(A) Prior to construction of any building or private residence where a private sewage disposal system is to be installed, or prior to any replacement, reinspection, expansion, or remodeling of a residence which may increase the number of bedrooms or bedroom equivalents and any addition to, alteration of, or repair of an existing sewage disposal system, the owner or agent of the owner shall obtain a written construction permit signed by the Health Officer. The application for such a construction permit shall be made on a form provided by the Greene County Health Department which application shall contain information outlined in § 48 of the Indiana State Department of Health rule 410 I.A.C. 6-8.1, the profile analysis of all the soils in which the system is to be constructed, an any other information deemed necessary by the Health Officer. A construction permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the Greene County Health Department at the time the application is filed.
(B) The permittee shall notify the Greene County Health Department when the work is ready for final inspection, and at least 48 hours or two working days before any underground portions are covered. The provisions of the permit for the construction of a private sewage disposal system shall not be considered fulfilled until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Health Officer or his or her representative who will confirm that approval for the permit for usage of the system.
(C) The Health Officer or his or her agent shall be permitted to enter upon all properties at any state of construction for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, and testing necessary to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1992-1, passed 5-6-1992)