(A) Private sewage pumping stations.
(1) Standard specifications. Private sewage pumping stations shall meet all applicable requirements of the “Standard Specifications of the Department,” the Department's Policy on Private Sewage Pump Stations, the New Hampshire Water Supply and Pollution Control Division, and this chapter. Plans and specifications, including shop drawings, of all items to be furnished shall be submitted to the Public Works Director and the New Hampshire Water Supply and Pollution Control Division for approval. Plans and specifications for a proposed private sewage pumping station shall be the result of the design of a professional engineer licensed in the state of New Hampshire. This does not include individual grinder pumps.
(2) Owner responsibility. The owner shall retain sole responsibility for the regular inspection, maintenance, service, and repair of all private sewage pumping stations. All costs inherent to such services shall be borne by the owner. The Department shall be allowed access to all private sewage pumping stations for periodic inspection.
(3) Repairs and maintenance. Any repairs to the private sewage pumping station deemed necessary by the Public Works Director shall be completed in a reasonable time with the total cost borne by the owner. A reasonable time period shall be understood to mean 30 calendar days unless otherwise directed by the Public Works Director. If said repairs are not made as directed, the Department shall cause the work to be completed and appropriate charges made to the owner.
(B) Private sewage treatment plants.
(1) Specifications. Private sewage treatment plants shall meet all applicable requirements of the “Standard Specifications of the Department” and this chapter. Plans and specifications of all items to be furnished shall be submitted to the Public Works Director and the New Hampshire Water Supply and Pollution Control Division for review and approval. No construction of such facilities shall be commenced until said approvals are obtained in writing. Plans and specifications for a proposed private sewage treatment plant shall be the result of the design of a professional engineer licensed in the state of New Hampshire. Upon completion of construction, certification by a professional engineer must be submitted to the Department certifying that the plant was built in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. All structures shall be designed in such a manner to withstand degradation from a moist environment. Treatment plants shall be so located as to be protected against damage from 100-year frequency floods. Treatment plants shall be readily accessible on a year-round basis and be suitably fenced around the perimeter, as required.
(2) Owner responsibility. The owner shall retain sole responsibility for the regular operation, inspection, maintenance, service, and repair of all private sewage treatment plants. All costs inherent to such services shall be borne by the owner. The Department shall be allowed access to all private sewage treatment plants for periodic inspection and sampling.
(3) Repairs and maintenance. Any repairs to the private sewage treatment plant deemed necessary by the Public Works Director shall be completed in a reasonable time with the total cost borne by the owner. A reasonable time period shall be understood to mean 30 calendar days unless otherwise directed by the Public Works Director.
(Ord. passed 1-17-95) Penalty, see § 52.999