(A) Septic system inspections of an existing septic system for the purpose of a property transfer shall be conducted by an IOWPA certified inspector.
(B) The septic inspector shall obtain a copy of the most recent drawing of the existing septic system from the Health Department and shall attach the drawing to the inspection report. The septic inspector shall also prepare a sketch showing the location of the septic system and well if the conditions observed in the field are different than the drawing obtained from the Health Department or if the Health Department does not have a current drawing of the septic system.
(C) Inspectors shall be registered with the LaPorte County Health Department and pay a registration fee established by the LaPorte County Commissioners.
(D) Inspectors applying to be registered shall provide a surety bond established by the LaPorte County Commissioners payable to the LaPorte County Health Department.
(E) The inspector shall submit their report to the LaPorte County Health Department on a form provided by the Department.
(F) The Health Department may issue an appropriate order to repair, replace, or clean any system or part of a system that has failed, is in violation of applicable public health codes, or is threat to ground water, surface water or public health.
(G) Any person repairing or replacing a septic system or part of a system shall obtain the appropriate permit from the Health Department.
(Ord. 2016-02, passed 4-6-16)