Inspections (IPC 2009 Chapter 12)

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Inspections (IPC 2009 Chapter 12) is presented here as a reference within the IPC 2009 collection for Utah. This chapter outlines the regulations and procedures for the inspection of private sewage disposal systems. Use the Utah Legislature, State Construction Code to confirm the code edition currently adopted for the project, and compare the model text with state amendments, local amendments, effective dates and the permit authority's interpretation. The ICC code library is the model-code publication path. This Harth page is a searchable reference transcription, not an official code publication, legal opinion or confirmation that this edition controls a particular address. Record the project jurisdiction, application date, occupancy, construction type and amendment set before relying on a section. Where this page conflicts with an official publication or the authority having jurisdiction, the official source controls. This duplicate source record is retained for route compatibility, marked noindex, and canonicalized to /building-codes/us-states/new-hampshire/ipc-2009/inspections.

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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.

Worked example

Scenario: A new residential property is being constructed with a private septic system due to the lack of municipal sewer access.

Explanation: After the septic tank and drain field components are installed, but before any soil is placed back into the trenches, the contractor or architect must contact the local code official to schedule the required inspection as per Section 1202.1.

Frequently asked questions

What type of systems does Chapter 12 govern?

Chapter 12 governs the inspection of private sewage disposal systems.

When are private sewage disposal systems inspected during construction?

Private sewage disposal systems must be inspected after construction is complete, but before any backfilling occurs.

Who must be notified when a private sewage disposal system is ready for inspection?

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