Section 410IAC6-8.3-54. Operating permits

   (a) Local health departments may require written operating permits in accordance with IC 16-19-3-27(b)(2), as follows:

(1) A written operating permit issued by a local health department shall be signed by the health officer.

(2) An operating permit shall be renewed as follows:

(A) At least once every three (3) years for on-site sewage systems having components, other than a septic tank, requiring scheduled inspection and maintenance.

(B) At least once every five (5) years for all other on-site sewage systems.

  (b) An operating permit shall identify all components of an on-site sewage system requiring inspection and maintenance.

  (c) The records for an operating permit requiring scheduled inspection and maintenance shall contain the following:

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the service company contracted to perform inspection and maintenance.

(2) A description of the operation and maintenance document or documents used for scheduled inspection and maintenance.

  (d) The owner shall provide the local health department with the following:

(1) Written documentation of all scheduled and unscheduled inspection and maintenance within one (1) month of the date performed.

(2) A copy of the inspection and maintenance contract.

  (e) The operating permit for a residential on-site sewage system in violation of subsection (d) may be revoked by the health officer in accordance with section 55(e) of this rule. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 6-8.3-54; filed Oct 19, 2012, 2:06 p.m.: 20121114-IR-410120156FRA)