Trap Waiver

Overview

This document is a Building Sewer Trap and Backflow Prevention Device Acknowledgment and Waiver issued by the Ebensburg Municipal Authority. It informs property owners that while sewer traps and backflow prevention devices are generally required, the Authority is currently not requiring their installation in the main lateral serving a property. However, it strongly recommends installing them to prevent odors, sewer gases, and sewage backups.

Key Points

• General Rule: The Rules and Regulations Governing Sanitary Sewer Service require all buildings serviced by the sewer to have a trap, cleanout, and observation port.
• Current Waiver: The Ebensburg Municipal Authority is NOT REQUIRING the installation of a trap in the main lateral serving your property at this time.
• Strong Recommendation: Despite not requiring it, the Authority strongly recommends:
  • Installing a trap to prevent odors and sewer gases from entering your building.
  • Using a backflow prevention device to prevent sewage from backing up into your building.
• Owner Responsibility: Property owners are asked to acknowledge receipt of this information and sign the waiver as evidence that they knowingly chose not to install these measures after due consideration.

Required Information

To complete this waiver, the following must be filled out:

• Property Address: The full address of the property subject to this waiver (including city, state, and ZIP code).
• Date: The date the form is signed.
• Property Owner(s) Signature: Signature of the owner(s) or authorized representative.
• Printed Name: Printed name of the signatory.
• Witness Signatures: Two witness signatures and printed names are required.

Purpose

This form serves as legal acknowledgment that the property owner has been informed of the risks associated with not installing a sewer trap and/or backflow prevention device. By signing, the owner confirms they are aware of potential issues such as odors, sewer gases, or sewage entering their building and voluntarily waive the requirement for these installations.