A. Derivation
of Provisions. The provisions of this chapter are derived from San
Diego County Ordinance No. 440 (New Series) as adopted by City Ordinance
32. Each section of this chapter carries a note indicating the corresponding
section of the County ordinance.
B. Definitions.
In this chapter the following definitions shall apply:
"Cesspools," "septic tanks," and "seepage pits"
include all manner of sewage disposal other than regular
sewage disposal plants and systems operated by a political subdivision
and holding a valid permit from the State Department of Public Health.
"Health Officer"
means the Health Officer or any sanitary inspector regularly
employed by the County Health Department.
(S.D.Co. Ord. 440 N.S. § 5; prior code § 8601)
Whenever any person, firm or corporation not previously registered
applies for examination as a septic tank or cesspool cleaner, such
examination to be conducted by the County Health Officer as provided
in Section 25004 of the
Health and Safety Code, he or she shall pay
to the Health Officer or duly authorized representative an examination
fee of $10.00. In the event the applicant is unsuccessful in such
examination, no part of the examination fee shall be returned to the
applicant.
(S.D.Co. Ord. 440 N.S. § 1; prior code §§ 8611, 8612)
In addition to the examination fee provided in Section
8.72.020, there is imposed an annual registration fee of $10.00 upon each person, firm or corporation registered as a septic tank or cesspool cleaner under the provision of Chapter 6, Division 20 (Section 25000 et seq.) of the
Health and Safety Code. Said registration fee shall be paid to the Health Officer or duly authorized representative and shall be due on the first day of January and delinquent on the first day of February of each year.
(S.D.Co. Ord. 440 N.S. § 2; prior code §§ 8613, 8614)
The Health Officer shall examine all equipment used in processing
septic tanks, cesspools and seepage pits owned or under the control
of each person registered under the provisions of this chapter at
regular intervals not to exceed 90 days after the permit is granted.
(S.D.Co. Ord. 440 N.S. § 3; prior code § 8615)
Whenever a person, firm or corporation cleans a septic tank
or cesspool he or she shall notify the Health Officer or duly authorized
representative upon the regulation form adopted by the Board of Health.
Said form shall contain information such as location of septic tanks,
cesspools and seepage pits, location of the disposal field where sewage
effluent or other material has been finally disposed of, or any other
information which the Board of Health by regulation may require. Said
report shall be transmitted to the Department of Public Health at
the close of each day.
(S.D.Co. Ord. 440 N.S. § 4; prior code §§ 8621—8623)
All sums received by the Health Officer or duly authorized representative
as fees or charges pursuant to this chapter shall be forthwith deposited
with the County Treasurer for the use and benefit of the County.
(S.D.Co. Ord. 440 N.S. § 5; prior code § 8624)