(A) Before commencement of construction of any building or private residence where a private sewage disposal system is to be installed, or where any alteration, repair or addition of an existing private sewage disposal system is planned, the owner or agent of the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Health Officer having jurisdiction, or his or her authorized representative. The application for such permit shall be made on a form provided by the city, which application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications and other information as is deemed necessary by the Health Officer. A permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the City Controller’s office at the time the application is filed. For current permit and inspection fees, see § 158.05, Sewer Permits, Fees and Inspections.
(B) A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Health Officer or his or her authorized representative. He or she, or his or her agent, shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction; and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Health Officer when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered.
(C) The application for a permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place at or near the building where the sewage disposal system is under construction. The notice should be plainly visible from the public thoroughfare serving this building.
(D) Before any permit shall be obtained, a percolation test must be made in accordance with state's Board of Health Bulletin S.E. 8, and the written results forwarded to the Health Officer having jurisdiction.
(Ord. G-67-293, passed 6-5-1967; Ord. G-76-635, passed 12-6-1976) Penalty, see § 51.999