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What's Needed for a Side/Building
Sewer Connection

The following information is a guide for connecting a building to the Kitsap County sewer system. Regulations and requirements are in place to protect the health and environment of property owners, utility customers, and the general public.

Definitions:

  • Side Sewer
    The portion of the lateral sewer pipe that runs from the connection at the sewer main to the property line.

  • Building Sewer
    The continuation of the lateral sewer pipe that runs from the property line to the connection to the building.

Regulations/Standards Governing the Sewer Utility:

  • Kitsap County Code  Title 13 - Water and Sewer
    reference 13.12 - Public Sewer System (Ordinance #55)
    reference 13.14 - Sewer Fees  (Ordinance #113)

Kitsap County Public Works Standards (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format)
Division III   Side Sewers and Building Sewers
Division VI   Individual Grinder Pump Installation
Division VII  Pipe Details and General Notes

Requirements

  • All fees must be paid prior to connecting.  The fees include some or all of the following:    [ Reference Sewer Utility Rates & Fees ]
    Newcomer Assessment Fee, Developer Payback Fee, Saddle & Tap Fee, Building Side Sewer Permit Fee, Lien Release Fee,  Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit Fee. 
     

  • Building Sewer Permit - It is unlawful for any person to construct a building sewer without first having obtained a building sewer permit from Public Works. Filling out the Building Side Sewer Permit Worksheet will expedite the permit process (complete the boxes and print it out before bringing it into the office). 
     

  • Licensed Contractors
    When choosing a contractor, the property owner is required to use one of the Kitsap County's licensed side sewer contractors. The contractors have passed a written exam with the Sewer Utility Division to become licensed and are therefore, knowledgeable with the County's regulations and requirements.
     

  • A Right-of-Way (ROW) permit is required if any part of the side sewer piping is installed in the roadway or within the road right-of-way of Kitsap County Roads.
     

  • Individual Pump Systems (IPS)
    When a building cannot meet the requirements to gravity into the County sewer system, then a property owner may have the option to install an individual pump system (IPS). An IPS requires an operation and maintenance agreement included in the submittal.

Other Forms:    **ALL FORMS IN ADOBE ACROBAT PDF FORMAT**


Kitsap County Public Works
Sewer Utility Division

(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
Kitsap1@co.kitsap.wa.us

Updated:  January 18, 2013

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