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City of Port Moody
Bylaw No. 3519
A Bylaw to regulate and ensure the proper function and maintenance of the City of Port Moody
Sewerage System and Drainage System.
WHEREAS pursuant to the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, the City is
authorized to regulate, prohibit, and impose requirements related to the design, installation,
connection, maintenance, and proper functioning of any Sewerage System and Drainage System,
and Sewerage Service and Drainage Service, whether located on City property or private property,
and to impose conditions on any Owner undertaking Works and Services to ensure compliance with
municipal bylaws;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Port Moody enacts as follows:
1.
Citation
1.1 This Bylaw shall be cited as "City of Port Moody Sewerage and Drainage Regulation
Bylaw, 2025, No. 3519".
2.
Repeal
2. 1 City of Port Moody Sewer Connection Bylaw, 1962, No. 803 including all amendments
thereto is hereby repealed.
3.
Definitions
3.1
In this Bylaw:
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"Approval" means the written approval of the City Engineer for the Works and Services
applied for by the Owner and may be in any form deemed acceptable by the City
Engineer.
"Building Permit" means a permit issued under City of Port Moody Building Bylaw,
2019, No. 3200, as amended or replaced from time to time, that authorizes the
construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, repair, or change in occupancy of a
building or structure.
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means a person appointed by Council to enforce City
bylaws.
"Certificate of Final Performance" means a certificate prepared, signed, and sealed by a
Professional Engineer stating that the Works and Services have been completed in
accordance with City specifications, standards, and applicable approvals.
11City" means the City of Port Moody.
"City Engineer" means the General Manager of Engineering and Operations or their
designate.
"Community Charter'' means the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c. 26 and the
regulations thereto, as amended or replaced from time to time.
"Connection" means:
a) the physical connection between the Drainage Service and the Private
Drainage System; or
b) the physical connection between the Sewerage Service and the Private
Sewerage System.
"Council" means the elected Council of the City of Port Moody.
"Cross Connection" means any actual or potential Connection between any of the
Sewerage System, Drainage System, or Water System that could allow contamination
or unauthorized Discharge into the Sewerage System and the Drainage System.
"Discharge
11 means the direct or indirect release, deposit, draining, or emission of any
liquid, substance, or effluent, including Drainage or Sewage, into the Sewerage System
or Drainage System.
"Drainage" means water, including but not limited to Run-off and Groundwater that
causes Discharge into or otherwise enters the Drainage System.
"Drainage Service" means the cleanouts, wyes, pipes, and all other devices comprising
or relating to a Connection between the Drainage System and private property.
"Drainage System" includes all the mains, pipes, cleanouts, controls, devices, fittings,
catch basins, inlets, culverts, outlets, ditches, engineered watercourses, and all other
items owned, maintained or are the responsibility of the City or the GVS&DD used for
the collection, impounding, conveyance, and Discharge of Drainage.
"Emergency" means a present or imminent event, condition, or circumstance that poses
a risk to public health, public safety, the environment, or the sewer system or drainage
system, and which requires immediate action to prevent, mitigate, or respond to harm.
"Engineering Standards" means the City of Port Moody Subdivision and Development
Servicing Bylaw, 2010, No. 2831, as amended or replaced from time to time, and any
other engineering requirements, standards, and specifications adopted by the City for
the design and construction of Works and Services under this Bylaw, including any
manuals, bylaws, regulations, or standards, as amended or replaced from time to time.
"Environmental Management Acf' means the Environmental Management Act, S.B.C.
2003, c. 53 and the regulations thereto, as amended or replaced from time to time.
"Fat, Oils, and Grease" means "fat, oils, and grease" as defined in the Grease
Interceptor Bylaw.
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"Final Acceptance" means written confirmation issued by the City Engineer that the
Works and Services have been completed in accordance with this Bylaw, City
standards, and applicable approvals and enactments, and is evidenced by either of the
following:
a) a Certificate of Final Performance, where a Professional Engineer has been
required; or
b) written confirmation by the City Engineer following inspection and review of
the Works and Services, where a Professional Engineer has not been
required.
