage collection systems owned and operated by the City, all appurtenances thereto, and all portions thereof.
"Storm sewer" or "storm drain" means a pipe or conduit which carries storm and surface waters and drainage, but excludes sewage and polluted industrial wastes.
"Subdivider" means to cause land to be divided into separate developed or developable lots that are or may be owned by different persons. "Two-way cleanout" means a "Y"- or "V"-shaped segment of pipe connected to a sewer lateral and rising to the surface, providing access to the lateral in both directions for purposes of inspection and removal of obstructions. "User" means and includes any person who causes or permits a discharge of sewage into the City's sanitary sewer system. "Wastewater" shall have the meaning set forth at Richmond Municipal Code Section 12.18.020.
12.17.020 - Sewer connections required.
Property owners shall provide connections to the sanitary sewer system in accordance with Richmond Municipal Code Sections 12.16.010 and 12.16.020, as those sections may be amended from time to time.
12.17.030 - Connections to be made without damage to streets.
All connections to the City's sanitary sewer system shall be laid without damaging the surface of any improved street unless the City Engineer grants a permit to remove and replace street paving. To obtain such a permit, the applicant shall furnish the City Engineer with a bond with two sufficient sureties in an amount set forth in the City's fee and rate schedule. The bond shall guarantee that the permit holder will restore the street surface to a serviceable condition as good or better than the condition of the street prior to resurfacing.
12.17.040 - Standards for sewer laterals and appurtenant facilities.
Every property owner shall perform all required maintenance and keep the lateral(s) and private sewer main(s), if any, connecting the premises on his or her property to the City's sanitary sewer system in good condition.
Every lateral shall meet the following minimum requirements:
It shall be kept free from roots, grease deposits, and other solids which may impede the flow or obstruct the transmission of waste.
All joints shall be tight and all pipes shall be sound and free from structural defects, cracks, breaks, openings, and missing portions to prevent ex-filtration by waste or infiltration by ground water or storm water.
The grade of every lateral shall be uniform without sags or offsets.
It shall have a two-way cleanout located at or near the property line or at or near the sewer main easement. All cleanouts shall be securely capped at all times.
It shall be equipped with a backflow valve or overflow device.
In conjunction with a lateral serving a structure in which there are plumbing fixtures at an elevation too low to permit drainage by gravity from the fixtures to the sewer main, the property owner shall install and maintain a pump or other appropriate device or devices to lift the contents of the sewer lateral to the City's sanitary sewer system. Such devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the Uniform Building and Plumbing Codes and all applicable provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code, and shall be subject to testing, repair and replacement under the provisions of this chapter governing sewer laterals.
12.17.050 - Lateral testing requirements.
All testing procedures must be approved by the City Engineer, or his or her designee, and performed in accordance with approved procedures. Results of all lateral tests shall be filed with the City Engineer. If, after testing, a property owner agrees to undertake specific repairs or replacements to bring a lateral into compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the statement of test results shall specify the repairs or replacements to be completed before retesting; shall state, "The property owner agrees to complete the above repairs and/or replacements and retest the subject lateral(s) in accordance with Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 12.17"; and shall be signed by the property owner.
Laterals for all multi-unit residential buildings, all commercial buildings and all industrial facilities in the City of Richmond and all private sewer mains that connect to the City's sanitary sewer system shall be tested within one (1) year of the effective date of this chapter and shall be repaired or replaced as necessary to ensure compliance with the standards set forth in this chapter.
Whenever title to property located in the City of Richmond is transferred, and the property includes buildings or structures that discharge into a sanitary sewer system, the sewer lateral(s) to the property shall be tested for compliance with the standards set forth in this chapter. Before title is transferred, all repairs or replacements necessary to bring a lateral into compliance shall be performed. A seller shall disclose to prospective purchasers the requirements of this chapter and the compliance status of the subject property. This subsection shall not apply to transfer of title to:
An individual unit in a multi-unit building served by a single lateral; A property for which there is a valid certificate of lateral compliance; A property located in the City of Richmond but served by a sanitary sewer service provider that has a lateral maintenance, inspection and repair program in place.
Whenever property located in the City of Richmond and containing one or more structures is subdivided, the sewer lateral(s) serving the property shall be tested. Before the subdivision is approved, all repairs or replacements necessary to bring a lateral into compliance shall be
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performed. If the subdivision of land causes structures served by a single lateral to be separated onto different lots, laterals for each lot on which there is a structure shall be constructed in accordance with the Uniform Building and Plumbing Codes and all applicable provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code.
Whenever property located in the City of Richmond is remodeled to include the addition of two or more plumbing fixtures that discharge into a sanitary sewer system, the sewer lateral(s) to the property shall be tested. Before final building inspection, all repairs or replacements necessary to bring a lateral into compliance shall be performed.
The City Engineer reserves the right to notify any owner of property for which there is not a valid certificate of lateral compliance on file that the City shall conduct a random test of the property's sewer lateral in accordance with Richmond Municipal Code Section 12.17.120 and shall notify the property owner of and require the property owner to correct any conditions that do not comply with this chapter.
