(a) The director shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The director shall receive applications, collect fees and issue permits for the construction, installation and maintenance of individual water supply and sewage disposal systems, and for related facilities and services, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued; and enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.
(b) When there is evidence of hardship created by strict application of the provisions of this chapter, the director may, in writing, waive or vary such provision upon written application of the owner or his designated representative, provided that the public health and safety are assured. (1979 L.M.C., ch. 46, § 8.)