[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A.
Title. These regulations shall be known as the Jefferson
County On-Site Sewage Treatment Code hereinafter referred to as "this
code", adopted in conjunction with the Jefferson County Building Code.
B.
Scope. On-site sewage treatment systems are permitted where
central sewer systems are not available. This code is designed and
enacted for the purpose of protecting public health, safety and welfare,
preserving the environment, controlling the causes of disease and
infection, controlling the pollution of land and water by requiring
minimum standards governing the use, location, design, construction,
installation, alteration, repair, maintenance, and treatment of on-site
sewage treatment systems by providing for the issuance of permits
for such activities, by authorizing inspection, by providing for fees
and by providing penalties for violation of these regulations.
C.
Responsibilities.
1.
The design, construction, operation and maintenance of an on-site
sewage treatment system shall be categorized as follows:
a.
The design of a sewage treatment system shall be the responsibility
of a registered licensed designer.
b.
The construction of a sewage treatment system shall be the responsibility
of a registered licensed contractor/installer or a private homeowner,
who has passed a written required exam to install a conventional system.
c.
The operation and maintenance of an on-site sewage treatment system
shall be the responsibility of the licensed installer for the first
(1st) two (2) years and the owner of the system or licensed maintenance
provider thereafter for the life of the system.
2.
Actions of representatives of the Code Official engaged in the evaluation
and determination of measures required to effect compliance with the
provisions of this code shall in no way be taken as a guarantee or
warranty that sewage treatment and treatment systems approved and
permitted will function in a satisfactory manner for any given period
of time.
3.
Prior to the issuance of a permit to install or repair an on-site
sewage treatment system as regulated by this code, plans and specifications
signed and sealed by a registered licensed designer shall be required
for review. Approval by the Code Official shall be required for:
a.
Plans for absorption field showing the following:
(1)
Field locations with slope(s) indicated or with contour lines
based on field measurement. If field areas are essentially flat or
of uniform grade, spot elevations will be required for alternate systems,
(2)
Field layout, length, spacing, connection, pipe sizes and cleanout
details, invert elevations of flow distribution devices and laterals,
valves and appurtenances,
(3)
Trench plans and flow distribution device details,
(4)
Location and design of associated surface and ground water drainage
systems,
(5)
Name, address and telephone number of the person(s) drafting
the plans,
(6)
Any other information required by the Code Official,
(7)
The location of any existing trees that are to be removed that
have a diameter of ten (10) inches or greater, measured at a height
of four and one-half (4.5) feet above the ground on the downhill side,
and appropriately noted to indicate required removal,
(8)
Results of interior plumbing investigation: verify that all
soil and waste piping is, or will be, connected to the on-site sewage
system, and
(9)
The location of all neighboring wells not meeting setback requirements.
b.
Alternative systems whether or not specifically described in this
code.
4.
The entire sanitary sewage system shall be on property owned or controlled
by the person owning or controlling the system. Necessary easements
shall be obtained permitting the use and unlimited access for inspection
and maintenance of all portions of the system to which the owner and
operator do not hold undisputed title. Easements shall remain valid
as long as the system is required and shall be recorded with the Jefferson
County Department of the Recorder.
D.
Centralized Sewer Connection. When centralized sewers become
available to the premises served, the use of the on-site sewage treatment
system shall be discontinued if failure occurs and if main trunk line
is within four hundred (400) feet of property line. The building sewer
shall be disconnected from the on-site sewage treatment system and
connected to the centralized sewer system.
E.
Abandoned Systems. All abandoned on-site sewage treatment
systems shall be plugged or capped in an approved manner. All abandoned
treatment tanks and seepage pits shall have the contents pumped and
discarded by a waste hauler. The top and a minimum of one (1) side
or bottom of the tank shall be destroyed. The remaining portion of
the tank and excavation shall be immediately filled with sand or rock,
covered with six (6) inches of soil, then seeded and strawed.
F.
Failing System. When an on-site sewage treatment system
creates a nuisance, fails or malfunctions, the system shall be corrected
or use of the system shall be discontinued within a period of time
required by the Code Official, but such period shall not exceed sixty
(60) days.
1.
Failure. A failing on-site sewage treatment system
shall be one causing or resulting in any of the following conditions:
a.
The failure to accept sewage discharges and backup of sewage into
the structure served by the on-site sewage treatment system.
b.
