Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of §
155-6, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the requirements of the Albany County Department of Health.
Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal
system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit duly approved
by the Albany County Department of Health for the proposed facilities.
Two copies of the plans approved by the Albany County Department of
Health shall be filed with the Building Department.
Permission for use of a private sewage disposal system shall
not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction
of the Albany County Department of Health. Representatives of the
Albany County Department of Health shall be allowed to inspect the
work at any stage of construction, and the applicant for the permit
shall notify the Albany County Department of Health when the work
is ready for final inspection and before any underground portions
are covered.
At such time as a gravity public sanitary sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in §
155-6, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter. Any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent.
The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal
facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the
Town.
No statement contained in this article shall be construed to
interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by
the Health Officer.
When a gravity public sewer becomes available, the building
sewer shall be connected to said sewer within 90 days, and the private
sewage disposal system shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with
clean bank-run gravel or dirt unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent.