(a) A registered
engineer who plans to install a system under
18 AAC 72.611(a)
shall notify the department at least one day before beginning construction or
modification of the alternative onsite wastewater system. The notification must
include
(1) the legal description and
physical address of the property where the installation or modification will
occur, including directions to the site;
(2) the name and telephone number of the
engineer responsible for the system installation and documentation;
and
(3) the scheduled date of the
installation or modification.
(b) If a registered engineer is unable to
(1) provide the notice within the time
required under (a) of this section for reasons beyond the control of the
engineer, notification shall be given to the department as soon as possible I
and before beginning construction or modification; or
(2) install or modify on the date noticed
under (a) of this section, the engineer shall notify the department of the new
scheduled date as soon as possible and before beginning construction or
modification.
(c) Not
later than 90 days after completing the installation or modification of an
alternative wastewater system under
18 AAC 72.611(a),
the registered engineer responsible for construction of the system shall submit
to the department a completed registration package that includes
(1) the registered engineer's seal,
signature, and date on the department provided documentation of construction
form;
(2) record drawings including
a scaled site plan, cross-sections, and details as needed to adequately
document system construction and facilitate the department's review;
(3) a signed statement from the owner or
operator of the system on a form provided by the department certifying that the
owner or operator
(A) has received a copy of
an operations and maintenance manual for the system that was developed in
accordance with standard sanitary engineering practices and manufacturer
recommendations and requirements; and
(B) will operate and maintain the system in
accordance with the operations and maintenance manual;
(4) photographs that document the various
states of installation or modification, including
(A) foundation cleanouts and sewer
lines;
(B) all treatment components
and mechanical devices, including pumps, alarms, and control panels as
applicable;
(D) finished grading and
landscaping; and
(E) effluent
filters, insulation, or other specialty components, if installed; and
(5) the documentation registration
fee as required under
18 AAC 72.955.
(d) The department may conduct an inspection
of an installation, modification, or operation. If the department conducts an
inspection of an alternative wastewater system due to a complaint, an
inspection fee may be charged in accordance with
18 AAC 72.945.
