DPD's Side Sewer Program

DPD's Registered Side Sewer Contractors Program (RSSC)

In order to perform work in a public place to construct or repair side sewers, the following is required:

Pursuant to SMC 21.16.055, side sewer construction or repair in a public place must be performed by a registered side sewer contractor with an issued permit per SMC 21.16.080.

Direct onsite supervision shall be provided of all work to be performed in a public place by or on behalf of the registered side sewer contractor. The onsite supervision must be by a person:

1. Who has successfully completed the examination provided for in SMC 21.16.060A2, and
2. Who is listed on the roster required by SMC 21.16.068 as the registered side sewer contractor or as a current employee of the registered side sewer contractor

You can view a full list of current RSSCs.

Exam Information   To register to take the exam, call 206-684-8860 or email DPD_RSSC_SideSewer@seattle.gov The exam is given once a month (every 3rd Wednesday) at 1:30 pm in the Seattle Municipal Tower (700 5th Avenue) The cost of the exam is $100.00 The test consists of forty-five multiple choice questions. A passing score is 80 percent Exam Materials   A hard copy of the materials may be obtained on the 22nd Floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower for a cost of $17.00. Side Sewer Code (SMC 21.16) DR 4-2011, Requirements for Design & Construction of Side Sewers (Drainage & Wastewater Discharges) DR 5-2011, Side Sewer Enforcement CAM 503, How to apply for Side Sewer Permits CAM 504, How to prepare a Side Sewer As-built Plan CAM 2601, Pavement Restoration for Utility Service Connections SDOT Street & Sidewalk Pavement Opening and Restoration Rules Traffic Control Manual for In-Street Work SPU Core Drilling Charges & Procedures 2011 Standard Plans for Municipal Construction - 200 Sewer and Drainage Appurtenance Additional useful resources (not on the test): 2011 Standard Specifications for Municipal Construction  Stormwater Code Director's Rules Stormwater Code (SMC 22.800) Grading Code (SMC 22.170) Registering your company as an RSSC: Once an individual from your company has passed the exam, your company is required to register with the City of Seattle (SMC 21.16.060). The following forms must be completed and submitted to DPD’s 22nd floor staff either in person or by mailing them to the attention of the 22nd floor staff/RSSC Program at 700 5th Ave, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA  98124-4019. Registration Forms   RSSC Bond Instruction RSSC Bond Form 073007 RSSC Insurance Transmittal Coversheet RSSC Registration Checklist RSSC Registration Form RSSC Certified Individual Sample Letter RSSC Information Flyer For more information, email DPD_RSSC_SideSewer@seattle.gov or call (206) 684-8860