Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.03.001 - TITLE, SCOPE, CONFLICT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

01. Title. These rules are titled IDAPA 58.01.03, "Individual/Subsurface Sewage Disposal Rules and Rules for Cleaning of Septic Tanks." (3-31-22)

02. Scope. The provisions of these rules establish limitations on the construction and use of individual and subsurface sewage disposal systems and establish the requirements for obtaining an installation permit and an installer's registration permit. These rules apply to every individual and every subsurface blackwaste and wastewater treatment system in Idaho. These rules also establish general requirements for the handling, transportation and disposal of septic tank wastes and for obtaining a septic tank pumping permit. (3-31-22)

03. Conflict of Rules, Standards, and Ordinances. In any case where a provision of these rules is found to be in conflict with a provision of any state or local zoning, building, fire, safety, or health regulation, standard or ordinance, the provision that, in the judgment of the Director, establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, shall prevail. (3-31-22)

04. Responsibilities. (3-31-22)

a. Every owner of real property is jointly and individually responsible for: (3-31-22)

i. Storing, treating, and disposing of blackwaste and wastewater generated on that property. (3-31-22)

ii. Connecting all plumbing fixtures on that property that discharge wastewaters to an approved wastewater system or facility. (3-31-22)

iii. Obtaining necessary permits and approvals for installation of individual or subsurface blackwaste and wastewater disposal systems. (3-31-22)

iv. Abandonment of an individual or subsurface sewage disposal system. (3-31-22)

b. Each engineer, building contractor, individual or subsurface system installer, excavator, plumber, supplier, and every other person, who for compensation shall design, construct, abandon, or provide any system or part thereof, is jointly and individually responsible for compliance with each of these rules that are relevant to that service or product. (3-31-22)

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.03.001