12.17.060 - Failure of test.
Should a lateral fail the test, the lateral shall be repaired or replaced, as necessary and in accordance with the Uniform Building and Plumbing Codes and all applicable provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code, then retested. This process shall continue until the lateral passes the required test.
12.17.070 - Lateral certification.
Once the lateral has passed the testing procedure and upon payment of the appropriate fee as published in the City's fee and rate schedule, the City Engineer, or his or her designee, shall issue a signed certificate of lateral compliance to the property owner specifying the address of the property served by the subject lateral. A certificate of lateral compliance shall be valid for fifteen (15) years and shall be valid only for the lateral at the address specified in the certificate. The City Engineer shall maintain records of all certificates of lateral compliance issued.
12.17.080 - Notices to correct violations.
If the City Engineer receives notice that a lateral does not meet the standards set forth in this chapter and the property owner has not agreed in writing to perform the repairs or replacements necessary to bring the lateral into compliance, then the City Engineer shall give written notice to the property owner of any conditions that violate this chapter. Such notice shall specify the repair or replacement necessary to correct the condition and the time in which to make the correction, and shall advise the property owner of the enforcement provisions of this chapter.
12.17.090 - Persons authorized to perform work.
Only contractors licensed by the state shall be authorized to construct or repair laterals and mains.
12.17.100 - Other regulatory considerations.
The Uniform Building and Plumbing Codes and other applicable regulations adopted by the City of Richmond shall govern the construction and repair of laterals and mains.
The City Engineer shall establish guidelines and policies for implementing and enforcing this chapter.
If property located in the City of Richmond is served by a sanitary sewer service provider other than the City of Richmond and that service provider has a lateral maintenance, inspection and repair program in place, the property shall be subject to the regulations and standards of the service provider. If property located in the City of Richmond is served by a sanitary sewer service provider that does not have a lateral maintenance, inspection and repair program in place, the property is subject to the requirements of this chapter.
12.17.110 - Nuisance conditions.
All sewer laterals or sewer clean-outs which contain leaks or breaks; uncapped or improperly capped sewer clean-outs; sump pumps; down spouts or yard drains which discharge into the City's sanitary sewer system; and all other sources of accidental, negligent or intended introduction of storm water run off or similar waters into the sanitary sewer system are hereby declared to be a public nuisance, subject to abatement in accordance with Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 9.22 if, after being notified of the nuisance condition, the property owner fails to correct the condition. If the City of Richmond abates a sewer-related public nuisance, the costs of such abatement shall be assessed against the subject property owner and may result in a lien against the subject property in accordance with Richmond Municipal Code Sections 12.16.050 and 12.16.060.
12.17.120 - Right of entry.
The City Engineer, or his or her designee, may enter, inspect, collect wastewater samples, and test any buildings, structures, or premises to secure compliance or prevent a violation of any portion of this chapter. Unless there is an emergency threatening the public health, safety or welfare, the City Engineer shall provide at least ten (10) business days notice to the property owner of intent to enter upon property. The City Engineer may also request that a property owner provide all written records of lateral inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement at the time of inspection or within ten (10) or more business days after receipt of the request.
12.17.130 - Citation penalties.
In addition to, or in lieu of, the remedies set forth in this chapter, any violation of this chapter may result in the issuance of an administrative citation pursuant to Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 2.62. (Source: Ordinance No. 61-06 N.S.)
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Chapter 12.18 - DISCHARGES TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM [15]
Sections:
12.18.010 - General provisions.
12.18.010.1 - Purpose and policy.
12.18.010.2 - Administration.
12.18.010.3 - Definitions.
12.18.020 - General sewer use requirements.
12.18.020.1 - Prohibited discharge standards.
12.18.020.2 - National Categorical Pretreatment Standards.
12.18.020.3 - State Pretreatment Standards.
12.18.020.4 - Local limits.
12.18.020.5 - Right to revision.
12.18.020.6 - Dilution.
12.18.030 - Pretreatment of wastewater.
12.18.030.1 - Pretreatment facilities.
12.18.030.2 - Fats, oils, and grease.
12.18.030.3 - Additional pretreatment measures.
12.18.030.4 - Accidental discharge/slug discharge control plan.
12.18.030.5 - Hauled wastewater.
12.18.040 - Wastewater discharge permits.
12.18.040.1 - Wastewater analysis.
12.18.040.2 - Wastewater discharge permit requirement.
12.18.040.3 - Wastewater discharge permitting: Existing connections.
12.18.040.4 - Wastewater discharge permitting: New connections.
12.18.040.5 - Wastewater discharge permit application contents.
12.18.040.6 - Wastewater discharge permitting: General permits.
12.18.040.7 - Application signatories and certifications.
12.18.040.8 - Wastewater discharge permit decisions.
12.18.050 - Wastewater discharge permit issuance.
12.18.050.1 - Wastewater discharge permit duration.
12.18.050.2 - Wastewater discharge permit contents.
12.18.050.3 - Permit appeals.
12.18.050.4 - Permit modification.
