Procedures

1. No excavation for sewer connection within the public right-of-way shall take place until Gulf Shores Utilities Board (Board) personnel have verified the need for such excavation and the party performing the excavation has obtained all permits as required from the City of Gulf Shores’ Public Works Department.
2. Groundwater shall be maintained at least eight inches (8″) below elevation of sewer connection for the duration of the work.
3. GSUB shall determine acceptability of connection from building sewer to public sewer. All pipe, couplings, adapters, cleanout plugs, etc. associated with connection between building and public sewer shall be visible and accessible for inspection by the Board’s personnel prior to backfill of the excavation site.
4. Grease interceptor or grit chamber shall be properly installed, when required.
5. Party responsible for connection to the public sewer is liable for any damage to public sewer system resulting from their work in making connection.
6. Sewer connection inspection shall be scheduled with Board personnel at least 24 hours in advance by calling Gulf Shores Utilities Board at (251) 968-6323. All sewer inspections shall be scheduled during normal working hours.
7. If applicable, septic tank shall be pumped out and filled after connection to public sewer in accordance with City Ordinance.
8. NO WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED FOR CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWER WITHOUT PERSONNEL FROM GULF SHORES UTILITIES BOARD ON THE JOB SITE.