Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 445A - Water Controls
ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 445A.9702 - Decommissioning of system

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 445A.9702

Current through September 16, 2024

1. An owner or operator of an on-site sewage disposal system must decommission the on-site sewage disposal system if:

(a) A community or public sewerage system becomes available and the buildings that the on-site sewage disposal system serves are connected to that sewerage system;

(b) The source of sewage to the on-site sewage disposal system is permanently eliminated;

(c) The on-site sewage disposal system is operated in violation of any chapter of NRS or NAC 445A.950 to 445A.9706, inclusive, and an approval to repair and a certificate of completion of the repair have not subsequently been issued for the system;

(d) The on-site sewage disposal system has been constructed, installed, altered or repaired without a permit required pursuant to NAC 445A.950 to 445A.9706, inclusive, and a permit has not subsequently been issued for the system; or

(e) The on-site sewage disposal system has been operated or used without a required certificate of completion or authorization notice from the Division or other administrative authority and a certificate of completion or authorization notice by the Division or other administrative authority has not subsequently been issued for the system.

2. In decommissioning an on-site sewage disposal system, the owner or operator of the system must:

(a) Ensure that all tanks containing septage are pumped by a septic tank pumping contractor who has been issued a permit under chapter 444 of NAC.

(b) Prevent liquid detention by ensuring that each tank containing septage:
(1) Has an opening in the bottom, with care taken to ensure that no person enters the tank without compliance with the confined space regulations of the United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 29 C.F.R. § 1910.146;

(2) Is filled with sand, gravel or other material approved by the design engineer; or

(3) Is removed and properly disposed of.

(c) Backfill the excavation site of any septic tank removed with material that is suitable and compatible with the intended future use of the site.

(d) As soon as practicable after decommissioning the on-site sewage disposal system, submit a notice of termination to the Division or other administrative authority.

Added to NAC by Environmental Comm'n by R194-07, eff. 8-26-2008

NRS 445A.425, 445A.515

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