The discharge of sewage to the surface of the ground or to an open
ditch.
c.
The discharge of sewage to any surface waters or ground water.
d.
The introduction of sewage into saturation zones adversely affecting
the operation of an on-site sewage treatment system.
G.
Intent. This code shall be construed to secure its expressed
intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar
as they are affected by the installation and maintenance of on-site
sewage treatment systems.
H.
Severability. If any Section, Subsection, sentence, clause
or phase of this code is for any reason held to be unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this code.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A.
General. This code shall apply to any on-site sewage treatment system, as defined in Article II of this Code located within the unincorporated land of Jefferson County, Missouri. For this Code, "on-site
wastewater treatment and treatment system" means all equipment
and devices necessary for proper conduction, collection, storage,
treatment and treatment of wastewater from a dwelling or other facility
producing sewage when there is no point discharge. Included within
the scope of the code are building sewers, septic tanks, subsurface
absorption systems, mound systems, intermittent sand filters, gravelless
systems, aeration treatment units and single-family stabilization
ponds. Commercial or industrial facilities and developers of subdivision
must first contact the Department of Natural Resources concerning
compliance with the Missouri Clean Water Law and Regulations before
applying for any approvals or permits under this Code.
B.
Existing Installations. When an application for an addition
to, repair of or replacement of a residential structure or manufactured
home is made, the existing sewage system serving the property shall
be evaluated for any wastewater loads that may be applied due to the
increase in the number of bedrooms or any other pertinent conditions.
The performance of an existing sewage system shall be verified in
an approved manner by the following methods: stress-loading test and
visual inspection. The results of the stress-loading test shall be
described in a comprehensive report that will be permanently filed
with the Jefferson County Code Enforcement Division. A State licensed
sewer inspector possessing valid license with the Missouri State Health
Department or a registered licensed designer with Jefferson County
shall conduct the test and prepare the report. Should the stress loading
test fail, the building permit application shall be accompanied by
a sewage system repair design that complies with all acceptable codes
listed in this code.
C.
Maintenance. All on-site sewage treatment systems, materials
and appurtenances, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall
be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the
original design in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards,
which are required by this code, shall be maintained in compliance
with the code edition under which installed. The owner or the owner's
designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of the on-site
sewage treatment systems. To determine compliance with this provision,
the Code Official shall have the authority to require any on-site
sewage treatment system to be reinspected at the expense of the owner.
D.
Additions, Alterations Or Replacement. An addition, alteration
or replacement construction permit shall not be issued if a public
or private centralized sewer is available for connection within four
hundred (400) feet of the parcel of land requesting the permit. The
Code Official may grant an exception if requested, in writing, by
the owner of said parcel. Each request must include:
1.
A reason for the request.
2.
Two (2) detailed cost comparison bids of the proposed on-site sewage
treatment system versus the cost of construction, including tap-on
fees to the public sewer district or private sewer utility that shows
a minimum of two (2) times the cost of the on-site sewage treatment
system. Any fees associated with easement acquisitions shall be considered
in the cost comparison. Additions, alterations or replacement to any
on-site sewage treatment system shall conform to that required for
a new system without requiring the existing system to comply with
all of the requirements of this code, provided the additions, alterations
or replacements do not cause an existing system to become unsafe,
unsanitary or overloaded.
[Ord. No. 13-0459 §2, 12-10-2013]
a.
Minor renovations and repair. The services of the
registered licensed designer may not be required for minor repairs.
Minor renovations and repairs to existing systems shall be permitted
in the same manner and arrangement as in the existing system, provided
that such repairs or renovations are not hazardous and are approved
by the Code Official.
b.
Tank replacement. A surveyed plot plan or previously
engineered sewage design of the property indicating the proposed replacement
tank location is required. A site inspection shall be conducted prior
to permit issuance. The Code Official may require additional information,
such as a State licensed sewer inspection report and/or an engineer
designed sewer repair, based on the results of the site investigation.
Exception: In cases where an immediate health
hazard is threatening the occupants of the structure or the neighboring
community, a tank replacement may be performed before a permit is
issued. This replacement shall be done at the owners risk and may
still require the additional documentation and repairs.
E.
Change In Occupancy. It shall be unlawful to make any change
in the occupancy of any structure which will subject the structure
to any special provision of this code without approval of the Code
Official.
F.