"Food Sector Establishment" means "food sector establishment" as defined in the
Grease Interceptor Bylaw.
"Grease Interceptor" means "grease interceptor'' as defined in the Grease Interceptor
Bylaw.
"Grease Interceptor Bylaw" means the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage
District Food Sector Grease Interceptor Bylaw, No. 365, 2023, as amended or replaced
from time to time.
"Groundwater'' means water originating from a subsurface source.
"Greater Vancouver Sewer and Drainage District" or "GVS&DD" means the Greater
Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District as continued and defined under the
GVS&DDAct.
"GVS&DD Act" means the Greater Vancouver Sewer and Drainage District Act, S. B. C.
1956, c. 59, and the regulations thereto, as amended or replaced from time to time.
"Sewer Use Bylaw" means the Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District Sewer
Use Bylaw, 2007, No. 299 and the regulations thereto, enacted by the GVS&DD
pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and the GVS&DD Act.
"Inspection Chamber'' means a vertical pipe located at or near the property line, or at or
near the edge of a statutory right-of-way, at the connection between the Drainage
Service and the Private Drainage System, or the Sewerage Service and the Private
Sewerage System, and extends to the surface, but does not include any other
structures or fixtures required to facilitate the installation of or as a part of driveways,
sidewalks, landscaping, or other surfaces.
"Local Government Acf' means the Local Government Act, R. S. B. C. 2015, c. 1 and the
regulations thereto, as amended or replaced from time to time.
"New Service" means the installation of a new Drainage Service or Sewerage Service
where one does not exist, or where the existing service must be decommissioned,
upgraded, relocated, or otherwise does not meet the size, location, or elevation needs
of the property.
"Normal Business Hours
11 means between the hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm from
Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
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"Owner'' means an "owner'' as defined in the Community Charter or a person authorized
by them in writing to act on their behalf.
"Permanent Cap
11 means a disconnection of the existing Drainage Service or Sewerage
Service at the main where the existing service is to be abandoned and a New Service
to the property provided, if required.
"Private Drainage System" means the pipes valves, wyes, fittings, cleanouts, rock pits,
pumps, and other devices providing for the Discharge of Drainage from buildings or
other Drainage improvements on private property but does not include any component
used to convey Drainage within a statutory right-of-way or other land owned or
controlled by the City.
"Private Sewerage System" means the pipes valves, wyes, fittings, cleanouts, septic
systems, lift stations, and other devices providing for the Discharge of Sewage from
buildings or other Sewage improvements on private property but does not include any
component used to convey Sewage within a statutory right-of-way or other land owned
or controlled by the City.
"Professional Engineer
11 means a person registered or licensed as a professional
engineer and in good standing with the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
under the Professional Governance Act, S.B.C. 2018, c. 47, and the regulations
thereto, as amended or replaced from time to time.
"Prohibited Waste" means "prohibited waste" as defined in the Sewer Use Bylaw.
"Renewal Service" means the rehabilitated Drainage Service or Sewerage Service
constructed to restore or extend the service life of an existing service using trenchless
or minimally invasive techniques, such as cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, pipe
bursting, or other approved methods.
"Restricted Waste
11 means "restricted waste" as defined in the Sewer Use Bylaw.
"Run-off' means water on the surface of land resulting from natural precipitation or
snowmelt.
"Sewage" means "domestic sewage" as that term is used in the Environmental
Management Act, including human excreta and waterborne Waste from the preparation
and consumption of food and drink, dishwashing, bathing, showering, general
household cleaning, and laundry.
"Sewerage Service" means any cleanout, wye, fitting, pipe, valve, meter, Inspection
Chamber, and any other device comprising to a Connection between the Sewerage
System and the Private Sewerage System.
"Sewerage System" means the network of pipes, utility holes, cleanouts, Inspection
Chambers, pump stations, fittings, valves, and other devices owned or controlled by the
City or GVS&DD used for the collection, storage, treatment, conveyance, use,
Discharge, and disposal of Sewage.
