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2.19 Connection to Water and Sewer Systems
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The water distribution and drainage systems of any building in which plumbing fixtures are installed shall be connected to a public water supply and sewer system respectively if the public water supply and/or public sewer is within reasonable distance as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. See Figure 2.19.1
Figure 2.19.1
REQUIRED CONNECTION OF PROPERTIES TO PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
REQUIRED CONNECTION OF PROPERTIES TO PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
Where either a public water supply or sewer system, or both, are not available, a private individual water supply or individual sewage disposal system, or both, shall be provided, and the water distribution system and drainage system shall be connected thereto. Such private systems shall meet the standards for installation and use established by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. (See Chapters 16 and 17.) See Figure 2.19.1. Also the definition of "Private Sewage Disposal System" and "Private Water Supply".
Comment: Plumbing for buildings connected to private water or sewage systems must comply with all applicable requirements of this Code and/or the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
- Common water services shall be permitted to serve attached single-family dwellings in groups of three or more where the common water service is located within property subject to an association easement or on common property and there is a homeowners' association or other owner entity responsible for maintenance and upkeep.
- Common building sewers shall be permitted to serve attached single-family dwellings in groups of three or more where the common sewer is located within property subject to an association easement or on common property and there is a homeowners' association or other owner entity responsible for maintenance and upkeep.
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