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(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
Due to poor permeability of the soil in the jurisdiction of the health authority, the minimum gallonage of septic tanks shall be 1,000 gallons, and minimum footage of absorption beds shall be 300 feet. Distribution boxes will be installed with each installation, the number being used to be determined by the Health Officer or his or her authorized representative.
(Ord. G-67-293, passed 6-5-1967; Ord. G-76-635, passed 12-6-1976) Penalty, see § 51.999
Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available, all persons owning or leasing property in closely built-up areas shall comply with the following provisions of this subchapter for private sewage disposal systems.
(Ord. G-67-293, passed 6-5-1967) Penalty, see § 51.999
Where no public sewer system is available, there shall be established, installed or constructed and maintained a private sewage disposal system which shall comply with the standards of the state's Board of Health or in Bulletin S.E. 8 of the state's Board of Health, or in such other manner as approved by the Health Department having jurisdiction. Copies of the Bulletin S.E. 8 are herewith incorporated by reference as part of this section and two copies are filed in the office of the City Clerk and the local Health Department for public inspection.
(Ord. G-67-293, passed 6-5-1967) Penalty, see § 51.999
The installation of any other private residential sewage disposal systems not described in state's Board of Health Bulletin S.E. 8, of mechanical, chemical or other means may be approved by the Health Officer after the person has filed the plans and specifications of the device or system in the office of the Health Department.
(Ord. G-67-293, passed 6-5-1967) Penalty, see § 51.999
Should any defect exist or occur in any private sewage disposal system which would cause the sewage disposal system to fail to meet the requirements of this subchapter, and cause an unsanitary condition, the defect shall be corrected immediately by the owner or agent of the owner, occupant or agent of the occupant. Failure to do so shall be a violation of this subchapter, private sewer system, and the violator shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed in § 51.999.
(Ord. G-67-293, passed 6-5-1967)
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