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'Temporary Cap" means a cap on the existing Drainage Service or Sewerage Service,
at or near the property line or the extent of the statutory right-of-way, which prevents
the Discharge of Drainage into the Drainage System or Sewage into the Sewerage
System. This will be removed when the Drainage Service or Sewerage Service is
reconnected.
"Waste" includes all "waste" as defined in the Environmental Management Act.
"Water System" includes all the mains, pipes, taps, valves, control devices, fittings,
meters, and other devices owned or controlled by the City or by the Greater Vancouver
Water District for the collection, storage, transmission, and distribution of potable water,
as continued and defined under the Government of British Columbia Greater
Vancouver Water District Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c. 486, and the regulations thereto, as
amended or replaced from time to time.
"Works and Services" means any alteration to the Sewerage System or Drainage
System and includes a New Service, a Renewal Service, a Temporary Cap, a
Permanent Cap, the installation of a meter, a Connection to the Sewerage System or
Drainage System, a disconnection from the Sewerage System or Drainage System, or
any other activity requiring Approval from the City Engineer or the City, and any
inspections of the Sewerage System or Drainage System.
4.
Establishment and Operation
4.1
The Sewerage System and Drainage System are hereby confirmed as the systems to
collect, convey, and dispose of Sewage and Drainage from lands within the City and,
where authorized by agreement under applicable legislation, from lands outside the
City.
4.2
The City may alter, extend, or upgrade the Sewerage System or Drainage System from
time to time in accordance with designs approved by the City Engineer, to meet the
needs of the inhabitants of the City and, where applicable, authorized areas outside the
City, subject to any required permit, or approval required under applicable legislation.
4.3
Nothing in this Bylaw shall be interpreted to mean that the City gives any assurance to
any person with respect to the capacity or continuance of Sewage or Drainage
collection, conveyance, or disposal by way of the Sewerage System or Drainage
System respectively.
4.4
An Owner shall be deemed to own, and be responsible for the maintenance and repair
of:
a)
any Inspection Chamber located fully on their private property, but not fully or
partially within a statutory right-of-way;
b)
any infrastructure that protects the City Inspection Chamber in order to
accommodate private use of the boulevard including access or landscaping;
c)
their Private Sewerage System; and
d)
their Private Drainage System.
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4.5
The City owns all pipes, facilities, and equipment that form a part of the Sewerage
System or Drainage System, including those located on, in, or under land owned or
controlled by the City I including within statutory rights-of-way and on or under private
property. The City is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Sewerage
System and Drainage System, except where an alternate agreement approved by the
City assigns responsibility for maintenance or operation to another party.
4.6 This Bylaw sets out the terms under which the Sewerage System and Drainage System
shall be used.
5. Delegated Authority and Duties of the City Engineer
5.1
The City Engineer is delegated responsibility for the design, operation, maintenance,
repair, improvement, and extension of the Sewerage System and the Drainage System,
and for ensuring that all Works and Services are carried out in accordance with this
Bylaw, the Engineering Standards, and any applicable policies, requirements, and
specifications.
5.2
The City Engineer may require that an Owner of real property:
a)
connect buildings, fixtures, or other Sewage improvements on their property to
the Sewerage System in a manner specified by the City Engineer;
b)
connect buildings, fixtures, or other Drainage improvements on their property to
the Drainage System in a manner specified by the City Engineer; or
c)
undertake any Works and Services that the City Engineer considers necessary
pursuant to this Bylaw.
5.3
If the City Engineer determines that an Emergency exists, the City Engineer may issue
such directions and take such steps as the City Engineer deems necessary for the
protection of the health and safety of the residents of the City, the protection of the
environment, or the protection of the Sewerage System or Drainage System. Every
person who uses the Sewerage System or Drainage System and the Owner or occupier
of every property connected to the Sewerage System or the Drainage System shall
comply with any such orders and directions.
