R317-5-8. Final Inspection and Authorization to Use

  8.1. Final inspection.

  Upon completion of construction, but before backfilling, the system designer must notify the division of completion and schedule a final inspection with the division. Where the local health department has the authority to issue operating permits they shall be included in the final inspection. The final inspection shall meet the requirements of Section R317-4-8. No wastewater may be introduced into a LUWD system until an authorization to use has been issued by the division.

  8.2. Authorization to Use

  The following documents, sealed by the engineer, must be provided to the division in order to receive authorization to use:

  A. Written certification that the system was installed in accordance with the construction permit and any approved change orders.

  B. Two record drawings of the completed system.

  C. Two Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Manuals must include details of:

  1. individuals of contact for the installed system;

  2. list of all key components of the system;

  3. maintenance and service instructions of each component;

  4. schedule of maintenance inspections and servicing.

  D. Written recommendation to the owner to place the facilities into service, pending issuance of the authorization to use by the division.