Department responsibility. It is the responsibility of the Department, or its agent, to perform various SSTS compliance inspections periodically to assure that the requirements of this chapter are met.
(A) SSTS compliance inspections must be performed:
(1) To ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
(2) To ensure system compliance before issuance of a permit for addition of a bedroom unless the permit application is made during the period of November 1 to April 30, provided a compliance inspection is performed before the following June 1, the applicant submits a certificate of compliance by the following June 30, and the Department deems it appropriate.
(3) For all new SSTS construction or replacement (includes privies).
(4) For an evaluation, investigation, inspection, recommendation, or other process used to prepare a disclosure statement if conducted by a party who is not the SSTS owner. Such an inspection constitutes a compliance inspection and shall be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7082.0700 using the SSTS inspection report forms provided by MPCA.
(B) All compliance inspections must be performed and signed by licensed inspection businesses or qualified employees certified as inspectors.
(C) The Department shall be given access to enter a property at any reasonable time to inspect and/or monitor the SSTS system. As used in this division, PROPERTY does not include a residence or private building.
(D) No person shall hinder or otherwise interfere with the Department's employees in the performance of their duties and responsibilities pursuant to this chapter. Refusal to allow reasonable access to the property by the Department shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.
(Ord. 555, passed 7-28-2015)