Historic Buildings. The provisions of this code relating
to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration,
relocation or moving of building or structures shall not be mandatory
for existing buildings or structures identified and listed by the
State or County as historic building, when such building or structures
are determined by the Code Official to be safe and in the interest
of public health, safety and welfare regarding any proposed construction,
alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving
of buildings.
G.
Moved Buildings. Except as determined by Subsection (B), on-site sewage treatment systems, which are a part of buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction, shall comply with the provisions of this code for new installations.
H.
Referenced Codes And Standards. Where differences occur
between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the
provisions of this code shall apply.
I.
Requirements Not Covered By Code. Any requirements necessary
for the proper operation of an existing or proposed on-site sewage
treatment system, or for the public safety, health and general welfare,
not specifically covered by this code, shall be determined by the
Code Official.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A.
Restriction Of Employees. An employee of the Code Enforcement
Division shall not be engaged in, or directly or indirectly connected
with the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances for the construction,
alteration or maintenance of a building, or the preparation of construction
documents thereof, unless that person is the owner of the building;
nor shall such employee engage in any work that conflicts with official
duties or with the interests of the Code Enforcement Division.
B.
Liability. The Code Official or employee charged with the
enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, shall
not thereby be rendered liable personally, and is hereby relieved
from all personal liability for any damage occurring to persons or
property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge
of official duties.
C.
Any
suit instituted against any employee because of an act performed by
that employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions
of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the
jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The Code
Official or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in any action,
suit or preceding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions
of this code. Any employee, acting in good faith and without malice,
shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions
or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official
duties in connection therewith.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A.
General. The Code Official shall have authority as necessary to enforce all of the provisions of this code and shall act on any question relative to the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance or operation of all on-site sewage treatment systems, devices and equipment, except as otherwise specifically provided for by statutory requirements or as provided for in Subsections (B — H).
B.
Code-Making Authority. The Code Official shall have authority
in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare to interpret
and implement the provisions of this code to secure the intent thereof.
C.
Applications And Permits. The Code Official shall receive
applications and issue permits for the installation and alteration
of on-site sewage treatment systems, inspect the premises for which
such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions
of this code.
D.
Inspections. The Code Official shall be in charge of making
all of the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection
by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections
shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible employee of
such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Code Official
is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to
report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval
of the appointing authority.
E.
Right Of Entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection
to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the Code Official
has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building
or upon any premises any conditions or violations of this code which
make the building or premises unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous or hazardous,
the Code Official shall have the authority to enter the building or
premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties
imposed upon the Code Official by this code. If such building or premises
is occupied, the Code Official shall present credentials to the occupant
and request entry. If such building or premises is unoccupied, the
Code Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner
or other person having charge or control of the building or premises
and request entry. If entry is refused, the Code Official has recourse
to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. When the Code Official
shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy
provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or person having
charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or
neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly
permit entry therein by the Code Official for the purpose of inspection
and examination pursuant to this Code.
F.
Identification. The Code Official shall have authority to
see that all inspectors carry proper identification when inspecting
structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.
G.
Notices And Orders. The Code Official shall issue all necessary
notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.
H.
Records. The Code Official shall keep official records of
applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected,
reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records
shall be retained in the official records as long as required by the
Records Retention Schedule of the State of Missouri.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A.
Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties
involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the Code Official
shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases,
provided the Code Official shall first find that special individual
reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification
is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that
such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements.
The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and
entered in the files of Code Enforcement Division.
B.
Alternative Materials, Methods And Equipment. The provisions
of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material
or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically prescribed
by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved.
An alternative material or method of construction shall be approved
where the Code Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory
and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that
the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended,
at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality,
strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety,
C.
Required Testing. Whenever there is insufficient evidence
of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that a
material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code,
or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods,
the Code Official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence
of compliance to be made at no expense to Jefferson County.
1.
Test methods. Test methods shall be as specified
in this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence
of recognized and accepted test methods, the Code Official shall approve
the testing procedures.
2.
Testing agency. All tests shall be performed by
an agency acceptable to the Code Official.
3.
Test reports. Reports of tests shall be retained
by the Code Official for the period required for retention of public
records.
D.
Alternative Engineered Design. The design, documentation, inspection, testing and approval of an alternative engineered design on-site sewage treatment system shall comply with Subsections (D)(1 — 6).
1.
