A. Activities Requiring A Construction Permit: A construction permit is required for installation of a new SSTS, for replacement of an existing SSTS, or for any repair or replacement of components that will alter the original function of the system, change the treatment capacity of the system, change the location of the system, or otherwise change the original system's design, layout, or function. (Minnesota rules 7082.0100, subpart 3(O))
B. Activities Not Requiring A Construction Permit: A construction permit is not required for minor repairs or replacements of system components that do not alter the original function of the system, change the treatment capacity of the system, change the location of the system, or otherwise change the original system's design, layout, or function. (Minnesota rules 7082.0100, subpart 3(O))
C. Application For Permit: Permit applications shall be submitted to the department on forms provided by the department. Applicants shall provide all information as required for the administration of this chapter.
D. Contents Of Permit Application: The permit application shall include the following:
1. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the applicant and permittee;
2. The property identification number and address or other description of the real property on which the system will be located;
3. A site evaluation report as described in Minnesota rules 7080.1730 or 7081.0200 and for MSTS a groundwater report as described in Minnesota rules 7081.0210 subpart 6;
4. A design report as described in Minnesota rules 7080.2430 or 7081.0270 subpart 11;
5. The infield verification as described in Minnesota rules 7082.0500, subpart 3(A);
6. A management plan as described in Minnesota rules 7082.0600 and section 8-5-7-3 of this chapter; and
7. Copies of any required municipal, county, state, or federal permits or approvals.
E. Application Fee: The application fee as set forth in the city fee schedule shall accompany the permit application.
F. Application Review: The department shall review a permit application and supporting documents to determine whether the application is complete. Upon satisfaction that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this chapter, the department shall issue a written permit authorizing construction of the SSTS as designed. If the applicant changes the proposed work to be conducted under an approved permit application, the applicant must file an amended application with the department detailing the changed conditions prior to initiating or continuing construction, modification, or operation. The department shall review the amended application and either approve or deny the application.
G. Approval Of Permit Required: The department must review and approve the permit application and management plan before issuing a permit. Construction must not be initiated until the department grants a construction permit.
H. Permit Expiration: The construction permit is valid for a period of no more than one year from its date of issue, unless it is extended in accordance with this section or construction has been completed satisfactorily, whichever is shorter. Satisfactory completion of construction shall be determined by receipt of final record drawings and a signed certification that the construction or installation of the system was completed in substantial conformance to the approved design documents by a qualified employee of the department or a licensed inspection business, which is authorized by the department and independent of the owner and the SSTS installer.
I. Extensions And Renewals: The department may grant an extension of the construction permit if the construction has commenced prior to the original expiration date of the permit. The permit may be extended for a period of no more than six (6) months.
J. Permit Not Transferable: A construction permit shall not be transferable to a new owner. The new owner must apply for a new construction permit in accordance with this section.
K. Posting: The construction permit shall be posted on the property in such a location and manner so that the permit is visible and available for inspection until construction is completed and certified.
L. Conflict Of Interest:
1. A licensed inspection business that inspects an existing SSTS is allowed to subsequently design and install a new SSTS for that property provided the inspection business is also licensed to design and install SSTS.
2. A licensed inspection business working on behalf of the department must not design or install systems that the business will be responsible for permitting or inspecting as part of its contract with the city. (Minnesota rules 7082.0700, subpart 2(B))
M. Suspension Or Revocation: The department may suspend or revoke a construction permit issued under this section for any false statements, misrepresentations of facts on which the construction permit was issued, or violation of this chapter, or unauthorized changes to the system design that alter the original function of the system, change the treatment capacity of the system, change the location of the system, or otherwise change the original system's design, layout, or function. A notice of suspension or revocation and the reasons for the suspension or revocation shall be conveyed in writing to the permit holder pursuant to section 8-5-11-7 of this chapter. If suspended or revoked, installation or modification of a treatment system may not commence or continue until a valid construction permit is obtained or reinstated.
N. Dispute Resolution: If a documented discrepancy arises on the depth of the periodically saturated soil for SSTS design purposes between licensed businesses or between a licensed business and the department, all disputing parties must follow the dispute resolution procedure described in Minnesota rules 7082.0700, subpart 5 (Minnesota rules 7082.0100, subpart 5(N)). (Ord. 1219, 10-25-2010)