(A) Inspections must be performed on new or replacement SSTS to determine compliance with Minn. Rules Chapters 7080 or Chapter 7081, by a qualified employee or licensed SSTS inspection business, authorized by the Department, who is independent of the property owner and the licensed SSTS installer.
(1) Inspections for Type I SSTS may include, but are not limited to: soil verification, pre-rough up (if needed), tank installation, distribution media/pipe installation, and final inspection.
(2) Inspections for all other SSTS types will include applicable Type I SSTS inspections, and additional inspections, as determined necessary by the Department.
(B) The soil treatment and dispersal system must not be placed into operation until a certificate of compliance has been issued.
(C) A certificate of compliance must be issued by the Department, if the Department has reasonable assurance that the SSTS was built in accordance with the applicable requirements as specified in the SSTS construction permit.
(D) The certificate of compliance must include a certified statement by the qualified employee or licensed SSTS inspector, authorized by the Department who conducted the inspection that the SSTS is or is not in compliance with the chapter requirements.
(E) Certificates of compliance for new SSTS construction or replacement shall remain valid for five years from the date of issue, unless the Department finds evidence of noncompliance.
(Ord. 67-2010, passed 5-17-11)