Installing sump pumps into the sewage line without notifying the owner in CT

[aeon76]

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a condo association installing sump pumps into thier sewage line without notifying the owner. My condo association installed two sump pumps into my sewage line in the basement below my unit. The town said that it is against town regulations. But the town will not respond to me about the removal. The town refuses to help so am I able to get an estimate for the removal and file suit in small claims court?
From my condo documentation, it says their insurance will not cover sewage backup.
I have sent them 2 certified letters and 2 emails on the matter, but they refuse to even acknowledge that they are there. The sewage line is shared with other owners in the building, but pipe to the sump pumps is installed not even two feet below my toilet.

 

[xylene]

You need to be sure YOU have flood insurance

You need to hire a lawyer who can be more effective with the town.

 

[You Are Guilty]

Read your condo docs. Do you own the pipes at issue?

 

[nextwife]

Sump pumps are to remove SURFACE water that is gathering around a faundation, which accumulates in the sump crock. They do NOT belong in sewage lines!

If, in fact, what was put into a SEWAGE line was actually a sump pump, something likely very against code has occurred. One is NOT allowed to pump sewage out to the surface via a sump pump.

 

[justalayman]

Sump pumps are to remove SURFACE water that is gathering around a faundation, which accumulates in the sump crock. They do NOT belong in sewage lines!

I think the OP needs to explain the situation. It sounds like a sump pump might be a proper use but the fact they are discharging into the sanitary sewer line is what is illegal. That is the only reason I can see why this might be prohibited by the town code.




If so, I wonder why the OP is all worked up about the situation. Unless the basement is an individual element belonging to him, he would not be liable to the town for any fines. I have no idea why he would be considering suing the condo association. What he needs to do is bring this up at a COA meeting and have it addressed there.