(A) Private sewage system. Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of § 53.002(D), the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 38-4-10)
(B) Health Department approval. Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the appropriate Health Department. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other information as deemed necessary by the Superintendent. A permit and inspection fee of $100 shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed.
(Prior Code, § 38-4-11)
(C) Permit approval. A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. He or she shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and in any event the applicant for the permit shall notify the Superintendent when the work is ready for final inspection and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 48 hours of the receipt of written notice by the Superintendent.
(Prior Code, § 38-4-12)
(D) Compliance with state requirements. The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the State Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act and Code and with the State Environmental Protection Agency. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than 40,000 square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(Prior Code, § 38-4-13)
(E) Availability of public wastewater. At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in § 53.002(D), a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.
(Prior Code, § 38-4-14)
(F) Operation of private system. The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times and at no expense to the city.
(Prior Code, § 38-4-15)
(G) Additional restrictions. No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Local Health Officer.
(Prior Code, § 38-4-16)
Penalty, see § 50.99