(A) All rules and regulations of 410 IAC 6-8.3, as amended from time to time, of the Indiana State Department of Health are hereby incorporated by reference.
(B) Public/municipal sewer available. Whenever a public sewer is or becomes available within 300 feet of a residential or commercial building, a direct connection shall be made to said public sewer as defined under IC 36-9-23-30(b), provided direct access is reasonably available via easement or other appropriate means. All existing septic tanks, sewage pits, outhouses, privy pits and similar sewage disposal systems or treatment facilities shall be abandoned and filled in a safe and sanitary manner. Permittee shall have 90 days from the date that the public sewer becomes available to make a direct connection to the public sewer and to abandon and fill in the existing sewage disposal system.
(C) Public/municipal sewer not available. All residential and commercial buildings which are not connected to a public sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system which shall comply with the standards set forth herein.
(D) Construction of privy. Sanitary vault privies constructed and maintained pursuant to Bulletin SE-11 (1986) must be approved by the Health Officer and maintained in accordance with this chapter and Indiana law.
(E) Correction of defects. Should any defect exist or occur in any private sewage disposal system or privy which would cause the sewage disposal system or privy to fail to meet the requirements of this chapter, then the defect shall be corrected by the owner/permittee pursuant to the time table established by the Health Officer or his/her designee. Failure to correct the defect within the time table established by the Health Officer or his/her designee shall be considered a violation of this chapter and shall subject the owner/permittee to the sanctions set forth in § 172.10, subject, however, to the provisions of § 172.09.
(F) Adaptation of residential system. Whenever there is any alteration of the structure or significant change in the use or occupancy of a residential building which would affect the functioning of the existing private sewage disposal system, including the addition of a bedroom or bedroom equivalent, then the system shall be modified, enlarged or replaced in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Plans for any such changes shall be submitted to the Health Department.
(G) Adaptation of commercial system. Whenever there is any alteration of the structure or significant change in the use or occupancy of a commercial building which would affect the functioning of the existing private sewage disposal system, including but not limited to the addition of bathrooms, kitchens or other related water disposal mechanisms, then the system shall be modified, enlarged or replaced in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Any such changes will require Department approval and/or waiver.
(Ord. 061520A, passed 7-20-20)