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A. SHD shall require certified installers to construct the on-site sewage disposal system, except as noted under SHDC 5.45.050. In all cases, construction of the on-site sewage disposal system shall include system back fill and final grading.

B. The Health Officer may allow the owner of a single-family residence to install the on-site sewage system for his/her single-family residence when:

1. The on-site sewage system is a conventional gravity or LPD system;

2. A certified installer performs all installation work not done by the resident owner.

C. The installer shall:

1. Follow the approved design. Design revisions must have the concurrence of the designer and SHD before commencing work.

2. Have the approved design and permit in possession during installation.

3. Be on the site at all times during the construction of the on-site system.

4. Install the on-site system to be watertight, except for the disposal component.

5. Cover the installation only after the local Health Officer has given approval to cover.

6. Back fill and grade the site to prevent surface water from accumulating over any component of the on-site system. [Res. 08-21. Res. 08-10. Revised and reapproved by DOH 12/15/94. Res. 93-32, Eff. 11/09/93. Prior code § 8.5(III)].