In addition to the definitions contained in the New York State Public Health Law and Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, which are incorporated herein by reference, the following words and terms shall be defined as follows:
A wastewater treatment system inspected pursuant to § 162-20 of this chapter that is determined by the authority having jurisdiction as not posing a public health threat by virtue of aboveground seepage, or contamination of surface or groundwater. For the purpose of this chapter, an adequately functioning system shall always include a watertight vessel.
The Code Enforcement Officer, Health Officer, Watershed Inspector, OTN Registered Inspector or other official(s) designated by a local municipality, or other regulatory agency, having the responsibility to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
A use of land with an associated building and wastewater treatment system that is modified so as to likely cause an increase in hydraulic loading (e.g., change from an existing commercial use to residential use; change of an existing residential use to commercial use; change of a commercial use to a different type of commercial use). A change of use shall also include the removal and replacement of a manufactured or mobile home dwelling.
Allowable planning which encourages flexibility of development so as to preserve natural and scenic qualities of open land.
The transfer of the title of real estate from one to another, in the form of a deed or other legal instrument, filed in the Office of the Ontario County Clerk.
A person licensed or registered in the State of New York and authorized by New York State Education Law to design the systems described in 10 NYCRR Appendix 75-A.
The municipal corporation charged with authority to act as the Local Board of Health as defined by the New York State Public Health Law.
Routine maintenance and repairs to the wastewater treatment system, including but not limited to the following: replacement of septic tank covers or baffles, replacement of distribution box covers, replacement of cracked pipes, pumping of the septic tank, and replacement of mechanical pumps and devices. "Minor alterations" shall not include replacement of a septic tank, distribution box, or any addition, alteration or rearrangement of water distribution or drainage piping. Like examples of minor alterations not specifically listed in this definition shall be determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
Any building constructed or placed on an undeveloped site requiring the installation of a wastewater treatment system and currently not utilizing the same.
A complete system of piping, watertight vessels or other facilities for the on-site collection, transport and treatment of sewage.
A written permit issued by the authority having jurisdiction.
Industry professional who has been trained and has successfully completed the 7.50-hour course for inspecting existing residential and commercial on-site wastewater treatment systems and has received a registration number from the New York Onsite Wastewater Treatment Training Network (OTN) indicating such. In the event that the OTN stops registering inspectors, the authority having jurisdiction will work with the Watershed Inspector to administer a training program and publish a list of approved inspectors for the public.
The combination of human and household waste with water which is discharged to the plumbing system, including the waste from a flush toilet, bath, shower, sink, lavatory, dishwashing or laundry machine or the water-carried waste from any fixture, equipment or machine.