Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
ADC New York City Administrative Code(NEW) |
Title 24. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND UTILITIES |
Chapter 5. DRAINAGE AND SEWER CONTROL |
Section 24-507. Private sewers and drains
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a. The commissioner of environmental protection may issue permits to persons to construct sewers or drains, or to connect with any sewers or drains built in any street, at their own expense. Such permission shall be granted only upon the agreement, in writing, of the persons applying therefor: 1. That they will comply with the provisions of sections 24-521, 3-508 and 3-509 and of subchapter one of chapter one of title nineteen of the code; 2. That they will indemnify the city for any damages or costs to which it may be put by reason of injuries resulting from neglect or carelessness in the performance of the work so permitted; 3. That they or their successors in interest will make no claim against the city if the work so permitted shall be taken up by the city. b. The commissioner of environmental protection, at any time, may revoke such permit and direct such sewers or drains to be taken up or removed.