This section defines the extent and limitations of the authority of the County Agency to police wastewater systems connected to County wastewater facilities to insure compliance with this chapter.
(a) Authority.
(1) An authorized representative of the County Agency who bears proper credentials and identification shall be promptly permitted to enter non-residential properties which discharge into the POTW for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, and testing of wastewater and affiliated equipment in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) An authorized representative of the County Agency who bears proper credentials and identification shall be promptly permitted to enter all private properties through which the County or local municipality holds an easement, for the purposes of, but not limited to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair, and maintenance of any portion of the wastewater transmission facilities which lie within that easement.
(b) Duties. While performing necessary work on private properties pursuant to subsection (a) hereof, an authorized representative of the County Agency shall observe and comply with all safety rules applicable to the premises as established by the company.
(Ord. 712. Passed 2-14-01.)