(A) Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of § 51.03(D), the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Superintendent. The application of such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by the Superintendent. A permit and inspection fee as set forth in the city’s fee schedule shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed.
(C) A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. He or she shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Superintendent when the work is ready for final inspection and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within two hours of the receipt of notice by the Superintendent.
(D) The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with the State Department of Environmental Control’s Title 124 Rules and Regulations for the Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Septic Tank Systems, being 124 Neb. Admin. Code.
(E) At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in this section, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.
(F) The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city.
(G) No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Health Officer.
(H) When a public sewer becomes available, the building sewer shall be connected to said sewer within 60 days and the private sewage system shall be abandoned in accordance with State Department of Environmental Control’s Title 124 Rules and Regulations for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Septic Tank Systems.
(Prior Code, § 3-204) Penalty, see § 51.99