(A) The general purpose of this chapter is to safeguard public health by assuring that residential and commercial on-site sewage systems in the county are properly permitted, installed, maintained and operated in an environmentally safe manner. This chapter shall be administered by the County Health Department (“the Department”) and failure to comply with the standards and requirements set forth herein shall be subject to the penalties provided herein. Any decision by the Department in the enforcement of this chapter may be appealed to the County Board of Health Board by any person claiming to be adversely affected by such decision.
(B) The specific purpose of this chapter is to incorporate changes in the law promulgated by the Indiana State Department of Health, regarding residential on-site sewage systems under 410 I.A.C. 6-8.3, effective May 9, 2014 and rules regarding commercial on-site sewage systems under 410 I.A.C. 6-10.1, effective May 17, 2014.
(Ord. 2014-12-15A, passed 12-15-2014)