Design criteria. An alternative engineered design
shall conform to the intent of the provisions of this code and shall
have at a minimum the following:
2.
Submittal. The registered licensed designer shall
indicate on the permit application that the on-site sewage treatment
system is an alternative engineered design. The permit and permanent
permit records shall indicate that an alternative engineered design
was part of the approved installation.
3.
Technical data. The registered licensed designer
shall submit sufficient technical data to substantiate the proposed
alternative engineered design and to prove that the performance meets
the intent of this code.
4.
Construction documents. The registered licensed
designer shall submit to the Code Official three (3) complete sets
of signed and sealed construction documents for the alternative engineered
design.
5.
Design approval. Where the Code Official determines
that the alternative engineered design conforms to the intent of this
code, the on-site sewage treatment system shall be approved. If the
alternative engineered design is not approved, the Code Official shall
notify the registered licensed designer, in writing, stating the reasons
therefore.
E.
Material And Equipment Reuse. Materials, equipment and devices
shall not be reused, unless such elements have been reconditioned,
tested and placed in good, proper, working condition and approved.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A.
Permit Required. The construction of an on-site sewage treatment
system shall not commence until the Code Official has issued a permit
for such.
B.
Application For Permit. Each application for a permit, with
the required fee, shall be filed with the Code Official on a form
furnished for that purpose and shall contain a general description
of the proposed work and its location. The application shall contain
a description of the type of system, the system location, the occupancy
of all parts of the structure and all portions of the site or lot
not covered by the structure and such additional information as required
by the Code Official. The maximum number of bedrooms for residential
occupancies shall be indicated.
1.
Form of application. The application for a permit
shall be submitted in such written form as the Code Official prescribes
and shall be accompanied by the required fee.
2.
By whom application is made. Application for a permit
shall be made by the owner or lessee of the building or structure,
or agent of either or by the registered licensed designer employed
in connection with the proposed work. If the application is made by
a person other than the owner in fee, it shall be accompanied by an
affidavit of the owner or the qualified applicant or a signed statement
of the qualified applicant or the owner witnessed by the Code Official
or his/her designee to the effect that the proposed work is authorized
by owner in fee and that the applicant is authorized to make such
application. The full names and addresses of the owner, lessee, applicant
and the responsible officers, if the owner or lessee is a corporate
body, shall be stated in the application.
3.
Construction documents. Plans and specifications
shall have the seal and signature of a registered licensed designer.
The application for a permit shall be accompanied by not less than
three (3) copies of construction documents drawn to scale with sufficient
clarity and detail dimensions showing the nature and character of
the work to be performed. The specifications shall include, but not
be limited to, pumps and controls, dose volume, elevation differences
(vertical lift), pipe friction loss, pump performance curve, pump
model and pump manufacturer. The Code Official is permitted to waive
the requirements for filing construction documents where the work
involved is of a minor nature. When the quality of the materials is
essential for conformity to this code, specific information shall
be given to establish such quality.
4.
Soil data. A soil morphology report shall be submitted, indicating soil data and other information related to undisturbed and finished grade elevations, vertical elevation reference point and horizontal reference point. Surface elevations shall be given for all soil borings. All soil reports shall bear the signature of a registered licensed on-site soil evaluator. Soil morphology reports shall be formatted to include all required soil information in accordance with Article VII Detailed Soils Evaluation.
5.
Site plan. A site plan shall be filed having the
seal and signature of a registered licensed designer showing to scale,
the location of all Aeration Treatment Units (ATU), holding tanks
or other treatment tanks, building sewers, wells, water mains, water
service, streams and lakes, dosing or pumping chambers, distribution
boxes, effluent systems, dual treatment systems, replacement system
areas, and the location of all buildings or structures. All separating
distances and dimensions shall be shown, including any distance to
adjoining property within one hundred (100) feet of the proposed treatment
system. A vertical elevation reference point and a horizontal reference
point shall be indicated, grade slope with contours shall be shown
for the grade elevation of the entire area of the soil absorption
system and the area on all sides for a distance of twenty-five (25)
feet. All site plans shall include erosion control (if necessary),
tree removal and/or preservation details.
C.
Construction Permit Issuance. The application, construction
documents and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be
reviewed by the Code Official. If the Code Official finds that the
proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and all applicable
laws and ordinances, and that the fees have been paid, a permit shall
be issued to the applicant. An on-site sewage treatment system permit
shall not be transferable.
