3.1 To be eligible, the building, dwelling or structure must be connected to the City of Portland Combination Sewerage System and have experienced sewer backups or be in an area vulnerable to sewer backups as determined by the Bureau of Environmental Services. This determination is based on the criteria of a 25-year storm event and the lack of capacity of the sewer in front of the property to handle the storm for the developed upstream area.

4.1 Installation of any sewer backflow device or devices shall be in conformance with Title 25, Plumbing Regulations, of the Code of the City of Portland, including, but not limited to, Chapter 25.05, Permits.

 

4.2 The building owner assumes ownership of all devices installed pursuant to this rule.

 

4.3 The building owner shall assume all duties and costs of maintenance, repair and replacement of all devices installed pursuant to this rule.

 

4.4  The City does not guarantee or in any manner warrant the device or devices, nor does the City give any warranty that the device will prevent future flooding and the City will not assume any responsibility for damages incurred as a result of flooding subsequent to installation of any device or devices. The owner shall be required to look only to such warranty or guarantee as may be secured from the manufacturer of the device or devices and/or the plumber.

5.1 Payment to the property owner of the City’s share of the expense shall be made upon the Bureau of Development Services’ final inspection and the owner’s submittal of the plumber’s billing for the work to the Bureau of Environmental Services.

 

5.2 The owner shall pay the first $100 of the cost of installation, the Bureau of Environmental Services will pay for additional costs up to $1,500s, and the building owner shall pay any amount in excess of $1,600.