A. New Construction: Aerobic treatment plants approved for new construction shall not be designed for surface discharge for lots platted after the effective date hereof.
B. Existing Building: Aerobic treatment plants designed to serve an existing building or dwelling with a malfunctioning private sewage disposal system may use an approved surface discharge method, provided conditions for a subsurface seepage system cannot be met.
C. Service And Maintenance Requirements:
1. Service Policy: All aerobic treatment plants, regardless of the date of installation, shall have in force, at all times, a service policy, for that identified product, from the private sewage disposal installation contractor through the manufacturer or the distributor or qualified homeowner to perform the necessary service for as long as the unit is in operation. A qualified homeowner is one who has received on site training on his aerobic treatment plant by the dealer of that product. The dealer will submit documentation, to the county health department, that the homeowner has been trained to service their aerobic treatment plant.
This service policy shall provide:
a. For an inspection/service call, at least once every six (6) months, which includes inspection, adjustment, and servicing of the mechanical and electrical component parts to ensure proper function.
b. For an effluent quality inspection, at least once every six (6) months, consisting of a visual check for color, turbidity, scum overflow, and an examination for odors and a chemical test for chlorine residual.
c. For improper operation which cannot be corrected at the time, to be reported to the owner immediately. This shall be followed with a written report which includes the date for the condition to be corrected.
d. For a written report describing each inspection and/or service call for each aerobic treatment plant available to the county health department upon request provided by the servicing agency. Such report shall include date of inspection/service call, and a description of the inspection/service performed.
e. A telephone response shall be returned to the customer within twenty four (24) hours after the customer calls for service.
f. A service call to the property to physically service the aeration unit shall be made within forty eight (48) hours after the customer calls for service.
2. Standby Parts: Standby mechanical and electrical component parts shall be stocked by the local distributor for use when an aerobic treatment plant's mechanical or electrical components must be removed from the site for repairs.
3. Guarantee Against Defects: The mechanical and electrical component parts shall be guaranteed against any defects in materials and workmanship as warranted.
4. Alarms: A clearly visible, permanently attached label or plate giving instructions for obtaining service shall be placed at the audible and visible alarm.
5. Responsibility Of The Property Owner: Property owners of aerobic treatment plants shall be required to obtain and maintain at all times a continuing service policy as described in this subsection C.
6. Responsibility Of The Servicing Agent: A copy of all service contracts shall be submitted to the county health department within thirty (30) days of occupancy of the premises.
7. Responsibility Of The Manufacturer's Representative: The aerobic treatment plant manufacturer's representative shall submit annual lists of all existing aerobic treatment plants and indicate if a service contract is in effect. (Ord. 97-327, 11-12-1997)