1.
Approved construction documents. When the Code Official
issues the permit where construction documents are required, the construction
documents shall be endorsed in writing and stamped "APPROVED". Such
approved construction documents shall not be changed, modified or
altered without authorization from the Code Official. All work shall
be done in accordance with the approved construction documents, and
any revised construction documents submitted to the Code Official
signed and dated by the registered licensed designer.
The Code Official shall have the authority to issue a permit
for the construction of a part of an on-site sewage treatment system
before the entire construction documents for the whole system have
been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed
statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements
of this code. The holder of such permit shall proceed at their own
risk without assurance that the permit for the entire system will
be granted.
2.
Validity. The issuance of a permit or approval of
construction documents shall not be construed to be a permit for,
or an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this code
or of other ordinance of the jurisdiction. No permit presuming to
give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code shall
be valid.
The issuance of a permit based upon construction documents and
other data shall not prevent the Code Official from requiring the
correction of errors in said construction documents and other data,
or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder
when in violation of this code or other codes of Jefferson County.
3.
Expiration. Every construction permit issued by
the Code Official under the provisions of this code shall expire by
limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such
permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days from
the date of such permit; or if the work authorized by such permit
is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced
for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days. Before such work can
be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee therefore
shall be the full fee amount required for a new permit for such work,
provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original
construction documents for such work, and provided further that such
suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year.
4.
Extensions. Any permittee holding an unexpired construction
permit shall have the right to apply for an extension of the time
within which the permittee will commence work under that permit when
work is unable to be commenced within the time required by this Section
for good and satisfactory reasons. The Code Official shall extend
the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one
hundred eighty (180) days if there is reasonable cause. No permit
shall be extended more than once. No additional fee is required for
this one-time extension.
5.
Permit renewal. A construction permit that has expired
for one hundred eighty (180) days or less may be renewed provided
no changes have been made in the original plans and specifications
for such work. The renewal fee shall be one-half (½) the amount
required for a new permit. Permits that have been expired for greater
than one hundred eighty (180) days require a new application and payment
of the full permit fee.
6.
Suspension or revocation of permit. The Code Official
shall revoke a construction permit or approval issued under the provisions
of this code in case of any false statement or misrepresentation of
fact in the application or on the construction documents upon which
the permit or approval was based.
7.
Retention of construction documents. One (1) set
of construction documents shall be retained by the Code Official until
final approval of the work covered therein. One (1) set of approved
construction documents shall be returned to the applicant, and said
set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times
during which the work authorized thereby is in progress.
D.
Operating Permit Issuance. Before an operating permit can
be issued by the Code Official for a treatment system, the following
items must be completed:
1.
Aeration Treatment Units (ATU) meet and continue to meet NSF International
Standard Number 40 or 245 Class 1 effluent quality standard.
[Ord. No. 13-0459 §2, 12-10-2013]
2.
ATU service and/or maintenance agreement must be signed by the system
owner and ATU manufacturer's representative and on file with the Code
Enforcement Division.
3.
The registered licensed contractor/installer must certify that the
ATU has been installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
and the on-site drainfield has been installed in accordance with approved
plans prepared by the registered licensed designer.
a.
Expiration. The operating permit shall be for a
term of two (2) years.
b.
Renewal. In order to renew an operating permit,
the following items are required:
[Ord. No. 13-0459 §2, 12-10-2013]
(1)
A service and/or maintenance report by a certified
maintenance provider or an inspection report by a licensed design
engineer certifying that the permitted system is in compliance with
the permitted use.
(2)
If the homeowner is performing self-maintenance
in accordance with Section 705.130(R), the homeowner shall schedule
an on-site inspection by an inspector from the Code Enforcement Division
prior to the expiration of the operator's permit. The homeowner shall
pay an inspection fee of forty dollars ($40.00).
(3)
Permit processing fee of thirty dollars ($30.00).
c.
Suspension or revocation of permit. The Code Official
shall revoke an operating permit under the following conditions:
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A.
Required Inspections. After issuing a permit, the Code Official
shall conduct inspections from time to time during and upon completion
of the work for which a permit has been issued. A record of all such
examinations, inspections, and violations of this code shall be maintained
by the Code Official. The following inspections shall be performed:
1.
On-site individual sewage system site inspection:
a.
Corners of proposed dwelling or any other buildings shall be staked.
b.
