§ 28-84. Private sewage disposal.

(a)

Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of this division, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this section.

(b)

Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by a state department of public health's authorized agent. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by the department of public health, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications and other information as are deemed necessary by the department of public health's authorized agent. A permit and inspection fee shall be paid by the applicant to the department of public health at the time the application is filed.

(c)

A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the department of public health. The department of public health shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the department of public health when the work is ready for final inspection and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of notice by the owner. Failure to have the work inspected before it is covered will result in the permit not being issued.

(d)

The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all requirements of the department of public health of the state.

(e)

At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in section 28-83, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this division, and any septic tanks, cesspools, and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.

(f)

The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times at no expense to the city or county.

(g)

No statement contained in this division shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the health officer.

(Code 1967, § 32-66)

State law reference

Private sewage disposal systems, A.C.A. § 14-236-101 et seq.