5.4
Where authority is given to the City or the City Engineer by this Bylaw to take any
action, or to do or cause to be done any work with respect to the Sewerage System or
Sewerage Service, or Drainage System or Drainage Service, nothing in this Bylaw shall
be interpreted as imposing a duty on the City or the City Engineer to take such action.
6.
Works and Services
6.1
No person shall cause, allow, or permit any Works and Services that impact, alter, or
interfere with the operation, integrity, capacity, or function of the Sewerage System or
Drainage System without first obtaining Approval.
6.2
An Owner must apply for Approval for Works and Services before construction.
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6.3
An Owner may apply for Approval for Works and Services by submitting a complete
application in the manner prescribed by the City Engineer. All Works and Services, and
the criteria for connection applications and Building Permit-related applications relating
to Works and Services, must comply with the Engineering Standards, all applicable City
bylaws, and all other applicable enactments.
6.4
Without limiting the generality of section 6.3, as a condition of an Approval or in
connection with a Building Permit application, the City Engineer may require an Owner,
at the Owner's expense, to repair, replace, or upgrade the Sewerage Service or
Drainage Service in accordance with the requirements set out in Schedule A.
6.5
The City Engineer may refuse to issue an Approval for Works and Services if:
a)
the content or quality of the Sewage or Drainage that will Discharge or expected
to Discharge into the Sewerage System or Drainage System is contrary to any
City bylaw or other applicable enactment;
b)
the Sewerage System or Drainage System has insufficient capacity for the
intended or expected Discharge of Sewage or Drainage, or does not meet the
applicable requirements under this Bylaw, or the Engineering Standards; or
c)
in the opinion of the City Engineer, the Works and Services would:
i)
pose a risk to the proper operation or integrity of the Sewerage System
or Drainage System;
ii)
cause damage to the environment;
iii)
pose a risk to public health, safety, or well-being;
iv)
be contrary to the public interest; or
v)
for any other reason the City Engineer considers warranted.
6.6 All Works and Services that have received Approval from the City Engineer must be
undertaken by the Owner, unless the City Engineer determines that the City will
complete the work. In all cases, the Works and Services must be carried out in
accordance with all terms, conditions, specifications, designs, and requirements
provided or approved by the City Engineer.
6. 7
Prior to issuing an Approval, the City Engineer may require that specifications and
drawings be prepared and sealed by a Professional Engineer at the expense of the
Owner and may specify that all Works and Services must be carried out by the City or
under the supervision and inspection of the City Engineer or another person designated
by the City Engineer. The City may also require as a condition of Approval, the posting
of a security deposit to ensure satisfactory completion of the Works and Services, and
may also require damage deposits, or any other permits deemed necessary by the City
Engineer.
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6.8
If the City undertakes, or causes to be undertaken, Works and Services referred to in
this Bylaw that are the responsibility of the Owner, the costs of such Works and
Services, including all costs of engineering services and supervision, shall be payable
by the Owner and in accordance with the City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, 2024,
No. 3492, as amended or replaced from time to time.
6.9 An Owner must apply for Final Acceptance for Works and Services before the Works
and Services begin operation by submitting a complete application in the manner
prescribed by the City Engineer.
6.10 Final Acceptance of the completed Works and Services shall be subject to:
a)
any inspection or tests required by the City Engineer;
b)
the submission, where required by the City Engineer, of record drawings sealed
by a Professional Engineer, prepared in accordance with the applicable
professional practice guidelines, and a Certificate of Final Performance sealed
by a Professional Engineer confirming that the Works and Services have been
designed and/or reviewed in accordance with this Bylaw, applicable City
standards, and all other applicable enactments, codes, and professional
guidelines; and
c)
compliance with all applicable standards, including the Engineering Standards
and this Bylaw.
6.12 Works and Services are not deemed to be accepted by the City until the City Engineer
has provided written confirmation of that Final Acceptance has been reached by the
Owner.
7.
