Section 170-297-1375. Private septic system—Inspection and maintenance.

(1) If the licensed premises are served by a private septic system (not connected to a sewer system) the septic system must be maintained in a manner acceptable to the local public health authority.

(2) The licensee must follow the local public health authority's requirements for periodic septic system inspection and maintenance, and keep the inspection and maintenance records on the premises.

(3) If there are no local public health requirements for periodic septic system inspections, the licensee must:

(a) Have the system inspected by a septic system inspector certified by the local health jurisdiction within six months prior to submitting a license application under WAC 170-297-1250 and every three years after a license is issued under this chapter; and

(b) Maintain the septic system as required by the inspection report.

(4) Septic system inspection and maintenance records must be kept on the premises and made available to the department upon request.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-1375, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.]

Chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-1375, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.

Rules

170-297-1250,