12.18.050.5 - Wastewater discharge permit transfer.
12.18.050.6 - Wastewater discharge permit revocation.
12.18.050.7 - Wastewater discharge permit reissuance.
12.18.050.8 - Regulation of waste received from other jurisdictions.
12.18.060 - Reporting requirements.
12.18.060.1 - Baseline monitoring reports.
12.18.060.2 - Compliance schedule progress reports.
12.18.060.3 - Reports on compliance with Categorical Pretreatment Standard deadline.
12.18.060.4 - Periodic compliance reports.
12.18.060.5 - Reports of changed conditions.
12.18.060.6 - Reports of potential problems.
12.18.060.7 - Reports from unpermitted users.
12.18.060.8 - Notice of violation/repeat sampling and reporting.
12.18.060.9 - Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste.
12.18.060.10 - Analytical requirements.
12.18.060.11 - Sample collection.
12.18.060.12 - Date of receipt of reports.
12.18.060.13 - Recordkeeping.
12.18.060.14 - Certification statements.
12.18.070 - Compliance monitoring.
12.18.070.1 - Right of entry: Inspection and sampling.
12.18.070.2 - Search warrants.
12.18.080 - Confidential information.
12.18.090 - Publication of users in significant noncompliance.
12.18.100 - Administrative enforcement remedies.
12.18.100.1 - Notification of violation.
12.18.100.2 - Consent orders.
12.18.100.3 - Show cause hearing.
12.18.100.4 - Compliance orders.
12.18.100.5 - Cease and desist orders.
12.18.100.6 - Administrative fines.
12.18.100.7 - Emergency suspension.
12.18.100.8 - Termination of discharge.
12.18.110 - Judicial enforcement remedies.
12.18.110.1 - Injunctive relief.
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12.18.110.2 - Civil penalties.
12.18.110.3 - Criminal prosecution.
12.18.110.4 - Remedies nonexclusive.
12.18.120 - Supplemental enforcement action.
12.18.120.1 - Penalties for late reports.
12.18.120.2 - Performance bonds.
12.18.120.3 - Liability insurance.
12.18.120.4 - Payment of outstanding fees and penalties.
12.18.120.5 - Water supply severance.
12.18.120.6 - Public nuisances.
12.18.120.7 - Contractor listing.
12.18.130 - Affirmative defenses to discharge violations.
12.18.130.1 - Upset.
12.18.130.2 - Prohibited discharge standards.
12.18.130.3 - Bypass.
12.18.140 - Wastewater treatment rates.
12.18.140.1 - Fees and charges.
12.18.010 - General provisions.
12.18.010.1 - Purpose and policy.
This ordinance sets forth the requirements of users of the Richmond Municipal Sewer District Water Pollution Control Plant and its collection system (collectively, called the WPCP in this ordinance) for the City of Richmond (City), and enables the City to comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, including the Clean Water Act (Title 33 of the United States Code [USC] Section 1251 et seq.) and the General Pretreatment Regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 403). The objectives of this chapter are:
To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the WPCP that will interfere with its operations; To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the WPCP that will pass through the WPCP, inadequately treated, into receiving waters or atmosphere, or otherwise be incompatible with the WPCP; To protect both WPCP personnel who may be affected by wastewater and sludge in the course of their employment and the general public;
To promote reuse and recycling of wastewater, sludge, gases, and other byproducts from the WPCP; To provide for fees for the equitable distribution of the cost of operation, maintenance, and improvement of the WPCP; To prevent sanitary sewage overflows as a result of grease obstructions that subject the City and the public to adverse health risks, State Water Resources Control Board penalties, and civil lawsuits, impact service continuance, and diminish stormwater quality; To comply with San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board regulations for establishing a Sanitary Sewer Overflow Plan that also includes a Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Plan; To enable the City to comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit conditions, sludge use and disposal requirements, and any other Federal or State laws to which the WPCP is subject.
This chapter shall apply to all users of the WPCP. The chapter authorizes the issuance of individual and general wastewater discharge permits; provides for monitoring, compliance, and enforcement activities; establishes administrative review procedures; requires user reporting; and provides for the setting of fees for equitable distribution of costs resulting from the program established herein. (Ord. No. 18-11 N.S., § I, 7-26-2011)
12.18.010.2 - Administration.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the City Engineer shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the City Engineer may be delegated by the City Engineer to a duly authorized City employee. (Ord. No. 18-11 N.S., § I, 7-26-2011)
12.18.010.3 - Definitions.
Unless a provision explicitly states otherwise, the following terms and phrases, as used in this chapter, shall have the meanings hereinafter designated.
"Act" or "the Act." The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC Section 1251 et seq.
"Administrator." The EPA Administrator or their designee. "Applicant." Any person who applies for an individual or coverage under a wastewater discharge permit. "Approval Authority." The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. "Authorized" or "Duly Authorized Representative of the user." If the user is a corporation:
The president, secretary, treasurer, or a vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision-making functions for the corporation; or The manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided the manager is authorized to make management decisions that govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiate and direct other comprehensive measures to