Trap Waiver

Document Overview

This is a "Building Sewer Trap and Backflow Prevention Device Acknowledgment and Waiver" form from the Ebensburg Municipal Authority in Pennsylvania. It informs property owners about sewer requirements and allows them to formally waive the installation of certain safety devices.

Key Requirements & Waiver Details

• Standard Rule: The Ebensburg Municipal Authority normally requires all sewer laterals to have a trap, a cleanout, and an observation port.
• The Waiver: The Authority is currently not requiring the installation of a trap in the main lateral serving your property.
• Strong Recommendations: Despite not requiring it, the Authority strongly recommends installing:
  • A trap to prevent odors and sewer gases from entering the building.
  • A backflow prevention device to stop sewage from backing up into the building.
• Owner Responsibility: By signing this waiver, the property owner acknowledges that failing to install these devices could lead to odors, sewer gases, or sewage entering their building. They confirm this decision was made knowingly after due consideration.

Property Information

• The form requires the address of the property subject to this waiver, specifically noting Ebensburg, Pennsylvania 15931.

Signatures Required

To complete the waiver, the following signatures are needed:

• Property Owner(s): Must sign to acknowledge receipt of information and elect to waive the installation of a trap and/or check valve.
• Witnesses: Two witnesses must sign, along with their printed names.
• Date: The date of signing is required.