Interruption of Service
7 .1
The City Engineer may interrupt or discontinue the collection of Sewage or Drainage
from any property, or from any Sewerage Service or Drainage Service:
a)
at any time, and from time to time, as the City Engineer determines is required
to protect, repair, operate, extend, or maintain the Sewerage System or
Drainage System, or to protect the environment, public health, or public safety;
or
b)
upon providing reasonable written notice to the registered Owner, if:
i)
the Sewerage System or Drainage System is being used contrary to this
Bylaw, any other applicable City bylaw, or any other applicable
enactment:
ii)
any portion of the Sewerage Service or Drainage Service is
malfunctioning, improperly installed, or causing a nuisance;
iii)
any unauthorized Sewerage Service or Drainage Service, or addition or
alteration thereto, has been installed without the Approval and/or Final
Acceptance of the City Engineer; or
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iv)
the Sewerage Service or Drainage Service must be discontinued to allow
for a transition to a New Service that has the Approval of the City
Engineer.
8.
Responsibility of User
8.1
No person shall, without prior written Approval interfere in any way with any part of the
Sewerage System or Drainage System, including any Inspection Chamber, valve, flap,
gate, pipe, culvert, pump station, or any other Sewerage System or Drainage System
appliance.
8.2
No person shall, without the prior written Approval cause, allow or permit any change to
any Sewerage Service or Drainage Service, the installation or removal of a Sewerage
Service or Drainage Service, or alter, install or remove any measuring device related to
the Sewerage System or Drainage System.
8.3
Every Owner shall operate and maintain the Private Sewerage System and the Private
Drainage System, serving their property in good working condition.
8.4
Every Owner, in relation to a Private Sewerage System on their property, shall prevent:
a)
the Discharge of Groundwater or Run-off into the Sewerage System;
b)
damage or threat of damage to the Sewerage System or interference or threat
of interference with the usual and intended operation of the Sewerage System;
c)
the Discharge of Sewage into the environment;
d)
any threat to public health arising from the operation, maintenance, or condition
of any Sewerage Service, Inspection Chamber, service pipe, valve, fixture, or
related device;
e)
the continuous or repeated Discharge of potable water or other "clean water''
sources, including but not limited to water from leaking fixtures (such as toilets,
taps, or valves, foundation drains, or other sources, into the Sewerage System;
and
f)
any Cross Connection.
8.5
Every Owner, in relation to a Private Drainage System on their property, shall prevent:
a)
the Discharge of Waste or Sewage into the Drainage System;
b)
damage or threat of damage to the Drainage System or interference or threat of
interference with the usual and intended operation of the Drainage System;
c)
any threat to public health arising from the operation, maintenance, or condition
of any Drainage Service, Inspection Chamber, service pipe, valve, fixture, or
related device;
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d)
any Discharge of potable water or other
11clean water: sources, including but not
limited to water from leaking fixtures, irrigations systems, swimming pools, or
other similar sources, into the Drainage System; and
e)
any Cross Connection.
8.6 The Owner is responsible for any repair of a Sewerage Service or Drainage Service
where the failure is caused by root intrusion from any tree within their property, or by
the accumulation of Fat, Oil, and Grease, or other debris, or by any misuse of the
Sewerage System or Drainage System by a user, contrary to this Bylaw. The City is
responsible for repair only where, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the failure of the
Sewerage System, Drainage System, Sewerage Service, or Drainage Service is due to
age-related or structural defects. For clarity, structural defects do not include damage or
blockage caused by root intrusion from any tree within private property, the
accumulation of Fat, Oil, and Grease, or other debris, or any misuse of the Sewerage
System or Drainage System by a person, contrary to this Bylaw
8. 7 Where a blockage occurs in a Sewerage Service or Drainage Service, the following
responsibilities and procedures apply:
a)
the Owner shall take all reasonable steps to determine the nature and location
of the blockage;
b)
where the blockage is determined, through video evidence or field observation,
to be also within the Sewerage System or Drainage System, the Owner shall
notify the City immediately;
c)
the City will only assume responsibility for investigating or repairing the blockage
where, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the City is responsible due to age-
related or structural defects pursuant to section 8.6;
d)
costs incurred by the Owner for investigation or repair will only be reimbursed if:
i)
the City determines it is responsible due to age-related or structural
defects under section 8.6;
ii)
the Owner provides sufficient evidence that the costs relate solely to
identifying and clearing the blockage; and
iii)
the costs do not include improvements or repairs to any Private
Sewerage System or Private Drainage System; and
e)
the City will undertake repairs to blockages within the Sewerage System,
Sewerage Service, Drainage System, or Drainage Service during Normal
Business Hours, provided that the decision to undertake repairs outside of
Normal Business Hours shall be at the sole discretion of the City Engineer and
will be based on environmental considerations, public health or safety, or any
other factor the City Engineer considers relevant.
