Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of Article III, § 151-6, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this article and meeting the requirements of the Rensselaer County Department of Health.
Before beginning the construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the Rensselaer County Department of Health. The applicant shall conform to the regulations of the County Health Department and fill out the necessary forms therefor. He shall supplement the application by any plans, specifications and other information deemed necessary by the Department of Health, as well as arrange to make percolation tests of the soil. These tests shall meet the approval of the Department of Health before the plans are completed. Construction of such a private system shall not be started until plans are approved and the installation witnessed by a representative of the Rensselaer County Department of Health.
No statement contained in this article shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health.