§ 21-161. Underdrain.  


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  • Underdrain shall be installed to correct groundwater conditions encountered within street lines. In areas of potential concern, the city engineer may require deep hole tests to show the level of groundwater in the soil. Underdrains shall be constructed as separate lines and underdrain outlets shall be connected to catch basins or manholes. When installing underdrain, provisions shall be made to allow subsequent connection into the line from the abutting properties.

(Code 1960, § 49-4.16; Ord. of 2-3-70; Ord. of 4-10-01)