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8.8
If any Cross Connection is installed or created, the Owner shall, upon notice from the
City Engineer, immediately, or within a period as directed by the City Engineer, take all
necessary steps to eliminate the Cross Connection.
8.9
Every Owner shall at all times keep the Sewerage Service and Drainage Service
devices, including any Inspection Chamber, control devices, valves, and utility holes,
accessible for use, inspection, maintenance, and repair.
8.10 If at any time the City Engineer determines that insufficient access is available to any
part of the Sewerage System or Drainage System, including any part of a Private
Sewerage System or Private Drainage System, then the Owner shall, on reasonable
notice, do all necessary work required to provide access.
8.11 If the Owner fails to do the work required under section 8.8 in the time required by the
City Engineer, then the City Engineer may enter the Owner's property to do such work
or retain others to do the work, and the Owner shall pay for all costs incurred by the
City Engineer as a charge under this Bylaw.
8.12 No person shall Discharge or permit to Discharge into the Sewerage System or
Drainage System any material that could accumulate in or form a blockage in the
Sewerage System or Drainage System or any Sewerage Service or Drainage Service,
or damage the Sewerage System or Drainage System, any Sewerage Service or
Drainage Service, or the environment.
8.13 No person shall cause, allow, or permit Sewage to drain, Discharge, or dispose of in
any manner other than through the Sewerage System in accordance with the
requirements of this Bylaw, the Environmental Management Act, the Government of
British Columbia Public Health Act, S.B.C. 2008, c. 28 and the regulations thereto, as
amended or replaced from time to time, and all other applicable enactments.
8.14 No Owner shall, without the prior written Approval of the City Engineer, make any
significant change to the volume, the type(s) of Waste, or the Discharge pattern of
Sewage or Drainage that will Discharge through a Sewerage Service or Drainage
Service that exceeds the thresholds set out in Engineering Standards.
8.15 Every person who becomes aware of any partial or total loss of Sewerage System or
Drainage System service, the existence of any Cross Connection, and any other partial
or total Sewerage System or Drainage System failure, shall notify the City Engineer
forthwith.
8.16 In the event of any partial or total Sewerage System or Drainage System failure, every
person shall take all reasonable steps to mitigate loss and damage, including without
limitation reducing or discontinuing use of the Sewerage System or Drainage System to
the extent possible and installing reasonable works to mitigate damage and loss.
8. 17 In the event of a Discharge of Waste or Sewage on a property, the Owner of the
property shall take all reasonable steps to prevent entry of Waste or Sewage into the
Drainage System.
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8.18 In the event of an escape of Drainage from the Drainage System or a Drainage Service,
every Owner of the Drainage System shall take all reasonable steps to mitigate
damage and loss.
8. 19 In the event of an escape of Sewage from the Sewerage System or a Sewerage
Service, every Owner of the Sewerage System shall take all reasonable steps to
mitigate damage and loss.