Soil pits shall be staked and identified by numbers.
c.
The area of the treatment system shall be cleared and staked under
supervision of a registered licensed contractor/installer to prevent
any damage of the soil.
d.
Lowest floor elevation of the dwelling or building to have sewage
effluent to be treated shall be established.
e.
Treatment tanks, effluent distribution device land block and observation
port shall be staked to the extent the inspectors can verify the sewage
system design.
f.
On new construction, the well location must be identified with iron
or wood stake marked with blue paint and must remain until well and
septic system are installed.
3.
Final inspection after backfill:
a.
Approved plans and permit at site.
b.
Backfill with approved material to mounded over the top of highest
edge of the trench sides with a vertical elevation of eight (8) inch
minimum above the finished grade at the center of the trench.
c.
All motors, alarms, timers, and any other controls on engineer drawings
to be in place and wired with timers set. Sticker to be in place and
signed.
d.
Field and area around tanks and any other disturbed area seeded and
strawed with silt controls where required, and all debris from system
installation removed.
4.
Approved inspection agencies. The Code Official
may accept reports from inspection agencies.
B.
Special Inspections. Upon request by the Code Official special inspections of alternative engineered design on-site sewage treatment systems shall be conducted in accordance with Subsections (B)(1 — 2). Cost of the special inspections shall be paid for by the owner and shall be so notified by the Code Official for the owner to request said inspection, as a condition of the permit.
1.
Periodic inspection. The registered licensed designer
shall propose and the Code Official shall approve a schedule for the
periodic inspection and observation of the installation of the alternative
engineered designed system to determine if it is in accordance with
the approved construction documents. The registered licensed designer
or designated inspector shall periodically inspect and observe the
alternative engineered design to determine that the installation is
in accordance with the approved construction documents. All discrepancies
shall be brought to the immediate attention of the registered licensed
contractor/installer for correction. Records shall be kept of all
inspections.
2.
Written report. The registered licensed designer
shall submit a final report in writing to the Code Official upon completion
of the installation, certifying that the alternative engineered design
conforms to the approved construction documents. A notice of approval
for the on-site sewage treatment system shall not be issued until
a written certification has been submitted.
C.
Registered Licensed Contractor/Installer Responsibilities. Every contractor who enters into contracts, written or oral, for
the installation or repair of on-site sewage treatment systems for
which a permit is required shall comply with State and local codes
and regulations concerning registration and installation of an on-site
sewer system adopted by Jefferson County. Registered licensed contractor/installer
shall warrant maintenance on lift tank, drip field, LPP field, drainfields,
or Class 1 tanks for two (2) years.
D.
Covering Of Work. An on-site sewage treatment system or
part thereof shall not be backfilled until such system has been inspected
and approved. Any system that has been covered before being inspected
and approved shall be uncovered as required by the Code Official.
E.
Defects In Materials And Workmanship. Where inspection discloses
defective material, design, siting or construction not conforming
to the requirements of this code, the non-conforming parts shall be
removed, replaced and reinspected.
F.
Approval. After the prescribed inspections indicate that
the work complies in all respects with this code, a certificate of
completion shall be issued by the Code Official.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A.
Prosecution Of Violation. If the notice of violation is
not complied with promptly, the Code Official shall request the Jefferson
County Municipal Prosecutor or the County Counselor to institute the
appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or
abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of
the unlawful system in violation of the provisions of this code or
of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
1.
The Jefferson County Municipal Prosecutor shall, at the request of
the County Executive or the Code Official, institute appropriate proceedings
in the Jefferson County Municipal Court for correction in cases of
non-compliance with or violation of the provisions of this code.
B.
Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision
of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements
thereof, or who shall erect, install, alter, maintain or repair any
on-site sewage treatment system in violation of the approved construction
documents or directive of Code Official, or of a permit or certificate
issued under the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
or by imprisonment not exceeding one (1) year, or both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice
has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
1.
If any registered licensed contractor/installer or otherwise engaged
in the installation of a sewage system, is in violation of this code
or any portion of the adopted Jefferson County Building Codes, the
Code Official shall have authority to deny subsequent permit applications
to the applicant in violation.
C.
Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the Code Official, work on any on-site sewage treatment system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the Code Official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to the penalties described in Subsection (B) above.
D.
