(a) An OM&M program will be established by DEH to encourage or require inspection, monitoring, and/or service to systems, including standard and alternative systems, as delineated in the Manual to insure long-term performance, and groundwater and public health protections. The OM&M program will be in accordance with guidelines in the Manual and may also incorporate specific recommendations of DEH, system consultant/designer, manufacturer, and/or qualified professional.
(b) Monitoring of alternative systems shall be conducted by or under the supervision of a qualified service provider unless otherwise provided in the Manual.
(c) The Director of Environmental Health may require third-party or County monitoring of any supplemental system where deemed necessary because of special circumstances, such as the complexity of the system or the sensitive nature of the site. The costs for such additional monitoring are the responsibility of the owner.
(d) Monitoring results shall be submitted to DEH in accordance with reporting guidelines provided in the Manual. DEH shall be notified immediately of any system problems observed during the system inspection and monitoring that could lead to the system failure.
(e) In addition to regular inspection and monitoring activities, the Director of Environmental Health may require inspections after significant events such as flood, seismic event and localized fire, etc. The Director of Environmental Health will be responsible for issuing appropriate notices when such inspections are required; those conducting the inspections shall report the inspection results to the Director of Environmental Health. The purpose of such inspections will be to assess and document any damage to the system and to implement corrective actions, as needed, in a timely manner.
(Ord. 1469, eff. July 14, 2016)