8.20 Every Owner of property served by the Sewerage System or Drainage System, or
connected to a Sewerage Service or Drainage Service shall at all times permit the City
Engineer and other representatives and agents of the City, including without limitation
contractors retained or appointed by the City Engineer, to access the property for the
purpose of:
a)
inspecting any Sewerage Service or Private Sewerage System, located on, in or
under the property;
b)
inspecting any Drainage Service or Private Drainage System, located on, in, or
under the property;
c)
enforcing this Bylaw;
d)
preventing the Discharge of any prohibited material, Groundwater, or Waste into
the Drainage System or the environment;
e)
preventing the escape of Sewage and Waste from the Sewerage System; and
f)
undertaking any inspections or other works considered necessary by the City
Engineer.
8.21 The City Engineer may require the Owner to connect to a New Service or Renewal
Service made available to connect the property to the Sewerage System or Drainage
System and shall provide written notice to the Owner specifying the availability of the
New Service or Renewal Service and requiring connection within 365 days of the date
of notice, unless otherwise directed by the City Engineer.
9.
Food Sector Establishment Grease Management
9.1
No Owner or person responsible for a Food Sector Establishment, including any
operator, property Owner, tenant, licensee, agent, or contractor, shall Discharge or
allow the Discharge of Fat, Oil, and Grease into the Sewerage System or Drainage
System.
9.2
Every Owner, operator, or person responsible for a Food Sector Establishment shall
ensure that any Grease Interceptor is maintained in good working condition and shall
provide access and documentation to the City for inspection as required. The following
specific responsibilities apply:
a)
the City Engineer or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer may enter on and into a
property to inspect, investigate, and determine whether all provisions and
regulations under this Bylaw are being met;
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b)
the Owner, operator, or person responsible for a Food Sector Establishment
must maintain and repair every Grease Interceptor, according to established
schedules and standards provided by the manufacturer, so that they are fully
operational and effective at all times;
c)
at least one (1) person among the Owner, operator, or person responsible for
the operation of a Food Sector Establishment at any given time is required to
have the knowledge, ability, and tools to open and provide access to a Grease
Interceptor, upon request, during inspection and investigation by a Bylaw
Enforcement Officer or City employee under section 9.2.a) of this Bylaw;
d)
the Owner, operator, or person responsible for a Food Sector Establishment
must keep and maintain on site, for a minimum period of two (2) years, all
maintenance records of Grease Interceptor inspections and maintenance
conducted, recording the date of the inspection, the date of cleaning or
maintenance, the type and quantity of material removed from the Grease
Interceptor, and the disposal location and address, which must be available,
upon request, for inspection and investigation by a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or
City employee under section 9.2.a) of this Bylaw;
e)
the maximum depth of fat, oil, or grease which an operator of a Food Sector
Establishment may allow to accumulate in a Grease Interceptor prior to
servicing must not exceed the lesser of 15.2cm (six inches) or 25% of the
wetted height of the Grease Interceptor;
f)
each Grease Interceptor within a Food Sector Establishment must have a visible
label that shows its rated flow capacity, or documents from the manufacturer
that state its rated flow capacity must be kept at the Food Sector Establishment,
and the documentation must be available for viewing, upon request, by a Bylaw
Enforcement Officer or City employee during an inspection or investigation
under section 9.2.a) of this Bylaw;
g)
no person shall use enzymes, solvents, hot water, or other agents in order to
facilitate the passage of fat, oil, or grease through a Grease Interceptor; and
h)
every Food Sector Establishment shall implement best management practices in
its operation to minimize the discharge of fat, oil, or grease into the Sewerage
System or Drainage System within the City.
10. Prohibited and Restricted Waste
10.1 Without limiting any other section of this Bylaw, no person shall cause, allow, or permit
to Discharge into the Sewerage System:
a)
Prohibited Waste;
b)
Restricted Waste;
c)
water or any other substance for the purpose of diluting any non-domestic
Waste that will Discharge into the Sewerage System to meet acceptable
tolerance standards within this Bylaw; or
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d)
anything in a concentration or quantity which may be or may become a health or
safety hazard to any person operating or maintaining the Sewerage System or
which may cause damage or interfere with the proper operation of the Sewerage
System.
