18 Alaska Admin. Code § 72.650

Current through September 25, 2024
Section 18 AAC 72.650 - Notification and documentation requirements
(a) A registered engineer who plans to install a system under 18 AAC 72.611(a) shall notify the department at least one day before beginning construction or modification of the alternative onsite wastewater system. The notification must include
(1) the legal description and physical address of the property where the installation or modification will occur, including directions to the site;
(2) the name and telephone number of the engineer responsible for the system installation and documentation; and
(3) the scheduled date of the installation or modification.
(b) If a registered engineer is unable to
(1) provide the notice within the time required under (a) of this section for reasons beyond the control of the engineer, notification shall be given to the department as soon as possible I and before beginning construction or modification; or
(2) install or modify on the date noticed under (a) of this section, the engineer shall notify the department of the new scheduled date as soon as possible and before beginning construction or modification.
(c) Not later than 90 days after completing the installation or modification of an alternative wastewater system under 18 AAC 72.611(a), the registered engineer responsible for construction of the system shall submit to the department a completed registration package that includes
(1) the registered engineer's seal, signature, and date on the department provided documentation of construction form;
(2) record drawings including a scaled site plan, cross-sections, and details as needed to adequately document system construction and facilitate the department's review;
(3) a signed statement from the owner or operator of the system on a form provided by the department certifying that the owner or operator
(A) has received a copy of an operations and maintenance manual for the system that was developed in accordance with standard sanitary engineering practices and manufacturer recommendations and requirements; and
(B) will operate and maintain the system in accordance with the operations and maintenance manual;
(4) photographs that document the various states of installation or modification, including
(A) foundation cleanouts and sewer lines;
(B) all treatment components and mechanical devices, including pumps, alarms, and control panels as applicable;
(C) the disposal system;
(D) finished grading and landscaping; and
(E) effluent filters, insulation, or other specialty components, if installed; and
(5) the documentation registration fee as required under 18 AAC 72.955.
(d) The department may conduct an inspection of an installation, modification, or operation. If the department conducts an inspection of an alternative wastewater system due to a complaint, an inspection fee may be charged in accordance with 18 AAC 72.945.

18 AAC 72.650

Eff. 10/1/2023, Register 247, October 2023

Authority:AS 44.46.020

AS 46.46.025

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