The construction of flew public wastewater systems, private wastewater systems and extensions of existing wastewater systems shall fully conform to this article, and all applicable governmental laws, ordinances and regulations. In the event of conflict, the most stringent applicable standard shall govern. (Ord. 2760 § 6 (part), 1999)

New public wastewater systems, private wastewater systems and extensions of existing wastewater systems shall be designed as separate wastewater systems. Discharge of stormwaters into any wastewater system is prohibited. (Ord. 2760 § 6 (part), 1999)

A. The department will provide inspection of the construction of all new wastewater systems to ensure compliance with this article and the specifications under which they are to be constructed.

B. The department will notify the persons responsible for the construction when, in the opinion of the director, the construction work does not comply with this article. Upon service of notification from the department that any wastewater system construction work is not being performed in compliance with this article and the construction standards herein, the person shall immediately take action to ensure compliance. Persons shall inform the department at least ten, but not more than twenty, days in advance of the start of any wastewater system construction.

C. The County shall be reimbursed for the cost of providing inspection services by the person installing a new wastewater system. The cost for inspection services shall be as set forth in the annual budget of the County.

D. The construction of a wastewater system shall be under the supervision of an engineer currently registered in the State or the engineer's representative. At the completion of the construction, the engineer shall certify in writing to the department that such construction complies with this article and the plans and specifications herein. (Ord. 2760 § 6 (part), 1999)

Construction of private wastewater systems within the County shall conform to this article and to the construction standards on file and available at the department. (Ord. 2760 § 6 (part), 1999)

No person or party shall remove or demolish any building or structure with plumbing fixtures connected directly or indirectly to the public wastewater system without first obtaining a demolition permit as required by the plumbing code. (Ord. 2760 § 6 (part), 1999)

No person shall fill or backfill over, or cause to cover or obstruct, access to any wastewater manhole. (Ord. 2760 § 6 (part), 1999)

During the construction of all wastewater systems, including private wastewater systems that directly of indirectly connect to the public wastewater system, the director shall have access thereto for inspection purposes and, if considered advisable by the director, may require an inspector on-site continuously. At no time shall wastewater systems be backfilled or covered unless the department has been notified and has given its approval after proper inspection and testing. If the work is not approved, the wastewater system shall be repaired, removed or reconstructed, as directed by the department. (Ord. 2760 § 6 (part), 1999)

The director shall have the authority to adopt rules regarding the administration of this chapter. (Ord. 2760 § 6 (part), 1999)

If any provision of this chapter is invalidated by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. (Ord. 2760 § 6 (part), 1999)