10.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, a person may Discharge Restricted
Waste into the Sewerage System if that person has a current and valid permit in writing
from the GVS&DD and will Discharge the Restricted Waste in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the permit.
11. Offence
11.1 A person commits an offence who:
a)
contravenes any provision of this Bylaw or fails to do anything required by this
Bylaw; or
b)
causes, permits, or allows another person to contravene any provision of this
Bylaw or fail to do anything required by this Bylaw in respect of real property of
which that person is the Owner, occupant, tenant, or licensee.
11.2 A person who commits an offence under section 11.1 is liable to the penalties and
remedies available to the City under this Bylaw and any applicable enactment.
11.3 For the purposes of sections 11.1.a) and 11.1.b), the Owner, occupant, tenant, or
licensee of real property or in occupation of a property at the time of the offence is
deemed to be a responsible person under that section.
12. Penalties and Remedies
12.1 Any person who commits an offence under this Bylaw, in addition to being subject to
any remedies or penalties specifically provided for in this Bylaw, is also subject to
prosecution and, upon conviction for such an offence in a court of competent
jurisdiction, is subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000.00
for each and every offence.
12.2 Notwithstanding section 12.1, the City may elect to pursue any and all other rights and
remedies it may have pursuant to the Local Government Act with respect to securing
compliance with this Bylaw, including, without limitation, the right to commence an
action under Part 8 and section 27 4 of the Community Charter against any person who
commits an offence under this Bylaw.
12.3 The City Engineer may enter onto any land to enforce the provisions of this Bylaw.
12.4 If an Owner fails to take any action required under this Bylaw, including undertaking any
Works and Services required to be done under the provisions of this Bylaw, the City
Engineer may enter on to the real property of that Owner and fulfill the requirement.
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12.5 If the City Engineer takes action pursuant to section 12.4 of this Bylaw, the City
Engineer may fulfill the requirement at the expense of the Owner and recover the costs
incurred as a debt owed to the City. The City may collect this debt in the same manner
and with the same remedies as property taxes.
12.6 Without limiting the City's other powers and authority under this Bylaw and other
enactments, penalties associated with this Bylaw shall be as prescribed in the City of
Port Moody Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw, 2020, No. 3218 as
amended or replaced from time to time.
13. Schedules and Attachments
13.1
The following schedule is attached to and forms part of this Bylaw:
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Schedule A - Repair, Replacement, or Upgrade of Sewer Service or Drainage
Service.
14. Severability
14.1 If a portion of this Bylaw is found invalid by a court, it will be severed, and the remainder
of the Bylaw will remain in effect.
Read a first time this 28th day of October, 2025.
Read a second time this 28th day of October, 2025.
Read a third time this 28th day of October, 2025.
Adopted this 12th day of November, 2025.
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M. Lahti
Mayor
S. Lam
City Clerk
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SCHEDULE A to Bylaw No. 3519
Repair, Replacement, or Upgrade of Sewer Service or Drainage Service
1. An Owner shall, at the Owner's expense, repair, replace, or upgrade the Sewerage Service
or Drainage Service serving the real property of the Owner where:
a. the existing service is constructed of materials (including, but not limited to, vitrified
clay, asbestos cement, or other materials not meeting the requirements set out in the
Engineering Standards) or is otherwise non-conforming; or
b. the existing service is constructed of approved materials, but the Owner must provide
to the City a current video inspection (completed within the last two years by a Pipe
Assessment Certification Program (PACP) certified contractor) together with a
recommendation for review or arrange for the City to complete such an inspection.
The Owner shall repair or replace the service if the City Engineer determines that the
service contains defects or deficiencies, is not in adequate condition for continued
use, or does not meet the requirements of the Engineering Standards.
2. The service must be pressure tested to ensure compliance with the Engineering Standards
and shall be upgraded if required to meet those standards.
3. Any shared service shall be separated into individual Sewerage Service or Drainage Service
connections for each lot, each complete with an Inspection Chamber.
4. The Owner is responsible for all costs associated with any required repair, replacement, or
upgrade under this Schedule.
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