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Inspections

Inspections

This chapter governs the inspection of private sewage disposal systems, outlining the scope and initial inspection procedures required by the code official.

1201 — General

1201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the inspection of private sewage disposal systems.

1202 — Inspections

1202.1 Initial inspection procedures. All private sewage disposal systems shall be inspected after construction, but before backfilling. The code official shall be notified when the private sewage disposal system is ready for inspection.

1202.2 Preparation for inspection. The installer shall make such arrangements as will enable the code official to inspect all parts of the system when a private sewage disposal system is ready. The installer shall provide the proper apparatus and equipment for conducting the inspection and furnish such assistance as is necessary to conduct the inspection.

1202.3 Covering of work. A private sewage disposal system or part thereof shall not be backfilled until such system has been inspected and approved. Any system that has been covered before being inspected and approved shall be uncovered as required by the code official.

1202.4 Other inspections. In addition to the required inspection prior to backfilling, the code official shall conduct any other inspections deemed necessary to determine compliance with this code.

1202.5 Inspections for additions, alterations or modifications. Additions, alterations or modifications to private sewage disposal systems shall be inspected.

1202.6 Defects in materials and workmanship. Where inspection discloses defective material, design or siting or unworkmanlike construction not conforming to the requirements of this code, the nonconforming parts shall be removed, replaced and reinspected.

Frequently asked questions

When must private sewage disposal systems be inspected?

Private sewage disposal systems must be inspected after construction is complete but prior to any backfilling.

Who needs to be notified for a private sewage disposal system inspection?

The code official must be notified when the private sewage disposal system is ready for its inspection.

Where verbatim source text is shown, it is reproduced from the code as adopted into law by the jurisdiction, sourced from public.resource.org under the government edicts doctrine (see Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, Inc., 590 U.S. 255 (2020)). This material reflects enacted law and is provided for reference and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and may not reflect local amendments or the most recently adopted edition. Always verify requirements with the authority having jurisdiction.