§ 18-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development or the Commissioner's designee.

(c) On-site utility contractor.

"On-site utility contractor" means any person doing or contracting to do any on-site utility work.

(d) On-site utility work.

(1) In general.

"On-site utility work" means the installation of and operations on a building sanitary sewer, building storm water sewer, or water service pipe, and any of their appurtenances, on premises:

(i) from the connection at the property line or, for private water and sewage disposal systems, from the connection at the well or septic tank,

(ii) to:

(a) a point at least 5 feet from the foundation wall of any structure on the property; or

(b) if the foundation wall is within 5 feet of the property line, to the foundation wall.

(2) Exclusions.

"On-site utility work" does not include a single utility connection for a 1-family dwelling.

(e) {Repealed}