Abatement Of Violation. The imposition of the penalties
herein prescribed shall not preclude the Jefferson County Municipal
Prosecutor from instituting appropriate action to prevent unlawful
construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent
illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop
an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the on-site sewage
treatment system on or about any premises.
E.
Unsafe System. Any on-site sewage treatment system regulated
by this code, which is unsafe or which constitutes a health hazard,
unsanitary condition or is otherwise dangerous to human life is hereby
declared unsafe. Any use of on-site sewage treatment systems regulated
by this code constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare
by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, disaster,
damage or abandonment is hereby declared an unsafe use. Any such unsafe
equipment is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be
abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal.
F.
Authority To Condemn Equipment. Whenever the Code Official
determines that any on-site sewage treatment system, or portion thereof,
regulated by this code has become hazardous to life, health, property
or has become unsanitary, the Code Official shall order in writing
that such system either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary
condition. A time limit for compliance with such order shall be specified
in the written notice. No person shall use or maintain a defective
on-site sewage treatment system after receiving such notice. When
such system is to be disconnected, written notice shall be given.
In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection
shall be made immediately without such notice.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A.
Variances. At the discretion of the Board of Building Appeals
and with relative assurance for protection of the public health and
preservation of the quality of surface and ground waters, variances
may be allowed for the following:
1.
Setbacks as specified in Table 602.1.
2.
Minimum distance between the infiltrative surface and restrictive feature or bedrock. Requires detailed soil evaluation as outlined in Article VII.
3.
Minimum areas for infiltrative surfaces as shown in Table 613(a),(b), Table 614(a),(b), and Table 614.5(a),(b). Requires detailed soil evaluation as outlined in Article VII.
4.
A written application for a variance shall be provided to the Code
Official and shall provide the following:
a.
A detailed description explaining why the requirements of this code
cannot be met, including a description of specific Sections of this
code for which a variance is being requested;
b.
A design of the proposed system. The design shall
show that as much soil absorption as is practically possible will
be installed. The design of the proposed system must have signature
and seal of registered licensed designer;
c.
The existing and maximum occupancy pattern and the existing water
usage records, if any;
d.
Potential impact, if any, on neighboring property owners and the
names and mailing addresses of these property owners; and
e.
Adequate substantiating data to indicate that the effluent will not
contaminate any drinking water supply, ground water used for drinking
water or any surface water.
5.
These systems shall comply with all applicable requirements of these
standards except where variances have been granted.
6.
No variance will be granted for any system that would result in non-compliance
with Chapter 644, RSMo., Missouri clean water law and subsequent codes.
On-site sewage treatment systems with a discharge must be referred
to the Department of Natural Resources and comply with Chapter 644,
RSMo., Missouri Clean Water Law and subsequent codes.
7.
If effluent cannot meet the minimum separation distances as described
in Table 602.1, then the effluent must be disposed of into a soil
absorption system. Setback distances for lagoons will be considered
applicable to alternative systems. The required footage of the soil
absorption system following alternative systems may be reduced by
up to one-third (⅓) of that required for a conventional soil
absorption system. Shallow bury designs shall be utilized whenever
possible to achieve the best absorption rates.
8.
All adjacent property owners and affected property owners as determined
by the Code Official shall be notified in writing by the County Code
Official whenever consideration for granting a variance is likely
to result in effluent crossing property lines. Property owners shall
be notified at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Board of Building
Appeals meeting.
9.
In cases of complaint abatement, where effluent cannot be maintained
on the owner's property, within the required setback distances and
presents a nuisance or threat to public health or surface or ground
water quality, the Code Official may require a holding tank be placed
at the optimum location within the sewage system in order to abate
the complaint. The owner shall be responsible for assuring the holding
tank is pumped as needed, with the contents being disposed of in a
Department of Natural Resources permitted facility.
10.
The Code Official may grant minor variances to the property line
setbacks when the project involves installation of drip absorption
or trickle irrigation systems that are being installed to repair an
existing system on an existing lot that is otherwise too small to
maintain the regular setbacks. The Code Official must first determine
from data supplied by the licensed designer that under normal operating
conditions the effluent from the system will remain within the boundaries
of the property.
B.
Application For Variance. Variances may be considered and
granted by the Board of Building Appeals. Any person shall have the
right to request a variance from the Jefferson County Board of Building
Appeals. Variances may be considered due to a hardship that creates
no danger to the interest of public health, safety and welfare. The
following shall be required:
