(A) Commencement of construction. Upon issuance of a construction Permit under IC16-41 et seq. and this chapter, the permittee may commence installation and construction of the private sewage disposal system. The Department may inspect the work at any state of construction.
(B) Substantial completion. Upon substantial completion of the installation, the permittee shall notify the Department that the work is ready for inspection. No portion of the installation shall be covered until the inspection is made.
(1) No portion of the installation shall be used and, when the system serves a new building, no person shall be permitted to use the building or buildings until the inspection has been completed and the system is found to be in full compliance.
(2) The inspection shall be made within a reasonable time period after the Department's receipt of notice that the system is ready for inspection.
(C) Abandoned tanks. Upon substantial completion of the work required for abandonment of a septic tank, and prior to covering the tank, the owner/permittee/installer shall notify the Department that the work is ready for inspection and pay the inspection fee.
(Ord. 061520A, passed 7-20-20)