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Sec. 492(6). Sewerage—stoppage of.

In case of any stoppage in the main or lateral sewers, the City
shall remove the obstruction. If the stoppage occurs in the house
sewer or drain, the property owner, whose property it connects
with the main sewer shall remove the obstruction. If he fails to
remove the obstruction within forty-eight hours after notice from
the City Manager, the obstruction may be moved by the City and


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the cost thereof together with 20% shall be paid by the owner or
occupant.