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In addition to the definitions found in WAC 246-272A-0010 and in any supplemental on-site sewage disposal procedures of SHD, the following shall apply:

“Certified company” means a business entity which employs individuals who personally hold a pumper certificate of competency.

“Inspection” means a complete and thorough evaluation of OSS components and the ground surface over the gravity subsurface soil absorption system (SSAS). The evaluation of proprietary and nonproprietary pretreatment devices, SSAS other than conventional gravity and other related components such as timers and control panels must be deferred to a certified monitoring and maintenance specialist. Inspection may also include other incidental activities enumerated within the supplemental procedures or for which prior approval has been granted by SHD.

“Limited repair measure” means repairs to OSS components not directly associated with the treatment, distribution or absorption of the sewage and as defined in WAC 246-272A-0200(2). Limited repair measures may also include other incidental activities enumerated within the supplemental procedures or for which prior approval has been granted by SHD.

“Limited repair report (for limited repair measures)” means a documentation of work performed, submitted in the format and by the means designated by the Health Officer within 30 days from the date of service in accordance with the supplemental procedures (reference SHDC 5.55.080), and accepted by SHD.

“Monitoring and maintenance specialist” means an individual who personally holds an SHD monitoring and maintenance certificate of competency.

“Pumper” means an individual that personally holds a pumper certificate of competency and performs the actual work of removal of septic tank and/or sewage holding tank contents, inspection and/or limited repair measures.

“Pumper certificate of competency” means a document issued by SHD indicating an individual’s satisfactory completion of the application and testing procedures relative to septic tank and/or sewage holding tank pumping, inspection and limited repair measures, as defined by this administrative procedure.

Pumper’s Report. SHD will develop and distribute an electronic minimum standard report form to be completed by the certified pumper upon servicing or inspection of an OSS. This report will be given to the property owner upon completion of the work and an electronic copy forwarded to SHD no later than 30 days from the date of service in accordance with the supplemental procedures (reference SHDC 5.50.060), and accepted by SHD.

Septic Tank Pumper’s Manual. SHD will develop and distribute a manual of minimum standards, procedures, and information for pumpers in accordance with the supplemental procedures (reference SHDC 5.50.030).

“Violation” means performance of services not consistent with these regulations and SHD’s minimum standards, procedures, and information for septic tank pumpers as set forth in the septic tank pumper’s manual, as well as the underlying Chapter 246-272A WAC. Also, on-site system construction or repair work that is performed beyond the scope of limited repair measures as defined by these regulations; or failure to file a limited repair report or monitoring and maintenance report no later than 30 days from the date the work was completed as required by these regulations.

“Violation notice” means written determination that the named pumper and/or certified company has committed a violation of the rules or regulations. [Res. 12-15. Res. 08-10. Revised and reapproved by DOH 12/15/94. Res. 93-32, Eff. 11/09/93. Res. 92-28. Prior code § 8.4(II)].